This was a cute book that was definitely predictable but still enjoyable. I think the characters felt a little out of place at times, and some of the characters inner conflicts didn't seem to be resolved, but that didn't take all the way from the experience of this book. I liked the setting and the plot and I want to see more from the other characters. 3.5/5

Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire is a whimsical, enchanting debut novel that blends fantasy with self-discovery, humor, and a dash of romance. I can't believe this was a debut novel! It had everything I look for in a book - great writing, witches (of course), heart, humor, and so much more. I mean who doesn't love a second chance romance with a sprinkle of magic?

This really is like when Gilmore Girls meets Charmed!

Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my review! A very cutesy cozy witchy read perfect for the fall. A silly and quick Gilmore girls meets charmed esque book!

The storyline was good and I’m sure that others would love it. It just wasn’t my favorite. I think it’s a great cozy read if you enjoy that type of book.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for the arc of "Impractical Magic" by Emily Grimoire.

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This book is a cute, cozy and sweet read perfect for spooky season. I loved the autumn vibes with all the fall colours and witchy brews. The subtle trans representation and relatable sisterly bickering add depth, though there are some flaws. Scarlett’s character development feels inconsistent, and the characters’ snark sometimes misses the mark. Also the magic system was quite confusing and in-depth.

If Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls had a book child, this would be it.

PROS:
Cozy, magical, and heartwarming
Childhood friends to lovers
Charming small-town romance

CONS:
Somewhat predictable

This book is an adorable, cozy read, perfect for anyone looking for the literary equivalent of a warm hug—much like Gilmore Girls does for so many. While the story is somewhat predictable, that predictability adds to its charm, like the familiar comfort of Gilmore Girls. The romance is lovely, but the standout for me was the town itself, bursting with life and character. I highly recommend it for fans of small-town magic and sweet romances!

Thank you, Avon Books and Emily Grimoire, for providing this copy in exchange for a review.

Impractical Magic follows Scarlett Melrose as she returns to her magical small town after 10 years away. She is drawn back to help save the town after the town's magic is going haywire. Every woman in the town can perform magic and it's fed by a grove of ancient trees. Only none of the magic performed is going right and the trees are in danger. THings haven't been this bad since 10 yrs earlier when a man poised the grove and the Melrose women stepped up to save the town. Unfortunately Scarlett's dad died in that process and she blames herself and swore off magic for 10yrs. Can she find the courage and belief in herself to help this time?
They must also find out who is behind all this trouble and why they are sabotaging the town. There's a slow burn romance that adds some spice to the story and lots of family drama.
I enjoyed the book enough to want to keep reading, but it didn't really live up to the gilmore girls meets practical magic comparisons.

This was interesting. That is all I can say.


Tropes:
witchy x Gilmore Girls
explores sisterhood
grumpy x sunshine
slow burn
small town

Arc received from the publisher; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Such a cute and fun festive rom-com! Felt like Gilmore girls but with magic. The writing was easy to follow, fun and fast paced. I loved the whimsical magical town they lived in. Felt like I was reading an episode of Sabrina the teenage witch. Would definitely recommend!

I couldn't finish this book. The magic system seemed interesting but I wasn't invested in any of the characters and found the main character kind of annoying. Couldn't even bring myself to care about the love interest. There were moments of awkwardly long dialogue where I was kind of just sitting there like would anyone truly say or sit through this? Idk.

This fell very flat for me. There were a lot of very cringey moments to me and references that were just... cheesy.

3.5/5⭐️
This was a cute, wholesome, funny, light hearted read. It had magical realism/supernatural elements, fun adventures, a thoughtful mystery, many intriguing side characters, a lovely cast of family and friends, and a dash of non spicy romance all in a cozy small town! Perfect read for the fall and Halloween season.

Thank you to NetGalley & Avon for an early copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Cute. Cozy. Sweet.
If you’re looking for an atmospheric, autumn read, look no further. This book transports its reader to a land full of autumn hues and witchy brews. Women everywhere will love this matrilineal society.

While I really loved her subtle yet beautiful trans-representation and the all-too-real sisterly bickering, there were some flaws. Scarlett’s character development took a roller coaster ride. The snark from the characters often felt off-key. And while she’s clearly going to millennial nostalgia, more often than not, it seems like Grimoire just rips off key moments from tv shows and movies. All in all, it’s not spectacularly written, but it’s a fun read.

Yikes. I wanted to love this, I really did. This fell so flat for me. I was intrigued with this because it was advertised that it was giving gilmore girl vibes. And while, it did this something about the book felt off the entire time. It may just be the fact that the book advertised that it was perfect for gilmore girl fans. The pacing felt off the entire time and the characters lacked depth and I couldn't really connect with them.

I hate that I didn't love this book. It had promise, as it is advertised as Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic. It fell short of that.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this book, however it just was not for me. It was slow and the main female character was just shallow. I wanted to love this so bad because I love the idea, but this just didn’t accomplish it for me.

A witch cozy with magical sisters and a sweet romance. Unfortunately, I’ve read far better versions of this idea. The pace here is incredibly slow, the plot thin and predictable, and the characters shallow. It was much more about world building than story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy. These opinions are my own.

As it gets darker every fall, I've really leaned in to cozy books to keep me going. I'm so glad I picked up Impractical Magic this fall! It hit so many of my favorite tropes--second chance, small town romance with just a dash of magic, of course.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and to the publisher for the ARC!

*** I received an e-ARC of this book from Avon Books UK through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review***

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Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire is a mixture of Halloweentown and Charmed. I was drawn into the story by the comparison to Gilmore Girls, and I then I was hooked! This book has everything you would expect any for a light fall romance: witches, estranged sisters, second chances, magical mishaps, and curses. A perfect cozy read for the Halloween season!

✨ Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley.

Oh my god sorry I hated this. This is so clearly a case of author finds tropes and other pieces of media they like and smashes it all together instead of having one ounce of sincerity and care given to their characters. This was like watching someone smash pieces of cardboard together and going no they fit! and also look they're in a cute hotel! and also look there's sisters exactly like that one witch program that was sort of a hit in the 90s!