This was such a comforting, witchy, fall-soft read that made me feel warm inside. The found family vibes were absolutely on point, and Freya’s journey was one of my favourite parts. Right from the moment she wondered,
“How do you announce to your parents that you’re abandoning everything they’ve ever wanted for you… for a place you’ve never even visited?" I knew her story would hit deep. And it did.
Her decision to start over, to choose herself, felt so powerful, “I’m ready for a change. I’m ready to live in a place that feels a little more me." I loved this attitude. Soft, brave, and honest.
The book surprised me with how emotional it was. When Freya said, “Because magic isn’t real. If it were, I’d have my fairy godmother, my happily ever after, and someone who loved me enough to choose me over his assistant," it broke my heart on a deeply personal level. And her question “What if we can never escape who we were raised to be?"
felt like something every one of us asks at some point.
Liam was an absolute heartthrob. Soft, steady, and so full of quiet strength. His moment, “Don’t ever think you’re worth less because of some jackass’s mistakes", was the exact point I knew he was the one. His arc and the tenderness in how he treated everyone around him made his character stand out beautifully. And when he said, “If this is where you feel like you belong, you don’t owe anyone an explanation," it felt like advice I didn’t know I needed.
Lindsey was the perfect best friend any girl could ever have. A hype woman, a soft place to fall, and pure sunshine. Her energy brightened the whole book especially with lines like, “Love finds you. Don’t let something good walk away. Chase your destiny!", She truly carried the best friend magic.
The side characters were just as lovely. Paula was warm, gentle, and full of quiet wisdom. Her words, “At the end of the day, you have to do what’s right for you. But it would be a real shame if you didn’t try something beautiful just because you’re both afraid of demons in your pasts", and, “You can’t help who you fall in love with. It’s all written in the stars. We just have to go along with what the universe has in store for us", felt like a warm hug from a mom who just gets it.
The book also taught me so much about the Salem witch trials and made me feel unexpectedly connected to that history. It added depth to the story and made the setting feel alive.
Overall, this is a cozy, witchy romance with soft magic, beautiful friendships, and some genuinely healing moments. Perfect for anyone who loves fall vibes, and found family.