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How to Flirt with a Witch #1
L’art de séduire une sorcière
ÉTAPE 1 : RÉALISER QUE VOUS AVEZ UN DON UNIQUE POUR DÉTECTER LES MALÉDICTIONS.
ÉTAPE 2 : APPORTER LES OBJETS MAUDITS À VOTRE SORCIÈRE LOCALE (AUX YEUX À COUPER LE SOUFFLE).
ÉTAPE 3 : ATTIRER PAR ACCIDENT L’ATTENTION D’UNE FAMILLE MEURTRIÈRE PRÊTE À TOUT POUR METTRE LA MAIN SUR DES OBJETS MAGIQUES.
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Par l’auteure primée Tiana Warner, découvrez une nouvelle romance paranormale sapphique, pleine d’amour interdit, de secrets bien gardés, et de malédictions trop dangereuses pour être brisées.
La plus grande inquiétude de Katie en arrivant à l’université de Vancouver, c’est de trouver sa place dans une nouvelle ville… jusqu’à ce qu’elle adopte un chaton tout doux qui s’avère être maudit.
Son malheur la conduit à Natalie, une « vétérinaire » magnifique avec un secret : elle est une sorcière chargée de contrôler la magie noire. Et il se trouve que Katie possède une capacité rare — celle de détecter les malédictions. Propulsée dans un coven secret rempli de sorcières et de magie mortelle, elle est déterminée à utiliser son don pour aider Natalie dans sa mission. Natalie, quant à elle, ne veut qu’une chose : garder Katie en sécurité.
Mais la sinistre famille Madsen est elle aussi à la recherche de magie noire, et rien ne l’arrêtera. Bien que faire appel à des étrangers soit interdit, Natalie n’a d’autre choix que d’intégrer Katie à son coven si elle veut la protéger. Tandis qu’elles luttent ensemble pour protéger le monde contre la cupidité des Madsen, l’attirance entre elles devient impossible à ignorer…
Traduit du roman de romantasy saphique anglais, « How to Flirt with a Witch ».
ÉTAPE 2 : APPORTER LES OBJETS MAUDITS À VOTRE SORCIÈRE LOCALE (AUX YEUX À COUPER LE SOUFFLE).
ÉTAPE 3 : ATTIRER PAR ACCIDENT L’ATTENTION D’UNE FAMILLE MEURTRIÈRE PRÊTE À TOUT POUR METTRE LA MAIN SUR DES OBJETS MAGIQUES.
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Par l’auteure primée Tiana Warner, découvrez une nouvelle romance paranormale sapphique, pleine d’amour interdit, de secrets bien gardés, et de malédictions trop dangereuses pour être brisées.
La plus grande inquiétude de Katie en arrivant à l’université de Vancouver, c’est de trouver sa place dans une nouvelle ville… jusqu’à ce qu’elle adopte un chaton tout doux qui s’avère être maudit.
Son malheur la conduit à Natalie, une « vétérinaire » magnifique avec un secret : elle est une sorcière chargée de contrôler la magie noire. Et il se trouve que Katie possède une capacité rare — celle de détecter les malédictions. Propulsée dans un coven secret rempli de sorcières et de magie mortelle, elle est déterminée à utiliser son don pour aider Natalie dans sa mission. Natalie, quant à elle, ne veut qu’une chose : garder Katie en sécurité.
Mais la sinistre famille Madsen est elle aussi à la recherche de magie noire, et rien ne l’arrêtera. Bien que faire appel à des étrangers soit interdit, Natalie n’a d’autre choix que d’intégrer Katie à son coven si elle veut la protéger. Tandis qu’elles luttent ensemble pour protéger le monde contre la cupidité des Madsen, l’attirance entre elles devient impossible à ignorer…
Traduit du roman de romantasy saphique anglais, « How to Flirt with a Witch ».
466 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2024
About the author
Tiana Warner
30 books784 followersTiana Warner is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author whose books have been featured on BuzzFeed, Gizmodo, Paste Magazine, Tor, Book Riot, Foreword Reviews, and more. She is the winner of the Best Indie Book Award, the Dante Rossetti Awards, and Sequential Magazine’s Favourite Writer Award. Her works have been optioned for film and TV.
Tiana is a bisexual author who writes sapphic romance novels and comics. Her books include the critically acclaimed, Amazon bestselling series, Mermaids of Eriana Kwai and its graphic novel adaptation, as well as The Valkyrie’s Daughter (Entangled Teen), How to Flirt with a Witch, and several lesbian romance novels with Ylva Publishing.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Tiana is an outdoor enthusiast and a lifelong horseback rider. She is passionate about animal welfare and is an active volunteer with BC animal shelters and dog rescue organizations. You can often find her cuddling a foster dog, riding her horse Flynn, or exploring nature.
Find her online at tianawarner.com.
Tiana is a bisexual author who writes sapphic romance novels and comics. Her books include the critically acclaimed, Amazon bestselling series, Mermaids of Eriana Kwai and its graphic novel adaptation, as well as The Valkyrie’s Daughter (Entangled Teen), How to Flirt with a Witch, and several lesbian romance novels with Ylva Publishing.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Tiana is an outdoor enthusiast and a lifelong horseback rider. She is passionate about animal welfare and is an active volunteer with BC animal shelters and dog rescue organizations. You can often find her cuddling a foster dog, riding her horse Flynn, or exploring nature.
Find her online at tianawarner.com.
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October 22, 2024
This witch is fiercely protective of her girl. 💜 This book has been two years in the making! The idea came about when a spider nest hatched in my bathroom, leaving me screaming as a thousand creepy-crawlies scuttled up my wall. After I calmed down, I joked that I must have been cursed by a witch… and then immediately became inspired to write. I wrote a short story about bringing cursed items to an attractive witch as an excuse to see her again, and my husband had funny ideas about some not-so-cursed kitchen appliances the protagonist could bring her. What started as a fun idea about curses turned into an entire novel about a secret coven. Enjoy!!
March 10, 2025
This was fun! I haven’t read every book by Tianna Warner, but of all the ones i have, I’ve enjoyed myself. This (I think) is her second adult novel? And I would def say it’s more the vibes of new adult. The protag is 18 and freshman in college, and it def gives off more of that vibe. Not in a bad way, just, that’s the impression I got. I enjoyed all the characters, the world building was an interesting take on magic, and the cliffhanger-ish ending def left a setup to more interesting things to come. I’ll be keeping a lookout.
January 12, 2025
I LOVED this book. It had me on the edge of my seat at times but also cackling. It has witches, intertwined secrets, interesting curses, creepy dolls, a little bit of spice and a kitten. It was truly a fun magical world and I genuinely enjoyed the world building in this story, especially the magic system. It gets quite serious at times and comes together very organically.
I received an eARC and all opinions are my own.
