Absolutely my type of read. I loved this whole book with my whole heart. Highly recommend if you enjoy cosy fantasy. I just adored this and had so much fun reading it. I cannot remember the last time I instantly clicked with a book and I would very much love more in this world. A 2025 favourite for sure

I was eager to get my hands on this because I adored her last book- Dreadful (title- not an opinion!)
The Grimoire Grammar school PTA was a fun, bittersweet read about what happens when a child is different and their parents have to decided how far they'll go to make that child feel normal- all done through the lens of the magical. world.
When their daughter is bitten and becomes a werewolf, it puts a strain on the normal life that her parents thought they were going to have. Trying to join the magical world as "normal" mortals is hard enough, especially when its every bit as prejudicial, social class orientated and elitist as the regular world but with world-ending prophecies and children's parties that hire actual unicorns.
Vivian is trying desperately to get Aria to fit in with others while trying to battle feelings of guilt over how the incident happened and the frictions her decisions cause between her and her husband.
It felt like Jodi Picoult meets T J Kingfisher and it was wonderful. Intense, thoughtful and with enough hints of comedy to not make it depressing. Highly recommended. Caitlin Rozakis is fast becoming one author to look out for.

I really enjoyed this story, it takes a great supernatural twist on the horrors of navigating your children through preschool and dealing with the other parents. I really liked all the characters, especially the children, and I loved the legacy building throughout. A very fun enjoyable read!

A DNF for me pretty early on, I can see the appeal for others but I struggled to engage with any characters or the situation (although it's an entertaining premise). The writing style was as good as I expected from the author though.

This would be great for fantasy readers with elementary of middle school age children. For child-less fantasy readers, not so much.

oh my, what a lovely little treat. i might even have to check out dreadful with how much i liked this. i wish there were more genre books that followed adults with adult problems like this.

Every good parent wants what is best for the child. And most will tell you that this can be difficult to determine. But few parents face challenges quite as bizarre - and, well, challenging - as Vivian and her husband, who one day discover that their kindergarten age daughter has been bitten by a werewolf.

Desperate to fulfill their parental duties by getting little Aria the best education she needs in order to adapt to the situation and achieve her maximum potential, they find themselves in a top notch magical school.

But Aria's parents are ill equipped to navigate the complexities of supernatural school life, having very little experience of interacting with vampires, sirens and all manner of magical creatures. Still Vivian is determined to do her best - and it is never a good idea to underestimate the power of a mother's love (or ambition!)

Strap in for a hilarious, eventful and unexpected series of events, all delivered by the capable hands and gifted pen of Caitlin Rozakis. This one is well worth a read!

This story is rich with imagination and gorgeous world-building. I adored the side characters and the plot. Vivian and Daniel however, took this story down a star for me. They were negative and abrasive and hard to read about. I understand their situation was traumatic, I just wish that they were a bit more positive. I think this was a such a unique and interesting story overall!

The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis is an absolute joy from start to finish, a quirky and hilarious blend of cosy fantasy, dark magic, and the kind of everyday chaos that makes you feel right at home—even when that home is a school filled with demons, werewolves, and ancient prophecies.

The story centres on Vivian, a mother who finds herself suddenly thrust into a hidden world of magical schools when her daughter, Aria, is bitten by a werewolf. As if adjusting to this new, wild life wasn't enough, Vivian is now tasked with navigating the intricacies of a society brimming with magical aristocracy. Add to that a PTA bake sale, a school talent show, and trying to balance the magical needs of a werewolf child, and you've got a fast-paced, utterly charming read that will have you laughing out loud at every turn.

Vivian is a delight. She's thrown into the deep end of this strange world but handles it all with a mix of humour, pragmatism, and fierce determination. Whether she's picking the right sacrificial dagger or trying to make sense of the magical shops that exist behind portals, she feels like someone you could have a cup of tea with—even if she’s battling hellhounds in the school corridors at the same time. Her witty inner monologue and sharp observations make her an incredibly relatable and endearing character, even in the midst of fantastical chaos.

The world Rozakis has built is rich, whimsical, and wonderfully immersive. There’s a palpable sense of magic everywhere, from the enchanted PTA meetings to the mysterious prophecies looming over Aria. The school itself is as charming as it is dangerous, and the magic systems are both fun and utterly bizarre, in the best way possible. I especially loved the blend of mundane school activities with bizarre magical elements—who knew PTA politics could be so life-threatening?

Rozakis also deftly explores the challenges of fitting into a new community, and Vivian’s struggle to balance her mundane life with the fantastical is something that resonates deeply, despite the outrageous circumstances. The sprinkling of darker themes, like ancient prophecies and dangerous trials, keeps the tension high, but the humour never lets up, giving the book a perfect balance of lightness and suspense.

