After reading the book description, I was intrigued—even though this is nothing like what I usually read—and I was not disappointed!

This was a cozy, fantastically whimsical story about the anxiety that comes with wanting to do everything right when raising children and the personal sacrifices so many parents make in their best interest. I really enjoyed the blend of satirical humor and surprisingly relatable (magical) characters. It was also refreshing to experience a magical school system from the parents’ perspective! A doomsday prophecy and the supposed apocalypse don’t sound like an exciting adventure when you consider the feelings of the parents involved.

My only criticism is that the villain’s reveal felt anticlimactic. Their motivations didn’t entirely make sense to me, and the resolution lacked weight, making the consequences feel somewhat insignificant.

Nonetheless, this was an enjoyable and refreshing read that I’d recommend to anyone who likes lower-stakes magical academia stories!

Thanks to NetGalley and Titan Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
(Review will be posted on Goodreads & StoryGraph during the publication month, as requested by the publisher)

This was actually such a cute, fun cozy read! As a mom, I was instantly intrigued by the synopsis - and I really enjoyed the overlap of real world/magical elements with the mystical creatures. This is a quick and fun read, and I would definitely recommend to cozy fantasy readers who have children!

Fun and frivolous fantasy. Definitely American school based, but I could see some similarities to Scottish Primary schools. On that note Parents want the best for their child, to settle into a new school, and many parents get involved in the school life including the PTA. Probably most don’t have to deal with a new school and magic and vampires and werewolves! And a newly werewolf turned daughter of five. The parts I enjoyed most were Aria as this five year old girl/pupil and as a very young puppy depending on, well excitement and annoyance. But she is a smart cookie. (Note: don’t give Aria chocolate cookies, no definitely not chocolate!) Vivian, her mother, is finding her feet in a totally new hierarchy of parental involvement, school curriculum and policy. And then there is a prophecy. One thing for sure, she’s going to protect her daughter. As Vivian tries to settle in I found the story got a bit bogged down, but I kept reading and the ending made it worth it. As we are only in kindergarten with Aria and her family, I think Caitlin Rozakis will have a lot more fun to reveal for us in the future. At least I hope so. Thank you to Titan Books and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

Loved this innovative look at a magical school from the perspective of a student's mum who is human. Super entertaining, very cozy and very funny!

Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and Titan!

We don’t get many Mums of five year old werewolves as the main character, but I think we should if they’re as well-written as Viv. Greatly enjoyed the combination of the horrors of PCA and being in a magical world, and the realism in Viv’s anxieties and self-discovery journey. The time skips were a bit sudden but helped carry the story along

The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis is a hilarious and heart-warming urban fantasy that blends the chaos of parenting with the absurdities of a magical New England aristocracy. With its sharp wit, quirky characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, this book is perfect for fans of The Addams Family meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid—but with more spells, werewolves, and PTA drama.

The story follows Vivian, a mother thrust into the bizarre and bewildering world of magical society after her kindergartner, Aria, is bitten by a werewolf. Suddenly, Vivian finds herself navigating a hidden community of magical schools, where she must juggle everything from picking the right sacrificial dagger for her daughter to surviving the cutthroat politics of the PTA, populated by sirens, chthonic nymphs, and parents who can literally set her hair on fire.

As Vivian tries to keep up with the arcane rules of her new life—hellhounds in the school corridors, demons at the talent show, and an eternal inferno of a parents’ WhatsApp group—she stumbles upon an ancient prophecy of doom that seems to point directly at Aria. Now, Vivian must unravel the secrets of this magical world while keeping her daughter safe, all without losing her sanity (or her sense of humour).

One of the standout features of The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association is its razor-sharp humour. Rozakis’ writing is witty and irreverent, with a knack for turning everyday parenting struggles into magical mayhem. The juxtaposition of mundane tasks (like packing lunches and attending bake sales) with fantastical elements (like portals and prophecies) creates a delightful and absurd tone that keeps readers laughing from start to finish.

Vivian is a relatable and endearing protagonist, whose determination to protect her daughter and her exasperation with the magical elite make her a character readers will root for. Aria, the recently-bitten werewolf, is equally charming, with her childlike innocence and occasional wolfish antics adding heart to the story. The supporting cast, from the over-the-top magical parents to the eccentric school staff, is a riot, each character bringing their own brand of chaos to the narrative.

