Modern Divination is a beautifully crafted rivals to lovers story. The settings throughout are simply gorgeous, giving the love story an amazing backdrop. I loved the academic vibes and lyrical style of writing that brought this to life. The romance is perfect, it’s full of magnetism and obsession, whilst at the same time utter loathing. There is plenty of longing and the pace is slow and steady before unraveling. The MMC is definitely one to stir the hearts of readers. I loved the FMC as well, who doesn’t love a competitive academic.
The reason I am not giving this five stars is because of the off pacing at the end. I would say the ending felt like it happened but then the story carried on for a while, it was a big build up to then come down again so this affected the wrap up.
The narrator has the best voice for this story, I loved listening and getting lost with them.
Overall a stunning read that I think will prove to be massively popular.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.

"It happened slowly, inevitably. His fingers engraving his signature in gold like the spells written in the dark of her skull. What was a kiss without hands, but a letter left unsigned. Intentions only half way delivered."

This audiobook was infuriating in the best way possible. @isa.agajanian does such an amazing job of writing dark academia, enemies-to-lovers that I found myself yelling at the characters "CANT YOU SEE IT, JUST BE TOGETHER!"

The narrator, Kristin Atherton did a wonderful job. It read like an old Hollywood, black and white, detective movie. I picture spooky alleys, dark rooms lit by candles, old fedoras, and witches. Without giving too much away, this was a book about pining, suspense, found family, and academic witches! It was a very calm read, which I enjoyed over the holidays.

Rule follower Aurelia Schwarts, after the death of a friend and fellow witch, learns that sometimes you have to break the rules in order to do the right thing and save those who you love.... and loathe.

Make sure to pick this one up January 30th if you are a fan of dark academia and witches!

A huge thank you to @panmacmillan for the audio arc, it was a reprieve from the stress of the holiday!

Unfortunately, this is just not for me. If you're someone that reads primarily romance and wants to swoon, then this might be for you.
For me, it was overwritten. Everything was tell, not show. I think there was an enby character roommate (they had they/them pronouns), but it was just kinda swept under the rug, or at least there was no mention of it before I DNF'ed it...

I gave this book a chance, but unfortunately for me I was just not hooked.