I tried so so so hard to like this book. The premise is really cute. I however couldn't get over the writing style. It felt incredibly adolescent and very negative at times, so I unfortunately didn't finish it.

This book was a great concept, however, it was a hot mess. I don’t wish to drag a debut author and I’m so thankful for the chance to read it, however if your readers can see that a whole chapter was just a slightly changed scene of a town meeting from season 2, episode 5 of Gilmore Girls, there might be an issue.

The 2 main characters and indeed the whole family needed professional help. I wanted to love this because the synopsis sounds amazing, but it just was not there.

This was billed for fans of The Gilmore Girls and Charmed, I tick both boxes and this was not for me.

Scarlett is going home for the first time in 10 years. Except Scarlett’s New England home isn’t like anywhere else, it’s full of pumpkins and the majestic trees that are the source of magic in the town. There’s something up with the magic and the town needs Scarlett’s help.

The things I liked: the mad cast of town characters, the magic system which was very well thought out and the beautiful aesthetic of the town described.

My main problems with this book are that there was too much dialogue (which wasn’t witty banter), the romantic leads were flat and unconvincing and the driving conflict of the story was flimsy.

If cast well this could actually make a really cute series but as a book did not work for me.

Thanks you #netgalley for my #arc

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the cozy small town vibes and mystery aspect that it brought. The story was super cute and always had you second guessing who’d done it. I loved the MFC Scarlett’s character development, especially towards the end.

I honestly couldn’t stand Scarlett’s main character woe is me attitude for much of the book. I wish there was some more back story on her relationship with her mom and sisters and how they treat her so you understand why she has the feelings she does. It all comes together in the end but I do feel like some more context would have made the reader like her and understand her alot more.

3.5 ⭐️

A cute witchy read for the fall. Scarlett and her two sisters are tasked with saving their magical town. The story follows Scarlett who had been home in 10 years because of a traumatic accident where her father died and she blamed herself. As soon as she’s back in town she’s constantly reminded of that guilt. She and Nate seem to hit it off quickly, as if no time had passed, all while trying to figure out how to save the town with her sisters.

Overall the story was cute and if you like small towns, witches, and a little mystery, you’ll enjoy this book!

Thank you Avon Books UK and NetGalley for this ARC!

Wanted to love this because of the Gilmore Girls and Charmed comparisons but it fell flat. Definitely was a not well done knock off of Gilmore girls with some magical elements thrown in.

Unfortunately this book was a hard read. I wanted to love it based on the inspired by Gilmore girls reference on the cover but my gosh… Inspired by is a stretch. They took direct things from Gilmore girls and planted them in the book and just changed a very minor thing. The characters lacked originality and depth. Even their professions lacked originality. I have been watching Gilmore girls for 20 years and I really wish the author would’ve actually done “inspired by” instead of dropping in things like “oy with the poodles already” and just changing the animal. Nate’s hardware store with the best coffee in town… Scarlett’s family inn…. Come on! Everything in this book was surface level. I couldn’t connect to anything.

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Magic
Pumpkins
Fall
Cute New England Town
Mystery
Long lost love

Scarlet returns home after 10 years of self banishment at the request of her sisters. Magic in their small New England town has gone awry and they need all hands on deck to solve the mystery. Will they fix magic, will she reunite with the boy she always loved, will she feel welcome or will she want to escape back to her non magic life.?

A quick easy read. Perfect for a fall weekend when you just want a little escape from reality.

An adorable read with small town witchy vibes and all the autumn feels! It was a cute, cozy read perfect for the season but I will say it did drag a little bit. The ending wasn't my favorite but I still enjoyed it overall.

"Impractical Magic" brings all the cozy, witchy vibes you'd expect from a small-town autumn read, but the plot and character development feel a bit underwhelming. While the setting is charming, the story itself lacks the depth to fully engage. It's a decent choice if you're in the mood for something light and seasonal, but don't expect anything groundbreaking.

I received an advance copy of Impractical Magic thanks to NetGalley & Avon Book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this book. I was primed for something light and cozy as the weather is finally becoming bearable. I'd give it 3.5 stars. I thought the ending was a little disappointing which is why I didn't give it 4. The book was exciting and then the ending just dragged for me and was a little bit too easy considering the rest of the book. Overall though I loved the story and would read another by this author.

I really enjoyed this book! Is it a work of literary fiction that will change your worldview?... Well, no. Is it a cozy fall read that will give you the feels?... Hell ya!

Scarlett - the middle child of three witchy sisters - is summoned back to her hometown of Oak Haven after ten years of living in San Francisco as a "muggle. Her hometown embodies all the elements of a female-witch-driven society, including pumpkin-spice everything, small-town vibes and a memory spell that makes visitors forget where they've been. But, things are going horribly wrong in this picturesque town as magic wreaks havoc on its citizens. They need Scarlet's help, but she harbours a secret guilt over the death of her non-magic dad ten years earlier when they last needed her help.

Honestly, this was a perfect book to read in the fall with its cooler days and darkening nights.

If you like the cozy-fall-witchy genre, you will enjoy this book. I was really worried about starting because I read reviews in which others found Scarlet to be whiny, but I didn't find that at all. She had reasons for her reluctance and lack of self-confidence. All things are addressed throughout the novel. I personally enjoyed watching her navigate her past and move into the future. Her family is made up of endearing but quirky personalities, and they are far from perfect, which I felt made the journey more relatable.

You will enjoy this book if:
🍁 You love seasonally-themed books
🏘️ Enjoy cozy, small-town stories
🎃 Think pumpkin spice should be around all year
❤️ Root for second-chance romances

I will most certainly be adding this to my Fall-Themed recommendation list!

Thank you for the advances copy of this book.

I’m sad to say that this wasn’t my cup of tea. It had all the things I love: fall, witches, sisters, second chance romance, but I never really connected with the characters. There’s also way way way too many forced pop culture references which really took me away from the story.

Hopefully others enjoy this one more - points for the Fall atmosphere.

Perfect book to kick off the September fall vibes! I enjoyed the story and am so excited and happy to have gotten the ARC! The witchy vibes and the fall aesthetic were fun to make the season feel more alive. I will say though, I did in some parts struggle to connect with Scarlett because I couldn't relate to them much but I still enjoyed the story nonetheless! I recommend if you're looking for a quick read to kickstart the Autumn vibes in your reading!

In this cozy small town witch mystery Scarlett must return home to save her home town and family from magic gone wrong. She ran away for a reason surrounding magic and has a difficult time trusting herself. However, she feels like the only one who can save the town and magic itself. With the help and support of her high school crush, she realizes she must believe in herself if she is able to save anyone.

i don’t think this writing style personally worked for me — however, i think that the overall story was cute though the plot isn’t anything special than any other fall mystery-esque romance books i’ve read

At first this one was promising. I felt the fall, witchy vibes and I was loving it. I ended up not finishing it though. Because after a while the story kind of went sideways and I feel like it was depending on the fall vibes to carry it through. Really sad I didn't enjoy this one.

The premise of this book was very very promising, but unfortunately this one just wasn't for me. I think maybe this writing style doesn't go good for me , personally. I think other people will like this, I just wasn't the right crowd!

This was a delightful, cozy fall read. If you enjoy a little chaotic magic, a charming town community and a will they / won't they romance, you will live this book. It's a great way to spend a fall weekend.

All the cosy autumn feels…

Really liked this book - plenty of witchy action with great sisterly banter and a swoony love interest.

Inhaled it in a day so great easy read - perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls meets Sabrina the Teenage Witch! (If there was a series of her in her late 20s!)