The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, with plenty of action, humour, and heart-warming moments to keep readers engaged. The stakes are high, with the prophecy of doom looming over everything, but the story never loses its sense of fun. The blend of magical adventure and parenting chaos creates a unique and entertaining reading experience.

Thematically, The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association explores the challenges of parenthood, the importance of community, and the lengths to which parents will go to protect their children. The novel also delves into the idea of fitting in and finding one’s place in a world that feels alien and overwhelming. These themes are woven seamlessly into the narrative, adding depth and resonance to the story.

If there is a minor critique, it is that some readers may find the sheer volume of magical elements and quirky characters a bit overwhelming at times. However, this is a small quibble in an otherwise masterfully crafted novel.

The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association is a must-read for fans of urban fantasy and comedic fiction. Caitlin Rozakis has created a story that is as heart-warming as it is hilarious, offering readers a chance to lose themselves in a world of magic, mayhem, and motherhood.

A laugh-out-loud and heart-warming urban fantasy, The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of magical chaos and parenting adventures.

A common theme I see between Grimoire Grammar and Dreadful, Rozakis’ previous book, is how a fun and whimsical premise for a story is underpinned with a lot of depth to go with your light entertainment. There was a lot more depth to the story than I expected - the story was cosy and warm, but the lead characters (especially Vivian) had a lot of character development underneath. Quite a few moments of this story feel realistic, with Aria’s parents facing issues fitting in and moving to a new school that are common in our own mundane world! I found I could really sympathise with Vivian and Daniel and the struggles they face - the anxiety and stress they face hit a little too close to home for me at times, but a well handled conclusion to the story maintains its light feel overall.

If you’re here just for the magical grammar school though, don’t worry - there’s plenty to go around! Grimoire Grammar is a funny story, with a good chunk of the humour coming from powerful mages and eldritch monsters bickering over mundane things like playdates and bake sales. There’s definitely as much unruly behaviour amongst the parents as the children, from the gossipy WhatsApp groups to the dumpster-fire PTA meetings. I really love the start-of-chapter school announcements too, for a bit of added humour and world-building in the wider world of the school. Thank you to Titan Books and to NetGalley for an advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review!

I enjoyed reading this witty dive into the literal hell of parenting politics so much I ended up finishing it on the walk back from the train station and despite nearly tripping over several times didn't stop reading. We might not all have werewolf offspring and find ourselves moving to new towns where our lack of magic marks us out as outsiders but any parent has dealt with Queen Bees and Alpha Dads, playground politics and feeling like we don't fit in but, for the sake of our beloved offspring tried to fake it. Rozakis takes this clever conceit and runs with it in this delighfully funny book with moments of real tension and peril.
When Vivian and Daniel's small daughter Aria is bitten by a werewolf they find themselves driven out of their home and moving across the country to a quintessentially middle class New England town with a difference, Stars Hollow meets Sunnydale. The local prestigous school caters for mages in training. the offspring of fae and sirens and shapeshifters. Desperate for some stability for Aria, Vivien battles her own growing insecurities and does her best to fit in, joining the PTA and the school Whatsapp group. But when throwing herself into the school world creates cracks in her marriage and rumours start to fly about a prophecy which might just have put a target on Aria's back, Vivien realises that the stakes are higher than she could have guessed and her family are in very real danger.
A delightful Motherland/Buffy mash up.

Absolutely my type of read. I loved this whole book with my whole heart. Highly recommend if you enjoy cosy fantasy. I just adored this and had so much fun reading it. I cannot remember the last time I instantly clicked with a book and I would very much love more in this world. A 2025 favourite for sure

I was eager to get my hands on this because I adored her last book- Dreadful (title- not an opinion!)
The Grimoire Grammar school PTA was a fun, bittersweet read about what happens when a child is different and their parents have to decided how far they'll go to make that child feel normal- all done through the lens of the magical. world.
When their daughter is bitten and becomes a werewolf, it puts a strain on the normal life that her parents thought they were going to have. Trying to join the magical world as "normal" mortals is hard enough, especially when its every bit as prejudicial, social class orientated and elitist as the regular world but with world-ending prophecies and children's parties that hire actual unicorns.
Vivian is trying desperately to get Aria to fit in with others while trying to battle feelings of guilt over how the incident happened and the frictions her decisions cause between her and her husband.
It felt like Jodi Picoult meets T J Kingfisher and it was wonderful. Intense, thoughtful and with enough hints of comedy to not make it depressing. Highly recommended. Caitlin Rozakis is fast becoming one author to look out for.