🏳️🌈 Rep: Bi and Filipino/German FMC, Lesbian LI
💜 Tropes/Themes: sapphic, forbidden love, opposites attract, found/chosen family, slow burn, secret society, demonic cat, witches, magic, cursed dolls, secrets and mysteries, first year in college, family dynamics,
⚠️ CW: Violence, stalking, blood, attempted abduction, cursed things, dog attack, sexual content, death, murder, injury, asphyxiation, manipulation, explosions.
Mentioned (cancer, parental death, suicide)
⭐️ 5
🌶️ 2
I received an eARC and all opinions are my own.
🏳️🌈 Rep: Bi and Filipino/German FMC, Lesbian LI
💜 Tropes/Themes: sapphic, forbidden love, opposites attract, found/chosen family, slow burn, secret society, demonic cat, witches, magic, cursed dolls, secrets and mysteries, first year in college, family dynamics,
⚠️ CW: Violence, stalking, blood, attempted abduction, cursed things, dog attack, sexual content, death, murder, injury, asphyxiation, manipulation, explosions.
Mentioned (cancer, parental death, suicide)
⭐️ 5
🌶️ 2
January 7, 2025
The world building was great.
The curses were fun and imaginative.
Natalie (the titular witch) is a decently realized character.
The MC was one of the most annoying and 'dumb for the sake of plot' characters I've yet read.
Villians are of the mustache twirling variety and the morally grey issue at the heart of the novel is tropey and not very well realized. Plenty of plot threads are left dangling for an inevitable follow up and I am undecided as to if I think it would be worth my time to read.
The curses were fun and imaginative.
Natalie (the titular witch) is a decently realized character.
The MC was one of the most annoying and 'dumb for the sake of plot' characters I've yet read.
Villians are of the mustache twirling variety and the morally grey issue at the heart of the novel is tropey and not very well realized. Plenty of plot threads are left dangling for an inevitable follow up and I am undecided as to if I think it would be worth my time to read.
April 29, 2025
I can’t remember the last time a book made me laugh so much. Sapphic witches, magic, and utterly ridiculous curses.
This is a great read if you want something fast paced to cheer you up. It’s fairly low angst, amusing as hell, and the romance is well developed.
Every book of Tiana’s I’ve read so far has nailed pacing. This was my book club’s read this month, and many of us were losing our minds waiting for book club to happen so that we could read the rest.
I’d say this is perfect for NA readers. It’s a more adult book but the characters are in college and the storyline is pretty easy to follow whilst remaining interesting for adults.
I did have some slight issues with the plot that made some things unbelievable / did feel a tad ridiculous.
There is a tiny dash of spice too.
Rep// Sapphic Filipino, German Woman MC (21), Sapphic Woman MC (21), Relationship is WLW / Sapphic.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// explosions, death, body, injury, injury caused by dog, kidnapping, spiders, death of a parent (past), asphyxiation, brief sex scene (on page), medical scene.
This is a great read if you want something fast paced to cheer you up. It’s fairly low angst, amusing as hell, and the romance is well developed.
Every book of Tiana’s I’ve read so far has nailed pacing. This was my book club’s read this month, and many of us were losing our minds waiting for book club to happen so that we could read the rest.
I’d say this is perfect for NA readers. It’s a more adult book but the characters are in college and the storyline is pretty easy to follow whilst remaining interesting for adults.
I did have some slight issues with the plot that made some things unbelievable / did feel a tad ridiculous.
There is a tiny dash of spice too.
Rep// Sapphic Filipino, German Woman MC (21), Sapphic Woman MC (21), Relationship is WLW / Sapphic.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// explosions, death, body, injury, injury caused by dog, kidnapping, spiders, death of a parent (past), asphyxiation, brief sex scene (on page), medical scene.
December 8, 2024
How to Flirt with a Witch by Tiana Warner opens with one of our mains Katie, battling a crazed, purple-eyed kitten who melts her food bowl and attacks for no apparent reason. The seemingly possessed fluff ball is wrangled and taken to an emergency vet. A "specialist" is called in to neutralize the situation. Katie is immediately smitten with Natalie and is intrigued by her secretive manner.
As it turns out, Katie has a rare ability to sense curses, and after happening upon another, she and Natalie become more involved. Katie's eyes open to a dangerous world of witches, curses, magic, and opposing sides clashing over who should be allowed to wield said magic.
This book is action-packed from the start. When Katie is in danger, Natalie has to show herself as a witch to protect her from a family that will use her ability to serve their desire for power. They are willing to kill for it.
Good chemistry between the main characters and a nice spicy intermission.
Warner has a balanced writing style that gives us the right amount of descriptive text and dialogue to keep the story flowing. The characters are varied and likable, the hierarchy of magic is interesting, and the supernatural elements are fun and also threatening. It is easy to read, has great editing, and the first-person POV works well. Chapters have short titles and a few illustrations that add to the story. There are suspenseful parts but also moments that make me laugh.
We get multiracial/Asian and bi rep. Appealing details of Vancouver, Canada, as well as the hidden fantasy side of the city. Tough female leads, complex good versus bad viewpoints, and important supporting characters.
How to Flirt with a Witch is a fun urban fantasy that I recommend. It ends well but leaves some bits unresolved for the series' future. I am excited about what comes next.
#urbanfantasty #witches #touchheranddie #magic #curses #AsianRep #multiracial #BiRep #Vancouver #Canada #NewAdult
I received a free ARC from the author. This is my honest opinion.
As it turns out, Katie has a rare ability to sense curses, and after happening upon another, she and Natalie become more involved. Katie's eyes open to a dangerous world of witches, curses, magic, and opposing sides clashing over who should be allowed to wield said magic.
This book is action-packed from the start. When Katie is in danger, Natalie has to show herself as a witch to protect her from a family that will use her ability to serve their desire for power. They are willing to kill for it.
Good chemistry between the main characters and a nice spicy intermission.
Warner has a balanced writing style that gives us the right amount of descriptive text and dialogue to keep the story flowing. The characters are varied and likable, the hierarchy of magic is interesting, and the supernatural elements are fun and also threatening. It is easy to read, has great editing, and the first-person POV works well. Chapters have short titles and a few illustrations that add to the story. There are suspenseful parts but also moments that make me laugh.
We get multiracial/Asian and bi rep. Appealing details of Vancouver, Canada, as well as the hidden fantasy side of the city. Tough female leads, complex good versus bad viewpoints, and important supporting characters.
How to Flirt with a Witch is a fun urban fantasy that I recommend. It ends well but leaves some bits unresolved for the series' future. I am excited about what comes next.
#urbanfantasty #witches #touchheranddie #magic #curses #AsianRep #multiracial #BiRep #Vancouver #Canada #NewAdult
I received a free ARC from the author. This is my honest opinion.
June 11, 2025
This book was amazing I absolutely loved the curses and magic elements of this book with the right amount of spice. It was funny, light hearted read I couldn’t stop or put down. I’ve got unanswered questions tho that I hope we will
Get answers to in a future sequel.
Get answers to in a future sequel.
