Just incredible. The romance, the tension, the world building, the quirky characters, and the humor. Such an exquisite and cozy book!! I can't wait for more books from Kate Johnson!!

This was a really fun read. I had some genuine laugh out loud moments.
Unfortunately, the romance fell a little flat for me. I think mostly because it was in third person I found it hard to connect with Essie and Josh. Both are extremely likeable characters (on their own) but I found the chemistry lacking. However, I loved the awkwardness and realness of their love scenes, it was such a refreshing change.
Josh's awkwardness in the beginning came across quite fatphobic in my opinion and it was hard to root for him and Essie after that. I understand him a little better after finishing the book, but his thoughts on Essie climbing the stairs were not something I'd expect from a romance.
The pacing was a little slow, but then things took a turn that I really wasnt expecting and it peaked my interest again.
Overall this was a sweet story that in all honesty would have been just as enjoyable without the romance.
I'm curious to see if there will be other stories about the rest of the witches.

I really loved reading this book! I also couldn’t stop reading so I read the entire book in one sitting! Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this title.

This book was the definition of a cozy read.
It had low-angst with heaps of loveable characters which made it such a pleasant and easy book for me to read.
I didn't love that it was written in third person, but it was still enjoyable despite it. It had a quirky sense of humour which I really enjoyed and I truely hope that we get more books set in this world.
If you love the Ex Hex, Hex Appeal is definitely a book you should pick up.

Thankyou NetGalley for this arc.

Unfortunately this was just not for me, I had to give up on it and I hate doing that. It was just too far fetched and the plot was all over the place.

I’m sure some people will love it but sadly I’m not one of them.

I loved the romance between Essie and Josh and how they were almost destined over the centuries to come together and heal the rift between their families. I loved all the side characters with their unique quirks and the way they supported one another.

Hex Appeal was absolutely fantastical! Johnson wrote a story that was so well written I found myself flying through the pages, unable to put the book down, pondering what would happen next. My favorite piece of this entire story was how believable the characters were.

The writing is clear and clean, and very immersive. The book hums along at a good clip, but the pacing makes sure we're given time to breathe between plot-intensifying moments. The story was absolutely engaging and the work that went into the settings was noticeable and superb. I felt absolutely transported and I'm so incredibly glad I was able to read an arc of this story.

I thought this was going to be a cute lil witchy romcom when I requested it from NetGalley, but this felt like just a mash up of a bunch of different ideas and published.

I laughed out loud many times during this delightful little story full of quirky characters. What starts with a quest to recover overdue rent by new UK resident Josh, turns into an end of the world adventure when he meets undercover witch Essie and her housemates. Set in a sleepy little English village this story is equal parts cozy mystery, contemporary romance and witchy fantasy.

While the first half of the book concentrates on the characters and their budding relationships to each other, the second half dives headlong into fighting a centuries old evil. I found Josh and Essie's interactions fun and spicier than I expected but it is definitely a slow build. Essie's fellow witches are entertaining but could have used more fleshing out so that we cared more about them but seeing all the witchy creations was interesting and would've loved to see even more of it.

The latter half while amusing, warps from one incident to another and so the pacing feels a little too fast and loses some of the impact. I loved the ending and would love to read more of this world with Josh's sister maybe being the main character or else just an update on how everyone is doing. Recommend for those who want a quick lively read with a dash of romance and magic.

I definitely got Encanto vibes in this spicy, witchy read! It's perfect for those fall, cozy reads!! The witches of Good Winter are charmingly eccentric and unique! This story is a quirky rom-com read with a little spice!! It's the perfect book for Oct that's less horror and more fun! I laughed out loud at certain points and was thoroughly entertained!!

Thank you Netgalley, Harper Collins UK, and One More Chapter for the review copy!

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with a digital ARC of this tile via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I hesitate to review this title because I could not finish it. Others might enjoy it, but it was not for me. I tried several times, but found it ridiculous and over-the-top cliched. I couldn't do it.

This book was super cute and cozy. I loved the concept and the setting and the main character. The house was my favorite part ever. It feel like Practical Magic for sure. I will say that it felt very slow in the middle and I struggled to pass the midway point and complete this novel. Most books don’t take me this long so that was odd for me. I couldn’t say why but not much happened. I would’ve loved to see more house-y, witchy stuff maybe? And stuff did happen at the end but very quickly. Overall this was a 3.5 rounded up solely for the house and the atmosphere. A good time.

I really really liked this book, I am a sucker for a book with a good healthy dose of magic and this was brilliant.
Josh moves from the US to the UK and stumbles across a coven of witches in one of this rental properties (happens to all of us of course!) and I loved the way the tale played out.
I really enjoyed how Kate Johnson included the history of witchcraft into her writing, it made it informative as well as enjoyable! A good read!

Loved this one! It was so cute and had some pretty funny parts in it. Would read others by this author!

This was a fun witchy read that I enjoyed. The plot was good with multiple timelines and it was fun to see the main characters love blossom.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.

I feel like this book was done several times this year and in years past and those were more successfully executed. This was fun, but forgettable. That being said it was the perfect read for spooky season, especially if you prefer your spooky season more light and cozy than dark and scary. It is a charming read to enjoy while sitting on the back porch among the falling leaves with a cup of cider. It will suit you if that's the goal, but I'd look elsewhere if you are after a little more substance.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really wanted to like this book more than I did. I liked the whimsy and the humour, but it meant that the overall plot and the relationship fell a bit short. I ended up just skimming the last 50% or so because I wasn't engaged. I suppose it helped in that instance that the plot was fast paced.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this book, but unfortunately it was not a stand out. It felt a little bit like a hallmark movie that lost interest midway through. I kept reading, and I did like it, but I think it could have used some work. Thanks for the ARC!

Honestly, I just don’t find this book cute. This book is clearly trading on this trend for witch-themed rom-coms, but it lacks charm. A lot of that lack is in the premise for me. I hate that the hero inherits being a landlord and the witches are sucks about it. First, squatters rights or whatever. Get a lawyer. Second, there’s no chemistry. The writing has the characters noticing each other is hot, but not really clicking. It just leaves me cold.

DNF. I couldn't get into the story and found the initial house and character introductions (sisters especially) confusing and overwhelming. I wish I felt more of a connection between Essie and the male protagonist.