The Witch of Wall Street is a whimsical and creative blend of magic, finance, and romance that delivers a fun and unique ride through an enchanted version of New York City.

Miriam Blum is a fiercely independent witch working in high-powered finance, while Nelson Copperfield, her old high school rival, is a wizard who specializes in small miracles and do-gooding. When a magical mishap forces them into an unexpected adventure—complete with enchanted dumpling houses and Jinn accountants—their chaotic dynamic becomes even more complicated.

I loved the imaginative world-building and the clever integration of magic into the corporate world. Miriam’s sharp wit and Nelson’s golden-boy charm made for an entertaining opposites-attract romance, though I wished for a little more depth in their emotional connection. The fast-paced plot kept me engaged, and the humor added a lighthearted touch. Overall, this is a fun and inventive read, perfect for fans of witchy romances with a bit of corporate drama and magical hijinks

Tropes
🧹He Falls First
🧙‍♀️Witch
🧹Golden retriever
🧙‍♀️Enemies to Lovers
🧹Unrequited Pinning

Despite the adage that one should never judge a book by its cover, I was drawn in by this book’s cover and have no regrets about it. With its fascinating characters, this story is a delightful magical fiction. I believe that many women can identify with Miriam. Her chaos magic is the only thing preventing her from achieving her dreams. She seemed to have trouble accepting that aspect of herself. Throughout her journey, she must come to love these aspects of herself. This novel was enjoyable and fascinating. This book gave me Percy Jackson meets Hocus-Pocus vibes with a love story. I read this book in a single day, and there was never a dull time. I’m eager to read more by M.J. Etkind.

Miriam is an investment banker who aspires to become a partner in her company. When Miriam encounters Nelson, who happens to be her childhood nemesis, at a fundraising event for his company. Miriam is there representing her company and also trying to get more information about an upcoming deal. The last time they saw one another was in high school. Nelson serves as Housing Magic’s executive director in addition to being a social worker. For those who are unable to pay for housing, Housing Magic provides free housing and aids in people’s recovery. Miriam ends up leaving the fundraiser with Nelson and having a one-night stand, or so she thinks. That is until his enchanted medallion and her broom run away together. Miriam and Nelson embarked on a quest to discover where their broom and medallion could have taken off together when they found themselves becoming closer along the way.

“One night, old friends, taking care of each other. That’s all.”

The Witch of Wall Street by M.J. Etkind is such a good book. I loved every single page of it. I read it in 16 hours. I couldn't stop reading this. So good.

Here is the full review, with NO SPOILERS. I want to clarify that I do follow MJ on instagram and did get the ARC for free, but I will still do my best to be as honest as possible. The Witch of Wall Street is set to release March 25th 2025.

We follow the FMC Miriam, who is a banker on Wall Steeet. The ethics around her job is explored throughout the book, and her identity as a woman in a male-dominated field is a big part of the plot and character. The Witch of Wall Street is a romance, but I found the aspect of the ethics and societal issues really intriguing.

I had no issue reading this during my exam week, as it was an easy read - as in an easy plot to follow, but also plain and understandable language. Definitely a plus, as I have been struggling with my reading this semester.

As this is a romance, the romance is important. I would say there are several tropes: There is rivals to lovers (in an academic sense), grumpy x sunshine, golden retriever bf, and he falls first trope. There are probably way more, but I'm not really a romance-reader, so I wouldn't know to be conpletely honest.

There is sex. Not an overwhelming amount - I would say about 5% was sex itself, but there are of course some moments where the FMC is horny, thinking about the MMC (Nelson) and more.

I'm a little unsure of what I think of the romance. I didn't hate it, but it didn't work that well for me. I enjoyed it more towards the end, and unfortunatly I can't really say what irked me. I just didn't vibe with it. The FMC and MMC are not the problem, I can tell you that much. I loved Miriam and Nelson! The plot was superfun, and I loved the treasure hunt vibes.

I rated it 4.25 stars on StoryGraph. It was enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it - but I'd see if there are tropes you like first. If there are tropes you like - I think you'd like this! The plot is fun, chaotic and adventurous - even if you don't love the romance, the plot might be worth the read.