Did Not Finish
August 25, 2026Purge time! Unfortunately, this one didn’t make the cut. I started reading it, put it aside, and it got completely lost among all the other books waiting for me. Maybe it’s actually good, but with the amount of books on my TBR, I just don’t have the patience to go back to a half-finished book. So, I’m letting this one go.
March 1, 2025
4.25 ⭐️
March 11, 2025
Ugh I wanted to love this so bad, but both of the MCs were Just. So. Stupid. I don’t think either of them made a single smart decision, nobody thought to tell each other anything or keep a single promise, but somehow they love and trust each other? Ugh.
December 9, 2024
How to Flirt With a Witch starts out hilariously, with our MC Katie (whose POV is the only one we’ll get) on a video call with her BFF Hazel trying to catch her new kitten, which is wreaking havoc on her apartment. After finally managing to get the animal into its carrier, she heads off to the vet to try to find out what’s wrong with her frisky feline. There she meets Natalie, a veterinarian, and Katie is immediately drawn to her.
The story does get a bit more serious and a lot less slapstick as it goes on, but in really interesting ways. Katie is a new college student away from home for the first time. She’s feeling a bit out of sorts, but as it turns out she’s got an innate ability to sense curses. Natalie is a witch tasked with finding and eliminating cursed things, and she happens to be quite protective of people she cares about—particularly a beautiful new college student. Both of them are lovely and their chemistry is obvious, but there’s someone after Katie and there are some secrets being kept.
The story has an interesting magic system, and touches on some deeper topics of morality and good vs. evil, plus we get some action and magical battles. There’s not a cliffhanger ending, but with some issues left unresolved it’s clearly being set up for at least a second installment, and I’m all for it!
I received a free ARC from the author, but my review is unbiased and left voluntarily.
The story does get a bit more serious and a lot less slapstick as it goes on, but in really interesting ways. Katie is a new college student away from home for the first time. She’s feeling a bit out of sorts, but as it turns out she’s got an innate ability to sense curses. Natalie is a witch tasked with finding and eliminating cursed things, and she happens to be quite protective of people she cares about—particularly a beautiful new college student. Both of them are lovely and their chemistry is obvious, but there’s someone after Katie and there are some secrets being kept.
The story has an interesting magic system, and touches on some deeper topics of morality and good vs. evil, plus we get some action and magical battles. There’s not a cliffhanger ending, but with some issues left unresolved it’s clearly being set up for at least a second installment, and I’m all for it!
I received a free ARC from the author, but my review is unbiased and left voluntarily.
January 12, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐✨4.5/5
🏳️🌈Rep: Bi Filipino/German FMC, Lesbian LI
📝Tropes/Themes: Witches & Magic, Forbidden Love, Slow Burn, Opposites Attract, Found Family, Finding Your Place, Secrets & Hidden Truths, First Year in College, Secret Society
I truly adore this book! It’s got witches, sapphic romance, humor, drama, action, and so much more! I initially read this book back in Dec/Jan and never got my review done so I decided to listen to the audiobook before reading the sequel which releases this month! I forgot how fun and adrenaline pumping this story was!
Katie is 18 and a freshman in college, away from home, her family, and her best friend for the first time. She’s also very much an introvert and instead of trying to socialize with classmates decides to adopt a cat for company. Except it’s not just any cat…it’s a curse. And that one decision ends up sending Katie’s life in a direction she never could have anticipated - thrust into a world of magic and secrecy and the company of a very sexy witch named Natalie.
I will say - Katie was definitely annoying at times and I had to remind myself of her age. She is immature and makes rash decisions without thinking beyond herself, and her actions often end up having dire consequences. She doesn’t understand the secrecy and why Katie can’t and won’t tell her things, and she has this sense of entitlement that leads her to make choices based on her emotions in the moment without looking at the bigger picture. She too easily trusts the wrong people while refusing to trust the ones trying to protect her. She thought she found a purpose and a place where she belonged, but was always kept firmly on the outside of the circle.
While I don’t condone all of her behavior, I do understand some of it. She was shrouded by secrets and lies. She was handling deadly curses and risking her life but didn’t know what the curses were or where they came from or why any of it mattered. And when you have people on one side shutting you out and people on another wanting to offer you all the knowledge you’ve been seeking - it’s hard not to want to reach out and grab it, consequences be damned. Even if those people are the same ones stalking and attacking you. And evil people always seem to find the ones who are most vulnerable to prey on. And the Madsen family is definitely evil.
I absolutely love the magic system/hierarchy and world building Tiana did with this story. It was so different from other witchy books I’ve read and I found it fascinating. I don’t know if it was intentional but the whole story also felt very allegorical too - especially as it relates to power, ethics, morality, and politics. It’s a reminder that with knowledge comes power and with power comes responsibility - but where there is power there will always be people trying to manipulate it for their own purposes.
Natalie is definitely my favorite. She’s a badass witch who will stop at nothing to protect the people she cares about. There were times I wished I had her POV because I can’t imagine the inner turmoil she was going through being stuck between her loyalty to the coven and her feelings for Katie, especially when Katie was constantly in danger. But their flirtiness was adorable and there were definitely sparks flying even in the midst of the constant turmoil surrounding them. I’m looking forward to seeing how their relationship and chemistry grows in book two.
This was such a fun, action packed read that kept me interested and on the edge of my seat from the start! Also - I love the chapter titles! Adrienne Fleming did a wonderful job with the narration and captured both Katie and Natalie really well, their voices matched their personalities perfectly. I’m beyond excited to find out what happens next in the story - I already know it’s going to be a doozy!
⚠️TW/CW [contains some spoilers]:
Stalking, Blood, Violence, Attempted Abduction/Abduction, Mention of Parental Death (past), Dog Attack, Cursed Things, Injury, Sexual Content, Death/Murder, Asphyxiation, Explosions, Manipulation, Brief Mention of Suicide, Mention of Cancer
🏳️🌈Rep: Bi Filipino/German FMC, Lesbian LI
📝Tropes/Themes: Witches & Magic, Forbidden Love, Slow Burn, Opposites Attract, Found Family, Finding Your Place, Secrets & Hidden Truths, First Year in College, Secret Society
I truly adore this book! It’s got witches, sapphic romance, humor, drama, action, and so much more! I initially read this book back in Dec/Jan and never got my review done so I decided to listen to the audiobook before reading the sequel which releases this month! I forgot how fun and adrenaline pumping this story was!
Katie is 18 and a freshman in college, away from home, her family, and her best friend for the first time. She’s also very much an introvert and instead of trying to socialize with classmates decides to adopt a cat for company. Except it’s not just any cat…it’s a curse. And that one decision ends up sending Katie’s life in a direction she never could have anticipated - thrust into a world of magic and secrecy and the company of a very sexy witch named Natalie.
