Overall not a bad concept and story, but definitely a bit cliche, cheesy, and nothing too special. Good for something predictable and easy to read. I wouldn't recommend it over my other go-to recommendations though as it just felt okay to me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers. Said to be a mix of Gilmore Girls, Charmed and Halloweentown and I can get that but also... no. Just no. Not everything set in a small town needs to be compared to Stars Hallow. The FMC is constantly self sabotaging and filled with guilt. She can't get out of her own way and was really an annoying protagonist. As someone who lives in a very small town, reading about how cute and charming they are gets old real quick. Almost wish I had passed on this book.

Thank you NetGalley, Emily Grimoire, and Avon books for the ARC of this novel.

While this books definitely gives off some “Stars Hollow” vibes, I felt like it really fell flat in the substance and plot of the storyline. I didn’t really connect with the FMC, but did love the sister relationship.

Thank you again for the for ARC!

Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire was a cute witchy read and had a lot of potential. This book definitely felt Gilmore Girls like, however, the banter was hard to follow when reading it. I bet the audio of this book would be much more enjoyable. Overall it was cute but not my favorite book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.

I really wanted to love this book and I thought I would after seeing the cover, but I didn’t like it. The obstacle in the story took forever to even get to and the romance didn’t feel like it was there. I really hope the next one is better, I’ll still give it a shot.

Thank you to the team at AVON books for letting me read this ahead of it’s release. I don’t usually stray into the realm of magic or fantasy in the books I read, but I’m really glad I made an exception for this title. It wasn’t ’too much’ for me, so I feel like it was a good introduction to this genre for me. I really enjoyed the home-town vibe of this story, it reminded me a little of Gilmore Girls which I love! Scarlett is a flawed and interesting character, she’s funny, broken, stubborn and determined - we can all relate right!? The relationships with her family and friends is at the forefront of this story, especially with Nate, the ‘is he the one for me?’ character! This was a perfect read for autumn, and it gave me that cosy feeling heading into winter.

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.