I received this book as an ARC for free in exchange for an honest review, I do follow the author on social media however this was the first piece I had read by them. With that in mind, I will do my best to be as honest as possible. The book is set to be released on March 25th 2025.

I'm not typically a romance reader, but Ive been trying to expand my genres and was drawn to this book immediately by the cover and description. And yknow what, I was not left disappointed!

The MCs were very loveable and felt like tangible human beings with their flaws. Miriam being fiercely independent, strong willed, intelligent, but sometimes a bit stuck up and absorbed by her own thoughts/experiences. Nelson being the golden boy who never does wrong, but makes your eyes roll when he's stumped by something he isn't instantly good at or has to work harder than he's used to. Their enemies to lovers (academic) arc was so believable and as you watched it develop you couldn't help but will them to get together already! Seeing how the MCs grew as individuals as well as into a couple from their experiences on the journey to try and retrieve their lost magical artifacts was very heartwarming. I don't think at any point I was unhappy with how either character acted at any point in the book, each acted as you would have expected they would given what was happening. I did have the worry at one point Miriam, who is so career focused and did come across as to look down on those who choose to leave their careers behind to become SAH parents, was going to lose this part of herself because of her relationship with Nelson (and I mean you see it all the time in romcoms etc); but thankfully this did not happen. The ending felt true to the characters whilst as close to a HEA as possible.

There was such a diverse range of characters too, it was really freshing to see in a heterosexual main love interest book. Whilst it also really reflected elements of our world like the issues women in male dominated fields experience, racism and injustice of institutions such as the law/criminal justice system and the effects of the few (billionaires) have on the majority and most vulnerable. That's another thing I'm happy with the ending about, is that it truly reflected how hard and conflicting it can be to achieve a HEA for the average person and how sometimes we have to work using the systems around us and what's available, even though it may not be ideal but we sometimes have to make do with what we have to then hopefully build upon that later on. If it had been a stereotypical HEA it would have felt so swept under the rug, so I'm glad the author did what they did.

The only tiny thing I have with this book that is preventing me from giving it the highest rating is how Miriam acted with her solution to her moral conundrum near the end. It felt as all the other chapters were so well thought out and detailed, that this felt just slightly rushed perhaps and if it had been expanded on just a little to show a bit more of how we got there and what happened, then it would have been perfect.

Honestly I enjoyed this book so much, it had some terrific chapters of adventure for the MCs to fight/face that I didn't expect, but it made it so rich and better for being there!

I will definitely be checking out future work by this author!

4.5 This made a perfect Saturday read in Valentine's February. My readers know I am not a ROM reader, but they also know that I can't resist a well-written book with a witch in contemporary modern times. The author caught my heart with two elements the characters notice that while spending time together, her broom and his medallion are missing. So this is not a novel where she has to hide her powers from him. On the contrary: her magic is chaotic, and his is organized. He couldn't be the better match for her life, her magic, her career. The second element is social issues. While he is a social worker trying his best to help people in need and give them housing, she is a great lawyer but playing for the wrong side. Together, they search for their items, but they'll have to deal with their different goal in their lives.
Sweet with what my romantic readers say some spice, and I like how it actually has a lot of action.

I got a digital copy in exchange for an honest review, and I had a great time dedicating my St Valentine's reading weekend to this one, but it's for all year. It has covens, modern witches, and a jinn who has a lot of work in tax season ahah. My favorite chapter is them visiting the jinn (not for their taxes, hehe).

3.5 rounded up to 4

A really cute little witchy romcom, with some fun magical elements, a giant, fluffy cat & some likeable leads. It's also a shrewd observation of class divides in New York, with the rich getting richer at the cost of the poor. An easy to read novel that has a series potential.

Such a fun fantastical read with great characters, including a chubby cat, a love interest who lives above an ice cream shop (I’m jealous) and a chaotic yet relatable witch. I really enjoyed this one, the story is a fun magical adventure, while also touching on deeper subject matter including women in the workplace and the housing crisis. The writing is smooth and detailed with some insightful excerpts. The story is very rich with lots of plot points to keep things moving quickly. Never a dull moment. I finished it in a day! Ps can we pls give a round of applause for this cute stylish adorable book cover bc I love it!

