A whimsical cozy read! I also really enjoyed the writing style of this author and will be checking out more from them :)

Brewed with Love follows Sage, a witch, in her mission to find a heartbreak cure in the form of a potion (tonic) she’s working on. To cure how she feels about an old friend. Who is now her coworker. But when a breakin occurs and a misbrewed potion costs a classmate her memory, Sage must team up with her old friend to find the culprit before the incident costs her family their store, the classmate’s memory loss becomes permanent, and harm falls to their coven. Oh, and there’s a mega corporate trying to destroy their family business, drawing the stakes up even more. To further cause chaos, their magic is acting odd, not as strong as before.

Watching Sage give this a second chance, taking a new perspective on her friend (Ximena) and healing old wounds while reviving old feelings, was a lovely time. With the backdrop of this investigation and the stakes ever increasing, this was a great adventure and a fun romance.

There were several interesting characters, solid twists and fake outs I wasnt prepared for, and a very cool magic system (they all draw magic from their woods, are able to manipulate plants, and each family has their own special abilities). I enjoy this world and honestly wish I could get more of it.

Brewed with Love is a cozy, sapphic romantasy with major CW show vibes — think small-town drama, plant magic, and a slow-burn romance wrapped up in a lighthearted mystery. It follows Sage, a determined plant witch trying to save her family’s apothecary, and Ximena, her ex-best friend (and first crush), who unexpectedly re-enters her life as a new hire. When a break-in at Bishop Brews threatens everything, Sage and Ximena have to work together — cue tension, bickering, and just a little (okay, a lot) of unresolved feelings.

There’s a lot to love here! The small-town setting is super charming, the plant magic is unique and well-developed, and the investigation into the stolen tonics adds a fun layer of intrigue. The writing has a cozy feel that makes it easy to sink into.

That said, the romance itself didn’t always click for me. While Sage and Ximena have history, sometimes their chemistry felt a little forced, like the book was telling me they had feelings rather than making me really feel it. Their banter was fun, but the emotional connection could have been stronger, especially since their past friendship (and falling out) wasn’t explored as deeply as I’d hoped.

Still, if you love cozy magical vibes, sapphic romance, and a dash of mystery, this is a fun, light read worth picking up.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy!

This was such a fun sapphic spooky romance! I loved the world, character development, magic, and voice—cannot wait for Page's next work!

A charming sapphic story all about magic, family, and feelings. A book full of cozy vibes that’s definitely worth your time. Thank you Random House Children's | Joy Revolution for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Brewed with Love follows a teen witch, Sage, who is determined to save her family’s apothecary from being smothered by the competition. Annoyingly, she also has to deal with her new coworker, her first crush and former best friend Ximena. When someone breaks into the apothecary and steals some important potions, Sage and Ximena must investigate … and maybe fall for each other along the way!

This book blends cozy fantasy, an intriguing mystery, and a super cute romance into a warm magical delight! I am picky about romantasy, because I often find that the romance smothers the opportunity for good worldbuilding, but the genres in this book melt seamlessly into each other. I have a special soft spot for books about small businesses, so that was also a plus.

Sage was a realistically flawed main character that I couldn't help rooting for all the same. I loved seeing her work out her issues with Ximena as they both realized they're perfect for each other! I also loved getting to know the other residents of the small town of Blackclaw and trying to guess who stole Sage's potion. EVERYONE had a suspicious motive or something to hide, which made things all the more exciting!

While mostly focused on entertainment, the story also neatly folds in themes of protecting the environment, combating prejudice, and supporting small businesses. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a magical cozy story perfect for reading snuggled under a fluffy blanket during winter -- or any time!

I am reviewing a bit late and it has been a while since I finished the book, but I absolutely loved this story and thought the romance was too cute. I will absolutely be re-reading for the next spooky season

This book is a fun mix of magic, mystery, and romance. It’s a sweet, cozy read with plenty of chemistry and a touch of suspense. Perfect if you're into cute romance with a little mystery!

Super cute! Loved the story and the angst, it just moved a little bit too slow for me, but was otherwise adorabled and well thought out.

To begin this review, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed! This book is exceptional from the cover to the conclusion. The front cover illustrations are stunning and immediately captured my attention, while the synopsis deepened my interest. Now, regarding the narrative itself, the plot is remarkable. I appreciate that it presents a wholesome Young Adult romance mystery, allowing readers to connect with the characters and the storyline before their relationship unfolds. The character development is commendable, showcasing their individual growth as well as how they support each other in discovering more about themselves and one another. The dialogue is charming and aligns perfectly with the overall plot. However, what I found most enjoyable were the recipe chapters and the investigation summaries, which I thought were inventive and provided a concise recap of the events. I will certainly explore more works by this author.

3.75 stars for me! This was so cute and cozy. I loveddd how often we got to read about the brewing tonics. I adored Sage and Ximena's rekindled romance and personal growth. All around a great and quick read!

I really really enjoyed this story! This is a small town mystery romance with a witch and her longtime childhood friend, recently estranged. Not only did I enjoy the cast of unique and interesting characters, I thought the mystery was well done. I wish I had read this as a teenager- I would have felt so seen.

Thank you so much to Joy Revolution and NetGalley for granting me access to an eARC!

