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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a bit predictable. I could guess a lot of the plot-points before reading about them. I suppose this book could be a comfortable read if you're in the mood for something relaxing and less challenging.
This is the second book I’ve read from Mila Nicks and she didn’t disappoint. The dynamic between Selene and Aiden was amazing. From their nerdy moments to their snarky and sarcastic comments towards each other.
The friendship between Selene and Noelle has to be my favorite though. It is great to read a friendship between two female who are opposites but compliment each other. Noelle is the type of friend that pushes people out of their comfort zone and it’s exactly what Noelle needs.
Amazing work and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Received an ARC from the author.
The friendship between Selene and Noelle has to be my favorite though. It is great to read a friendship between two female who are opposites but compliment each other. Noelle is the type of friend that pushes people out of their comfort zone and it’s exactly what Noelle needs.
Amazing work and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Received an ARC from the author.
I really liked this book! The characters were great. I loved Selene's friendship with Noelle, and all the witchy worldbuilding. I thought the romance worked really well, I liked Selene and Aiden together. Some of the word choices were a bit weird, but I put that down to quirkiness so it didn't bother me much. I had expected to enjoy the romance, but I was surprised by how much I liked the way Nicks describes the small town with its agressive holiday cheer, the magical life running through the mundane in the setting. I'd like to read more of this.
About the book:
Selene Blackstone is a witch doomed to live in Brimrock, Massachusetts for life - all because of a curse on the female witches in her family, left generations ago. She doesn't mind being stuck, usually. But when several mysterious crimes come about while some paranormal investigators are in town, and she's the prime suspect, she has to get everyone off her tail. Except she didn't plan on having such great chemistry with Aiden O'Hare, one of the said paranormal investigators. So now what?
TL;DR:
- 3 stars
- Content warnings: main character vilified by townspeople (for being a witch, but it comes off racially motivated at times), awkward/uncomfortable sexual encounter
- Pretty quick read, a little bit odd writing style, definitely spins a fascinating setting and scene for the reader! Worth reading if you're into contemporary romance and like a little paranormal or mystery thrown in.
Loved:
- The town of Brimrock is so well described (there is generally a TON of description in this book; lot of tell not show) that you really feel the fall/winter New England vibes, which are perfect for this time of year!
- Selene is a wonderfully relatable bookish character who just wants to find someone to connect with and be happy, which she genuinely feels she'll never find, due to the curse on her family. She's very cute. It is a BWWM romance but there isn't much mention of her race or even Aiden's outside of physical descriptions every now and then.
- The mystery element of the book keeps you (or kept me at least) reading, despite other flaws.
Less into:
- The writing style could be pretty jarring at times, there was a LOT of description where it wasn't always necessary, and sometimes there were editing errors.
- I didn't realize this was not a standalone! This doesn't lose any stars because it was my mistake, but definitely something to note going into it. I don't usually like series' because it's a bigger investment, but that being said, I am really curious to see how this story continues.
- The descriptions of sex were a little odd in the way they were described - the author makes it sound at times like sex is a very "caveman-only" thing and that goes against all the intellectual reason of the leads. Not a big deal, just otherwise a pretty sex positive book so I was confused by the contradiction there.
Overall a nicely written scene, with an interesting plot, just some odd writing quirks.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Selene Blackstone is a witch doomed to live in Brimrock, Massachusetts for life - all because of a curse on the female witches in her family, left generations ago. She doesn't mind being stuck, usually. But when several mysterious crimes come about while some paranormal investigators are in town, and she's the prime suspect, she has to get everyone off her tail. Except she didn't plan on having such great chemistry with Aiden O'Hare, one of the said paranormal investigators. So now what?
TL;DR:
- 3 stars
- Content warnings: main character vilified by townspeople (for being a witch, but it comes off racially motivated at times), awkward/uncomfortable sexual encounter
- Pretty quick read, a little bit odd writing style, definitely spins a fascinating setting and scene for the reader! Worth reading if you're into contemporary romance and like a little paranormal or mystery thrown in.
Loved:
- The town of Brimrock is so well described (there is generally a TON of description in this book; lot of tell not show) that you really feel the fall/winter New England vibes, which are perfect for this time of year!
- Selene is a wonderfully relatable bookish character who just wants to find someone to connect with and be happy, which she genuinely feels she'll never find, due to the curse on her family. She's very cute. It is a BWWM romance but there isn't much mention of her race or even Aiden's outside of physical descriptions every now and then.
- The mystery element of the book keeps you (or kept me at least) reading, despite other flaws.
Less into:
- The writing style could be pretty jarring at times, there was a LOT of description where it wasn't always necessary, and sometimes there were editing errors.
- I didn't realize this was not a standalone! This doesn't lose any stars because it was my mistake, but definitely something to note going into it. I don't usually like series' because it's a bigger investment, but that being said, I am really curious to see how this story continues.
- The descriptions of sex were a little odd in the way they were described - the author makes it sound at times like sex is a very "caveman-only" thing and that goes against all the intellectual reason of the leads. Not a big deal, just otherwise a pretty sex positive book so I was confused by the contradiction there.
Overall a nicely written scene, with an interesting plot, just some odd writing quirks.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
It's a nice story, I've been looking for a romance story like the other but where the MC is a witch.
I wasn't expecting the mystery but it raised my ratings because the romance left me "cold", I just wasn't invested at all.
Hopefully, it's just going to be this book and not all Mila Nicks' books, I will try [b:Love's Recipe|51594217|Love's Recipe|Mila Nicks|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582496606l/51594217._SY75_.jpg|76189543] eventually, and I hope I'll like this one
I wasn't expecting the mystery but it raised my ratings because the romance left me "cold", I just wasn't invested at all.
Hopefully, it's just going to be this book and not all Mila Nicks' books, I will try [b:Love's Recipe|51594217|Love's Recipe|Mila Nicks|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582496606l/51594217._SY75_.jpg|76189543] eventually, and I hope I'll like this one
This was my first paranormal romance and I really enjoyed it!
I picked this up because I was sick of 100 degree weather and desperate for witchy fall vibes. Turns out this book is set at Christmastime, which was even better (i.e. colder). The heroine, Selene, is a librarian and an outcast in her small town because she’s descended from a powerful witch and lives in a creepy house. Aiden, the hero, is the star of a paranormal investigator show who wants to get to the bottom of the rumors about Selene’s grandmother but finds himself falling for her in the process. A really satisfying read, with a picturesque New England setting, a decades-old curse, and bigoted townspeople who get their comeuppance.
I had such high ho[pes for this book! It was a new to me author but I thought it could be a fun take on paranormal but it fell kind of plate for me. Aiden I think was supposed to be charming and he mostly seemed like a jerk and I never really felt the chemistry between Selene and Aiden. Selene was interesting but I wanted more... action? Magical action? I don't know. It was well written and I liked the representation behind it but I can't really give it more than three stars.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes