3.5 stars

I enjoyed this magical trio of women. The family dynamic was strong and I loved Beatrice as the main character. The magic was well handled and interesting. The danger was imminent and the plot carried it forward. I loved the descriptive writing. I did feel it could have been a little longer. The ending seemed rushed to me.

This story is tender and so beautifully written. It is about grief, hope, magic, and second chances. Rachel uses such beautiful lyrical prose.
Beatrix herself is a quietly powerful and very relatable character. This book is like a cozy sweet hug that you didn’t know you needed.

The cover of this one promised a cozy, witchy time and that’s exactly what it was. It was like a grown up Parent Trap with a witchy twist.

The book was wonderfully atmospheric, with the island setting and community coming through strongly and setting a great cozy vibe — though it definitely got heavier as the story progressed. I appreciated that there was a fair bit of queer representation throughout the book, and that it definitely felt normalized and accepted in many ways.

I sometimes struggled to understand characters’ motivations, but generally found them all to be distinct and interesting. Beatrice, in particular, was an often empathetic character.

"A "warm, witchy, and wonderful" family story that is the queer love-child of Practical Magic and The Parent Trap as one woman is about to discover that she's a witch (Sarah Beth Durst).

Beatrice Barnard doesn't believe in magic. She definitely doesn't believe the predictions of the celebrity psychic who claims that she will experience seven miracles and that she will die. And as it turns out, her husband is cheating on her. Bea, now in desperate need of solitude, flees to Skerry Island, off the Pacific Northwest coast. Immediately upon arrival, she finds her life on the line as a rogue woodchopper blade almost kills her. Her survival is almost like a miracle.

And then things get more miraculous when she discovers her twin sister, Cordelia, and her mother, Astrid, who supposedly died when Beatrice was two years old. Astrid and Cordelia reveal that Beatrice (given name Beatrix) is an immensely powerful witch who can commune with the dead. When Cordelia and Beatrice's twin magic is joined, it shines like a beacon on the malevolent spirits who are locked in an age-old struggle for magical dominance over the Hollands.

Beatrice doesn't know what to believe, but she begins to fear that the seven predicted miracles may occur and that her death is near. But when her niece, Minna, goes missing, Bea's own life suddenly seems much less important. Beatrice must join her mother and her sister to save Minna even if she dies in the process."

Twin magic? Really!?!

Beatrice doesn't believe in magic, thanks. She just needs a vacation after finding out her husband is cheating. And in that vacation she finds out magic is not only real, but she's a powerful witch, with her twin Cordelia.

"The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland," was absolutely a pleasure to read, and exceeded my expectations in every way. The writing is lyrical and lovely, the characters are realistic and likeable (I especially love that the main character is NOT a 20 year old "inexperienced but super powerful and amazing at everything," woman like it seems so many FMC are these days). The story also had beautiful added elements not disclosed about in the synopsis that absolutely pulled at my heartstrings and made the story so much more relatable to me even with the more magical elements involved. The author approached the "big life questions" with humor, grace, and magic, and I absolutely loved that about this book. Overall a 5 star read for me, and an instant recommendation for friends!

Thank you to NetGalley and Rachael Herron for the opportunity to receive a free advanced reader copy of this book!

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This was a fun, cozy read with Magic, family and a good mix of queer representation. I think overall its a good read with a very interesting approach to magic from the eyes of logic. There's some fun characters and an interesting plot line, although there were a few pacing issues through the book. Nothing to the point of making it unreadable at all, but still there at times. Overall I would recommend it to others.

It had that supernatural element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of this storyline. The characters had that feel that I was looking for and enjoyed the idea of the witch on this storyline. Rachael Herron was able to weave a strong tale and was invested in what was going on. I appreciated getting into the setting of the story and characters during this book. I hope to read more from Rachael Herron as this was everything that I wanted and more.

This was an incredible book about love and family and acceptance. I was hooked reading it from the moment I started it. I loved how all the characters were fully fleshed out and had their own flaws and motivations. I picked this one out on a whim and I’m glad I did, great writing and great characters. This one will stick with me.

It’s interesting. It’s not bad, but also ended up getting heavier as the story went on. There’s nothing wrong with that but it’s sort of left me a little confused as to how much I like that or not (I might change my rating to 4 when I figure it out haha)
It’s a good read but some characters felt a bit superfluous or not deep enough that it made me wonder if it indeed adddwd to the story.
Still a worthy read though!

I give this book a 2.5 but rounded up to a 3. I had so much hope for this book as I really enjoyed the beginning, but the ending upset me SO much.

Firstly, throughout the entire book, Beatrice is so “woe is me” and feels the world revolves around her. She acts completely reckless and I just found her to be unlikeable as a character.

As for the ending… I got over why I disliked it so much in my goodreads review, but since it contains spoilers I did not mention here.

I really really wanted to enjoy this cozy little magic family of witches but unfortunately for me it felt disconnected and too long for what it was.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the author's writing and descriptions. The characters are a joy on the page but I felt like deep connections didn't happen with them. Maybe I needed more character depth in order to really get to know them and feel them.

I do think the pacing struggled for parts of the book. There were moments that moved so fast and then it sloweeeddd down so much. The slower parts were difficult to get through. I definitely skipped some of these parts and overall, I didn't miss anything that altered what I needed to know.

For those who love cozy fantasy, I definitely think you will enjoy many moments in this story. I just don't think I'm in my cozy era quite yet.

Thanks to Grand Central Pub for the eARC of this story!

Rating: 3 /5 ⭐


The Seven Miracles of Beatrix reads like The Parent Trap and Practical Magical with a twist.