An adorable story about a chaotic witch working in a prestigious finance role and her encouter with her frienemy, a happy-go-lucky, non-profit hero who gives little miracles with a flick of his hand. The story follows along the two as they navigate their friendship, banters, and sudden yearn for each other, while trying to find their missing magical items, all while hidding the fact that their day work is pitting themselves against each other.

This is my first book of the author and I'm so happy to have found her. I don't usually read a lot of cozy fantasy because most of the time it's a little too 'tame' for me. But I really enjoy the little spice and banter hidden within the coziness that made this book a perfect wind down read while still having that elements of excitement.

Thank you to the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. #TheWitchofWallStreet #NetGalley

This book was so whimsical. I appreciate a well thought out magical community with insight and a variety of magical findings - not just a run of the mill witch or wizard. I also found the main characters occupations and morality fascinating and thought provoking. Funny enough I’m a Nelson and many of the social work themes presented such as affordable housing and people over profit hit close to home. Overall the heavy themes were balanced with fun, lighthearted happenings - the dumpling shop! Would recommend!

The Witch of Wall Street is a fast-paced, magical romp through New York City, filled with whimsical supernatural encounters that keep the adventure fresh and fun. From an enchanted dumpling house to a Jinn-run CPA firm, the novel brims with clever worldbuilding that introduces readers to a variety of magical entities, each adding charm and chaos to Miriam and Nelson’s quest. But beneath the humor and high-energy escapades lies a heartfelt exploration of what it truly means to help others—and to accept help in return. Miriam, fiercely independent and determined to control every aspect of her life, must learn that leaning on someone else doesn’t make her weak. Likewise, Nelson, ever the altruist, begins to understand that not all help is welcome or needed. At its core, the novel is also a journey of self-acceptance for Miriam, who has spent years suppressing her messy, chaotic magic and distancing herself from her unconventional upbringing. As she embraces her quirks rather than hiding them, she discovers that being true to herself is far more powerful than trying to fit into the mold she thought she needed to.

Get ready to delve into a new magic system!

Miriam and Nelson have always been enemies; Nelson had a hero complex while Miriam was trying to gain control over her magic while trying to get into Harvard. Fast forward years, and the duo meets again at a work function, with Miriam in charge of a project while Nelson is the head of a non-profit organization. Their magical items decide to take a trip together, nestling themselves in a hiding spot in New York. While on the mad dash to find their things, Miriam begins to realize that maybe she didn't hate Nelson as much as she thought.

Etkind did such an amazing job at crafting lovable characters, bringing light not only to the agenda of big corporations but also exploring human morality. The spice was very minimal and faded to black with each scene. This fell just short of a 5-star review, but that was due to my want to have my emotions pulled on some more. A girl likes to cry sometimes while reading! Highly recommended to pick up a copy on the release date of 3/25/25!

Tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Black Cat Girl and Golden Retriever Boy
- Grumpy and Sunshine


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This book was a fun and quick read! I don't read a lot of stories centered around magic that have a realistic setting (this one being NYC), but this one was cute and enjoyable! I wanted to wrap Nelson up in my arms and protect him from everyone always needing him, and also rap Miriam on the head and tell her to let others help (but that's because I, too, struggle with thinking I need to do everything myself). I also don't know a whole lot about witchcraft and magic, so I enjoyed getting to dive into a relatively new-to-me world.

I'm never a fan of the driving tension in a story being the secrets kept from one of our main characters, so that's why I'm not giving a full five stars, but, regardless, I still had a good time reading The Witch of Wall Street and hope to enjoy more of Etkind's novels!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Witch of Wall Street. It's a much lighter read than I'm accustom to, and it was absolutely lovely. It is very well written, with brilliant imagery, and the rom com style is a new favourite of mine. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a fun, light read.

