A review by clairemurray
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m so glad i read this so close to the holidays!! It’s definitely one of those grumpy meets sunshine books for sure. I really enjoyed the golden retriever christmas energy Hall was bringing to the table and how his joy brought Bertie’s family together. Towards the end i was SO sad bc i knew a conflict was eventually going to show up (bc that romance genre rlly loves to play with our hearts) and i just wanted these two to end up together. The growth Bettie has in this book was admirable and she worked through a lot of relatable issues & once she did, her & hall were better for it. I love this book and can definitely see myself rereading next christmas to get me in the spirit!