I loved this book! Scarlett is a very relatable character when it said

‘The thought of returning home filled Scarlett with a nausea-inducing blend of gleeful anticipation and overwhelming dread. There was so much wonderful waiting for her down in that valley, and so much awful.’

I got that, I wasn’t expecting the book to be funny aswell as romantic and a little sad, I really hope there is more books especially with the spell Nate is trying to conquer at the end.

P.s shout out for mentioning pippi longstocking too many people haven’t heard of her :(

I tried, I really did, but I had to DNF at 43% in. It was an endless series of caricatures, without any real development to be found. Every side character was happy to tell us how the main characters were clearly in love with each other, but the story never showed us why or anything to make us root for them. The immaturity of the characters was painful. These people were supposed to be in their late twenties but were acting like toddlers.

Maybe it got better, but I couldn't wait around any longer for that to happen.

If you are looking for a cute "romantasy" then you have come to the right place. The sibling banter between the 3 witch sisters is so funny to me and very realistic. The slow burn trope is usually one of my least favorite types, but this author did it very well and the ending was very worth it for me! At points, it did seem the author was forcing romance between Scarlett and her lover, but honestly the whole town was so it kind of made sense why it felt this way.

I was drawn to this book with its promise of family magic and a mystery to solve. Why has Scarlett been called home after so long? Why is magic going wrong in a town where witches thrive?
Honestly it was a sweet story but I found the last few pages were really rushed though I enjoyed the story overall.

Title: Impractical Magic
Author: Emily Grimoire
Pages: 384
Rating: 5/5*

Arc Copy - review left voluntarily
Publish date - 10th October 2024

It's been 10 years since Scarlett fled from her hometown. After an urgent voicemail left from her sister she returns to chaos. Something's happened to the magic!!

Oh my gosh. I LOVED this. The world building in this book was brilliant! I adored the puntastic names of places. The back story of the Earl's. The inclusion of Spam. Everything about this was so cleverly thought out! There was a little bit of spice and some wholesome romance. With a "will they won't they" slow burn trope. The "whodunnit" was predictable but the rest of the story wasn't. EG portrayed the characters so well in this. You could feel the emotions. I did feel the ending was rushed a bit as I wanted to stay lost in this book for an age.

A beautiful debut!! If you're looking for your next cosy autumn read. - then get this on your pre-order!! (Link will be in the stories)

Will you be reading it??

*Note from me: I never want to dim people's shine. It's brave for the author to put themselves out there in the public eye. Books/stories are personal preferences. What might be my cup of tea may not be yours. And vice Versa! Keep on creating!

A 3.25 star read
I received an arc of this book.
A cozy fantasy following Scarlett as she goes back to her home town. A town she hasn't visited in 10 years. After a spell gone wrong she left behind her life including her family and could be boyfriend aka her childhood best friend Nate. Told in third person POV. Scarlett comes back to her home town full of female witches so magic gone wrong. Magic spells are going hey wire and as one of the daughters of the founding witch she comes back to try and fix the problem. Fighting internal battles and external factors Scarlett must figure out if she's staying or leaving. With guilt holding her back will she figure out a way through it? Can she help save her hometown? Will Nate and Scarlett have a second chance romance moment? And who are these strange magicians that keep popping up? With the tropes of second chance romance, forced proximity, miscommunication, banter, and magic. This book is a cute cozy read perfect for the fall time. Use of adult language and mentions of sexual relationships this could be classified as an upper young adult read to new adult read.

Thank you for NetGalley for this ARC.

This story follows Scarlett Melrose , who returns home to her small town after being away for ten years. After her eldest sister Diana has called her home.

Scarlett is a witch from the small town to Oak Haven, where magic is the norm. Unfortunately there is something going wrong with the magic , and even the most simple spells are going haywire.

Reunited with her mother and sisters, they discover there is an infestation in the grove where the magic grows. While Scarlett only means to help , she ends up making this even worse.

While this is an easy and cozy read, ideal for the Autumn months. I didn't find myself connecting with the main FMC and the MMC Nate, and found them slightly annoying.

A cozy small town romance with a mystery magical twist ✨
Read if you love:
- Second Chance Romance
- Magic/Witchy Vibes
- Small town romance
This story definitely got me in the fall spirt. I loved seeing Scarlett’s family dynamic with her sisters. This book is more of paranormal romantic comedy so if you go in with an open mind and don’t take it too seriously it is a fun read. Overall it felt like it was meant to be a young adult book but it did have some cussing and very mild spice.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this! I loved the slow burn romance, the setting and the main characters! This is the perfect autumn read and one I think I’ll definitely return to. It’s cosy and uplifting and I highly recommend it! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my ARC

Scarlett has spent the last 10 years living in San Francisco hiding from the past, when she is called back to her hometown Oak Haven by her sister, she has no idea what to expect or why her sister called her at all, she hasn't been home for 10 years, and she knows this time she can't put it off.

