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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Kensington Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
Gwen, Milo and Trudy are technically witches. I say technically because they are not allowed to use their powers. A few decades ago, one of their ancestors cast a spell that apparently resulted in the Dust Bowl, and the The Grand Council of Witches issued an edict – no one in his family is allowed to practice witchcraft for 150 years. They had been living their lives as mere mortals when the three of them get a letter from their other cousin, Tannith, saying that she is leaving town by the end of the week and she is taking of their partners (whom she has charmed with a love spell). Are they going to defy the Council to keep their partner, whoever that is?
Told by the POC of Gwen and Griz (Tannith’s familiar, a black cat),it is a witchy, funny story with a teeny weeny bit of romance. If you are a strict romance reader, be advised that the “romance” part of the story doesn’t happen until the last chapter and the epilogue.
Tannith has been wreaking havoc in their lives since she went to live with Gwen’s family after she became an orphan at age 8. She’s a Regina George/Wednesday Addams/Dolores Umbridge hybrid. To be fair, all characters are over the top in their zaniness and it kinda makes the book fun. There are witchy shenanigans and misunderstandings with the mortals, and it’s a fun read. I particularly enjoyed the witchy take on BrewTube, Cackle, e-Charmed.
The book is described as “Bewitched” meets “Practical Magic” and it’s basically what is is. I just wish that the romance factor was more developed, as it is marketed as a romantic comedy.
The books ends with an opening for a sequel. Who knows what can happen in Zenobia, NY now that the cousins are “out” to their partners and had a taste of witchcraft?
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