MixedLike I could tell she was trying to make a cute, cozy, paranormal kind of mystery witchy romance and it just like not the substance wasn't there. So, three stars.
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Impractical Magic (2024)
Others: Mixed Perfect for readers of Pumpkin Spice Café, Erin Sterling and Lana Harper. In Oak Haven, this witch is about to brew up more trouble than she bargained for… When Scarlett Melrose receives a call from her estranged sisters, she immediately knows something is wrong. The magic at their mother’s inn – and in fact, the whole of Oak Haven – has gone awry, and they need her help to save it. As the conflicted middle-child, returning home has given Scarlett the heebie jeebies. And to make matters worse, she’s just come face-to-face with charming old flame and handyman, Nate. When her spell to fix the magic goes horribly wrong, all Scarlett wants to do is flee back to the peace and quiet of her San Francisco flat. But she can’t keep running away forever, and she’ll need all the help she can to solve this magical mess. With time slipping away, Scarlett must learn that sometimes the greatest spells really do come with the greatest responsibility – especially when love is involved… *** Perfect for fans of: Grumpy x sunshine ☀️ Slow burn 🔥 Witchy aesthetic 🔮✨ Cosy small town 🍂☕
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