I honestly have a lot of mixed feelings about this book. I loved the side characters on the island however I wish the more prevalent side characters were a bit more fleshed out. I feel like there is a fine line between being reserved and just not engaging with others. The line is definitely ridden which creates a lot of unneeded communication.

The lack of information that is crucial that isn't shared is unbelievable. I get it, Beatrice (not Beatrix despite the title name) is new to the family and island but if she has the ability to accidentally cause <b>grave harm</b> maybe give her a heads up? Her being blamed for her actions based on the lack of information and lies didn't sit well with me. She wasn't the most likable character (although she grew on me as she opened up) but she didn't deserve all that.

That being said, there are some truly beautiful scenes. The conversations around death and grieving are poignant and capture the emotions you face when losing a loved one. Beatrice finding herself after her life is upheaved gave the feelings of a coming-of-age story but for adults who can relate to it.

The majority of the book is a cozy modern fantasy but towards the end it takes a darker turn. The vibe change felt very out of left field. I'm not sure what kind of ending I wanted but it kind of took me out of the book because it just didn't fit in overall.

All that being said, I did enjoy the majority of the book and definitely some of the characters.

<I> Thank you to Rachael Herron, NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing (Hachette Books) for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.</I>

PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. This book completely exceeded my expectations. I picked up The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland expecting a light, cozy witch story with a bit of found family and while it certainly includes those elements, it turned out to be so much more. The writing and pacing are seamless, and the story strikes a perfect balance between whimsical magic and deep, meaningful themes. It explores identity, grief, self-discovery, and forgiveness with honesty and care.

Beatrice (or Beatrix) is 45 and newly separated. She decides to go on a trip that was originally a gift for her husband - mostly out of spite. Before she even arrives, she encounters two spiritual women who warn her she’ll experience seven miracles and then die. She brushes it off, planning to keep to herself at the hotel, but once she arrives in the town, strange things begin to happen.

She soon uncovers a hidden past: a twin sister, a magical family she never knew existed, and an inheritance of power she never expected. Through it all, Beatrix, who has always relied on logic, structure, and careful planning learns that sometimes, you have to ditch the spreadsheets and trust your gut. Her journey is driven by unconditional love for the family she’s just found, and the ways that love challenges and reshapes her.

There are so many lessons to be learned in this book. It made me laugh, cry, and think. This book gave me everything that Practical Magic (the book, not the movie) failed to deliver. The ending absolutely wrecked me and then made me whole again. I've already pre-ordered a copy of this book to have on my shelf and I know it will be an annual comfort read for many years to come.

Thank you Grand Central Publishing & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Beatrice is turning 45, and rather than celebrating with her husband, she's on her way to Skerry Island, alone and betrayed. Two psychics tell her that she is going to experience 7 miracles and die. Off-balance, she arrives in a town where everyone seems to know her. Beatrice unexpectedly finds family, grapples with whether magic is real, and struggles with major life changes. All of this while tracking the miracles and fearing impending death. Despite the potentially fatal stakes, only the last ~20% of the book is tense.

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. Rachael Herron does a phenomenal job with the characters - they're all fully realized, interesting, and believable, with their own lives and motivations. Much of the book is focused on relationships of various flavors - family, friends, and romance. It also has nuanced LGBTQ relationships. Beatrice is bi, with important lesbian and trans characters. The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland explores loss, grief, and betrayal but also family, happines, and self-discovery.

I'd recommend this highly for those who like paranormal fiction with strong relationships and unique characters.

The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland was a delightful read. Thank you Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for this ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Beatrice is taking a trip, solo now that she found her husband and friend cheating on her, and she's skeptic about everything right now. Skeptic about her marriage in the first place, about this trip, and about the recent run-in she had with a palm reader who told her that she was going to experience 7 miracles and die. Things get freaky when she bumps into another and they tell her the same thing.
After arriving at her destination, she discovers unexpected family links and to her surprise, undeniable miracles. Beatrice isn't ready to die though.

I was wrapped up in this cozy feeling, magical journey. With her fate being told to her right away, I was guessing what she might experience next, and I enjoyed that factor of the book. The characters were enjoyable, but the theme is what kept me hooked. As Beatrice started to let go of what she thought she knew, she became more powerful and full of life. I recommend this book if you are a fan of magic and family drama.

Reading from the view of someone that is very pragmatic being introduced to magic is so interesting because of how it challenges not only their knowledge but also their worldview. Seeing Beatrice go through many stages of denial to acceptance was amazing along with her coming into herself and gaining belief in herself.

📖 Bookish Thoughts
As soon as I saw this described as “the queer love-child of Practical Magic and The Parent Trap,” I knew I had to read it.
Beatrice has no idea she’s a witchm or that her long-lost twin and mom are still alive! That is alot to unpack!
I loved the generational magic and how the Holland women are all tied to something deeper. The pacing was definitely uneven in spots, and I think it could’ve been like 100 pages shorter. But I still had fun with this one.

🔮 What You Can Expect
• Witchy family
• Queer rep
• Trans rep
• Found magic

Pub Date: August 19, 2025
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.
Final Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5 rounded up)

This is all right. I enjoy the concept in the writing style, but I truly didn’t care about any of the characters including Beatrice. Women don’t always need to be some crazy badass, but have some backbone. Like why did Beatrice seem whatever about her husband cheating on her? Beatrice‘s family are unrepentant about lying to her, manipulate her throughout the novel and shun her until she does something for them and she still forgives them by the end– not that they actually apologized. I was over it by 20% of the way in. I love books with older female characters, but please have some sort of backbone or strength because I can’t stand a character that lets others walk all over her and doesn’t become more assertive of her boundaries during her arc.

Really loved the representation. Loved the setting. Liked the story. Disliked the pacing and it ultimately was confusing.