What can I say about this book that others have not? I'll keep it brief. this book is cute af this town is quaint af . If you love fall vibes, beautifully described scenery, witchy hijinx and second chance romances, pick up this book! It was a quick read and it was thoroughly entertaining throughout.

This was a cozy and intriguing read! While it’s not fully Gilmore Girls vibes, the banter sure is!

The plot really had me intrigued the entire time but I feel the depth to the connection to the side characters could have been more. I didn’t really care much for the main character, Scarlett either. I didn’t really feel the romance vibes with Nate either besides knowing that they had some backstory to them. The spice was 1 🌶️ out of 5.

There were some points where I was really confused on who was speaking or who the character was speaking to.

I really did like the witchy vibes! It’s a good read for this time of year! Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I really enjoyed the fall coziness and atmosphere of parts of this book, but unfortunately most of the rest of it fell flat for me. The characters, especially the FMC, were so very one-dimensional (when they weren't direct rip offs of Gilmore Girls characters-- I'm all for an homage to beloved characters, but this wasn't it). Overall, it felt like it needed a lot more originality, and a lot more editing. The premise was cute and fun, but the delivery fell short.

I absolutely loved this book from the first chapter. I loved that it had modern cultural references in it, although it did make me long to live in Oak Haven. It sounds like the magical equivalent of Stars Hollow, and how many of us wish to live there too?

It definitley gave off both Gilmore Girl's and Halloweentown vibes which also endeared the story to me. While I was able to guess who was behind the chaos, I didn't guess how the problem would be solved. I wished that there had been a couple paragraphs on Scarlett's final reunion with her family and the town, but overall I still loved the story. I also feel like there is room for a second book, which I'm hoping there is because I don;t really want to leave Oak Haven behind.

I am very grateful to the publishers for sending me an adavcned e-copy of this book! It was one my anticipated Fall reads and I'm so glad it lived up to my expectations. If you enjoy cosy Magical realism, rom-coms, Gilmore Girls or Halloweentown then you will surely enjoy this book!

Impractical Magic was the perfect seasonal read, in terms of setting, mood, and atmosphere. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the main character and her way of communicating, so for me this read ended up falling flat very early on. The dialogue felt a bit Gilmore Girls in style, with witty and comedic comments forced out that felt unrealistic outside of a sitcom setting - I firmly believe Lorelai Gilmore is only likable because of the form of media she comes from. A written version is a bit heavy handed for my taste.

That aside - the concept of a perfect autumnal town of witches, that humans CAN enter but would forget about due to a spell upon the town, is so fun and clever. Whenever there's a magical town that is just fully hidden via magic, it always sticks out as a plothole to me - in our day and age there's no way that a whole town-sized plot of land could go undeveloped and unseen! This was a great solution, to have it still technically be seen or known to exist (the FMC calls an uber to her family's home, for example, so the address is valid) but the forgetting removes any interest or intrigue. Emily Grimoire definitely knows how to paint a picture, and I loved her descriptive prose when it came to the environments and the clues that the magic is not quite right. A lack of gourds being the biggest red flag upon re-entering the town was so funny.

I rated this read 3 stars due to the dialogue and communication style not being for me, but that's just on personal preferences! Thank you Netgalley and Avon for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I want to say a big thank you to @/emilygrimoire and @/netgalley for the opportunity to read this book as an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was so super excited when I was accepted to be able to read this book as an ARC. It was described as having the feels of the Gilmore Girls and Charmed - two of which I am absolutely obsessed with. I can safely say that I could see the influence of both of these TV series throughout the book. Impractical Magic was very easy and enjoyable to read and would be perfect to add to your autumnal TBR. It is definitely a palette cleanser.

Tropes -
Second Chance
Small Town Romance
FMC Saves Town
Witchy
Cosy Vibes

FMC Scarlett Melrose receives a call from her sister from her hometown of Oak Haven. Something has gone wrong - the town has been cursed by something unknowing. Scarlett doesn’t really want to return home due to conflicting personal issues that she experienced while living in Oak Haven when she was younger. She knows she needs too because her family is in need of help. 10 years later Scarlett arrives home knowing she has to help solve the mystery.

