⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 stars rounded up. The first half of this book feels like Hocus Pocus, the second half feels like 50 Shades of Pumpkin Spice, but I’m not mad at it? If you are looking for a cozy fall read, I would go into that knowing that this book is definitely spicier than you’d expect it to be, but that isn’t totally clear until about halfway through. It’s a quick, fun fall read that feels at times a bit disconnected in theme/genre but overall I would recommend it to kick off your spooky season (just make sure to pack headphones if you are listening to it like I did!). Thanks to Dreamscape Media for the ALC!

Cosy, spicy and witchy, are the 3 words I’d use to describe this perfect fall read! Who doesn’t like a small town romance, with disability rep, magic, found family and a Latina FMC? This book was the perfect book to get into the autumnal vibes and was perfect with the background of rain!

I loved Liv, she was strong and funny and showed struggles she faced due to her disability but never let them stop her. You can see how much she cares for her son and how much she wants his life to be better than hers. I loved how she incorporated her magic into her baking, allowing her to share it with others. Every little part of her was so well written and thought out, from the roses sprouting sporadically with her emotions to her thought processes. I just wish she had made Draven grovel a lot more, what he did was so out of line, no matter his motives and he had little consequences for his actions!

Draven was a classic romcom boyfriend, had a plan of action that got completely derailed because he met the love of his life and honestly I’m not mad about it! His growth throughout the book was fantastic he completely changed his outlook on life and realised how important family is. Although I think he got let off lightly, that man knows how to talk dirty and Liv is a lucky woman.

I loved the themes of found family, we really saw the whole village helping to raise the child, everyone looks out for each other, and I loved how Parker’s family was helping Liv and Daniel to explore their Latina heritage. A fantastic read / listen perfect for those looking for cosy witchy vibes!

✨ALC Review✨

This is a cozy, witchy, quick lil listen.

We have our FMC, Olivia Ayala, a Latina witch who has cerebral palsy, and her son living in a tiny town in Rhode Island. Addersfield has been a safe haven for witches throughout centuries. I love love the diversity and inclusivity here.

Enter Draven James, a man grieving his mother who recently discovered she was from Addersfield, but left before he was born. He has a skewed sense of her story and goes to the town to investigate (he’s a reporter) and expose the witches.

Olivia is immediately drawn to Draven, but she also has a great sense of foreboding that with his appearance, things will change. I mean, she’s not wrong.

There’s a lot to like about this book, but also some things that threw me out of the story. I’m rarely a fan of insta-love and this one was smack in the face. Also, I can appreciate miscommunication as it provides investment in the story; however, this particular miscommunication was weird to me especially *after* the “I love yous” have been exchanged.

Bottom line: It’s an enjoyable enough story, but won’t go down in my must re-read list.

The narration by #stacygonzalez was quite good and I’d definitely listen to her again.

Thanks to #netgalley and @dreamscape_media for the ALC. All thoughts are mine alone.

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Absolutely awful. I could find nothing redeeming about the plot or characters and the narrator was almost impossible to listen to.

Magic in the Air by Adrianna Schuh is a cozy, witchy romance with a perfect blend of spice and drama throughout the storyline. Set in a mysterious and magical small town, the plot revolves around Olivia, a local resident, and Draven, a newcomer with an agenda. Olivia and her best friend Jill own a bakery together, while their friend Parker works at the local Inn where Draven is staying after arriving in town. From there, the story begins to unfold with all sorts of ups and downs that keep the listener wanting more.

This audiobook is such a fun weekend listen and I really enjoyed it! If you love small town cozy romances with a hint of mystery and witchy vibes, you'll love Magic in the Air. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Ughhh something about this book… I hated it.

I cannot stand when characters require everyone around them to put all cards on the table at their first meet cute. Like. In what world do people just walk around and tell everyone everything? The characters bugged the shit outta me and the spice was so cringey I said ew out loud multiple times. If I could please never hear the word “squelch” again, I would really appreciate it lol.
I did like the magic system and then the whole town was magical that was cool.

Thanks to netgalley and Dreamscape media for an alc

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The flow of this book was a little off for me. I did not feel the chemistry between Olivia and Draven, though, the book was definitely very spicy. I liked Olivia's sweet, forgiving character. Draven on the other hand, went from a somewhat charming character to a stubborn, petulant man child.
I would like to thank NetGalley, the Publisher and the author for the advanced audiobook copy of this book.

This one just did not sit well with me. There was too much emphasis on the romantic side and less on the story & character building.
If you take out the "magic", it would fit very well in the romantic-only section.

Stacy Gonzalez - you did a great work of giving thee characters a voice, but it wasn't enough to overcome the negative points.

Magic in the Air by Adriana Schuh is a captivating blend of romance and fantasy, brought to life with charm and warmth. Narrated by Stacy Gonzalez, this audiobook brings to vivid life the enchanting world of Addersfield, Rhode Island, where magic and love intertwine.

The story centers on Olivia Ayala, a talented baker and powerful witch who juggles her magical gifts with the challenges of cerebral palsy. Olivia's life is turned upside down with the arrival of Draven James, a mysterious and charming newcomer whose secrets and allure challenge her peaceful existence.