Miriam Blum and Nelson Copperfield have known each other for most of their lives and for most of that time Miriam has disliked the oh-so-perfect Nelson with his helpful magic, which is the direct opposite of her chaos magic! Years after graduating college, Miriam has learned to subdue her magic and is working for a Wall Street investment banking company, with hopes of making partner soon. When a new project comes her way, she feels like it is wrong, but it is also an opportunity to prove herself and finally achieve the success she has worked so hard for. She shoves down her misgivings and accepts the chance to lead the top-secret project. To ease her conscious, she attends a fundraiser for Housing Magic, a non-profit that provides housing for those in need – which happens to be the company that is in direct competition for the property at the heart of her business project. She is shocked to learn that Nelson is the executive director of Housing Magic and even more stunned that she is attracted to him. They spend an ill-advised night together and the next morning when she tries to leave, she learns that her bag containing her broomstick and the files concerning the project is missing, when Nelson tries to help her find it, he discovers that his enchanted taxi medallion is also missing.

Together they will have to find a way to work together to find their missing items. But Miriam can’t risk Nelson learning the truth about her project, something that is harder to do than she anticipated, especially when she begins to acknowledge that her feelings for Nelson are deeper than she wants them to be. Their time together makes her long for things she never thought she really wanted, things that could never be especially when he learns of her business project. But somewhere between feeling left behind by her coven, work mishaps, an enchanted dumpling shop, a jinn who is also a CPA, poisoned leather and a clay monster, she falls in love with the only man she can’t have.

I really enjoyed this magical rom-com, it was a quick and easy read with wonderful characters and a satisfying ending. This story has a lot going on; chaotic magic, enemies to lovers, magical beings, work obligations, ethical complications, secrets, hidden desires, coven problems, a slow burn romance and finally a solution that didn’t seem possible, ending with a happily for now and maybe forever. It took me a little while to warm up to Miriam, but by the middle of the book, I was firmly on her side. I do wish this book had more of a dual POV as Nelson was such a large part of the story and I never really felt like I got to know him. But overall, it was a delightful read and I would happily recommend it!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

Golden Retriever Boyfriend, He Falls First, Rivals To Lovers.

I received this book as an ARC for free in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book that I have read by M.J. Etkind.

The witch of wall street is a whimsical, witchy, romance books with a HEA. The story follows Nelson (Wizard) and Miriam (Witch) have known each other since high school and hadn’t seen each other in years until they both attend a fundraising dinner. Nelson works for a non profit organization that helps its community and always wants to help others and Miriam works for a financial investment firm who feels like she has to do everything on her. They fall in love while searching NYC, NJ and Long island to find their magical artifacts that go missing.

Thank you so much to M.J. Etkind, Izzi House Books & NetGalley for the ARC!

I really enjoyed this book, A chaos witch who was really relatable and an MMC who is just such a sweet golden retriever type was perfect. It was really interesting to see how the magic worked and the distinctions between the different types of magics there are. This kind of lore is always very interesting and it was written very well and kept the reader hooked and wanting to know more.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of The Witch of Wall Street by M.J. Etkind!

4 stars!

Minimal spice, mostly fade to black

Content warning: addiction, overdose

Favourite lines: "Romance was a myth perpetuated by the patriarchy to keep women in terrible relationships," and, "All the men she'd dated were experts in domestic incompetence."

I have to start this by saying that I really enjoyed this magical urban romance. M.J. did a really wonderful job of immersing me into a magical New York filled with witches, jinns, other magical creatures (including mer folk who frequent Montauk/the Hamptons), broomsticks, and a warming grump X sunshine romance.

The Plot
The plot centres around Miriam and Nelson galivanting around New York - using regular modes of transport, much to their chagrin - to find their missing magical items and Miriam's incriminating paperwork that could <spoiler> undermine Nelson's deal to secure 500 apartments </spoiler>. All the while, both Nelson and Miriam are struggling with ethical and moral dilemmas in their workplaces, revolving around big corporate and capitalism. I enjoyed the discourse around finding a voice and a way forward when you feel like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place in a capitalist society. The romance was also believable! Thank you M.J. Etkind for writing a compelling romance that actually made sense! I swooned a little bit when Miriam realised she wanted Nelson to take care of her!

