So cuuuute! Even though it took me so long to pick this one up and we’re basically already heading into Winter, this was such a cozy Autumn read. I can definitely see myself reading this again next October. I really enjoyed the characters and the storyline. Sirena and Gus were super cute together. This Groundhog Day style romance left me giggling so much. It was such a cute mix of romance, magic, and a dash of spice.

I hadn’t read the previous books but this worked well as a standalone. There were a very small details that tripped me up, but they didn’t impact my reading. I really enjoyed the audio. I can’t wait to go back to book one and dive into the other couples. Thank you so much to Forever for the copy of this audiobook!

Such a cute, fun romance! I will definitely be checking out more from Celestine Martin and encouraging my collection development librarian to order the rest of this series ASAP. I loved Serena and Gus--their romance was so adorable and wholesome and supportive and very much romance #goals. And I especially loved all the magic and world-building in the book that still left it feeling relatable and totally at home with other contemporary romances; the mentions of merfolk and gnomes and a host of other magical beings and happenings didn't take away from the book's cozy, contemporary feel at all and instead added a fun, extra little twist on top. And extra kudos to the audio narrators who were both fabulous. I'm so glad I got to listen to this book; it was such a fun, uplifting read and really hit the spot. I definitely recommend this to all the romance fans out there.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me early access to a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Such a cute little autumn read!! Loved how the narrators brought this magical story to life, perfect for people who love a good crisp autumnal morning.

If you're in the mood for cosy fall vibes with a side of magical romance, then this is the audiobook for you!

I think I’m broken. This book was billed as a cozy, seasonal romance with a bit of spice… a no brainer. I should have loved it, but sadly I didn’t. It had all the elements; a small town, a heroine looking to change her life, a hero afraid to love again after heartbreak and a few random wishes. ALSO… all the romance girlies raved about it. Still it didn’t quite land for me. It was cute, but a little too cute.

It felt like Celestine Martin created issues for the heroine as way to force character development. I found myself rolling my eyes repeatedly every time the couple interacted. This is NOT the feeling I want to have while reading a romance. I liked that Martin added some whimsical elements with magic and fairytale creatures, but it couldn’t save the story.

To be fair, I think I am the odd person out. I believe there is an audience out there that will love this book; especially for those who enjoy cozy romance.

Okay, I might be late to the pumpkin-spice-everything party, but Deja Brew still delivered those cozy fall vibes—with a side of magic and a sprinkle of spice that made it oh-so-enjoyable.

Let’s be real: was I here for the plot? Not really. Do I care? Also no. Because the real MVP of this book was the spice, and Celestine Martin knows how to serve it up hot. Sirena and Gus have a sizzling chemistry that had me rooting for them from the moment they crossed paths in this Groundhog Day-style October. Every flirty encounter, tasting menu date, and magical experiment added just the right amount of heat to their budding romance.

Sirena is a mess—but a lovable one. Between her wonky cooking powers and disastrous Halloween party moments, she’s chaotic but charming. And Gus? The guy is like a walking cinnamon latte: warm, comforting, and secretly spicy. Their dynamic was fun, even if the plot sometimes felt like it was meandering through a pumpkin patch.

Would I have liked a bit more clarity in the magical stakes or the overall storyline? Sure. But honestly, I was too busy enjoying the romance to care all that much. This book is perfect for anyone who just wants to wrap themselves in a cozy blanket, sip some apple cider, and enjoy a steamy, whimsical love story.

Final thoughts: Is this book deep? Not really. Is it fun? Absolutely. If you're in the mood for something light, spicy, and a little bit magical, Deja Brew will warm you right up.

This is the third in a series of standalone romances that follow the women of the Caraway family. DEJA BREW focuses on ex-chef Sirena Caraway and magician-turned-historian Gus Dearworth. The characters are likable and the town adorable, but I somehow wanted a bit more from the story. Also note that this is the spiciest of the three books so far. Still, this is a fun, cozy, and magical fall read.

Read DEJA BREW for
✌️ Dual POV
💞 Second chances
🍂 Fall festivities and fun
🔥 Steam
💋 Curvy heroine
💡 Self discovery
🏡 Small town, magical community

😘 Thanks to the amazing @ReadForever team for the advance listener copy of this fun fall book. All opinions are my own.

This was fine. A decent listen. Total fall vibes if that is what you are looking for. A nice little ditty that entertained. I wanted to like it more but I couldn't get into the audio as much as I wanted to. Perhaps if I had read it with my eyes first?

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Spoiler: Cute, autumn vibes, but just like the main character, it lost its spark.

This was part of a series, but could be read as a standalone too. I personally read it as a standalone, and I felt like I was missing some world-building details, for example how was a kitchen witch different from a regular witch? Was it just because her magic helped her cook better and feel the finer ingredients? Is it a regular kitchen witch or is it different in this universe? I could have used a bit more information, especially as someone who's never read about a kitchen with before.

