Spelled cupcakes and hexes go awry in this unputdownable tale of three cousin witches who all receive the same letter from their “family member” stating she’s going to be taking one of their significant others by the end of the week.

In a ploy to determine which partner their black sheep of a family member has stuck her claws into, they end up causing an all out non stop fun joyride of entertainment.

This book was cute, quirky, and a quick read. If you are looking for something with more substance and not so much fun and silliness with some things that are unbelievable, this probably isn’t for you. But if you want something lighthearted and fun, which I believe is what the publishers are going for, even with the synopsis, then this is great for that. I thoroughly enjoyed following along with Gwen and her family through their magical lives.

Thanks to the ARC shared by Net Galley, read the book, ‘A Letter to Three Witches’. It is a light read, with hilarious moments. There were good twists in the tale but seemed to have ended fast. The end suggests a sequel. Lets see if Tannith returns..:)

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass begins when three members of a witchy family receive a mysterious letter from a not-so loved cousin.

What Works in this Book:
*Witchiness and miscast spells—Let’s just say some of these witches need a refresher course. And exactly how do you explain a missing husband, an extra rabbit, a box of toads, and a newfound and decidedly offbeat relative to the nosy neighbors?

*A snarky Aunt—Loved her. Every family needs one!

*Fast paced and doesn’t take itself too seriously

*Pretty good ending!

What Doesn’t Work So Well:
*I know I said that not taking itself too seriously was a good thing, but the book does fall dangerously close (for me) to a sit-com kind of formulaic witch. For me, it is just a bit too much slapstick low comedy—which is fun, but unfulfilling.

*The main villain—the mysterious witches council which has imposed a lengthy curse on the family—never really gels. The witch who is supposed to be the informant isn’t around much and the situation seems loose around the edges—so the premise needs a boost.

*Very much worth a read. Entertaining and light-hearted.

Thanks NetGalley and Kensington Books for this eARC of A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass, in exchange for my honest review.

I would classify this as a fun and light fantasy romp, but not so much a romance what with all romantic relationships dead, on the brink, or at least threatened from the jump. Definitely heavy on the Bewitched vibes, with a little Halloween Hocus Pocus. A very easy read, with dual narration by our protagonist Gwen, and Griz the familiar of our antagonist Tannith. Not much in the way of character development, but a fun and twisty plot that seems to set up a sequel or series. Esme was by far the most interesting character, so I could totally see her as the next protagonist.

Ok- so I will start off this is not my usual genre- usually read Sci-if/fantasy BUT it was such a good read!
It was a nice light read and fun. You have 3 cousins who are dealing with a lot of things- all happening within one week of each other too!

It was quarky, funny, had drama and overall just a great read. I agree that it’s very much a Betwitcher/Practical magic.

Even though the first chapter threw me off by leagues, it was a fun and easy read. Originally I planned to read it in smaller bits as a side read but ended up finishing it in one sitting. It has some Hocus-Pocus and Practical Magic vibes, small town America at its prime, a not-so-slight obsession with interior design, and everything someone can expect from a chick lit.

It's… very American. And I don't know why it was bothering me so much but in this story I found it a little distracting. I get it, it is set in America, in a small town, yet somehow the narrative reminds you of this fact almost every 5 pages. And I personally felt like that was a lot.

The plot was simple, easy to follow, sometimes even predictable but it can be easily blamed on the genre. The characters are fun even though they were a little over the top sometimes. I found Aunt Esme the most interesting of them all with her curse and determination to still do her own thing.

Nevertheless, I think it is an enjoyable read for someone who loves light-hearted chick lit with a bit of magic. It's the kind of book I'd pick up at the airport to read through the flight.

What would you do if your husband was turned into a toad--let him loose or try to find the magic spell to reverse it? If you came from a witch family, you would call your cousins for help. Even though this book is full of non-practicing witches you will find it magical. This book was funny, bordering on silly but I tore through it with glee. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

From the description: Nearly a century ago, Gwen Engel’s great-great-grandfather cast a spell with catastrophic side-effects. As a result, the Grand Council of Witches forbade his descendants from practicing witchcraft. The Council even planted anonymous snitches called Watchers in the community to report any errant spellcasting…

Yet magic may still be alive and not so well in Zenobia. Gwen and her cousins, Trudy and Milo, receive a letter from Gwen’s adopted sister, Tannith, informing them that she’s bewitched one of their partners and will run away with him at the end of the week. While Gwen frets about whether to trust her scientist boyfriend, currently out of town on a beetle-studying trip, she’s worried that local grad student Jeremy is secretly a Watcher doing his own research.

** I think there may be an issue of audience and reader expectations. Those who enjoy fun, flirty romances with some light supernatural elements will likely enjoy this book. I was expecting something a bit more grim, or something like the recent Sabrina adaptation on Netflix. Fans of that show will likely still enjoy this if they're looking for something more lighthearted.

