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Thank you to @netgalley, @harpercollinsuk, and @k8johnsonauthor for the gifted e-ARC. All opinions are my own.
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. You know that feeling when a book really just hits the spot? I didn’t even know I was in the mood for a cozy and funny fall read until I got my hands on Hex Appeal but once I got going I was immediately hooked. I absolutely loved the quaint and cozy setting, the romance, and the humor. I actually laughed out loud at multiple points with this book and it just gave me all the warm fuzzies. The eccentric witches of Good Winter made the story so much fun and I loved that Kate interspersed actual history (info on this can be found at the end of the book) with fun witch lore.
The book was light and fun overall but didn’t lack depth as it tackled a few heavier topics. I do think the book could have been a bit shorter but overall it was so much fun and I literally could not think of a more perfect book to read in October if you want something with Halloween vibes (that isn’t going to give you nightmares)!
Content Rating: R only because of 1 or 2 open door scenes and some innuendo. Otherwise it really is pretty clean!
Synopsis:
Essie Winterscale lives in a huge and ever-changing house in the village of Good Winter, in deepest, darkest Essex. She lives with various witches of various ages, one of whom is still a bit salty about being hanged in the 1700s, one who keeps accidentally casting fertility spells, and one who knits things that create the future.
All Essie ever wanted was to have a normal life but in the end she found herself drawn back to Beldam House because she just can’t stop her witchiness (although the ability to instantly chill wine is pretty awesome, even she has to admit).
Into this coven of chaos stumbles gorgeous, clueless Josh, their new landlord – and he’s just discovered his tenants haven’t paid rent since the 1700s! As Josh is drawn further into the lives of the inhabitants of Beldam House, Essie is determined to keep him at broomstick’s length. That is, until a family secret, lying hidden for centuries, puts Josh firmly under her spell…
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