I absolutely adored this book! I didn’t know what to expect and was hooked from the very first page. I loved that we jumped right in to Scarlett’s return to oak haven. Emily Grimoires ability to make this book have all the cozy comforting vibes of fall classics like Gilmore Girls while also keeping the stakes of the mystery high was masterful! I truly could not put this book down once I started reading. The dynamic between Scarlett and her sisters and mother added such an emotional and relatable depth, it was one of my favorite parts. My man Nate though was one of my favorite characters and he helped make this story so enjoyable for me! Love how hard he went to bat for Scarlett, love his unwavering dedication, and LOVE him calling it like it is always. Earl 13 will always have my heart!

This book is like a spooky fall hug and I am absolutely recommending it to everyone!!

Impractical Magic tells the story of Scarlett, a witch who has to return to her hometown after a decade away. The Melrose family (Scarlett's family) have been in Oak Haven since their ancestor founded it, and so they've always been looked upon to solve the problems the town faces. Ten years ago, it was saving the magic oak grove from poison, which worked, but accidentally killed Scarlett's father. Now, magic is on the fritz again, and so Scarlett must return to the home she swore off to contend with her intense mother, anxious and prickly older sister, drifter/magical prodigy younger sister, the grown-up version of the boy she left behind, and a whole town of disgruntled people. Oh, and the nefarious magicians.
It was less than a romance than I expected it would be. Scarlett and Nate's plot was one of several, and about equally as important as repairing her relationship to her sisters or getting to the bottom of the magician mystery. At times, Nate fell a little flat, but he was a likable enough guy. Scarlett and her sisters were well-done characters, and their interactions were mostly well-written. There was a really fun cast of characters throughout the village. It felt like a fleshed out place. Some of the resolution did feel a little rushed, and there were still some loose threads at the end. But as a whole, it was an enjoyable, cute little fall read.

I really wanted to enjoy this book but oh my god how childish are these people. They are like teens not adults and I would expect the writing to read more mature but it felt like an unedited version of the book. I just felt like I was reading a whole lot of nothing and the mystery of what happened annoyed me cause it was referenced so much. I think the plot had potential but was not executed well.

Cute story!

Scarlett Melrose is a witch who's lived in San Francisco for the past decade. She left the magical town of Oak Haven 10 years ago after her father died. She hasn't been home since. When her older sister, Delilah, calls her with a frantic message telling her that the town's magic has gone awry, Scar gets on a plane to come help. But she had no idea how bad it was until she arrives.

When Scar left, she also left behind the boy she realized she loved; her best friend, Nate. Now he's changed from a skinny teenager to a gorgeous man and those feelings are still there. But she doesn't think that she deserves happiness because she thinks she's responsible for her dad's death.

While the Melrose sisters try and figure out how to stop the chaos with the magical trees, Scar and Nate slowly start to fall for each other again.

Can Scar be the answer to the magical problems?

*I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book was a cute, magical read perfect for spooky season. I enjoyed the storyline and discovering the mystery of why the magic was going awry. The setting was beautifully described and had me wishing it was a real place I could visit. I also liked Scarlett as a protagonist and her character development throughout the story as well as her evolving relationships with her mother and sisters, The dialogue was charming and funny and I loved all of the pop culture references!

I had a lot of fun with this! It might help that I've never seen Practical Magic or Gilmore Girls, so I was really only going for the vibes. And the vibes were definitely there! I just love books about witches and this one was nice and cozy and cute!

Dnf, it has everything I love in a witchy romance but I’m having a hard time connecting and staying engage with the story and characters

Practical Magic is one of my comfort movies so it was a no brainer to try this book out. Unfortunately, it falls short of its potential and offers little that is new or surprising; the plot often seems unimaginative and predictable. Despite the charming setting and interesting premise, there is a lack of depth and tension, making it difficult to empathise with the characters or really immerse yourself in the story.

This book had the potential to be so good. Small town, witches running an inn, magicians, and childhood crushes. Sadly the book fell short for me. There was this buildup to what I thought was going to be a big battle or confrontation, instead it just kind of ended. I was hoping for a little more. I did enjoy the humor in the book though.

I DNF @ 7% because the writing is just not for me. I do love a good whimsical easy-to-read book, but it felt a little too easy to read and childish for my taste. Just my preference.

A fantastic autumn/Halloween read. Oak Haven is the town for fall/autumn. Magic and coziness in every corner just make the town work, and make it feel like the perfect village. Except somethings gone wrong. Scarlett has to return to figure out what's causing the issues, however she's been away a long time and left a lot of unfinished business in the area, family issues, ex-boyfriends, town feuds. We have it all.