I will say - Katie was definitely annoying at times and I had to remind myself of her age. She is immature and makes rash decisions without thinking beyond herself, and her actions often end up having dire consequences. She doesn’t understand the secrecy and why Katie can’t and won’t tell her things, and she has this sense of entitlement that leads her to make choices based on her emotions in the moment without looking at the bigger picture. She too easily trusts the wrong people while refusing to trust the ones trying to protect her. She thought she found a purpose and a place where she belonged, but was always kept firmly on the outside of the circle.
While I don’t condone all of her behavior, I do understand some of it. She was shrouded by secrets and lies. She was handling deadly curses and risking her life but didn’t know what the curses were or where they came from or why any of it mattered. And when you have people on one side shutting you out and people on another wanting to offer you all the knowledge you’ve been seeking - it’s hard not to want to reach out and grab it, consequences be damned. Even if those people are the same ones stalking and attacking you. And evil people always seem to find the ones who are most vulnerable to prey on. And the Madsen family is definitely evil.
I absolutely love the magic system/hierarchy and world building Tiana did with this story. It was so different from other witchy books I’ve read and I found it fascinating. I don’t know if it was intentional but the whole story also felt very allegorical too - especially as it relates to power, ethics, morality, and politics. It’s a reminder that with knowledge comes power and with power comes responsibility - but where there is power there will always be people trying to manipulate it for their own purposes.
Natalie is definitely my favorite. She’s a badass witch who will stop at nothing to protect the people she cares about. There were times I wished I had her POV because I can’t imagine the inner turmoil she was going through being stuck between her loyalty to the coven and her feelings for Katie, especially when Katie was constantly in danger. But their flirtiness was adorable and there were definitely sparks flying even in the midst of the constant turmoil surrounding them. I’m looking forward to seeing how their relationship and chemistry grows in book two.
This was such a fun, action packed read that kept me interested and on the edge of my seat from the start! Also - I love the chapter titles! Adrienne Fleming did a wonderful job with the narration and captured both Katie and Natalie really well, their voices matched their personalities perfectly. I’m beyond excited to find out what happens next in the story - I already know it’s going to be a doozy!
⚠️TW/CW [contains some spoilers]:
Stalking, Blood, Violence, Attempted Abduction/Abduction, Mention of Parental Death (past), Dog Attack, Cursed Things, Injury, Sexual Content, Death/Murder, Asphyxiation, Explosions, Manipulation, Brief Mention of Suicide, Mention of Cancer
November 30, 2024
A copy of the book was provided to Sapphic Book Club in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. How to Flirt with a Witch follows Katie, a college student who, unbeknownst to herself, has a knack for finding cursed items. When her kitten starts acting weird and unexplainable events start occurring around Katie, she takes her kitten to the vet and meets the hot Dr. Natalie. Once Natalie returns Katie's kitten all healthy, Katie finds herself with more questions than answers. So naturally Katie goes looking for another cursed item so she can see Natalie again.
I absolutely loved the beginning of this book. It just hooked me in and I couldn't put the book down. I was giggling all over the place. The situation was funny but mostly it was Katie and her best friend Hazel interactions as they figure out how to survive the situation. Katie made a wonderful MC to follow along as we learned about this world of witches. The magic system is interesting and I can't wait to learn more.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book. The only thing I didn't like was not knowing it was the first in the series because I immediately wanted to read the sequel and this one isn't even out yet! I am looking forward to learning more about this world and to see where Katie and Natalie's story goes.
I would recommend it for fans of urban fantasy and witches.
I really enjoyed this book. How to Flirt with a Witch follows Katie, a college student who, unbeknownst to herself, has a knack for finding cursed items. When her kitten starts acting weird and unexplainable events start occurring around Katie, she takes her kitten to the vet and meets the hot Dr. Natalie. Once Natalie returns Katie's kitten all healthy, Katie finds herself with more questions than answers. So naturally Katie goes looking for another cursed item so she can see Natalie again.
I absolutely loved the beginning of this book. It just hooked me in and I couldn't put the book down. I was giggling all over the place. The situation was funny but mostly it was Katie and her best friend Hazel interactions as they figure out how to survive the situation. Katie made a wonderful MC to follow along as we learned about this world of witches. The magic system is interesting and I can't wait to learn more.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book. The only thing I didn't like was not knowing it was the first in the series because I immediately wanted to read the sequel and this one isn't even out yet! I am looking forward to learning more about this world and to see where Katie and Natalie's story goes.
I would recommend it for fans of urban fantasy and witches.
December 11, 2025
Started really well, but as the plot evolved it became more predictable and cliché. Still a great book though!
February 17, 2025
World building can be a complicated business, but Tiana Warner does a reasonable job in How to Flirt with a Witch. Witch Natalie and not-so-normal Katie have a fraught relationship from the beginning as the pair gradually learn interesting things about each other. There is some angst, lots of drama and even outright melodrama as the story line unfolds. To some degree the various magic aspects of the world consume more of the readers’ attention than the developing relationship between Katie and Natalie. This is understandable but makes it more difficult for the reader to feel fully invested in the main characters as a couple. This is an entertaining read with a reasonably satisfying conclusion and a clear set up for volume 2.
April 27, 2025
2,5⭐️
Se me ha hecho muuuuy pesado. Empezó muy bien y la premisa me parece interesante, pero ufff, llegó un momento en el que no estaba pasando nada y el libro seguía y seguía… El final, eso sí, ha mejorado un poco, pero vamos, no mucho.
Se me ha hecho muuuuy pesado. Empezó muy bien y la premisa me parece interesante, pero ufff, llegó un momento en el que no estaba pasando nada y el libro seguía y seguía… El final, eso sí, ha mejorado un poco, pero vamos, no mucho.
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January 8, 2025What did I think?
Well.
I did enjoy this book, but at the same time it felt like the MC's just pushed everything under the rug until the end of the book. All of a sudden things changed.
I would have liked to have seen the characters grow and change together.
I don't know, it just frustrated me.
But you should still give this book a try, you may feel differently to me about it.
3.5 stars 🌟
Well.
I did enjoy this book, but at the same time it felt like the MC's just pushed everything under the rug until the end of the book. All of a sudden things changed.
I would have liked to have seen the characters grow and change together.
I don't know, it just frustrated me.
But you should still give this book a try, you may feel differently to me about it.
3.5 stars 🌟
November 5, 2025
Interesting!! Chaotic lesbian witches!!
January 2, 2025
I really enjoyed this one. Couldn't put it down and ended up staying up way too late to finish it. I hope there is another book or plans for one!
July 20, 2026
So this one gets off to a magical start from page 1. The opening scene is absolute chaos, thanks to a cursed kitten. The magical world within real world universe that Tiana Warner creates is an intriguing one, and I really liked that the real world setting was very unapologetically Vancouver, with references to specific local landmarks!
I had to remind myself of Katie and Natalie’s ages a few times as I was reading this, as some of their decision-making definitely was aligned with what you might expect from new adult women. Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and I’m planning to pick up the sequel to see how everything resolves.