Gonzalez’s narration effectively captures the whimsical and heartfelt tones of the story, making Olivia’s journey both relatable and immersive. Her performance enhances the romance and the magical elements, adding depth to Olivia’s character and her interactions with Draven.

The novel’s setting in the quaint, magical town of Addersfield is charming, and the dynamic between Olivia and Draven adds a delightful mix of romance and intrigue. While the plot may follow familiar romantic tropes, Schuh’s portrayal of Olivia’s strength and independence, along with the magical backdrop, provides a refreshing and enjoyable experience.

Overall, Magic in the Air is a delightful listen that combines romance, magic, and a touch of mystery in a heartwarming way.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this advance copy! Overall, I enjoyed this book. For those looking for a nice witchy romance with a magical small town, I would recommend Magic in the Air, but I would probably recommend a few others ahead of it. I wouldn't say this book had me hooked, but I thought the romance and spice were enjoyable and the story was good. I am happy I read this and would keep reading if it were a series.

Magic in the Air is a fine, witchy little romance. It was cute, but mostly lacking in substance. Olivia is a young witch and single mother who has never truly opened her heart up again since her son's father abandoned them, but that's okay, because she has a great magic family. She lives in the witch town of Addersfield, where she runs a bakery and gets to hang out with all her closest friends, and it's even small enough to be walkable, which is good because her cerebral palsy means she can't drive. Draven James (yes, this is allegedly his real name) is a big city journalist following a crazy lead: in his recently deceased mother's journal, he learned that she was once a witch, who was raised in Addersfield, and after committing a crime, her magic was taken from her. He wants revenge. He wants to expose magic or take it or anything, to avenge his mother and the broken family losing her magic created. The two of them have an instant connection, but Olivia has to work past trust issues and Draven has to weigh whether or not a chance at love is worth more than his plan to avenge his mother.
I liked Olivia, mostly. Her character made sense, for the most part, and I liked the casual disability rep. Draven, on the other hand, is a petty little man child. He spends most of the book fighting himself about whether or not he likes Olivia, and beyond that, her son who he's bonding with, enough to not completely betray them. He's ridiculous, for a guy who built a good professional career and is like 30. A lot of their initial relationship is built really heavy on some kind of magical connection, rather than putting in the work, but they do get there. Also, considering that Olivia views her nine-year-old son as the most important person in her life, he's one of the most minor characters in the book. He's always out of scenes for some reason or other, and it felt cheap.
As a whole, it was cute, but it did little to stand out.

A grieving writer goes to his late mother's hometown to expose the witches that live there. Will he move forward with his plan once he meets the townspeople and especially Olivia, a single mother to whom the town means so much ?

What I liked :
- Wholesome small town vibes
- Mentions of food, lots of them
- Cute magical stuff happening

I can’t seem to find any more positive things to say about this book, because it wasn't that good. The truth is that I wouldn’t have finished it if it wasn’t an audiobook. The whole thing seemed a bit juvenile and immature.

What I disliked :
- Olivia : it is refreshing to have an FMC that doesn’t perfectly fit any of the usual "American rom-com protgonist" archetypes BUT, if we're gonna do something different, let's do it well (or don't make me read it). Olivia is : An abandoned child (never knew her parents), a single mom (abandoned by baby's daddy while pregnant) AND she suffers from cerebral palsy ... I mean, that’s a lot for one character. And while there must be thousands of women who share the same back-story in real life (absolutely nothing wrong with it), my issue is that in this particular case, it seems like the author thought that burdening this poor (fictional) woman with all this baggage would make her a complex and unique character or would add depth to the story. But it doesn’t really, especially when Olivia's health condition doesn’t change anything to the story, it has no impact on her relationship with Draven whatsoever (aside from that conversation that they -weirdly- had right AFTER sleeping together for the first time).

- Draven : The Oedipus complex is strong with this one. His lack of maturity was annoying, the fact that all the characters seemed to worship him and found his behaviour kind of justified made it worse.

- The love story between Olivia and Draven itself lacked credibility. Yes we're reading a book about "witches and magic", but it is, first and foremost, a romance. We NEED to have something that will bring the MCs together, we NEED to see that relationship evolve. How can two strangers go from not knowing each other to getting married in such a short period of time ? It's hard to believe (or to approve of, if you want my opinion haha) especially when there's a kid involved AND after Draven's betrayal (yes, the one that has been soooo easily forgiven).

- Finally, I usually don't comment on this, but the (super dirty) spicy scenes seemed so out of place in such a cute little story ! It gave me whiplash !