I loved the small town feel and it was really was as adorable and cozy as described. And the mystery throughout that we have to unravel was quite enjoyable to figure out, even if it got a little lost by the end. I loved the characters, and all the pop culture references to Gilmore Girls and Practical Magic for example. It wasnt the most stand out book I've book I've read, and the romance lacked a little pizazz, i wasn't really invested. But a good enough story and perfect for the season.

This was a DNF for me unfortunately as I really liked the cover and premise! The FMC is quite unlikeable and her family relationship was quite toxic.

I thought this was a really cute book. It was a cozy, small town romance that was a mix of Gilmore Girls and Practical Magic. I enjoyed the storyline and the family quips back and forth. Nate was such a sweetheart and I loved his character!! This was a nice fluffy read that was quick and entertaining. It read like a hallmark or lifetime movie which is how it could be described as a book. Definitely worth the read if this is what you like. I do think they left some things unanswered which can be frustrating. But if the author continues with another sister, those questions may be answered more. Otherwise it was a good read!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC copy of Impractical Magic.
Overall, this was a good book with Practle Magic and Charmed vibes. It was a slow burner and took me a while to read but I got there in the end as I dislike DNFing books.

Scarlet is a witch from Oak Haven an Autumnal witch town where there is magic in the trees which feeds the town. The Monroe witches are the founding witches I believe and everyone looks up to them Scarlet has become the black sheep of the family following her father's death and she has not been home in 10 years. She is left a message by one of her sisters that she has to come home to help save the town as the magic is dying. Scarlet is wary of coming as memories of her father and the boy Nate who she was supposed to be with will be there.
The town's magic is going haywire garden gnomes are packing suitcases and getting Ubers out of town, book characters are coming alive and the protection spell that makes normies forget about the town when they leave is breaking. The witches work together to find out what is causing the sickness in their Oak Grove and figure out a plan to save the magic.

This book is a great spooky season read! It had a cosy feel with a sprinkle of spice. There were some great takes on sci-fi/fantasy tv shows, books and even "he who shall not be named" made an appearance (him I could have done without) but it cemented that the book is essentially a contemporary romance, wrapped in fantasy/pnr.

I loved the premise of Scarlett being ordered back to town when its magic goes haywire. Scarlett has a major dose of Survivor's Guilt/PTSD and the haranguing of her mum does not help. Scarlett and her sisters are all very diverse characters and I loved getting to know their personalities. I have decided that I'm a mix of all three - Scarlett's misguided guilt, Lu's eternal student and Delilah's put upon demeanour lol.

The will they-won't they of Scarlett and Nate continues and I loved the interfering of the Earls and the complete faith the town had in the fact that they belonged together. There is some miscommunication/jumping to conclusions but they are under a lot of magical related stress!

It was fast paced, most of the characters I enjoyed (Mama Melrose finally grew on me, Polly I still have no time for!) The setting was great and I actually enjoyed all the wee links to the modern world.

I really hope we get Del and Lu's stories now!

I really enjoyed parts of this story - the relationship between Scarlett and her family and Scarlett and Nate were particular highlights for me. Sometimes I didn’t feel like I could get into the flow but overall I enjoyed the story.

First things first, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and i was drawn to it instantly and luckily the story within was just as wonderful. If you want autumnal, witchy cosy vibes then this is the perfect book and there is a lovely slow burn romance going on as well!

So this is the story of Scarlett who receives a call from her estranged sisters and immediately knows something is wrong, Their mothers inn has been cursed and they need her help.

She really doesn't want to go home and she really doesn't want to run into Nate, her old flame but she comes to help and when the spell she casts to help goes wrong she has to try her best to put things right.

It has a lovely atmosphere to the story and really felt a bit like gilmore girls to me. I'm a sucker for a second chance romance so i really loved watching that play out as well

Highly recommend!

Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire is a lighthearted story about a witch Reuters home to her magical town of OakHaven, in total disarray. Wracked with guilt over a familial death, and an unresolved relationship with her ex/ not ex boyfriend Nate, she feels overwhelmed so say the least. With the town magic in chaos, and the realization that none of her neighbors lives can return to normal without it, her and her family, “The Melroses” take on the task of healing the magical Oak Trees of Oak Haven to restore magic and balance to this otherwise sleepy village.

This novel is filled with sharp and quick comedic banter, and family dynamics reminiscent of “The Gilmore Girls”, this is sure to be a fun and fast fall read if you want a little magic and second chance romance in your life.

I am a sucker for anything that uses Gilmore Girls as a comp but this one fell a little flat for me. It was very cutesy but just didn't pull me in like I wanted it to!

What a fun little trip to a magical New England town! Do I want to live in Oak Haven? Yes. Do I want to be best friends with the Melrose sisters? Also yes. This book was full of magical drama and romance and small town quirks and I enjoyed every moment of it! Impractical Magic is a cozy book to read while sitting by a warm fire and drinking some hot tea while eating your favorite fall snacks. What more could you ask for?