I had to remind myself of Katie and Natalie’s ages a few times as I was reading this, as some of their decision-making definitely was aligned with what you might expect from new adult women. Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and I’m planning to pick up the sequel to see how everything resolves.
December 8, 2025
There was a ton in this book that went unanswered. Why do curses leave crystals and butterflies? Why are there unregulated groups wandering around collecting curses when there's a whole larger coven network who could have helped track these people down and stopped them for good? How has no one else devilled an ability to sense curses? Why is this book 401 pages of pining / not pining? Why is everyone roaring everything? The idea behind this was good, and I had high hopes going into it, but the broader magical world and all the wonderful details that could have been included in it are wildly overshadowed by Katie's obsessing over Natalie. The only thing I really enjoyed about the story was that Katie was 18, and she acted like it. Finally, a child who acts like a child, and not a 34 year old veteran curse hunter in an 18 year old's body.
On the other hand, this led to some frustration about the plot. Katie can't seem to lie or behave like anything other than a child who really wants to be an adult. About the lying, at one point Katie very specifically includes a symptom caused by a curse that Natalie is essentially traumatized by. She doesn't omit it, she just tries to bury it in a list of symptoms, and this leads to the confrontation it was supposed to cause. Katie is also nicely obtuse when it comes to subterfuge, and throws away something she used to contact the Madsen's in her room trash can when she's already been told there's room service. She also pretends at one point that the Madsen's are no longer a threat and she moves out of the coven facility because Natalie told her they can't be together (for like the third time). Katie straight up chose death over denial. The ending to the book is suitably dramatic with some minor deaths, but fails to answer any of the major questions it brought up. This book felt like it was trying to be a TV show, and I'm really hoping the second book breaks the chain.
On the other hand, this led to some frustration about the plot. Katie can't seem to lie or behave like anything other than a child who really wants to be an adult. About the lying, at one point Katie very specifically includes a symptom caused by a curse that Natalie is essentially traumatized by. She doesn't omit it, she just tries to bury it in a list of symptoms, and this leads to the confrontation it was supposed to cause. Katie is also nicely obtuse when it comes to subterfuge, and throws away something she used to contact the Madsen's in her room trash can when she's already been told there's room service. She also pretends at one point that the Madsen's are no longer a threat and she moves out of the coven facility because Natalie told her they can't be together (for like the third time). Katie straight up chose death over denial. The ending to the book is suitably dramatic with some minor deaths, but fails to answer any of the major questions it brought up. This book felt like it was trying to be a TV show, and I'm really hoping the second book breaks the chain.
June 8, 2025
Could not finish this book. The concept is cute. it's a cute, campy, lesbian witchy romance set in my own university. But the narrators voice is just so annoying. There is so much telling not showing. The prose is rudimentary without heart. The narrator was a bit of a classic pick me girl. Very "who could ever fall in love with little ole plain me???" vibes. I gave it my best shot but I'm giving up on this one.
September 11, 2026
Unfortunately, this was just a little too predictable and occasionally annoying for me. I didn’t dislike it, and there are honestly some really interesting ideas buried in here, but I kept waiting for the book to dig deeper into basically all of them.
The worldbuilding was probably my favorite part. I did find the curses, the coven, the rules surrounding magic, Katie’s ability to sense cursed objects, and the different groups competing over who gets access to magic are all genuinely interesting. I just wish any of it had been developed more. There were constantly little pieces of the world that made me go wait, THAT’S interesting, and then the story would move on before doing much with them.
Katie was probably my biggest issue, though, because I think she had a lot of potential and ultimately just didn’t feel like a particularly well-developed protagonist. I wouldn’t even say any individual thing she does is completely unrealistic—she’s eighteen, away at university for the first time, and obviously eighteen-year-olds can be impulsive as hell been there done that—but there isn’t enough connective tissue between the different versions of Katie the book gives us.
We’re told that she has a difficult time making friends and finding her place, which could have been a really important part of her character considering how desperately she ends up wanting to belong in the magical world. Except that aspect of her life resolves itself remarkably easily. She develops a pretty solid little friend group, has a guy interested in dating her, and seems socially functional enough that I never really understood what her difficulty connecting with people actually looked like beyond the book telling me it existed. Obviously someone can be introverted, lonely, or struggle socially while still making friends and having people attracted to them. The problem is that the story doesn’t really explore that contradiction, so something that seems like it should be fundamental to Katie’s character barely affects how she moves through the story.
Her relationship with psychology bothered me for the same reason. She starts the book studying psychology, and it seems like this is something she genuinely wants to pursue. Then she discovers curses and pretty rapidly starts talking and behaving like finding cursed objects could essentially become her life’s purpose. Which, sure! An eighteen-year-old discovering literal magic might rethink her career plans. I certainly would 😭. But that should be a MASSIVE shift in how she imagined her future, and there is surprisingly little internal conflict surrounding it. I wanted to see her actually wrestle with the fact that this strange ability is giving her purpose and belonging while simultaneously pulling her away from the life she had deliberately chosen for herself.
Instead, a lot of Katie’s decisions feel like they happen because the plot needs Katie in a particular place rather than because I completely understand how Katie got herself there. That’s also why some of her reactions frustrated me. She’s impulsive and makes some genuinely terrible choices, which can absolutely be a character flaw, but I don’t think the narrative always does enough work to make those choices psychologically convincing.
Ironically, the moments where I was MOST interested in Katie were her interactions with the Madsen family. There was so much potential there!! Katie has this incredibly rare ability that everyone suddenly cares about, she’s being asked to help deal with dangerous magic while simultaneously being told that she isn’t allowed to know half of what is happening, and then along comes this other family willing to give her information and validate how important her ability actually is. Of course that could appeal to someone who has spent most of her life feeling like she doesn’t quite belong anywhere.
I really wanted the book to dig into that tension more. The coven isn’t necessarily wrong for keeping dangerous information secret, and the Madsens obviously have their own agenda, but Katie being caught between those two sides could have created some genuinely interesting questions about knowledge, control, belonging, and who actually gets to decide how magic should be used. Instead, the Madsens mostly remain the Evil Family™, and I was sitting there considerably more interested in Katie talking to them than I probably was supposed to be. Oh well!!
Natalie unfortunately didn’t make up for it either. I didn’t dislike her, but she felt fairly bland to me. She’s beautiful, mysterious, protective, powerful, and deeply concerned with keeping Katie safe, but I never felt like I got much beyond those basic characteristics. Some of that is probably a consequence of only being inside Katie’s head, because Natalie is balancing her feelings for Katie against her loyalty to the coven and that SHOULD be an incredibly messy position to be in. I just wanted more evidence of that messiness. As written, she sometimes felt more like the Protective Hot Witch Love Interest than a fully realized person.
And because neither Katie nor Natalie completely grabbed me individually, the romance never hit as hard as I wanted it to. They’re cute! I believed they were attracted to each other! But I wanted considerably more texture from both of them.
