Are you in the mood for a cozy, spooky, romcom? Magic In The Air is just the book for you. It was a great fall read!

I really, really enjoyed this traditionally pubbed paranormal romance debut by a new to me author! Set in a magical small Rhode Island town that only those in the know can find, single mom Olivia is happily living life baking sweets for her fellow townsepeople. Things get shaken up though when Draven arrives - he has a secret connection to the town but has also been sent there from NYC to write an expose on the magical side of its residents.

This dual POV, steamy, next door neighbor, enemies to lovers romance had great disability rep (Olivia has cerebral palsy), emotional depth (Olivia grow up bouncing around foster homes and Draven lost his mom at a young age) plus plenty of SPICE!!! I actually wasn't quite expecting this one to be soo spicy but I was definitely here for it!

Great on audio narrated by Stacy Gonzalez. I loved that Olivia is Latine (her Mexican heritage is something she has only recently discovered) and that the Draven learns that he'd rather protect the town his mother came from than expose it to the world. Hot and full of heart, this was a fun read from start to finish and I definitely look forward to reading more by Adrianna Schuh in the future!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review! This is perfect for fans of authors like Ann Aguirre or Erin Sterling or anyone who enjoys a feel-good small town cozy paranormal romance!

I wanted to like this one so much because I just absolutely love fall but this one missed the mark for me. It felt forced in a lot of places and the romantic scenes felt especially forced. There was a lot going on with also nothing going on, if that makes sense. It also seemed like the MMC was really just too much drama and I really didn’t love his character.

I was so excited for a witchy fall read but this one sadly fell flat for me.

This book takes place in a magical town protected by witches - one of which is our FMC Olivia - so that only those who know about magic or have magic can find it. Olivia (our FMC/witch) is a single mom with cerebral palsy who works in a bakery and mixes spells into her baked goods. When handsome and mysterious Draven comes into town, it sparks curiosity and wariness amongst the people in the town, especially Olivia. As Olivia and Draven get closer, Draven is finds it more difficult to carry out his true intentions, and Olivia struggles with letting her guard down.

What I loved:
- The setting was SO charming. I love the idea of a small magical town and found her baked goods with spells weaved into them so cute. I wish her job had played more of a role in the plot.
- The found family dynamic - I actually wish there was a bit more focus on this! They introduced their weekly big family dinners and then I feel like it was hardly part of the book.

What I didn't love:
- DRAVEN. I DIDN'T LIKE HIM. I found it hard to get past his motivations - and even to understand them in the first place! It really ruined his character for me, and I wasn't rooting for them.
- How fast she fell for him after spending so much time telling everyone she doesn't trust him. The switch up was QUICK and I wish more time was spent building up to their relationship.
- How much the FMC had going on. Don't get me wrong, I love some disability representation, but that on top of being an orphan, on top of being a single mom with no relationship with the father, it was a LOT and all of these things were mentioned repeatedly throughout the book.

Overall the set-up and premise had so much promise. I wish it had delivered more!

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for sending me the audio for this book in exchange for an honest review.

From the cover it drew me in, I wanted all the spooky feels in preparation for Halloween. I will say I enjoyed the main character Olivia who is a strong, independent single mom. Having a main character who has a disability was very endearing and an awesome surprise! Love the inclusion that happened in this story! I will say when we first meet Draven, he was a little to annoying for me. But it turned into a grumpy guy meets sunshine girl book and that is a favorite kind for me! Not going to lie the spicy parts took me by surprised! Wasn't expecting that spicy of parts but I enjoyed it. Thank you for being picked to review this audiobook!

2.75⭐, 3🌶️

I had high hopes for this book at the start, I love a secret witch world and the premise of a boy coming to town to seek revenge seemed like a great starter point...but the plot was quickly lost when our boy was a 'morally grey villain' to the secret witchy world and I struggled with enjoying the plot after we got Draven's first POV.

Like...was I supposed to like Draven? He was an odd character and felt like the author was trying to write him as both morally gray but also a sad broken cinnamon roll boy....fun fact for me? you cant do it. The character just seems too mixed up. AND this boy just needed therapy, NOT a relationship with a sweet single mom to solve his problems.

However, if we get Parker's book next, I mayyyy have to give it a chance. Like I said, I liked like 1/3 of this book because Olivia's character was so cute and a great momma. Her choice of love interests was questionable.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!

This book had great potential. I am hoping for a great fall/witchy story to start off my fall season and this was just a middle of the road book. The MMC was not likable, and left me sad for the FMC in the end. The FMC, Olivia and her son were great, though I wished she followed her gut more. She kept saying that something felt off with the MMC but ignored what her guy and magic was telling her. Instead she fell into instalove with the MMC and forgave him immediately for something that should not have been forgiven so quickly.

The pacing of the book was off, alot of the book we soent with not much happening but then at the end all of sudden everything is happening.

It is a quick read and if you like an instalove love then check this one out.

A really cute cozy book to get you in the fall mood! I loved the representation of a single, disabled, Latina mother and how she has coped with life so far. I really enjoyed the story line, and how she came to get over her initial fears of Draven.
I do think that it was very rushed, the bad thing happened and then the person was very quickly forgiven and everyone moved on as if nothing had happened and it was a little jarring to go from one to the other so quickly.
But overall it was still a cute fall read!

Magic in the Air is a terrific book to get your fall going. Olivia is a single mom who owns a bakery in a town called Addersfield in Rhode Island. Addersfield is a magical town, you can only find it if you know about its existence. All the residents in Addersfield are witches.

Draven shows up one day with an excuse on why he is in the town but given the town's protection, Olivia immediately knew he was lying. She sensed something was up with him but she got to know him anyway. The more she learned about him the harder she fell.

Olivia has cerebral palsy which is something I am not too versed in. As Olivia and Draven started to get to know each other he asked questions about it and I feel as the reader I learned a great deal about cerebral palsy.

The general plot was great and the addition of the learning experience on cerebral palsy made this a great book to kick off the fall festivities.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was wonderful! I loved the characters and the different relationships. The dialogue was entertaining and realistic, even for a book about a town full of magic. Highly recommend this one!

⭐️⭐️⭐️.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.