I have been in the mood for cute, autumn, cozy reads and was super excited to read this. However, Impractical Magic fell flat. The premise is super promising and intriguing but the execution was poor. It definitely felt like it was written as a young teenager.

You may love this but it just wasn't for me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review :)

This book wasn't for me. The Gilmore Girls reference isn't really accurate. The writing was too hard to follow. Thank you, NetGalley.

If Gilmore Girls, Halloween Town, & Charmed had a baby it would be this book!
When I tell you I ate this story up!!!!!
If Stars Hollow was full of magic and witches it would be Oak Haven!
This story gave all of the La La Lalalalala La La feels! ( this is for the Gilmore girls girlies )
Our story follows Scarlett who is returning home after 10 years to help when her sister calls her with a crisis, magic has been going wonky back home and they don’t know how to fix it. Of course, once Scarlett gets there she comes face to face with the boy next door, the never quite snagged love of her life, Nate!
Of course in true cozy fantasy romance form she and Nate are constantly being thrown together in awkward situations that neither of them are too happy with…
It’s been 10 years!! Did Nate wait around pining for her?
Will Scarlett because able to work through the trauma that made her flee 10 years ago??
Will she be able to fix magic and save the town?
I can’t wait for you to find out!!!!
5 stars!!!!! Must read of Fall!!!!

This book was cute. I love a charming town and a story about witches. It felt like Hocus Pocus meets Gilmore Girls.

Scarlett is a spunky witch that comes back to her hometown after being away for ten years. She comes back to help her family with the chaos that’s running through the town. Magic is unreliable and is getting dangerous, and Scarlett has to fix it before her town becomes the next Jacksonville. Can she fix it all while maybe getting her second chance with her high school crush??

This book was a fun read, but nothing crazy. It’s definitely worth the read!

This book had the perfect witchy vibes I was looking for in a read. I loved the storyline of this book and how it had witches vs magicians. I also really liked the sisters and how they were each so different in their personalities. The end of this book had me all kinds of excited/worried/and a little stressed.

Overall I'm giving this book a 4.25/5 stars. I would recommend this book for anyone looking for something with witches in a small town.

Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire is an enchanting read that perfectly captures the cozy essence of fall. Set in the charming town of Oak Haven, the story evokes a delightful nostalgia reminiscent of Stars Hollow, making it an ideal pick for Gilmore Girls fans.

The narrative revolves around Scarlett and her family as they delve into the intriguing mysteries surrounding the magic in their witchy town. I thoroughly enjoyed the rich character development, which made me feel like I was right there with them, navigating the unique challenges of their magical world. The vibrant setting and endearing community dynamics brought Oak Haven to life.

At the heart of the story is a sweet second-chance romance between Scarlett and Nate. Their chemistry is palpable, and their journey toward rekindling their relationship adds depth to the narrative. The blend of romance and the magical mystery keeps the reader engaged, making it hard to put the book down.

Impractical Magic is definitely for you if you enjoy heartwarming tales set in small towns, with a sprinkle of enchantment and a compelling love story. The mix of cozy vibes, romance, and mystery creates an inviting atmosphere that's perfect for curling up on a chilly evening.

I would rate this charming read 3.5 stars. It’s an excellent choice for book clubs ( I will absolutely be recommending it for my book club", sparking lively discussions about the characters, the setting, and the enchanting elements woven throughout the plot. Whether you're looking for a light-hearted escape or a feel-good story to enjoy with friends, this book delivers on all fronts. Don’t miss out on the magic of Oak Haven!

This book was really good, I found that the different themes in it were so well done and made me want to read more by this author.
I heard mixed reviews about this book before I picked it up but after I've read it I can see why people had negative reviews but I also see why people loved it. I read this book so quickly I thought it had only taken an hour when really I had been in my room all day stuck in their world.

They got me on Gilmore Girls meets charmed and while I feel that is somewhat true this book was not it. I expected more honestly. The writing was terrible and seemed just thrown out there.

The book fell flat for me and felt a lot of stuff was put in for filler.

I think this book had a lot of promise, but unfortunately, some story aspects did fall flat for me. It was still a fun read, but having the story be fleshed out more would have made it more enjoyable and easier to follow. I was left with more questions at the end, and wish that the main conflict had a bit more to it. The romantic lead was very sweet and down bad, which is something that I love to see, but the actual progression of the romance fell flat.

Thanks to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book.

This book was exactly what I needed as a pallet cleanser after some very hard going books. The book itself had a great storyline and there was some definite grumpy male character vibes - the ending had me concerned for all Scarlett and Nate but I am very pleased with how it ended! Highly recommend for a halloween/:autumn read as it definitely makes you feel festive!

if you’re looking for a fun autumn read filled with witches, cozy small town vibes, and entertaining plot lines, look no further.

impractical magic is like if you took the vibes of halloweentown, gilmore girls, and maybe a little bit of hocus pocus (three sisters who are witches) and made it into a cozy fall book. it follows scarlett melrose, who is returning back to her small hometown after ten years, because her eldest sister has called her for guidance and help to save their town. magic has run rampant, things are not going right and it’s up to the melrose sisters to get to the bottom of it. we follow the the three sisters as they figure out their estranged relationship to each other and also building a new sense of community to help recover the magic in their town.

it also has a sweet subplot of a second-chance romance, which i also enjoyed. i was more entertained and curious about how scarlett would be able to save the town as opposed to her and nate’s reconnection but it was still cute.

i really enjoyed the pacing and the overall fun aspects of problem solving but make it witchy! the only thing that sort of took me out of it was the fact that it is set in modern times so we saw some references to uber and tik tok but it was still funny to read! i highly recommend impractical magic if you’re looking for a quick but cute autumn read this season!

thank you netgalley and avon publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an arc of this book. Unfortunately, this book was not for me. It doesn't help that I never watched Gilmore Girls, so that concept kind of flew over my head. However, the plot was just kind of all over the place but repetitive at the same time, if that makes sense. I was not really drawn to any of the characters, and while it did have a good witchy element, I was expecting more. I would try another book from the author to see how they grow in their writing style though.