I really enjoyed this story, it takes a great supernatural twist on the horrors of navigating your children through preschool and dealing with the other parents. I really liked all the characters, especially the children, and I loved the legacy building throughout. A very fun enjoyable read!

A DNF for me pretty early on, I can see the appeal for others but I struggled to engage with any characters or the situation (although it's an entertaining premise). The writing style was as good as I expected from the author though.

This would be great for fantasy readers with elementary of middle school age children. For child-less fantasy readers, not so much.

oh my, what a lovely little treat. i might even have to check out dreadful with how much i liked this. i wish there were more genre books that followed adults with adult problems like this.

Every good parent wants what is best for the child. And most will tell you that this can be difficult to determine. But few parents face challenges quite as bizarre - and, well, challenging - as Vivian and her husband, who one day discover that their kindergarten age daughter has been bitten by a werewolf.

Desperate to fulfill their parental duties by getting little Aria the best education she needs in order to adapt to the situation and achieve her maximum potential, they find themselves in a top notch magical school.

But Aria's parents are ill equipped to navigate the complexities of supernatural school life, having very little experience of interacting with vampires, sirens and all manner of magical creatures. Still Vivian is determined to do her best - and it is never a good idea to underestimate the power of a mother's love (or ambition!)

Strap in for a hilarious, eventful and unexpected series of events, all delivered by the capable hands and gifted pen of Caitlin Rozakis. This one is well worth a read!

This story is rich with imagination and gorgeous world-building. I adored the side characters and the plot. Vivian and Daniel however, took this story down a star for me. They were negative and abrasive and hard to read about. I understand their situation was traumatic, I just wish that they were a bit more positive. I think this was a such a unique and interesting story overall!

The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis is an absolute joy from start to finish, a quirky and hilarious blend of cosy fantasy, dark magic, and the kind of everyday chaos that makes you feel right at home—even when that home is a school filled with demons, werewolves, and ancient prophecies.

The story centres on Vivian, a mother who finds herself suddenly thrust into a hidden world of magical schools when her daughter, Aria, is bitten by a werewolf. As if adjusting to this new, wild life wasn't enough, Vivian is now tasked with navigating the intricacies of a society brimming with magical aristocracy. Add to that a PTA bake sale, a school talent show, and trying to balance the magical needs of a werewolf child, and you've got a fast-paced, utterly charming read that will have you laughing out loud at every turn.

Vivian is a delight. She's thrown into the deep end of this strange world but handles it all with a mix of humour, pragmatism, and fierce determination. Whether she's picking the right sacrificial dagger or trying to make sense of the magical shops that exist behind portals, she feels like someone you could have a cup of tea with—even if she’s battling hellhounds in the school corridors at the same time. Her witty inner monologue and sharp observations make her an incredibly relatable and endearing character, even in the midst of fantastical chaos.

The world Rozakis has built is rich, whimsical, and wonderfully immersive. There’s a palpable sense of magic everywhere, from the enchanted PTA meetings to the mysterious prophecies looming over Aria. The school itself is as charming as it is dangerous, and the magic systems are both fun and utterly bizarre, in the best way possible. I especially loved the blend of mundane school activities with bizarre magical elements—who knew PTA politics could be so life-threatening?

Rozakis also deftly explores the challenges of fitting into a new community, and Vivian’s struggle to balance her mundane life with the fantastical is something that resonates deeply, despite the outrageous circumstances. The sprinkling of darker themes, like ancient prophecies and dangerous trials, keeps the tension high, but the humour never lets up, giving the book a perfect balance of lightness and suspense.

This book is a total delight for fans of magical schools and quirky fantasy, and it’s perfect for those who love a touch of whimsy and wit in their reads. If you enjoy authors like T. Kingfisher and Olivia Atwater, The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association is definitely one to pick up. It’s clever, funny, and endlessly charming—plus, it has a PTA bake sale that you won’t soon forget. I adored every moment and am already eagerly awaiting more from Rozakis. Five stars all the way!