This book is a total delight for fans of magical schools and quirky fantasy, and it’s perfect for those who love a touch of whimsy and wit in their reads. If you enjoy authors like T. Kingfisher and Olivia Atwater, The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association is definitely one to pick up. It’s clever, funny, and endlessly charming—plus, it has a PTA bake sale that you won’t soon forget. I adored every moment and am already eagerly awaiting more from Rozakis. Five stars all the way!

I was immediately drawn in by the cover of this book, and then sold when I read the blurb. I really enjoyed it and the pages flew by without realising it. I found (reading between the fantasy lines) the story to be really relatable on some levels (being a mum to 2 toddlers) and can empathise with Vivian and the difficulties of being a parent (and losing your own identity in the process too), however throw in the mix your child is now a werewolf and is struggling to fit in to the new magical school she has been sent to, and its super hard. I liked that the story addresses issues children (and parents) have in the schooling system, regardless of what school they go to, and that sometimes when you are a bit different, it can make it harder to 'fit in' (something I understand well as I was diagnosed with ADHD as a 35yo F last year and now difficulties at school and maintaining friendships make sense!). All the characters were really loveable but little Aria just made my heart squeeze as she is such a little force to be reckoned with! The story had such a good plot line but a much deeper message however the writing made it lighthearted and not too heavy to read, loved the fantasy element and was so heartwarming. The notes at the beginning of each chapter was super cute too. I am definitely going to recommend this to all my ND and mum friends as well as everyone else. I am really looking forward to the next book!

Where to start with this book......this book is amazing I don't think I've been through so many emotions with a book in such a long time.....you will laugh, you will cry you will get angry and you will cheer for the lead characters....a book based on modern issues in a supernatural world this story has you gripped from page one. A family thrown into the supernatural world and trying to blend in is just as hard as normal life. The characters are well written and have you picking your favourites with a bit of a twist in the storyline can't say to much without giving things away. I wish this book every success as the amount of joy it was to read an honour. Definitely a top pick for 2025

This was so much fun! It was creative, funny, and had a surprising amount of complexity and depth as well.
Cosy fantasy can be a bit hit-or-miss for me because lowered stakes can really affect my investment in a story. However, while the stakes in this book certainly weren't world-ending, I was still really hooked because of my investment in the characters.
The main character Vivian was definitely a highlight of the book: she was relatable and loveable but also deeply flawed and relatable. I loved seeing her grow and become more confident throughout the story. I think Aria was also an example of a well-written child character. Other books I've read have either made the child characters way too mature so its unbelievable, or way too immature so it's grating. But, there was a really good balance here and she was a really sweet character!
In terms of worldbuilding, nothing really new was brought to the table but I still found it pretty fun. The diversity of magical creatures (we got werewolves, selkies, vampires, sirens as well as sorcerors) made for some fun details and character dynamics. Because of the relatively short page count (and the fact that this is a cosy, humourous fantasy rather than a large-scale epic), everything was a little bit surface level so, though this book is a standalone, I hope that we'll get more stories in this world in the future!
My only issue with the book is that I think some of the conflict relied a little bit too heavily on miscommunication between Vivian and her husband, which was frustrating rather than interesting. I do appreciate that, when they did talk, they did so healthily and maturely like adults (something which is missing from a lot of relationships in books!) and it wasn't a major part of the plot, but it was still a little grating when it did happen. This may be just personal preference and others will be absolutely fine with it though!
So yeah, a really fun modern cosy fantasy- short but sweet! If you're looking for cosy fantasy that does something a bit different to the standard fare in the subgenre, a character-driven story or humourous fantasy in a modern setting then definitely pick this up when it comes out in May!

Controlling parents combined with the chaos of a world filled with magic, prophecies and various mystical beings and mages is a recipe for chaos in even the best of settings.

Described as a cozy fantasy, this book follows Aria and her family after a tragic incident in which she is bitten by and changed into a were-wolf. If parenting a young child with behavioural struggles isn't har enough, Aria and her parents now have to face a new magical school which includes sacrificial daggers, spell work, food prep and more with the added stress of the PTA to play nice for politics for our mum as she tries to fit in to this new community. Aria as a character really hit home with me, excluded by others for her differences regardless of her intelligence it's not a smooth journey but the strength and confidence she develops through engaging with her community and the found family of her wolf-pack is something I related to, even if mine was in a less mystical way.

A prophecy which has haunted the town since its founding darkens the horizon, and within the chaos that ensues we see that some parents will do anything for their children, good or bad, trustworthy or deceitful. While I know there had to be a build up of characters and sides with the battle of good and evil seen in this book, the beginning felt like a drag and could've potentially done with more drama or even world-building through deeper engagement in the school system to have been more engaging (although as a 'cosy' fantasy this may be expected and good - it just wasn't up to pace enough for me). The climax of this fantasy was exciting though, and showed that through all the razzle-dazzle of magic and immortals, sometimes all you need is honesty and good parenting, mortal or not.