I also know this is technically New Adult, but it read much more YA to since it’s a lot of straightforward characterization, conflicts, morality, and relationship dynamics. There were places where the setup seemed ready to become significantly more complicated than the book was willing to let it become.
Still, I liked the basic concept, and the magical world is interesting enough that I can absolutely understand the appeal. This is probably the definition of a three-star read for me: a perfectly decent book containing several ideas I liked considerably more than their actual execution.
The worldbuilding was probably my favorite part. I did find the curses, the coven, the rules surrounding magic, Katie’s ability to sense cursed objects, and the different groups competing over who gets access to magic are all genuinely interesting. I just wish any of it had been developed more. There were constantly little pieces of the world that made me go wait, THAT’S interesting, and then the story would move on before doing much with them.
Katie was probably my biggest issue, though, because I think she had a lot of potential and ultimately just didn’t feel like a particularly well-developed protagonist. I wouldn’t even say any individual thing she does is completely unrealistic—she’s eighteen, away at university for the first time, and obviously eighteen-year-olds can be impulsive as hell been there done that—but there isn’t enough connective tissue between the different versions of Katie the book gives us.
We’re told that she has a difficult time making friends and finding her place, which could have been a really important part of her character considering how desperately she ends up wanting to belong in the magical world. Except that aspect of her life resolves itself remarkably easily. She develops a pretty solid little friend group, has a guy interested in dating her, and seems socially functional enough that I never really understood what her difficulty connecting with people actually looked like beyond the book telling me it existed. Obviously someone can be introverted, lonely, or struggle socially while still making friends and having people attracted to them. The problem is that the story doesn’t really explore that contradiction, so something that seems like it should be fundamental to Katie’s character barely affects how she moves through the story.
Her relationship with psychology bothered me for the same reason. She starts the book studying psychology, and it seems like this is something she genuinely wants to pursue. Then she discovers curses and pretty rapidly starts talking and behaving like finding cursed objects could essentially become her life’s purpose. Which, sure! An eighteen-year-old discovering literal magic might rethink her career plans. I certainly would 😭. But that should be a MASSIVE shift in how she imagined her future, and there is surprisingly little internal conflict surrounding it. I wanted to see her actually wrestle with the fact that this strange ability is giving her purpose and belonging while simultaneously pulling her away from the life she had deliberately chosen for herself.
Instead, a lot of Katie’s decisions feel like they happen because the plot needs Katie in a particular place rather than because I completely understand how Katie got herself there. That’s also why some of her reactions frustrated me. She’s impulsive and makes some genuinely terrible choices, which can absolutely be a character flaw, but I don’t think the narrative always does enough work to make those choices psychologically convincing.
Ironically, the moments where I was MOST interested in Katie were her interactions with the Madsen family. There was so much potential there!! Katie has this incredibly rare ability that everyone suddenly cares about, she’s being asked to help deal with dangerous magic while simultaneously being told that she isn’t allowed to know half of what is happening, and then along comes this other family willing to give her information and validate how important her ability actually is. Of course that could appeal to someone who has spent most of her life feeling like she doesn’t quite belong anywhere.
I really wanted the book to dig into that tension more. The coven isn’t necessarily wrong for keeping dangerous information secret, and the Madsens obviously have their own agenda, but Katie being caught between those two sides could have created some genuinely interesting questions about knowledge, control, belonging, and who actually gets to decide how magic should be used. Instead, the Madsens mostly remain the Evil Family™, and I was sitting there considerably more interested in Katie talking to them than I probably was supposed to be. Oh well!!
Natalie unfortunately didn’t make up for it either. I didn’t dislike her, but she felt fairly bland to me. She’s beautiful, mysterious, protective, powerful, and deeply concerned with keeping Katie safe, but I never felt like I got much beyond those basic characteristics. Some of that is probably a consequence of only being inside Katie’s head, because Natalie is balancing her feelings for Katie against her loyalty to the coven and that SHOULD be an incredibly messy position to be in. I just wanted more evidence of that messiness. As written, she sometimes felt more like the Protective Hot Witch Love Interest than a fully realized person.
And because neither Katie nor Natalie completely grabbed me individually, the romance never hit as hard as I wanted it to. They’re cute! I believed they were attracted to each other! But I wanted considerably more texture from both of them.
I also know this is technically New Adult, but it read much more YA to since it’s a lot of straightforward characterization, conflicts, morality, and relationship dynamics. There were places where the setup seemed ready to become significantly more complicated than the book was willing to let it become.
Still, I liked the basic concept, and the magical world is interesting enough that I can absolutely understand the appeal. This is probably the definition of a three-star read for me: a perfectly decent book containing several ideas I liked considerably more than their actual execution.
November 14, 2024
How to Flirt with a Witch is a fun, witty read filled with magic, moral conflicts, lovable characters, sarcasm, curses, and a sprinkling of mild spice (I’d say 🌶️🌶️/5). The magic in this world was very unique and different than anything I’ve read before. I’m not going to lie there were multiple times I wanted to reach in and slap Katie upside the head for being dumb, but she gets there eventually… Overall a great read!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 18, 2026
After falling in love with Tiana Warner's The Mermaids of Eriana Kwai series, I knew I wanted to read more of her work. Admittedly, How to Flirt with a Witch pushed me slightly outside my usual comfort zone. Witches have never been a fantasy trope that particularly appealed to me, so I approached this book with some hesitation. What I found instead was a delightful surprise that quickly became one of the most enjoyable reads I've had in quite some time.
From the very first chapter, Warner's writing shines. The novel is exceptionally well written, blending fantasy, romance, humour, and adventure into a story that feels both fresh and immersive. One of the book's greatest strengths is its world-building. Every setting, magical element, and character interaction is described with such clarity and care that I could vividly envision everything I was reading. The world felt alive and tangible, drawing me deeper into the story with every page.
The plot itself is imaginative, unique, and beautifully crafted. In a genre where it can sometimes feel difficult to find something truly original, How to Flirt with a Witch manages to stand out. Warner takes familiar fantasy elements and weaves them into a story that feels entirely her own. The pacing is excellent, balancing moments of action, romance, mystery, and character growth in a way that kept me consistently engaged.
What truly elevated this novel for me, however, was its cast of characters—particularly Katie. She has quickly become one of my favourite fictional characters. Her awkwardness, stubbornness, and sense of humour made her feel incredibly authentic and relatable. Rather than being a flawless protagonist, Katie is wonderfully human in all the best ways. Her mistakes, insecurities, and determination made her easy to connect with, and I found myself thinking about her long after I had finished reading.
The humour throughout the novel deserves special mention. The banter between the characters is witty, natural, and genuinely entertaining. So many scenes had me smiling, laughing, or eagerly anticipating the next interaction. Warner has a remarkable talent for writing dialogue that feels effortless while simultaneously deepening relationships and revealing character traits. The humour never undermines the emotional moments; instead, it enhances them and makes the characters feel even more real.