*brewed with love* follows sage, a young witch who’s trying her best to save her family’s apothecary from a competitor. things get complicated when they need to hire ximena, sage’s ex-best friend & first crush, and an accident with the tonic sage is trying to perfect occurs that puts the apothecary at an even bigger risk of closing down. as sage begrudgingly accepts ximena’s help with investigating the issue, the two start developing feelings for each other (again).

i was really excited for this one! first of all that cover is really cute, and i love magic and witchy stuff and i love sapphics. i had mixed feelings about it in general though. sage was quite an annoying and unlikeable main character, while ximena was really sweet and i am tired of seeing the love interests be screwed over by the mcs when they deserve the world. sage was so ready to catch ximena make the tiniest mistake.

the pacing was weird, it felt like it took ages and we kept going over the same stuff about the apothecary and the incident and the town and sage & ximena’s relationship, but i think the whole book only took place within a week or so? i don't know, there was just something wrong with it.

ximena’s situation was so obvious and idk how sage didn’t see it. she was also just not understanding about it at all and i don’t quite get how you act that way towards someone you’re supposedly in love with. that being said, some scenes between the two were really cute! i also really enjoyed seeing sage’s interactions with her grandmas,they were really wholesome. i did really like the commentary on how chain businesses are replacing independent ones and hurting the local community in the process.

overall, this was okay, i know that the majority of what i said was negative but there were some aspects that i liked and enjoyed. i’ve seen some people say that this was one of their favourite books of the year and that they rated it 5 stars, so don’t lose hope if you were excited for or anticipating it !!

thank you to the publisher random house children’s and netgalley for a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Adored it from start to finish, I was utterly invested in Sage and her romance with Ximena. A cozy book but so important with the representation it offers readers, chock full of amazing elements and a satisfying swirl of different genres.

This book was fine. I like the mystery in Blackclaw Valley. Because you get different witches, and then there’s a mystery going on why somebody would take a heartbreak potion. Get to see Sage and Ximena rekindle their feelings. They are working on opening up with each other again to see if something is still there. And they’re also working on saving Bishop Brews, so Sage’s families’s legacy can go on. Also together and solving the mystery on who took the potion. and I like the fact that you get to see these characters open up to each other again, but you also get to see them in different lights because they are not the same person. They were four years ago. They’re learning to move forward with their lives so they can have a better future. And I like that they learned that it is fine to move on. They will always be a place for them in Blackclaw Valley.

Cozy saphic romance fantasy, mystery, forced proximity, second chance romance, who-done-it, giant wolves, magic potions. This book had a lot going on. So much! But it never feels like too much. Shelly Page has very comfortably and very skillfully packed this story full of all the best things.

I would love nothing more than to visit the town of Blackclaw and spend the day checking out the different shops! Shelly made this town sound like a vacation destination that would top my list!

There were a few things I predicted pretty early on, but that could just be me, and it didn’t make the story any less enjoyable.

This story gave off Twilight fanfic vibes, with witches of vampires, and im so here for it.

Thank you to Penguin Teen Canada and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

If I know a book has witches, I'll add it to my TBR right away. So when I heard about Brewed with Love it didn't take me long to decide to read it. This book pulls you in from the start and I read it in just about one sitting. The synopsis describes this book as a cozy, contemporary romantasy and I have to say I completely agree.

I have to start off by saying I loved the setting Brewed with Love took place in. I would love to live in this magical town and work at this apothecary. Sage's family is known for their ability to make potions and they help the town as much as they can. After having her heart broken by Ximena (her former best friend and crush) she decides to make a potion to help people who have their heart broken. So far her attempts haven't worked, and when Ximena comes back to town it's complicated.

We get a forced proximity, second chance friendship/romance. In the beginning Sage really wants nothing to do with Ximena, but having to work together has them slowly bringing up the past and learning about how they've changed. I think that the apothecary being broken into and a bad attempt of her potion being stolen and someone losing her memory definitely had them connect quicker, but it was still great to see. Their connection was still there and it was nice seeing Sage open her heart again.

Brewed with Love is filled with family, magic, love, small town vibes, and secrets. I think at some times the author wanted to add too many things to the story, and that left some aspects a bit underdeveloped. All in all, I still really enjoyed this witchy story. I hope Shelly Page writes more magical books.

This review will also be posted on https://thebookdutchesses.com on February 1st.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this story.

I enjoyed this story a lot! The magic being tied to nature was a very cool aspect to the plot. Making it a more finite resource as well worked wonders for the book too. I enjoyed Sage an Ximena as characters. They were really funny together and super cute! I clocked right away that (spoilers) Ximena was a werewolf. It just made sense to me given her sense of smell and how secretive she was being about everything. What I didn't enjoy was how Sage went after Poppy relentlessly. I really enjoyed her (Poppy) as a character and I didn't feel like Sage was being fair with her accusations towards her, especially with how Poppy was clearly going through something that was upsetting her. I understood that sage was trying to get answers but her and Poppy used to be friends and they are Coven members so she should have trusted that Poppy wouldn't be the person behind this.

This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a heartwarming and enchanting blend of magic, romance, and self-discovery, particularly those who adore LGBTQIA+ stories, young adult adventures, and tales of overcoming adversity with courage and wit.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy!! I really liked this. At first, I was skeptical due to the setting, but the description of magic really helped me keep this grounded. But really, it's not about that. We all need help reconciling our old emotions and overcoming our anxieties. I have really been on a kick of these trauma healing, emotional, cozy romances and this is another one that is like that. Plus you get fun little remedies with lots of honey. There is one part that confused me throughout the whole book, but it might cause spoilers soooooo . . . . I am going to ignore it and continue through my day.