I was immediately drawn in by the cover of this book, and then sold when I read the blurb. I really enjoyed it and the pages flew by without realising it. I found (reading between the fantasy lines) the story to be really relatable on some levels (being a mum to 2 toddlers) and can empathise with Vivian and the difficulties of being a parent (and losing your own identity in the process too), however throw in the mix your child is now a werewolf and is struggling to fit in to the new magical school she has been sent to, and its super hard. I liked that the story addresses issues children (and parents) have in the schooling system, regardless of what school they go to, and that sometimes when you are a bit different, it can make it harder to 'fit in' (something I understand well as I was diagnosed with ADHD as a 35yo F last year and now difficulties at school and maintaining friendships make sense!). All the characters were really loveable but little Aria just made my heart squeeze as she is such a little force to be reckoned with! The story had such a good plot line but a much deeper message however the writing made it lighthearted and not too heavy to read, loved the fantasy element and was so heartwarming. The notes at the beginning of each chapter was super cute too. I am definitely going to recommend this to all my ND and mum friends as well as everyone else. I am really looking forward to the next book!

Where to start with this book......this book is amazing I don't think I've been through so many emotions with a book in such a long time.....you will laugh, you will cry you will get angry and you will cheer for the lead characters....a book based on modern issues in a supernatural world this story has you gripped from page one. A family thrown into the supernatural world and trying to blend in is just as hard as normal life. The characters are well written and have you picking your favourites with a bit of a twist in the storyline can't say to much without giving things away. I wish this book every success as the amount of joy it was to read an honour. Definitely a top pick for 2025

This was so much fun! It was creative, funny, and had a surprising amount of complexity and depth as well.
Cosy fantasy can be a bit hit-or-miss for me because lowered stakes can really affect my investment in a story. However, while the stakes in this book certainly weren't world-ending, I was still really hooked because of my investment in the characters.
The main character Vivian was definitely a highlight of the book: she was relatable and loveable but also deeply flawed and relatable. I loved seeing her grow and become more confident throughout the story. I think Aria was also an example of a well-written child character. Other books I've read have either made the child characters way too mature so its unbelievable, or way too immature so it's grating. But, there was a really good balance here and she was a really sweet character!
In terms of worldbuilding, nothing really new was brought to the table but I still found it pretty fun. The diversity of magical creatures (we got werewolves, selkies, vampires, sirens as well as sorcerors) made for some fun details and character dynamics. Because of the relatively short page count (and the fact that this is a cosy, humourous fantasy rather than a large-scale epic), everything was a little bit surface level so, though this book is a standalone, I hope that we'll get more stories in this world in the future!
My only issue with the book is that I think some of the conflict relied a little bit too heavily on miscommunication between Vivian and her husband, which was frustrating rather than interesting. I do appreciate that, when they did talk, they did so healthily and maturely like adults (something which is missing from a lot of relationships in books!) and it wasn't a major part of the plot, but it was still a little grating when it did happen. This may be just personal preference and others will be absolutely fine with it though!
So yeah, a really fun modern cosy fantasy- short but sweet! If you're looking for cosy fantasy that does something a bit different to the standard fare in the subgenre, a character-driven story or humourous fantasy in a modern setting then definitely pick this up when it comes out in May!

Controlling parents combined with the chaos of a world filled with magic, prophecies and various mystical beings and mages is a recipe for chaos in even the best of settings.

Described as a cozy fantasy, this book follows Aria and her family after a tragic incident in which she is bitten by and changed into a were-wolf. If parenting a young child with behavioural struggles isn't har enough, Aria and her parents now have to face a new magical school which includes sacrificial daggers, spell work, food prep and more with the added stress of the PTA to play nice for politics for our mum as she tries to fit in to this new community. Aria as a character really hit home with me, excluded by others for her differences regardless of her intelligence it's not a smooth journey but the strength and confidence she develops through engaging with her community and the found family of her wolf-pack is something I related to, even if mine was in a less mystical way.

A prophecy which has haunted the town since its founding darkens the horizon, and within the chaos that ensues we see that some parents will do anything for their children, good or bad, trustworthy or deceitful. While I know there had to be a build up of characters and sides with the battle of good and evil seen in this book, the beginning felt like a drag and could've potentially done with more drama or even world-building through deeper engagement in the school system to have been more engaging (although as a 'cosy' fantasy this may be expected and good - it just wasn't up to pace enough for me). The climax of this fantasy was exciting though, and showed that through all the razzle-dazzle of magic and immortals, sometimes all you need is honesty and good parenting, mortal or not.

Personally, I would love to see this world grow, through more of vivian and aria and their family navigating this new world, as well as arias progression within the school system (as personally im a sucker for a good magical academic fantasy), but if this is to remain a standalone I think its a good yet comfortable critque on the powers of good against evil.