A review by kori_reads_stories
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is the story of Sadie Revelare, a 🧁 baker 🧁 with magical powers and a terrible curse. If she suffers πŸ’” four heartbreaks πŸ’”, she loses her ✨ magic ✨ - the thing most important to her - forever. After experiencing her first heartbreak in high school, she spends the next 10 years not letting anyone get close to her. But her world suddenly falls into chaos as her first love returns to their 🏘️ small town 🏘️, and her πŸ‘΅ grandmother πŸ‘΅ is diagnosed with late stage cancer. 

I found Sadie to be very relatable and I enjoyed watching her confront some of her biggest fears and come out stronger in the other side. Gigi was hilarious - the kind of grandma you wish you had. And those recipes 🀩 I’m definitely trying those rum soaked peach muffins someday soon 🀀 There was one part of the story I thought was too convenient β€οΈπŸ”Ί and it took me out of the story a bit. But in general I found it to be an enjoyable read and would definitely read more of Breanne Randall’s work. 
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