This was an enjoyable, light, cozy romance. There were some references to Gilmore Girls and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so if you’re a fan of those shows, chances are high you’ll like this book since the “vibes” are similar.

I enjoyed the small town atmosphere and appreciated the found family relationships. I would definitely be interested in reading other stories about this friend group.

It’s worth noting, that while there are shifters and references to pack alphas there are no knots and the culture is not “why choose”. In fact, the main premise of the book is based on the assumption of relationships being monogamous. This isn’t spelled out in the book of course, but as someone who read a bunch of omegaverse and “why choose” stories before diving into this one, I did have to make a mental switch.

•Second Chance
•Small town festival/competition
•Witch/Shifter
•Cozy Vibes
•Open Door Spice
•Dual POV (Third Person)

I have loved every single one of April’s paranormal romance books, and this one is no exception! Found family, shifter, spice, chemistry…What more could you want? I know! A sequel! 😂

Five amazing stars to another of April’s amazing books!

*** I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. ***

While I mostly enjoyed the romance aspect (which is saying a lot since second chances can be very hit or miss for me), everything else about the book sadly didn't make me love it.

My major issue is that too much plot detracted from the core of the romance. It felt like the author tried to cram too much story between the second-chance romance between Harry and Jax, the mystery of Grace, the mystery of the magic acting weird, and the world-building for future sequels. It resulted in everything feeling rushed. The book also leaned into the humorous aspects that unfortunately were just too silly and over the top for me.

Romance-wise, I liked that the buildup was slow, but I needed way more grovelling from Harry! It felt like we went from them slowly moving forward to suddenly having one confrontation, and they are back together! I wanted more, and I can't help but feel like it was rushed because so many other plot points also had to be addressed.

Overall, this book was an easy, quick read. There's a lot of potential in this world. If the author can focus her storytelling more, I would probably pick up a future book, especially if it's a rival-to-lovers story between a certain angel and demon!

Harlow "Harry" Pierce thought that her first Fates Haven Finding Ceremony would confirm that her boyfriend Jax was her fated match. When the fates lead Jax to her best friend, Harry left Fates Haven with a broken heart and a promise to herself never to return home. Thirteen years later, Harry has no other choice but to return home to get answers for her goddaughter, Grace. Grace is half-human and half-shifter but due to a one-night stand, her mother does not know what is causing Grace's fiery abilities. Harry hopes Fates Haven's local Alpha might be able to help Grace with her abilities. When Harry finds that Jax is the new Alpha, Harry must put her feelings aside to help Grace and find out what is causing the town's magic to go haywire.

I am a sucker for paranormal romance and this book took me out of my reading slump. Although the plot was pretty simple, the romance (and spice) between Jax and Harry was perfect, and I loved the second chance and found family tropes throughout this book. The ending does open the possibility of another book with Fates Haven characters, and I would pick up that book immediately. If you are a fan of shifter romance, I would highly recommend this book.

A Simple Twist of Fate comes out May 13th.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to review A Simple Twist of Fate. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Ugh I am so sad!

I absolutely LOVED April Asher's 'Supernatural Singles' trilogy, all three of those books were incredible. So I absolutely JUMPED at the opportunity to read her newest upcoming release as soon as I could.

Unfortunately though, this was just not my cup of tea whatsoever. I could not connect with the characters at all and even though I just finished reading this book, its already a blur , nothing outstanding or memorable happened whatsoever. Why is there a dragon on the cover? There's like no dragons even in the book. Honestly, this just seemed to be such an unnecessary "fae" story.

The voice is really strong, but it wasn't my cup of tea. I stopped after chapter 1 (4%). I think this will work really well for fans of whimsy.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

This uses the paranormal romantic comedy perfectly to tell a story and was hooked from the first page. The characters had that overall feel that I was looking for and enjoyed the way everything worked in this fantasy world. The overall feel worked well and was enjoying the romance going on. April Asher has a strong writing style and was glad it had that element that I was looking for.

So adorable! This witchy romance was full of just the right amount of sweetness and spice. The characters were quirky and fun! I was able to read this book in one sitting. Such a great read!

April Asher my whimsical witchy queeeeeeen! I loved this book so much even though I am typically not a fan of second chance romances. I love a small town romance trope and this did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the world building and all of the characters were juuuust quirky enough to not be annoying.

Such a sweet and romantic story with a fun and interesting plot. Jax is absolutely swoon-worthy and he made for the perfect love interest. The first bit of the book can be a little hard to get into with all of the world building but trust the process and keep reading. You don't need to remember all of the details as they'll become clearer as you get deeper. The writing reminded me of Ilona Andrews and I highly enjoyed the entire thing. There's some spice which added to the story in a good way. Loved it!