🎧 The narration : 3/5 I can tell that Stacy Gonzalez gave it her all, she did a great job at infusing emotions and playing with different accents, but it was sometimes distracting, especially when it was done outside of the dialogues.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing this audiobook for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed the magical aspect of the book and felt the narrator did a great job. Overall I liked the book but I didn’t really like how quickly the main characters jumped into a sexual relationship especially since the FMC hadn’t been in a relationship since she was with the father of her son. It just felt not inline with the character’s past. Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

"Magic in the Air" beautifully captures the enchantment of a tightly-knit witchy community. The sense of belonging and support among the witches is heartwarming, making the magical elements feel grounded in real, relatable emotions. It’s like stepping into a world where everyone truly has your back, and that sense of community is nothing short of magical. The romance is utterly swoon-worthy, especially those sweet coffee shop moments—he shows up every day just to see her, and it’s impossible not to root for them! The story also touches on the idea of companionship with the thought-provoking line, "I’m not saying you need a man in your life to be happy. I’m just saying you’d be happier if you had someone to spend your life with." It strikes a perfect balance between independence and the joy of sharing life with someone special. I also loved the representation in this book! The single mom character brings a refreshing perspective, highlighting the strength and resilience of juggling parenthood and personal life. Plus, the disability representation is seamlessly woven into the story, making it feel authentic and respectful. I love good representation!! And can we talk about how endearing it is that the love interest is a total mamma's boy? It adds a layer of sweetness and depth to his character, showing that he values family and respect—a refreshing change from the usual alpha tropes. Overall, Magic in the Air is a spellbinding mix of community, romance, and meaningful representation. It’s a delightful read for anyone who loves a story where the magic of relationships is just as powerful as the spells cast.

2.5 stars. Would’ve been 3 if I liked Draven. A Latina FMC with cerebral palsy! Such a cool bit of representation, but the storyline just didn’t do it for me. We learn so early on that Olivia is slow to trust, yet when we know Draven is clearly not trustworthy, she sleeps with him with no protection shortly after meeting?! Not to mention him immediately meeting her son, being let into the magic world, and family secrets. This all would’ve been fine if such an emphasis hadn’t been placed on her being slow to warmup. Olivia fell head over heels way too quick.

I don’t like Draven and I didn’t want these two to end up together. He’s so selfish and remains that way until the end!

The smutty scenes honestly just didn’t match the relationship and felt like they were completely didn’t characters. Him sleeping with her when his intentions were bad did not make me enjoy this book!

Draven acted insane then had the audacity to call it all fate? The he mansplained how they should keep their town safe after he was the one who tried to jeopardize it?

Didn’t enjoy this as a book, but the audiobook quality was great! Dual pov, but only one narrator which isn’t usually my cup of tea, but I didn’t mind it here.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape media for this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This book had its great moments, but it also had not so great moments. I absolutely love the representation this book brings. The main character has cerebral palsy & was also a foster child. The downfall for me was that the MMC kind of sucked. He started out promising, but after the big conflict I couldn’t find him redeemable. I could rant about that whole scene, but I won’t because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. It also felt a bit odd how often the characters would talk about their distrust but then escalate the relationship so quickly especially when the FMC has a child who is also involved within the relationship from the very beginning.

As for the narration, I didn’t love it. The inflections felt off a lot of the time. At times her voice would come across in a tone that seemed more fitting for older characters as opposed to characters in their late twenties. It was kind of distracting & would pull me out of the scene when what was happening didn’t really match with the pace and tone being used.

All in all I do look forward to the next book in the series because my main complaints are with the MMC & he wouldn’t be a main character in the next one.

Thank you to NetGalley & Dreamscape Media for the advance copy.

Audio Version via Netgalley

I was really excited for this but it did not hit for me.
It started out with promise and I thought it was going to be so cute and comfy. All of it felt very rushed the FMC is constantly voicing her distrust for the MMC and a minute later she’s telling him all of the towns secrets?!?! Just didn’t make sense to me. The MMC was the worst and way too sinister to be redeemable. I DNF at 85% (if you get this far you will understand why).


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced audio copy of Magic in the Air in exchange for an honest review.

While I loved the world and the cast of female characters. I was not a huge fan of the MMC. I also thought that the FMC was a bit too forgiving considering how the climax went.

Also, I found that the book went on a lot longer than it needed to. The drama was resolved around 81% into the book, and there were still 4 chapters left, including 1 unnecessary spicy one.

3.5 stars
3 spice

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the audio ARC of this book in exchange for the honest feedback and review.

I’m very disappointed to say that I did not enjoy this book at all. I was so excited for it but after an hour of listening I felt the urge to DNF.

I found the writing to be juvenile and the characters annoying. There was a lot of telling rather than showing, and the FMC’s POV felt childish and lacked a sense of depth. Her instant deep attraction to the MMC really added to this feeling of simplicity. And the MMC was downright unlikable and completely irredeemable. The rest of the characters, too, just weren’t dynamic and I felt no connection to them.

The story line was rushed and didn’t capture my attention. The magical elements, which were the most intriguing to me from the start, fell flat. I just wasn’t invested in what was happening, especially since I despised the motives driving the plot.

The premise was strong, but so much more could’ve been done with this story. If you like a quick romance read, you may enjoy this, but it just wasn’t for me.

This book had potential, but it just lacked for me unfortunately. The characters and storyline just seemed to need a little bit more to be engaged in.