Another standout aspect of the novel is the character development. Watching the characters grow, learn, and evolve throughout the story was immensely satisfying. Their progression felt believable and relatable, allowing me to become emotionally invested in their journeys. I found myself rooting for them every step of the way, celebrating their victories and feeling their setbacks. The emotional growth woven throughout the narrative adds depth to what is already a captivating fantasy romance.
Beyond its magical setting and engaging romance, How to Flirt with a Witch succeeds because it tells a heartfelt story about identity, connection, and personal growth. Warner balances these themes beautifully, creating a reading experience that is both entertaining and meaningful.
Overall, How to Flirt with a Witch exceeded every expectation I had. As someone who was initially hesitant because of the witch-centric premise, I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I loved this book. The brilliant world-building, imaginative plot, unforgettable characters, sharp humour, and meaningful character development combined to create a truly memorable read.
Tiana Warner has once again demonstrated why she has become one of my favourite fantasy authors. If you enjoy imaginative fantasy worlds, engaging romance, strong character growth, and laugh-out-loud banter, this book is absolutely worth picking up. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it and cannot wait to dive into the second book in the series.
From the very first chapter, Warner's writing shines. The novel is exceptionally well written, blending fantasy, romance, humour, and adventure into a story that feels both fresh and immersive. One of the book's greatest strengths is its world-building. Every setting, magical element, and character interaction is described with such clarity and care that I could vividly envision everything I was reading. The world felt alive and tangible, drawing me deeper into the story with every page.
The plot itself is imaginative, unique, and beautifully crafted. In a genre where it can sometimes feel difficult to find something truly original, How to Flirt with a Witch manages to stand out. Warner takes familiar fantasy elements and weaves them into a story that feels entirely her own. The pacing is excellent, balancing moments of action, romance, mystery, and character growth in a way that kept me consistently engaged.
What truly elevated this novel for me, however, was its cast of characters—particularly Katie. She has quickly become one of my favourite fictional characters. Her awkwardness, stubbornness, and sense of humour made her feel incredibly authentic and relatable. Rather than being a flawless protagonist, Katie is wonderfully human in all the best ways. Her mistakes, insecurities, and determination made her easy to connect with, and I found myself thinking about her long after I had finished reading.
The humour throughout the novel deserves special mention. The banter between the characters is witty, natural, and genuinely entertaining. So many scenes had me smiling, laughing, or eagerly anticipating the next interaction. Warner has a remarkable talent for writing dialogue that feels effortless while simultaneously deepening relationships and revealing character traits. The humour never undermines the emotional moments; instead, it enhances them and makes the characters feel even more real.
Another standout aspect of the novel is the character development. Watching the characters grow, learn, and evolve throughout the story was immensely satisfying. Their progression felt believable and relatable, allowing me to become emotionally invested in their journeys. I found myself rooting for them every step of the way, celebrating their victories and feeling their setbacks. The emotional growth woven throughout the narrative adds depth to what is already a captivating fantasy romance.
Beyond its magical setting and engaging romance, How to Flirt with a Witch succeeds because it tells a heartfelt story about identity, connection, and personal growth. Warner balances these themes beautifully, creating a reading experience that is both entertaining and meaningful.
Overall, How to Flirt with a Witch exceeded every expectation I had. As someone who was initially hesitant because of the witch-centric premise, I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I loved this book. The brilliant world-building, imaginative plot, unforgettable characters, sharp humour, and meaningful character development combined to create a truly memorable read.
Tiana Warner has once again demonstrated why she has become one of my favourite fantasy authors. If you enjoy imaginative fantasy worlds, engaging romance, strong character growth, and laugh-out-loud banter, this book is absolutely worth picking up. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it and cannot wait to dive into the second book in the series.
June 23, 2026
I really enjoyed the start of the book. I enjoyed both of the characters (at least early on), and I thought the whole . I enjoyed the early flirting and teasing that was going on. I also just thought the book was fun to read, I enjoyed the curses and the larger world that was being set up. For me it really fell apart towards the end though. I was just getting frustrated with kind of everything. I was struck by how much the organization really sucks, and the moral dilemma didn't really feel like much of one to me. Moreover, I think the thing I was most frustrated by was
I wish the story had stuck to the vibe of the first half, because I didn't enjoy the second. The book ends with a definite direction for the second one, but I'm personally not very interested in reading it.
I wish the story had stuck to the vibe of the first half, because I didn't enjoy the second. The book ends with a definite direction for the second one, but I'm personally not very interested in reading it.
February 2, 2025
4.5 stars
A copy of the book was provided to Sapphic Book Club in exchange for an honest review.
This book follows Katie who has recently moved across Canada for school and seemingly stumbles upon magic in the form of curses. Enter Natalie, a mysterious women who helps rid her of said curses. After their first encounter Katie is intrigued to say the least and she searches high and low to try and figure out what exactly is going on with Natalie and who or what exactly she is.
I really liked the main characters in this book and the storyline as a whole flowed really well in my opinion. It was fun to watch Katie puzzle things out and she is the definition of "curiousity killed the cat" lol I thought her and Natalie had a good dynamic and I loved the flirty moments between them (the book title did not disappoint!). I was so swept up in the story that didn't even realize it wasn't going to be a standalone book until I was like 80% done with it. I'm definitely exited to see what happens next and can't wait to pick up book 2!
I would definitely recommend this book to fans of fantasy as well as any of the author's other works. I had read the Mermaids of Eriana Kwai series by this same author and it's one of my favorites so I was glad to get back into their books. I might check out the Valkyries series next and I'll also probably buy the physical copy of this one since I enjoyed it so much!
A copy of the book was provided to Sapphic Book Club in exchange for an honest review.
This book follows Katie who has recently moved across Canada for school and seemingly stumbles upon magic in the form of curses. Enter Natalie, a mysterious women who helps rid her of said curses. After their first encounter Katie is intrigued to say the least and she searches high and low to try and figure out what exactly is going on with Natalie and who or what exactly she is.
I really liked the main characters in this book and the storyline as a whole flowed really well in my opinion. It was fun to watch Katie puzzle things out and she is the definition of "curiousity killed the cat" lol I thought her and Natalie had a good dynamic and I loved the flirty moments between them (the book title did not disappoint!). I was so swept up in the story that didn't even realize it wasn't going to be a standalone book until I was like 80% done with it. I'm definitely exited to see what happens next and can't wait to pick up book 2!
I would definitely recommend this book to fans of fantasy as well as any of the author's other works. I had read the Mermaids of Eriana Kwai series by this same author and it's one of my favorites so I was glad to get back into their books. I might check out the Valkyries series next and I'll also probably buy the physical copy of this one since I enjoyed it so much!