The FMC
Miriam: a 30-something chaos witch who kicks butt as an investment banker for more hours of the day than any reasonable person should. And she likes to ride her broom above New York, like the queen that she is. Miriam is kinda grumpy and likes to be in control, which is in total contrast to her nature as a chaos witch. She keeps people at a distance, including her coven of similarly like-minded career-focused witches, and tries to do everything herself. Until a tryst with a certain witch frenemy from her childhood leads to her broom magicking itself away and a quest around New York to find it, along with her handbag and confidential files that could ruin a blossoming relationship with said frenemy...

The MMC
Nelson: a 30-something witch who can magic small miracles with a hero complex. Nelson is kind of a ray of sunshine, which pairs really well with Miriam's grumpy outlook. He's also annoyingly perfect, which grates on Miriam's carefully controlled persona. He's a social worker who helps ex-felons, addicts, the disenfranchised find housing, treatment, and employment. So, the total package, really. He's working on securing 500 apartments for those in need when he runs into Miriam and the two share a... passionate encounter, before her chaos magic spirits away his beloved magical taxi medallion.

The cat
Shout out to Larry, Miriam's 17 pound cat who acts like he's never been fed a day in his life despite getting kibble and wet food multiple times a day.

I knocked one star off because I felt like Talia, the character who OD'd, was just kind of forgotten about, or was used as a means to expedite Miriam's relationship with Nelson. Passages on addiction and the overdose itself were written with care and empathy, but it kind of just fell off the page, with one brief mention relating to a safe-use centre, but no real closure.

Overall, this is a great non-cheesy romance novel with a twist and a happy ending.

Bewitched meets Wall Street!

Absolutely loved this cute witchy romcom. This is the first books I have ever read by M.J. Etkind and let me tell you I am so ready to read more! 😍

When an unexpected wooing leads to a chaotic magical mishap Miriam and Nelson must embark on a paranormal quest around New York. Jam packed with Jinns, dumplings and poisonous leather shops. Who will fall first? There is only one way to find out. So come on down to Wall Street and be enchanted with what a little bit of magic and love can do.

The Witch of Wall Street* pleasantly surprised me! This book struck a perfect balance between being a nice, easy read and tackling some hard-hitting real-world topics, all with just a touch of magic. I saw so much of myself in both Miriam and Nelson—Miriam’s fierce independence and reluctance to ask for help, and Nelson’s selfless desire to support everyone around him, sometimes to his own detriment. The blend of magic with the real world was seamless, adding just the right amount of whimsy to an otherwise grounded story. Overall, it was an enjoyable read, and I’m happy to give it 4 stars!

This rivals to lovers has adventure, romance, and one big problem. The problem is Miriam is part of the finance team that is going to ruin Nelson’s plans to house the low income/homeless people of New York. She is strong, independent, and career-minded to the core. She never thought about love or romance and weekends were meant for even more work.
But, Miriam is passionate about helping her parents. She wants to be able to help them retire. She likes Nelson’s housing plan. But, she is caught in a tough position of doing the right thing for work and or doing the right thing in the name of humanity and love.
This was a quick read, and I absolutely loved that even though Miriam was brilliant, and great at her job. She would much rather spend time watching TV and her cat while eating mint chip ice cream. Her magic was of the chaotic kind, and it made the adventure that much more fun.
If you are looking for a romance between rivals that have reunited, where he falls first, and they have adventures all over the Big Apple and New Jersey, this is for you.

⭐️4

Thank you Netgalley and M.J. Etkind for providing me with an ARC!

This was my first book by this author, and I’m so glad I picked it up! I really enjoyed it!! It was the perfect cozy read for my relaxing mornings.

The story follows Miriam, a witch of Wall Street, and Nelson, her old nemesis and the ever-charming golden boy. When Miriam reconnects with Nelson, their magical items mysteriously disappear, sending them on an unexpected magical quest through New York City.

I absolutely adored the dynamic between Nelson and Miriam and how their relationship evolved. Miriam was such a relatable character, and her super cute cat Larry, who honestly became my favorite fictional pet! He reminded me so much of my own cat, haha.