I love a good book of witches and magic. Super cute, fast seasonal read (or any time of year 😂) just read it!!

Cute, whimsical and mystical book. I enjoy this authors titles for its creativity, imagination and bewitching charm. Highly recommend this title . It was a good choice for a cozy fall read

3.5✨ what a lovely cosy read perfect for the autumn spooky season!!
Thank you SO much to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book. This story follows Scarlett - a witch who’s spent 10 years away from her home town of Oak Haven as she believed she caused her fathers death and could never forgive herself.
When she gets a message from her sister Delilah to return home immediately, Scarlett reluctantly obliges and as soon as she sees her home town she knows something isn’t right. Magic has gone haywire and things are all over the place. On top of that, the guy she almost dates before she left bumps into her but they start off on the wrong foot. Can scarlett and her family work together to fix the magic of Oak Haven or will all be lost. Recommend this for YA readers, or if you like a romance with minimal spice and mystery!

'Impractical Magic' by Emily Grimoire follows the prodigal sister, summoned home to help her family address problems with their town's magic, and as a result she has to also address her relationships with her family and the guy she left behind.

There were a lot of references in this book, and I could feel the author trying to mimic the Lorelai/Rory Gilmore back and forth dialogue, which I found to be fun, though maybe didn't translate quite as well to in written format. I loved the setting, and the plot feels light and irreverent. The magic has. a sense of humor, boarding on the ridiculous at times.

Thank you to Emily Grimoire and Avon Books UK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review of 'Impractical Magic.'

3.5 stars - cosy urban fantasy with witches

Scarlett is summoned home by her sister to her childhood home of Oak Haven, when the towns magic goes haywire. Oak Haven is a town ran by witches and is protected by a forgetting curse to non witches who leave the town. Scarlet, along with her sisters and mom, try to figure out the reasons behind the magic situation, whilst scarlet also runs into her childhood best friend Nate and confronts why she left the town in the first place.

An enjoyable autumnal / fall read that’s really easy to get into due to the idyllic setting and loveable characters. I liked the complicated family dynamic of the sisters and mother and the responsibilities they each felt towards the town.

I liked the slow burn romance between Scarlet and Nate and thought it was super cute how Nate reacted to the twist at the end of the book. One mild spicy scene which I preferred to some unnecessary smut in some cosy reads.

Overall a good one time read just not one I will likely remember.

Super cute WITCHY read 🧡🖤

After receiving an urgent voicemail from her sister, Scarlet finds herself returning to her hometown of Oak Haven after abruptly leaving 10 years ago. When she arrives it is clear that the magical town she once knew is in fact losing its magic. Once she arrives home, not only does she discover her mother’s Inn is now cursed but also her ex-boyfriend Nate, a hardware store owner, is her handy man. Now she must work to mend the relationships she ran from all those years ago and work with her witch sisters to help save the Inn and Oak Haven. As their paths continue to cross, it’s evident there’s some unfinished business for Scarlet and Nate. Will Scarlett be able to restore the magic in Oak Haven and possibly get a second chance at love?

Impractical Magic has all the witchy vibes and is perfect for your spooky season tbr. It’s a super cute witchy read.

dnf @55%. i just cannot finish it. the fmc is genuinely unlikeable. she comes off as an immature brat much more than an adult wishing she could change the past. there is very little about why she hates home, why she has a bad relationship with her mom & sister, or why she chose to 'give up' magic when she left (while i know there was still story left, these things should have at least been touched on by over halfway through the book). there were too many current, now references and the trying to make everything fallish because that's what's in were too prominent. overall, i'm deeply saddened because this book should have been the coziest fall read.

Plot ⭐️ ⭐️

Scarlett Melrose, a young witch, estranged from her family after a tragic accident a decade earlier, returns to her hometown to help deal with misbehaving magic. Only, Scarlett’s a bit out of practice and her actions end up making the situation go from bad to worse. Now, she’s got a mystery to unravel, a family to mend and a town to save.

A quaint idea but the story felt a little all over the place at times, with shaky rationale for key plot points and had a rather predictable ending which felt unnecessarily drawn out without consequence.

Characters ⭐️ ⭐️

I didn’t really gel with any of the characters and found them really rather annoying. Most scenes included arguing or bickering of some kind between family and friends and, as a result, the relationships felt very superficial and one-dimensional for the majority of the book.

Setting ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I felt this was a strength as the environments were beautifully described and very vivid. If only the town of Oak Haven really existed, I’d visit in a heartbeat.

Writing ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I feel quite neutral about the writing, on one hand, the plot and characters fell flat but the setting was delightful. If the storytelling was strengthened, this would have scored higher.

Readability ⭐️ ⭐️

Pacing was fine and the story was easy to understand. I just found the constant chaotic family dynamics a bit too irritating and repetitive.

Overall Enjoyment = ⭐️ ⭐️

Honestly, this is a book I felt obliged to finish for review purposes. I could tell early on that the story wasn’t for me but I know others would probably enjoy it.

Many thanks to Emily Grimoire, the publisher and NetGalley for the electronic review copy they kindly provided. In response, the above review is my critical reflection and honest opinion.