Personally, I would love to see this world grow, through more of vivian and aria and their family navigating this new world, as well as arias progression within the school system (as personally im a sucker for a good magical academic fantasy), but if this is to remain a standalone I think its a good yet comfortable critque on the powers of good against evil.

I particularly enjoyed this book and fell in love with the characters of Aria and her parents, Vivian and Daniel far more than I had expected. The character of Vivian is funny, snarky and relatable as the mum who wants the best for her child and must battle to achieve this.
While there is a focus on the struggle to 'fit in', this book is different to the typical tales as Aria is now a werewolf with mundane (human) parents and the family move to a new and magical town and school to support her new life. A fun, heart-warming and wonderful read. I highly recommend.

I love this book! Just what I needed to start the new year. It had everything I adore in a cosy fantastical novel but instead of focusing on witches as many do, it was from the point of view of a mundane mother with a werewolf child thanks to a freak accident.
The dynamics between the mums and their competive nature for their children future was perfect. The writing drew me in but Viv and adorable feisty Aria kept me there. It's fun, insightful and one of my faves already. I had book hangover when I finished and just want to read it again.

I knew I would love this book, but I was not expecting to be so invested in it. The summary clearly made it feel like a book I would enjoy, with humour and smaller stakes but great tension. Oh boy. It was even more tension than I thought. Like, a lot.

Following Vivian as she tries to her best for her child, to integrate her family in a new community she knows very little about all the while struggling with her own guilt and rejection was way too personal. I felt so much for her and Daniel, her husband. Both are thrown into the unkown after an accident, with their daughter now a werewolf. They move to a new city, a hidden magical community and a special school, who should be able to help them support their daughter, but is quickly revealed to be... not so helpful.

Vivian, like I said, is very relatable and great main character to follow. She has snark, kindness and a huge tendency to be a people pleaser. She has to navigate a new group dynamic with the parents' of the other kids, she makes mistakes out of good faith, and has to learn to delegate a bit to have a healthy balance. Daniel was so touching too, though he is less present, given his job and his position. Aria, their daughter, is a little bomb of energy and fun, despite the challenges she has to face too.
And let's not forget about the rest of the cast, either lovable or loathsome. I really enjoyed how everything plays out, the inner dynamics, how informations are conveyed throughout the story. There are enough room to have breathing space and emotional management, and yet the plot is relentless.

Very good read, Caitlin Rozakis did a very good job at balancing tension, feelings and humour.

I loved this book more than I thought I would originally. Just from the plot itself I knew it would be up my alley, but it took me by surprise how witty and whimsical this story was.
In this book we follow Viv as she’s struggling with adapting to her daughter’s new abilities. After an accident that turned Aria into a werewolf, her and her parents move closer to the grimoire grammar school to help her settle with kids that are similar to her. Immediately there is conflict and between accepting Aria’s new powers and family dynamics, Viv will have to figure out how to keep her family but most importantly herself safe and happy.
I loved Viv as a main character, I was able to relate to her and empathise with her daily struggles. Aria was a complete gem, she was always creating chaos and I loved every second of it. The school was such a cool setting and I enjoyed exploring the relationship between parents of different species and backgrounds interacting with each other. The drama was always on point.
I also loved the dive into the marital problems between the main couple following the accident and them having to move and restart their life. I thought it was important to show how much lack of communication and empathy for each other can deteriorate even the strongest of bonds.
I really loved the little messages at the beginning of each chapter, I thought they were a great touch and extremely funny. If you enjoyed books like “the house int he cerulean sea” or “the very secret society of irregular witches”, I think you’re going to love this one!
Thank you NetGalley and Titan books for an e-arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a fun, relatable and fantastical read and I’ll be keeping an eye out for any of this authors future books!

Vivian’s daughter Aria was unexpectedly turned into a werewolf, so together with her husband they move across the country so Aria can attend a magical primary school. And chaos ensues! We follow Vivian as she navigates School Talent Shows, Birthday Parties and PTA meetings all with a funny magical twist.

I was pleasantly surprised by the mental health representation sprinkled in throughout the story as both Vivian and Aria deal with their own struggles. The open discussion about therapy and medication was nice to see in a lighthearted fantasy book!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC for review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I could put this book down – absolutely loved it.

When their daughter, Ava, is bitten by a werewolf, Vivian and Daniel must leave everything they know and move to Veilport, home of the Grimoire Grammar School. As the only human parents in the school, there's a lot to learn, starting with where to buy half of the things on the school supplies list before Ava starts kindergarten.

With a wide cast of supporting characters from chthonic nymphs, to vampires, mages and selkies (oh my!) this book takes all of the anxiety inducing scenarios thrown at you when your child starts school and gives them a fantastical twist. There's humour, fantasy and also real, deep emotion. An impressive achievement.

The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis is a masterpiece! This amazing author should receive all the awards in the world for this masterpiece!