I’m not sure who the target audience is for this but it isn’t me. Pacing was off, characters seemed a little shallow for my taste. Oh well, worth a shot!

Reluctant Witch picks up right where Remedial Magic left off in this second installment of a duology. We follow Ellie and Maggie as their memories have been erased and are trying to settle into married life in Crenshaw. Crenshaw is still in great distress though, due to an ever-widening rift. As Ellie and Maggie work on getting back their memories and reconciling differences in their respective budding relationships, they get pulled even further into the midst of the fight between witches and even turn out to be key players in the resolution of all this chaos.
This book, much like its predecessor, was a bit of a miss for me. Much of the plot and conflict is based on ideas of consent, and the author seems to take a clear stance on how necessary informed consent is in all situations but then places most of her characters in very contrived-feeling instances of dubious consent. Because of this, the messaging felt a little muddled for me. The cast of characters is fun and diverse, and I enjoyed how fleshed out all of these side characters felt to the reader. The setting is also very cozy and gives academia vibes, which will appeal to a wide array of readers. Overall, there is a specific type of reader I would recommend this novel to, and I would be sure to give trigger warnings.

I think this will be a great title for the LGBTQ readers. It has interesting characters and a good storyline. I would definitely read the first book before this but it's worth the read for those who would enjoy this series.

This was an interesting continuation of their stories. As they navigate their fake marriage and realize that it isn't at all what it seems, so many secrets are revealed in a dark and magical way.