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danie_faye's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
mari1532's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I listened to this book on my audible subscription before it expired.
Brief Synopsis: Catalina's older sister is getting married. Catalina assumes that the marriage is a political match between her powerful family and the Paz family, but she has returned home to show her sister love and support. However, it soon becomes clear that things are not as they should be. As Catalina and her childhood nemesis (and soon-to-be brother-in-law) attempt to figure out why things seem off with their family sparks begin to fly.
Thoughts: Daria gave me everything I wanted out of a witchy rom-com. Love, drama, the use of witch powers. My only real complaint about this book is that it wasn't longer. Catalina was a funny and dynamic character. The way that Daria made Catalina's struggles central to the love story made it more endearing and helped her connection with Diego feel more authentic.
Also, the way that Daria can write humour into a tense scene to diffuse tension is fantastic. I was rooting for Diego and Catalina from the start and every part of the story was endearing and enjoyable. Plus the ending! I would highly recommend this book if you love enemies to lovers and/or witchy romances.
Brief Synopsis: Catalina's older sister is getting married. Catalina assumes that the marriage is a political match between her powerful family and the Paz family, but she has returned home to show her sister love and support. However, it soon becomes clear that things are not as they should be. As Catalina and her childhood nemesis (and soon-to-be brother-in-law) attempt to figure out why things seem off with their family sparks begin to fly.
Thoughts: Daria gave me everything I wanted out of a witchy rom-com. Love, drama, the use of witch powers. My only real complaint about this book is that it wasn't longer. Catalina was a funny and dynamic character. The way that Daria made Catalina's struggles central to the love story made it more endearing and helped her connection with Diego feel more authentic.
Also, the way that Daria can write humour into a tense scene to diffuse tension is fantastic. I was rooting for Diego and Catalina from the start and every part of the story was endearing and enjoyable. Plus the ending! I would highly recommend this book if you love enemies to lovers and/or witchy romances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
The book also includes a character experiencing significant self-doubt in their abilities and demonic possession.britwalsh16's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was such a sweet short read & perfect for spooky season! I really enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
wilybooklover's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
torilovesheas's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I finished this and immediately was so sad that Alexis Daria hasn't written anything else in this world?? If Encanto had a baby with a 2000's rom-com, it would be this. A magical island full of Latinx brujas and brujos + a wedding between the FMC and MMC's siblings + they're former high school rivals trying to exorcise the demonically possessed groom and save the family? Adorable.
I eyeball read this and I think that's what made my enjoyment lower than it would have been doing it on audio? It did feel at times like a lot of information was thrown around and became a bit confusing. But overall this is a perfectly fun, witchy novella to start off spooky season!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
lukasmummy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
ylime620's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
dolores_madil's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I enjoyed it this was it was a nice short quick story. I love how the magic was intertwined in everything even the sexy time. It was not deep or would I say this was erotica because there was only two sex scenes but it was nice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
cooper_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content