But then again, this was not a high fantasy. It was a cute story about two people falling in love. I would have loved a bit more comedy in the book, some witty banter. Instead, I felt like they fell for each other from the start, just refused to talk about their feelings. There were a lot of outside issues keeping them apart, most of which could have been solved with a conversation. Still, it got me in a nice and cosy mood. It was filled with everything I love about autumn: pumpkins, great food and fairs. There was good plus-size representation, and I loved how confident Serena, the main character, was.

What I did not understand was this: why was so much of the plot focused on Gus' ex's wedding? I get that they were reality TV show stars, but that amount of pressure for Gus to attend the wedding and remain who he's always been was insane. I was glad his family accepted him in the end.

The narrators did a good job and they portrayed the characters well. I did, however, feel like I had to speed it up, especially during his perspective.

Overall, it was cute, cosy and a nice read for autumn.

Deja Brew is book #3 in the Elemental Love series, but can be read as a standalone book. I have not read the other books in the series.

This book is about Sirena, a chef who also happens to be a witch. She is having a horrible month and makes a wish to fix her life. Her wish leads her to repeat the whole month and to meeting Gus, a magician. Gus is working on rebuilding his reputation, which is why he moved to town. Sirena learns Gus can help her fix her magic and makes a deal with him. Gus will help her if she will decipher a magical cookbook for him.

I listened to the audiobook version of the book, which I enjoyed. I liked that there were two separate narrators. I did have to speed it up though because it was just too slow for me.

I jumped in with this after reading reviews that you could read as a stand alone. Knowing it likely followed the typical romance series where it's nice to hear about your favorite side characters, I could guess the main characters of previous stories. I still feel this can be enjoyed as a stand alone. Second chance romance trope. After a wish gone wrong, a Groundhog's Day style story takes place but Sirena is repeating the month of October. She works together with Gus to get her magic back. This was cute, cozy, just okay for me !

I loved this books!!! It was the perfect combination of spooky and whimsical and a sweet story. I loved it and loved having the opportunity to listen to it!!

REVIEW✨
Deja Brew
By Celestine Martin

This was a cute spellbinding rom com that will touch your soul this autumn season. Will two witches get a second chance at romance when a spell leaves them repeating the pumpkin spice month of October again. Will Sirena be able to redo the messiest month of her life or will things turn out to be the same result. Will Gus be able to heal his broken heart or will his feelings for Sirena make him weak in the kneels again?

I loved the world building and the concept for this one. The food made me want to be in the kitchen cooking up my own Autumn favourites like butternut squash soup and pumpkin cookies. I wish that I could connect with both of the main characters a little more, I just didn’t find myself wanting to know what happened to them. Overall, it was a pretty cute rom com that was well written.

Romance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
Plot points: 💥💥💥
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

Thank you to Netgalley and forever for the free copy in exchange for a honest review.

3.5 Stars

I thought that this would be a cute read for the fall. It did take me longer than I had wanted to read it, I think because I mostly did it on audiobook and haven’t had too much time for listening.
It was a sweet read about a kitchen witch who made a wish and a famous magician who’s trying to get over his ex. There were some spicy moments for sure. I just couldn’t connect with these characters for whatever reason.
I did like that the audiobook had both characters voiced by different narrators. I’d still recommend this to other readers.

Thank you to Netgalley, Hachette Audio and Forever Publishing for the copies to read and review.

The title alone drew me in immediately, as did the cover. I really really wanted to love this book and I will go away and try reading it as I had issues with the narrator. I am sure it is just me and doesn't apply to anyone else, but the narrator sounded artificial, without the human emphasis I usually hear. I do not mean to disrespect anyone and am sure it just caught me on the wrong day and will try again, however it sadly just didn't work for me this time. I am so sorry.

A feel good enchanting read perfect for the Fall Season! The romance is so stinking sweet in this book!! The main female character is so relatable and that is one of my favorite things about the book.

Cozy, characters struggles with who they are, both takes steps to get out of their respective ruts, both open themselves up to the possibilities and finds more than they realized they were missing. Cute, seasonally timed book that was a fun and easy read. Felt like a magical version of a Hallmark movie and that just added to the fun of the book.

Personally, I am not interested in books that contain spice - so this book had several sections that I skipped past. It did nothing to help with the story and I don't feel like I missed anything that altered the plot of the story or the made it more challenging to understand the characters. If it had been left out the story would have been just as cozy and cute and fun. So that is why the lowered stars.

After reading the premise, I was excited about Deja Brew. I tried to give it multiple chances, but I couldn't get into it. I know others will enjoy it, but it wasn't for me. I will not be reviewing this on my bookstragram page because of the lower rating.

I absolutely adored Sirena and her story! I always find the "Groundhog Day" concept to be so interesting and for this book to have a full month revisit, I couldn't wait to see how it played out. I enjoyed seeing the sisters show up for each other and watching their side stories continue on the pages, however with that said, this story can be a standalone story as Sirena and Gus have their own unique story. Thank you to Forever Pub for an advanced audio copy! The narration was so fitting for this story and kept me fully engaged! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

This book delivered on the fall vibes. I liked the time loop aspect of the book (I feel like we don't see this a lot in romance), and I really felt for Sirena throughout the book as she tries to get to the root of the problem and get herself out of the time loop. If you're looking for a cozy, low angst fall read, this is one to check out.