Witch You Would

This book wove a spell around me and wouldn't let go. I devoured it in a single setting, one of those infamous "I have to go to work in the morning, but I can't stop reading" type of reading binges. Luckily this book is a quick read, and a fun one, and when I turned the last page, I loved the satisfying conclusion.

The mix of Spanish and English sprinkled throughout the dialogue and narration was easy for this non-Spanish speaker to follow, and all the characters pop with their own unique quirks and personalities that make them come off the screen. Leandro finds himself in quite the conundrum while our heroine, Penelope, needs to figure things out fast -- and not just her feelings for Leandro.

I did end the book feeling as if we'd lost show more one of the competing pairs, but that could have been a reader error, too. And the time shift toward the end seemed confusing and made me feel as if we'd missed a chunk of the story. But with those minor quibbles being said, this book is a satisfying, grin-inducing heterosexual romantic comedy, though there is plenty of queer representation, making the cast thoroughly diverse.

Add in a dash of a high-stakes to Penelope but no one is going to die mystery, and frankly, this book provides a most entertaining distraction.

You'll be enchanted by this story. I promise. show less

Received ARC from Goodreads giveaway in exchange for a honest review.

Fun popcorn book. If you are looking for a fast read that makes you feel good with some magic, this is the book you need to read. The characters have depth and the writing is great!

I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher (Avon Books) for promotional purposes.

This was a cute witchy romance!

The premise is super fun. It’s about two witches who fall in love during a spell casting reality show competition. The competition parts were very entertaining to read.

The romance aspect worked very well. The two leads, Penelope and Gil, made a great couple. I loved their dynamic and their chemistry. The story was told in dual POVs which I’m a huge fan of in romance books. I always love knowing what both people are thinking as they connect and fall in love.

I also really loved the Cuban and Miami representation. I haven’t encountered much Cuban representation or read books set in Miami, so I found that show more refreshing and different.

The pacing was off at times so the story did drag in some parts. Also, the magic system was a little confusing. The book never fully explained how spell casting worked. I wanted to know more about it.

The ending was slightly strange. It ended on a random cliffhanger that I could have done without. The ending potentially sets up a sequel but the cliffhanger felt forced and unnecessary.

Overall, despite a few flaws in its execution, I still enjoyed this one. If you like romances with a hint of magic, give this one a try! show less