I also loved how Miriam often pointed out the weirdness of magic, making it feel more realistic since she questioned it too. And Nelson? He absolutely captured my heart. At first, I was skeptical about his personality, but he completely won me over as the story progressed.

I’d really recommend this to anyone looking for a cute, cozy, and magical read!

A broom and a cab medallion go for an adventure in the Tri-State area together while their owners, a chaos witch and a wizard who can make small miracles happen, have to navigate their feelings, their jobs, and a lot of dumplings. What could go wrong? Without giving away more, The Witch of Wall Street was a lot of fun and watching Miriam and Nelson navigate all of this together made for a great book. Miriam is a Wall Street banker questioning her morals and what lengths she would go to in order to become Partner and Nelson is the CEO of Housing Magic, trying to save the less fortunate of New York City one apartment at a time. This book questions what is the most important thing in the world, and what our deepest desires really are. There are some tough topics in this book, but it is possible to avoid the hardest chapter without missing anything in the book. Overall, I think people will love this romance!

I really enjoyed this book and ended up reading it in one sitting! It was such an easy read, and the story kept me hooked the entire time. It’s different from what I normally pick up, but I loved the unique take on witches in a modern world. The blend of magic and contemporary life was so well done, and the writing itself was excellent. I’d definitely read more from this author in the future!

Thank you so much for giving me the chance to read the witch of Wall Street I absolutely love the whole book it was perfect and the way it written was mind blowing I need more of your books at this point cause I was hooked.

Miriam - an investment banker in NYC - lands the lead on a high stakes project. Sealing the deal would be life changing for her and her parents, but the moral dilemma presses on her mind. She attends a fundraising event and runs into a childhood aquaintance, Nelson, who also happens to be leading the non-profit that her project will affect. After spending the evening together, her broomstick and his magical taxi medallion go missing, along with her bag containing the confidential project information.

Reluctantly, they team up to find their things.

The pair go on a series of magical adventures in the search for their missing items, and run into several magical mishaps.

Will Miriam's chaos magic, and confusing feelings for her "high school nemesis" get in the way of her closing this deal? Will she learn new things about her city and have a change of heart? Or will Miriam decide to girl boss her way to the top ignoring morality and romance?

Find out in this wonderful story of magic and mayhem!

I thought this was a really fun reading. As a woman in finance, I loved to see Miriam and Hannah and the other Witches of Wall Street.
I can totally relate to her feeling of being left behind with her friends being in different phases of life.
I thought it was really sweet to learn Nelson's perspective of Miriam & his motive for helping her. Which Miriam has always sees as annoying or judging.

This story has sweet moments, funny moments, sad moments, and nerve-wracking moments. Overall I definitely recommend it, if you like a good witchy, magical realism, forced proximity & reluctant ally story!

Cute and chaotic! I enjoyed that while a romance, this story took on capitalism and corporate greed in a mostly lighthearted unassuming way. Miriam is a successful independent woman and I enjoyed her realization that she could still be all those things while allowing herself to ask for help from those around her when things are too much for one person.

Miriam is an investment banker witch working on a giant, life changing morally grey (at best) deal at work. Nelson is the witch managing the nonprofit that will suffer. He's also her high school rival. After one night together, they end up on a quest that takes them all over the place.

I LOVED the magic - Miriam's chaos and Nelson's small miracles. I enjoyed Miriam's acceptance of her magic.

I love books about witches, and this was no exception. It was so different than any others that I've read before - I absolutely recommend it!

I received an ARC of The Witch of Wall Street from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

The Witch of Wall Street is a cute, cozy fantasy with witches and magic woven into the corporate world. Add tropes like he falls first, golden energy, enemies to lovers, etc., and you have a pretty typical fantasy rom. What sets it apart is its world-building and the characters. One character’s magic is chaotic while the other is very controlled, and they have to work together for a common purpose while navigating the opposites-attract pitfalls our long-time rivals encounter.

Although this story has a fast-paced plot, the pace of the overall story is enjoyable and engaging.

A second chance enemies to lovers romance. A quick and cozy romance great for a weekend read!


Tropes such as
enemies to lovers
black cat and golden retriever
Corporation Workplace
MC History