Review may contain some spoilers from this point forward.

All Scarlett tries to do is help, but when her spell backfires, it only seems to make the magic in Oak Haven worse. It seems like nothing is going well, except her past fling with Nate. As soon as they find one another, it seems as though not much has changed since they last met. Scarlett and Nate seem to go back and forth with their relationship status quite a bit. It is obvious that they both have feelings for one another, but Scarlett is determined that she is going back to Sans Francisco once the town has been saved from its magical malfunction.

In terms of the Charmed vibes, it was mostly because of the three sisters, Scarlett, Luna and Delilah. Each of the sisters brought their own strengths to practising magic as well as their individual personalities. I think that because of Scarlett believing that she was responsible for the loss of her father, she holds herself back from being so close with her sisters, and more so her mum. Luna is sweet and kind, and always tries to see the best in everyone - she is well travelled and considered a very diverse witch with everything that she has learned along her sighting. Delilah is very strong, she seems to be the one that is most responsible and feels like it is her role in doing so. Delilah has a heart of gold too, but hides under a sarcastic front.

When Scarlett came up with the bird idea, I knew she was going to have to be the one to do it, considering her younger self turning herself into a fish. Scarlett is the type that once she has something in her head, there's no going back she will be doing it. I felt so bad when she got stuck as the bird. The fact that Nate never gave up on her was so cute, but when he was near the bridge those few times and couldn’t hear her was such a shame. I feel like the fact she was gone for so long kind of just got brushed over. I would have liked to have seen her reunion with her mum and sisters as their connection with them was just as strong, more so since all that they had been through.

The description of the town really did give Stars Hollow vibes, I always wonder what it would be like to grow up in a small town where everyone knows everyone. I loved the community aspect - the town hall meeting was giving Gilmore Girl vibes as well. Overall this was such a cute and fun read.

I absolutely adored this book! I didn’t know what to expect and was hooked from the very first page. I loved that we jumped right in to Scarlett’s return to oak haven. Emily Grimoires ability to make this book have all the cozy comforting vibes of fall classics like Gilmore Girls while also keeping the stakes of the mystery high was masterful! I truly could not put this book down once I started reading. The dynamic between Scarlett and her sisters and mother added such an emotional and relatable depth, it was one of my favorite parts. My man Nate though was one of my favorite characters and he helped make this story so enjoyable for me! Love how hard he went to bat for Scarlett, love his unwavering dedication, and LOVE him calling it like it is always. Earl 13 will always have my heart!

This book is like a spooky fall hug and I am absolutely recommending it to everyone!!

Impractical Magic tells the story of Scarlett, a witch who has to return to her hometown after a decade away. The Melrose family (Scarlett's family) have been in Oak Haven since their ancestor founded it, and so they've always been looked upon to solve the problems the town faces. Ten years ago, it was saving the magic oak grove from poison, which worked, but accidentally killed Scarlett's father. Now, magic is on the fritz again, and so Scarlett must return to the home she swore off to contend with her intense mother, anxious and prickly older sister, drifter/magical prodigy younger sister, the grown-up version of the boy she left behind, and a whole town of disgruntled people. Oh, and the nefarious magicians.
It was less than a romance than I expected it would be. Scarlett and Nate's plot was one of several, and about equally as important as repairing her relationship to her sisters or getting to the bottom of the magician mystery. At times, Nate fell a little flat, but he was a likable enough guy. Scarlett and her sisters were well-done characters, and their interactions were mostly well-written. There was a really fun cast of characters throughout the village. It felt like a fleshed out place. Some of the resolution did feel a little rushed, and there were still some loose threads at the end. But as a whole, it was an enjoyable, cute little fall read.

I really wanted to enjoy this book but oh my god how childish are these people. They are like teens not adults and I would expect the writing to read more mature but it felt like an unedited version of the book. I just felt like I was reading a whole lot of nothing and the mystery of what happened annoyed me cause it was referenced so much. I think the plot had potential but was not executed well.

Cute story!

Scarlett Melrose is a witch who's lived in San Francisco for the past decade. She left the magical town of Oak Haven 10 years ago after her father died. She hasn't been home since. When her older sister, Delilah, calls her with a frantic message telling her that the town's magic has gone awry, Scar gets on a plane to come help. But she had no idea how bad it was until she arrives.