July 10, 2026
Primeiro eu achei que a bruxa fosse ser a gatinha Lucy (que no final é na verdade uma quimera gigante) que ela acabou de adotar, mas não, é a Veterinária, cheguei nesse livro sem ler a sinopse, apenas li um comentário, que disse "Fiquei engajada desde as primeiras páginas" e esse é meu tipo de livro, amo quando a trama te envolve nas primeiras frases, dizendo algo engraçado ou absurdo, e foi como aconteceu com esse livro.
Nada como bruxas lésbicas para alegrar o dia.
Gostei muito que a mágica delas não é infinita, no sentido de que podem fazer qualquer mágica. Todas as bruxas fazem apenas "earth magic" e isso da um toque de sobriedade a trama.
Katie, a não mágica, pode sentir objetos amaldiçoados, mas mais que isso ela sente a mágica em alguns espaços e estou curiosa para saber se ela tem algum outro poder, porque isso seria muito engraçado.
"I grip the katana tighter, trembling with barely contained rage. Natalie’s unknowingly been the one leaking information to the Madsens? She’s how they’re finding out about the locations of new curses?" - Por essa eu não tava esperando, achei que teria alguma revelação de um espião e talz.
“There’s a place for you here, Katie. Even if Fiona and the others don’t see it yet.”
- Livro ótimo, mágico e com ótimas sequências de batalha, muita emoção e situações diferentes de livros de romance comuns. Mesmo focando no romance a história foca muito na mitologia mágica, mais que em "The woman from the waves" por exemplo que foca na relação das duas e conflitos internos, mais que em batalhas mágicas.
- O que em conjunto, passa a sensação de um mundo mágico como em Harry Potter, que transpassa a história.
Nada como bruxas lésbicas para alegrar o dia.
Gostei muito que a mágica delas não é infinita, no sentido de que podem fazer qualquer mágica. Todas as bruxas fazem apenas "earth magic" e isso da um toque de sobriedade a trama.
Katie, a não mágica, pode sentir objetos amaldiçoados, mas mais que isso ela sente a mágica em alguns espaços e estou curiosa para saber se ela tem algum outro poder, porque isso seria muito engraçado.
"I grip the katana tighter, trembling with barely contained rage. Natalie’s unknowingly been the one leaking information to the Madsens? She’s how they’re finding out about the locations of new curses?" - Por essa eu não tava esperando, achei que teria alguma revelação de um espião e talz.
“There’s a place for you here, Katie. Even if Fiona and the others don’t see it yet.”
- Livro ótimo, mágico e com ótimas sequências de batalha, muita emoção e situações diferentes de livros de romance comuns. Mesmo focando no romance a história foca muito na mitologia mágica, mais que em "The woman from the waves" por exemplo que foca na relação das duas e conflitos internos, mais que em batalhas mágicas.
- O que em conjunto, passa a sensação de um mundo mágico como em Harry Potter, que transpassa a história.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 6, 2025
When Katie moves across the country to start university she is looking for comfort when she adopts a kitten. Within days however, strange things begin to happen. The kitten's food dish is melted, a scorpion appears in Katie's shoes and the kitten starts acting very strange. Shaken Katie takes the kitten to the vet and meets Natalie, a stunning ‘vet’, who turns out to be a witch who destroys curses. And the kitten - cursed. Katie discovers she has the ability to sense curses. Pulled into Natalie's world of secret covens and magic, she relishes the chance to help Natalie. Katie soon discovers that the Madsen family is searching for dark magic and when they discover Katie's secret they try to recruit her. Now Katie and Natalie have to work together to destroy curses, stop the Madsens, and try to fight the growing desires between them.
From the opening scene to the end this book is action packed. It was easy to get pulled into the story. And even though it did take me a while to read this book (thanks life), I picked this book up every chance I had. The characters are so well written and so varied. And the chemistry between Katie and Natalie was so good. I loved how protective Natalie was of Katie right from the start too. As of right now I don’t know if there is a sequel coming but with and open ending like that there better be. Cannot wait to see more of this world.
Rating 3.5 stars
*I received a review copy from the author for my voluntary and honest review
From the opening scene to the end this book is action packed. It was easy to get pulled into the story. And even though it did take me a while to read this book (thanks life), I picked this book up every chance I had. The characters are so well written and so varied. And the chemistry between Katie and Natalie was so good. I loved how protective Natalie was of Katie right from the start too. As of right now I don’t know if there is a sequel coming but with and open ending like that there better be. Cannot wait to see more of this world.
Rating 3.5 stars
*I received a review copy from the author for my voluntary and honest review
September 17, 2026
3.5 stars rounded up.
How to Flirt with a Witch was written by a new to me author, Tiana Warner, but it appeared to have all the things I enjoy. Paranormal, Romance, Mystery, Adventure and an animal is involved. I really loved the slow reveal of the secret world of magic, curses and the coven fighting to keep humanity safe from them, while keeping itself utterly secret.
Our FMC Katie, who has recently moved far from her family and friends to Vancouver for college, and is just starting to settle in when her new kitten becomes a nightmare. This is the start of Katie's relationship with Natalie, a member of a local secret Coven whose job is to rid the world of cursed objects. I loved their initial interactions, but I'll be honest, after they moved Katie into the coven, she started to make so many annoying choices that I kept putting the book down to read something else. As someone who typically reads a 300+ page book a day, it took me 22 days to get through this book. The characters felt very immature and Katie especially, had a lot of cringe moments.
I loved her best friend Hazel, and her earnest platonic love for Katie was so refreshing. I also really enjoyed the world building and the twist on magic, witches, curses and artifacts.
If you enjoy a bit of Young Adult/ New Adult angst with your fantasy romance, I would still recommend for you to read it this, because although it wasn’t for me, it could be for you. Also, as I read the audiobook for this, I should add that Adrienne Flaming did great job with her narration.
How to Flirt with a Witch was written by a new to me author, Tiana Warner, but it appeared to have all the things I enjoy. Paranormal, Romance, Mystery, Adventure and an animal is involved. I really loved the slow reveal of the secret world of magic, curses and the coven fighting to keep humanity safe from them, while keeping itself utterly secret.
Our FMC Katie, who has recently moved far from her family and friends to Vancouver for college, and is just starting to settle in when her new kitten becomes a nightmare. This is the start of Katie's relationship with Natalie, a member of a local secret Coven whose job is to rid the world of cursed objects. I loved their initial interactions, but I'll be honest, after they moved Katie into the coven, she started to make so many annoying choices that I kept putting the book down to read something else. As someone who typically reads a 300+ page book a day, it took me 22 days to get through this book. The characters felt very immature and Katie especially, had a lot of cringe moments.
I loved her best friend Hazel, and her earnest platonic love for Katie was so refreshing. I also really enjoyed the world building and the twist on magic, witches, curses and artifacts.
If you enjoy a bit of Young Adult/ New Adult angst with your fantasy romance, I would still recommend for you to read it this, because although it wasn’t for me, it could be for you. Also, as I read the audiobook for this, I should add that Adrienne Flaming did great job with her narration.
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