2.75 rounded up to 3 stars.

An autumnal read that’s starts wonderfully, which is true for the setting of the book, as well. I thought the complicated family dynamic of the sisters and mother was a high point of this book, second to the charming town. Another sweet spot was the cute love story of Scarlett and Nate, long time friends and more than friends.


However, the story was uninteresting and didn't compel me. Beyond the characters and setting, nothing really propelled this story ahead for me.

Advance reader copy provided by Avon and NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

What a great story, I havev never read anything quite like this before and it was a real delight from beginning to the great conclusion. Some really good characters and it was easy to picture them and join the story with them.

This book was just ok. I loved the premise- fall vibes in a witchy New England town. It delivered on that but lacked in other areas. Scarlett, the main female character, had serious growth problems. She just could not get over herself and was a bit mean to her family and love interest. Her mom was mean and then in the end did a total 180. I guess I just wanted a little more from this book.

Thank you to Avon Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

3 stars

I really wanted to love this - autumn vibes, witches, returning home to save the inn/town from a terrible curse - this had the potential to be such a great fall read. While the story started off quite strongly, it took a really weird and (IMO) unnecessary turn. I did enjoy the family dynamic, and the romance aspect of the story.

Impractical Magic is out now.

Cute fall book. Set in a magical town full of witches so it had all the feels for this time of year. I didn’t like all the foul language the main character uses. I don’t mind foul language in general, but it seemed to come out of nowhere for the character and didn’t fit her personality, especially when she uses it at her mother.

I thoroughly enjoyed this friends-to-lovers story. Scarlett and Nate are caught in a captivating “will they or won’t they” dynamic that keeps you hooked. Nate has serious book-boyfriend vibes, and you’ll find yourself rooting for him throughout. The magical mishaps along the way add a fun and enchanting twist to the narrative. I also appreciated how the story beautifully highlights the idea that, no matter how long you’ve been away, family always has your back.

This was a cute fall read that was reminiscent of Practical Magic and a hint of Gilmore Girls. I enjoyed the storyline and the cozy small town vibes but didn’t connect with the characters as much as I would have liked. Overall a fun read!

Unfortunately the writing wasn't for me. The premise of the story really intrigued me, I just believe the execution of said story was unable to hook me. I know this was marked as Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic, and it had a lot of the Gilmore girls style banter. Unfortunately, the banter didn't hit on page, and was quite confusing to follow. I think this is what took me out of the book too much to be able to enjoy the story for what it was.

This was a super cute & cozy read.

The FMC was a tad bit annoying and I do feel somewhere in the middle the tone of the book some what changed. It wasn't that it was hard to stay in, it was a really easy read, but it felt sort of disconnected part way and finished in a different direction.

I enjoyed the references, and the premise, and the overall feel of the book - I just feel there were opportunities where it could've been better.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book, but it felt like it lacked heart. It almost felt like author wrote the book to follow social media trends without putting thought into the writing style.

If you likes books with:
-Gilmore Girl vibes
-Witches
-Women who are in control
-Taylor Swift references
-Mysteries to solve (that aren't always murder)
-friends to lovers (with a while in between)
-sister relationships

read this!!

This book is super cute and a fun fall read.

Scarlett has been away from Oak Haven for 10 years. She left after her dad passed away and never came back, that is, until her sister calls her begging her to come help fix the weird things magic is doing to their town. Oak Haven is a town that people will forget about once they leave, because they're hit with an amnesia spell immediately. This way, the women of the town are able to practice magic all the time. Recently, the magic has been going crazy. Scarlett comes back to find magical flies ruining Oak Grove, where all the magic comes from.

Scarlett and her sisters must work with the people of the town to figure out what is going on and what they can do to save it.

There is a love story intertwined in this, but it's pretty PG.. with one scene that would be more PG-13.

This is filled with cozy spooky vibes and hilarious banter! The sister bond from charmed and hilarious one liners from Gilmore girls is the perfect way to describe the atmosphere this story creates! The plot is a little hectic , but I think that’s the point. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for cozy, witchy , New England fun!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC opportunity!

This book was the perfect fall cozy vibe. It definitely channeled a Gilmore Girls vibe to me but with witches.

I will say i found the writing style a bit hard to follow. It also felt lacking at some parts which really had me struggling at times. This definitely would’nt be a good choice if you were in a rut and needing a pick me up.

That being said, once you get past some of that, it really does give a cozy vibe and the romance aspect was good as well.

I would still recommend this to my spooky/fall girlies.

Gilmore Girls, Halloweentown, and Hocus Pocus. The three vibes this book gives. So... SAY LESS. I thought this book was so cute! Such a perfect witchy read to get you in the mood for Halloween. This one has cozy small-town vibes and an entertaining plot.

It wasn't perfect by any means. I think the writing could use a little editing and at times it was hard to follow but I had a great time reading it!

This story was fun, and filled my desire for a witch-y story, as well as a rom-com. The small town and family inn truly did give me Gilmore Girls vibes. I was enthralled the whole time!

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

a whole town with magic and witches but there is something wrong with the magic and scarlett is summoned home.... she hasnt been home for over 10 years since the death of her father....

when scarlett arrives in oak haven she can tell there is something very wrong with the magic....

but first she has to face her family..... and that is not easy after all the years she has been away and then theres nate......

well this was an interesting read though a tad long but i enjoyed it for the halloween feel and the magic, light entertainment at its best

Everything is a slow burn in this story initially, and it took me a while to appreciate the characters and their family/ community dynamic. I like the New England autumnal setting and the vibrant descriptions. I also enjoyed the magic and the character development, particularly Scarlett's. It's a sweet, cosy romance with an appealing witchy element.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

A cosy read with a nice premise, but unfortunately didn't quite live up to what it could have been. Struggled a bit with the writing style and connecting with the characters, however I thought the sense of setting was great.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review

I gave this book a 2.5 but rounded it to three stars. I read this book on and off since I had received it and I had a difficult time wanting to pick it up and read. I loved the fall vibes of this book but I did not find myself attached to these characters. It felt very much like I was in Stars Hollow but it just was not my a book I enjoyed. I think this book has the potential to be a five star because the plot was interesting, the dialogue was not. Thank you net galley for this opportunity to read this book and provide an honest review!

★★★½
A cute, cozy, witchy romance! There was a lot of pop culture references and the quick banter that gives it that Gilmore Girls feel. I think because of that, it was a little hard to read for me, so I ended up switching to the audiobook when it came out and liked it a lot more! Loved the concept of the world, but I feel like the characters could've given a little more. I think this is a very good debut novel!!