I was geared up to read this as I am in my cozy season from September - December.

I will tell you what I did like:
+The premise of a little Charmed-flair on this story where Scarlett has to return home to help her sisters “work their magic.”

+The promise if a second chance romance with Nate

+The VIBES—it’s witchy and fluffy and light. Very Stars Hollow

It didn’t grip me. I didn’t pull me in. I didn’t feel connected to the characters or thinks I can’t wait to read that book later. But it was cozy and I think that was the point. If that’s what you’re chasing, this will hit the spot.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for the eARC.

A little late to reading this, given that NetGalley gave me an arc and the book is already out but…..

This one had all the fall small town magic vibes. It didn’t screammm Gilmore Girls to me, but it for sure had the elements. It also gave Halloweentown vibes to me, iykyk ahahaha. I liked Scarlett as a main character and her estranged relationship with her family and town was interesting to read. I did find that pretty much every character but the main character was very flat. You read the entire book and still don’t really know their personalities. The curse and the magic was the most interesting part.

The ending also resolved really quickly but also not at all..? *spoilers* but you’re telling me Scarlett was stuck in her bird form INSIDE A CAGE UNDER A BRIDGE for all of fall, winter, summer, spring, and fall again and somehow survived?? And all of that took place within the span of like one page? It could have been much more developed in my opinion.

If you’re here for the fall vibes and a fluffy read, you might like this one!

I love a witchy, magical ready, but this one felt very lacking to me. This was not my favorite, though it had a cute premise.

Also let's absolutely not include Donald Trump references.

✨ Publication date: October 1, 2024✨

Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire is an urban fantasy romance book about strong witches, second chance romance and quirky characters!

Scarlett Morse returns home to Oak Haven after ten years away. Magic has gone wacky and her sisters and mom need help. Except the last time this happened they tragically lost their father and Scarlett is convinced she’s to blame. She has been living a normal human life for the last decade.

When Scarlett returns to her families hotel she immediately recognizes the changes and the disruption the faulty magic has had. She also runs into Nate, the man she left behind ten years ago.

As Scarlett settles back into life on Oak Haven, she knows she must do her part to help but also knows she needs to leave as soon as she can. When a spell that will save the town goes wrong, Scarlett disappears and Nate is convinced she’ll be back holding vigil for her.

Can Scarlett return to Oak Haven and get over the guilt of so long ago? Will her and Nate finally get the chance to have a real relationship or will Scarlett be lost forever?

This was a cute book with a decent premise. The execution wasn’t the best. There was some history in the story that wasn’t fully understood but had a huge impact on the story (I actually checked if this was a second in a series and I missed a whole part of the lead up story). I also felt like the end part dragged on much longer than it needed to. The romance was good, would have liked more to develop between Nate and Scarlett. This was a 3 star read for me, I would give this author another try to see if her writing style develops!

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This was a fun autumnal Gilmore Girls style book but I didn't click with it. It was a bit slow and less witchy than I had expected.

I thought this book was a cute fall time read! The setting definitely gave Gilmore Girl vibes. Wasn’t as enthralled by the plot as I had hoped, but it did keep a fast pace throughout.

Ok this was super funny. I liked how was set up a lot. Omg the magical mishaps were so good. Loved it. Now there is 2 chapters that drag on a bit and got on my nerves, but overall 98% is just perfection.

This book had a lot of potential, especially with its creative world-building and unique magical setting. I could see the effort that went into crafting such a whimsical and immersive world, and it was one of the highlights for me.

However, I struggled a bit with Scarlett as a protagonist. Her continuous self-sabotage made it difficult to fully root for her, as it felt like she was stuck in a repetitive cycle without significant growth. While I understand this was likely meant to showcase her internal struggles, it occasionally detracted from the pacing of the story.

There were some genuinely funny moments, and the humor will likely resonate with many readers, but parts of the plot leaned too heavily into being quirky, coming off as overly ridiculous rather than charming.

Overall, I think this book will appeal to readers who enjoy whimsical, character-driven stories, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I appreciated the chance to read and review this, and I’m curious to see how Emily Grimoire’s writing evolves in future works.

There were ups and downs, I didn't dislike it but in the end I was a little disappointed that I finished it. The middle was the best part, the beginning was slow and the end was too fast. I did like the characters a lot though.

Love this book! Witchy, fall vibes that is great to read anytime of the year. I enjoyed the plot as well as the characters. In one word this book is charming!

This book was cute but ultimately not for me. I didn't enjoy the FMC to the point that I just didn't really care about how she was going to help fix things. The way she dismisses her sister who actually is experiencing magic issues in the beginning of the book really made here unsalvageable.

Such a cute and cozy read! I loved the vibes of the small witchy town. If you love a quick and cutesy book, this is it!

Really liked this one it was fun!!’

It scratched the same itch as pumpkin spice cafe and I really loved the small town vibes as well.

I wish I had read this in October!! This was SO CUTE! I definitely will be buying a copy to put on my shelf.

I wanted to love this. The cover pulled me in wanting magical cozy fall read. It just ended up not for me. I didn’t like the main character and there seemed to be a lot going on

This book was fun and cute but far too slow, predictable and flat for me. It would be a fun film but as a book it was just too slow and silly.

This wanted way too hard to be the Gilmore Girls, even to the author's name, and honestly I'm not really sure how it got through the publishing process. It was a mess throughout.

This has a really good premise, and it's trying to be a cosy romance but it's just... not? There's too much going on, way too much flip-flopping from the main character on pretty much every thought that crosses her mind, and the weird women only with magic thing didn't really work for me either. 2 stars.

Great romance book by a great author. Loved the story and plot line. The cover is beautiful and will definitely read from this author again

The book has a sweet premise but I couldn’t get past the Disney style magic mixed with mature scenes. I felt it needed to pick a side. Happy to read either, but together it felt meh.

The synopsis and setting was right up my street but unfortunately the writing itself was not good. It felt really juvenile to me and I just couldn’t get through it. Ended up as a DNF for me.