When Scar left, she also left behind the boy she realized she loved; her best friend, Nate. Now he's changed from a skinny teenager to a gorgeous man and those feelings are still there. But she doesn't think that she deserves happiness because she thinks she's responsible for her dad's death.

While the Melrose sisters try and figure out how to stop the chaos with the magical trees, Scar and Nate slowly start to fall for each other again.

Can Scar be the answer to the magical problems?

*I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book was a cute, magical read perfect for spooky season. I enjoyed the storyline and discovering the mystery of why the magic was going awry. The setting was beautifully described and had me wishing it was a real place I could visit. I also liked Scarlett as a protagonist and her character development throughout the story as well as her evolving relationships with her mother and sisters, The dialogue was charming and funny and I loved all of the pop culture references!

I had a lot of fun with this! It might help that I've never seen Practical Magic or Gilmore Girls, so I was really only going for the vibes. And the vibes were definitely there! I just love books about witches and this one was nice and cozy and cute!

Dnf, it has everything I love in a witchy romance but I’m having a hard time connecting and staying engage with the story and characters

Practical Magic is one of my comfort movies so it was a no brainer to try this book out. Unfortunately, it falls short of its potential and offers little that is new or surprising; the plot often seems unimaginative and predictable. Despite the charming setting and interesting premise, there is a lack of depth and tension, making it difficult to empathise with the characters or really immerse yourself in the story.

This book had the potential to be so good. Small town, witches running an inn, magicians, and childhood crushes. Sadly the book fell short for me. There was this buildup to what I thought was going to be a big battle or confrontation, instead it just kind of ended. I was hoping for a little more. I did enjoy the humor in the book though.

I DNF @ 7% because the writing is just not for me. I do love a good whimsical easy-to-read book, but it felt a little too easy to read and childish for my taste. Just my preference.

A fantastic autumn/Halloween read. Oak Haven is the town for fall/autumn. Magic and coziness in every corner just make the town work, and make it feel like the perfect village. Except somethings gone wrong. Scarlett has to return to figure out what's causing the issues, however she's been away a long time and left a lot of unfinished business in the area, family issues, ex-boyfriends, town feuds. We have it all.

I loved the small town feel and it was really was as adorable and cozy as described. And the mystery throughout that we have to unravel was quite enjoyable to figure out, even if it got a little lost by the end. I loved the characters, and all the pop culture references to Gilmore Girls and Practical Magic for example. It wasnt the most stand out book I've book I've read, and the romance lacked a little pizazz, i wasn't really invested. But a good enough story and perfect for the season.

This was a DNF for me unfortunately as I really liked the cover and premise! The FMC is quite unlikeable and her family relationship was quite toxic.

I thought this was a really cute book. It was a cozy, small town romance that was a mix of Gilmore Girls and Practical Magic. I enjoyed the storyline and the family quips back and forth. Nate was such a sweetheart and I loved his character!! This was a nice fluffy read that was quick and entertaining. It read like a hallmark or lifetime movie which is how it could be described as a book. Definitely worth the read if this is what you like. I do think they left some things unanswered which can be frustrating. But if the author continues with another sister, those questions may be answered more. Otherwise it was a good read!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC copy of Impractical Magic.
Overall, this was a good book with Practle Magic and Charmed vibes. It was a slow burner and took me a while to read but I got there in the end as I dislike DNFing books.

Scarlet is a witch from Oak Haven an Autumnal witch town where there is magic in the trees which feeds the town. The Monroe witches are the founding witches I believe and everyone looks up to them Scarlet has become the black sheep of the family following her father's death and she has not been home in 10 years. She is left a message by one of her sisters that she has to come home to help save the town as the magic is dying. Scarlet is wary of coming as memories of her father and the boy Nate who she was supposed to be with will be there.
The town's magic is going haywire garden gnomes are packing suitcases and getting Ubers out of town, book characters are coming alive and the protection spell that makes normies forget about the town when they leave is breaking. The witches work together to find out what is causing the sickness in their Oak Grove and figure out a plan to save the magic.