✨️ A Simple Twist of Fate ✨️

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Finished: 11/08/24


An enjoyable start to a new paranormal romance series by April Asher!

Harry is a witch who ran away from her home town when her boyfriend and best friend was matched during a finding ceremony but years later she heads back to her small town on a mission. But not everyone is ready to let her back into their lives with open arms.

I liked the story and the second chance romance that happens between Harry and Jaxson. At times though it felt a tad rushed with their reunion and Harry seemed a bit obtuse just to make the plot make sense. But her relationship with her aunt and Grace's mother I really liked.

I do appreciate that A Simple Twist of Fate has many plot points and all the characters woven together to make it a great read and doesn't bore you. Asher's work isn't the best romance I've read but her books are always a joy to read.

This was a such a great read!! I love Dual POV, so that was fun, and between the magic and forced proximity, I was hooked and read this in a day! It felt cute and like a warm hug.

I got my first April Asher book from a Goodreads Giveaway. It was the first in a paranormal romance series and that is one of my favorite subgenres. I really liked it and read the whole series once it was released. So when I saw she had a new book, I was excited to read it. This one was a cute and quick paranormal romance between a witch and a shifter. It was a small town, second chance romance, with some mystery. I hope this is the start of a new series and I will be recommending to all my paranormal romance fans. (Thank You to St. Martin's Press for the ARC)

I love a good paranormal romance and this had everything one could ask for! Fated mates, second chance, shifters, and so much more. I could not put this book down once I started reading! It’s a very fast past book with larger then life characters that are also relatable.

I was a big fan of April Asher's previous supernatural romance series. So I was super pumped to hear about her latest work continuing in this world. The idea of a fated romance can sometimes be lackluster, but Asher is able to elevate this trope beyond the miscommunications necessary to advance the plot. Highly enjoyed!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

3.5⭐️

Harry y Jaxon eran novios hasta que asistieron a un festival para encontrar a su compañero. Sin embargo, no los emparejaron, sino que el guía les reveló que la verdadera pareja de Jaxon era una de sus mejores amigas. Ante esta revelación, ella huyó, hizo su vida y pasó 13 años alejada de su pueblo. Ahora, necesita la ayuda del alfa, que resulta ser Jax, y ambos deberán pasar tiempo juntos para ayudar a su ahijada.

La historia es entretenida, pero faltaron algunos flashbacks que mostraran cómo era su relación en el pasado. No serían necesarios muchos, con 2 o 3 bastaría, además de uno que explicara lo sucedido en el festival porque, aunque se supone que se amaban y aún se siguen amando, todo ocurre en el presente, lo que hace difícil creer en la intensidad de ese amor.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After 13 years of being away Harry is back in Fates Haven with a troublesome shifter teenager, Grace, in tow. Harry turns to the one person she thinks can help Grace manage her extremely powerful inner being, Alpha Atwood. Except she gets an Atwood she didn’t expect, Jax. The man fated to her best friend, who she once thought was her fated match. Jax agrees to help the snarky teenager, and can’t help but secretly be glad Harry is back. But he’s still heartbroken from being abandoned 13 years ago. Can Harry and Grace find a permanent home in Fates Haven? Or has Harry lost the chance of a life in Fates Haven?

I’m not going to lie this book is a bit ridiculous. But it’s also ridiculously good soooo you should read it. I was instantly sucked into the plot from the first moment. From Demons, to witches, to shape shifters this book has all the magical creatures. The main focus is the romance though, world building is minimum. Lots and lots of cheese, the nickname sweet pea is used, and I did cringe a few times. But absolutely loved and devoured every word.

Dual pov
Forced proximity
Second chance romance
Magic 🪄

Thanks netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cozy romance, definitely up my alley. Thank you for the book netgalley, this is definitely the book you wish to read on a cold autumn night

Kicking off a new series! Second chance, supernatural romance. She’s a witch. He’s a shifter. Small town feel with a great found family element as well. I also loved Grace and her storyline as she discovered all her abilities.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for A Simple Twist of Fate to come out May 13, 2025.

Firstly thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to Arc read this story it was a lot of fun! This cute and cozy little witchy romcom was a joy to read. Harry’s coming home after leaving 13 years prior with a broken heart as a last ditch attempt to help her niece discover and control her inner shifter, leads to relying on her childhood sweetheart and her life being thrown through a loop.
This low-stakes romantasy novel is perfect for a quick comfort read full of found family, second chances and magic, you can’t go wrong.