Scarlett senses that something is wrong straight away, something is definitely up with the magic in this town and after what happened the last time magic was off in Oak Haven, Scarlett is in no mood to stick around.

Can Scarlett overcome her past, deal with her trauma, and finally reveal the secret that has kept her away for so long? And can she and her family save Oak Haven again?

This is a wonderful story, there is magic, friendship, kin ship and a slow burn romance that warms the heart. Absolutely perfect for reading during the autumn months, I could almost imagine the leaves falling and crinkling leaves.

A enjoyable autumnal read. With a lot of magic and some will they won't they storyline. A imaginative light hearted read. Would recommend

I’ve just finished the latest spooky romance. If you are a fan of spooky romance novels, pick up Impractical Magic.

Thank you Net Galley for this amazing ARC! This is just what I needed to get me into the fall spirit. There’s everything you need…a small, women-led, witchy town, bickering sisters, the will-they-won’t-they romance, and of course, general magic-related chaos. Sure, there were some parts that fell a little flat or were rushed/too drawn out, but this is just a little feel good story that I very, very much enjoyed.

Not sure if it's just the digital arc, but the formatting of this book was not good. I think it's trying to hard to be like Gilmore Girls. I am tired of books referencing Taylor Swift. I know it's popular, but at this point it feels like every author is sprinkling that it. The characters feel very one dimensional. The sisters feel like caricatures of the older and younger sister. The same happens with the disappointed mom. This story is more for the vibes than the characters and plot. I think this book would have been better with more drafting and editing for the actual story.

The nod to Gilmore Girls was what drew me to this book. In that respect, it did not disappoint. This book is filled with familiar quotes and hints to nostalgic pop culture of my past. The world building was easy to follow and fall into but there were times that my brain wanted to rush the story along to get to the ever enticing mysterious plot. I did want more coziness from the family dynamic as the mother in the story seemed to be quite toxic for 90% of the book. Like many of the characters, I was longing to escape to the coziness that the town promised but was stolen from them. I would love to read another story set in this cozy little town where the town itself wasn't in peril. The mystery had me guessing until the very end and I'll admit I'm still on the hook to figure out who was actually behind it all. This would definitely be best read during the fall as the leaves change colors. Spice 1/5

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Scarlett hasn’t been back to her hometown in ten years, but when her older sister calls for help, she returns. Oak Haven is a place where the women are witches and when people leave they forget the town ever existed. As soon as Scarlett is back she senses that things are different. Something is wrong with the magic in the town and nobody knows how to fix it. Scarlett and her two sisters, including her mom, try to find the solution. She’s also still having feelings with Nate, the one that got away. This has the small town feeling, magic, witches, family, and love. I think this would/will be a good Fall read.

Scarlett and Nate was a fabulous couple. Although the romance is casual almost it is deep rooted in their history. I loved his dedication to her and that his love never waivers even at the end when he says "he won't wait". I could not put the book down until I knew what happened. Absolutely loved the story and the characters. Excellent read.

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖l Somehow in all of the time I lived in Boston and have been back to visit, I missed the exit for the magical Oak Haven and I am devastated. Bring it the pumpkin spice and everything nice because this is a town where autumn is beyond any picturesque, quintessential New England town; and magic is alive in the air. But it’s not enough to keep Scarlet from escaping to San Francisco to pursue her dreams away from her sisterly coven. But when alarm bells ring in Oak Haven and her sisters call for help, she returns to her hometown to face her own demons from the past along with the current town troubles. Between the mystery and the magic is a heartwarming tale of returning home and healing with those you love. Impractical Magic is a splendid fall read with the perfect setting and wonderful characters that would lend themselves to a nice little series if you ask me…

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Review is on Goodreads and will be posted on instagram closer to publication date and on Amazon when published!

A great cozy mystery book all ready for Autumn. I fell in love with Oak Haven and its residents (and ex resident Scarlett). The Melrose family are thrown back together when the magic in their town starts to go on the fritz. Scarlett has to deal with the trauma from her father’s death years ago in order to help save her family and friends and the life that they love. I only occasionally read books like this and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Impractical Magic by new to me author E. Grimoire, published by Avon Books is the perfect autumn, cozy small town story.
Scarlett is reluctantly returning to her hometown only to learn some surprising things. Time didn't stand still for Oak Haven.
Blurb: In Oak Haven, this witch is about to brew up more trouble than she bargained for…
When Scarlett Melrose receives a call from her estranged sisters, she immediately knows something is wrong. Their mother’s inn has been in trouble, and they need her help to save it.
As the conflicted middle-child, returning home is giving Scarlett the heebie jeebies. And to make matters worse, she’s just come face-to-face with charming old flame and handyman, Nate.
When her spell to break the curse goes wrong, all Scarlett wants to do is flee back to the peace and quiet of her San Francisco apartement. But she can’t keep running away forever, and she’ll need all the help she can to solve this magical mess.
With time slipping away, Scarlett must learn that sometimes the greatest spells really do come with the greatest responsibility.