I was hoping this book would give easy-going, sweet and spooky vibes. I wanted a "Hallmark" version of Halloween, and that is exactly what I got! A coven of 4 cousin witches comes from a family banned from practicing magic go through the trials and tribulations of everyday life. I loved this slightly spooky tale of family, love, with a cherry of magic on top! Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a copy of this book for an honest review.

This was a fun Halloween romp. Take a coven of witches forbidden to use magic, throw in a troublemaker, a cat who watches too much tv, multiple romances and some delicious cupcakes, mix and see what happens. Readers of cozy mysteries, Hocus Pocus and/or Frozen will enjoy this book.

In the nice city of Zenobia, Gwen and her cousins are forbidden from practicing any kind of magic (Thank you Grandpa.) After a letter from Gwen's adoptive sister telling them that she has enchanted one of their partners and the she plans on running away with them at the end of the month - or week, can"t remember.- With that, magic keeps gettting into their lives, Gwen gets suspicious of her boyfriend who is on a insect trip ... He is a scientist studying insects. And she starts getting feeling for Jeremy a grad student is a Watcher of the Council of Witches ... Well Everything is a mess and it is lovely !

It was a nice read. I was not transcended it by the writing, there wasn't really anything special about it. But it is a nice cozy read, with attractive characters. It was funny too made me laugh out loud a couple of times.
So yes, I liked it.
I was fan of the visuals and the colors (if that makes any sense.) used and felt throughout the books.

It is nice read, not specially my type. But I had a nice time

Thanks NetGalley and Kensington Books for this eARC of A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass.

This was a cute book focusing on family, love, and a little bit of witchcraft. Our book switches between the perspective of Griz, a black cat familiar to our antagonist Tannith, and Gwen, Tannith's cousin and recipient of one of the three letters. The letters are sent to Gwen, our protagonist, Trudy, and Milo. Tannith is up to no good, promising that by the end of the week she is going to abscond with one of her cousin's partners. From here, Gwen is shaken trying to figure out if her beau Daniel is the wayward man or if she should be more worried about one of her cousin's men.

As the week unravels we learn more about Gwen and her witchy family......and how they've been banned from doing witchcraft. Soon it is clear that at least one of the cousins is practicing magic and strange things are happening in the college town of Zenobia.

I thought this was a cute book, though my ARC had some grammatical errors and the chapters didn't line up with the pages sometimes. I expect this is just an editing issue and should be solved before final publication. There could have been more character development for Gwen, it seemed like she just instantly fell in love with whatever pretty man was paying attention to her. For a character that was supposed to be 29 she seemed very naïve and like she never questioned anything in her life. Trudy was honestly the stand out cousin for me. She really took charge of her life and the challenges she was facing both magically and personally.

I would love to read a sequel of this novel and would like to see more character growth as well as chapters from our nonmagical characters.

I really enjoyed this book! My expectations were quite low to be honest, but it really surprised me. It's a quick read and absolutely hilarious! Milo, Gwen and Trudy are the perfect trio, their dynamics reminded me so much of the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus. If you'd like a quick read to put you in the spooky time mood now that we're getting closer to Halloween, I highly recommend this book!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author, for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

So endearing! Even though I read this in the summer, it makes me want to pull out my chunky sweaters and cozy up with some hot cider. I may have considered pulling out a pumpkin candle.

A Letter to Three Witches is a witty and relational story. It held my attention and drew me in with a well crafted mystery. I felt like I was a part of the crew. I wanted it to be a bit more fantastical, but that’s mostly just my opinion. I recommend this for a quick, enjoyable read—especially for people who love stories set in the real world!

Such a fun little read, a great book for people who have just got out of book slump or finished a series and are looking for something little to read. For me this was proof that trying something new is a good thing. Definitely recommend

Light-hearted, bright, fun, and silly, A Letter to Three Witches is a delightful read.

A family of witches who cannot work spells undergoes a transformation over a matter of days. The whirlwind is fun and outrageous, silly and romantic.

A Letter to Three Witches might not be a feat of literary wonder, but it is a delight and a treat. Fun to read over a weekend and will make you crave cupcakes for days.

Really creative; rounding up to 5 stars! What kind of car does a witch drive? Find the answer in Chapter 6. Funny. I love subtle little things like this.

How to curse a witch? This one was cursed with the gift of being good at knowing (xxx) and doing all the other witches (xxx). I found this hilarious.

And I loved, "Goodness no! Definitely no kooks in this family."

Put reality on hold and just enjoy A Letter to Three Witches for being a fun, cute, creative read. I breezed right through this one.

I didn't understand the first couple chapters/beginning. I was going to go back and re-read; but just as I was about to do that it all came together.

I don't see a lot of other 5 star reviews; I guess it was just what I needed at the time.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author Elizabeth Bass and the publisher Kensington Books for the opportunity to review A Letter to Three Witches in exchange for an honest review.

If you like me grew up watching Bewitched and Sabrina the Teenage Witch you will find this book interesting, fun and entertaining.

Its a cute, light read, perfect to relax with.