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Aleese Lin’s delightful, spooky—or Spük-y?—contemporary romance debut is perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and Netflix’s Wednesday.
Be it for werewolf, vampire, or fae, Samantha Spük is your go-to wedding planner!
...even if that's the last thing she would’ve imagined for herself. Samantha “Sabby” Spük has spent her whole life trying to escape her family’s legacy of supernatural chaos. She’s finally gotten her college degree and landed herself a nice, normal 9–5 at a New York City accounting firm. But then she gets the Grandma Rose is gone, and Sabby has been named executor of her (ahem, magically binding) will.
Which means Sabby is stuck in her dreaded hometown of Salem, Massachusetts, taking on odd jobs until she can sell the family home. And the jobs truly are odd, with quite a few not-so-human locals in need of help arranging their weddings. With a literal talking-head assistant and an uncomfortably attractive new manager by her side, Sabby might pull this off in time to salvage her dream job…but she might also find herself enjoying the paranormal world after all.
Be it for werewolf, vampire, or fae, Samantha Spük is your go-to wedding planner!
...even if that's the last thing she would’ve imagined for herself. Samantha “Sabby” Spük has spent her whole life trying to escape her family’s legacy of supernatural chaos. She’s finally gotten her college degree and landed herself a nice, normal 9–5 at a New York City accounting firm. But then she gets the Grandma Rose is gone, and Sabby has been named executor of her (ahem, magically binding) will.
Which means Sabby is stuck in her dreaded hometown of Salem, Massachusetts, taking on odd jobs until she can sell the family home. And the jobs truly are odd, with quite a few not-so-human locals in need of help arranging their weddings. With a literal talking-head assistant and an uncomfortably attractive new manager by her side, Sabby might pull this off in time to salvage her dream job…but she might also find herself enjoying the paranormal world after all.
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March 21, 2026
👻💍 Samantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner 💍👻
This wasn’t quite the romcom I was hoping for, but I still ended up enjoying it overall. It took me a bit to warm up to the characters, especially in the beginning, but they did grow on me as the story went on. The mystery ended up taking over most of the book, which shifted the tone more than I expected. And the ending felt a little odd for me. Not bad, just not fully satisfying.
🔍 What to Expect
• Paranormal mystery
• Salem setting
• Wedding planner FMC
• Supernatural clients
• Ghosts vampires and fae
• Cozy spooky
_ _ _ _
⭐ Final Rating: 3.5 ⭐
📅 Pub Date: June 2, 2026
📝 Thank you to Saga Press and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy. All thoughts are my own.
This wasn’t quite the romcom I was hoping for, but I still ended up enjoying it overall. It took me a bit to warm up to the characters, especially in the beginning, but they did grow on me as the story went on. The mystery ended up taking over most of the book, which shifted the tone more than I expected. And the ending felt a little odd for me. Not bad, just not fully satisfying.
🔍 What to Expect
• Paranormal mystery
• Salem setting
• Wedding planner FMC
• Supernatural clients
• Ghosts vampires and fae
• Cozy spooky
_ _ _ _
⭐ Final Rating: 3.5 ⭐
📅 Pub Date: June 2, 2026
📝 Thank you to Saga Press and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy. All thoughts are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Samantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner had a premise that was exactly up my alley. Fun and whimsy and vampires and pixies and silliness is exactly what I was looking for, and I was excited to read this book.
Sabby is an accountant intent on living the most boring life possible, far away from her eccentric grandmother in Salem and her absent mother. She’s about to start her dream job as an accountant, living with a roommate named Jane Doe, when her grandmother dies and leaves her property. Sabby has to return to Salem, and is unfortunately cursed to stay there until her grandmother’s spirit passes to the next life. In the meantime, Sabby begins using her organizational skills to help the paranormal community of Salem with their eccentric weddings, starts dating a hunky man, and forms a friendship with a pixie and a decapitated head.
This book did a good job of surprising me plot-wise. I thought I knew what would happen, based on my love of a small-town romance, and I found myself surprised by the twists and turns of the plot. The author did a good job of subverting stereotypes, allowing for some tropes to be upended. In particular, Sabby’s relationship takes a number of twists and turns that felt unexpected, and I appreciated Sabby’s ability to subvert my expectations.
Unfortunately, the writing in this book doesn’t live up to the premise. The writing is clunky, the love interest is unappealing, and Sabby’s fascination with boredom is uninteresting. The plot itself was well done, and the pacing was good, but the actual style of writing felt awkward. Maybe that was intentional—Sabby is unable to accept her place in the paranormal community of Salem, and therefore the prose is awkward—but it made for difficult reading.
The book generally feels like it’s missing descriptions. I would love to have had more time to settle into the setting, but there were almost no descriptions of grandma’s quirky house or silly shop, no explanations about the cute streets of Salem. It made the world feel unmoored, not grounded in something tangible. The only real descriptions are descriptions evaluating the attractiveness of various characters, which felt disjointed.
I love the premise of this book, and I wish the execution would have been able to live up. I had a lot of buy-in, as this kind of humorous paranormal rom-com is exactly my interest, but the writing was so poorly executed that I couldn’t enjoy it.
This advanced reader copy was provided to me by Saga Press in exchange for my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Sabby is an accountant intent on living the most boring life possible, far away from her eccentric grandmother in Salem and her absent mother. She’s about to start her dream job as an accountant, living with a roommate named Jane Doe, when her grandmother dies and leaves her property. Sabby has to return to Salem, and is unfortunately cursed to stay there until her grandmother’s spirit passes to the next life. In the meantime, Sabby begins using her organizational skills to help the paranormal community of Salem with their eccentric weddings, starts dating a hunky man, and forms a friendship with a pixie and a decapitated head.
This book did a good job of surprising me plot-wise. I thought I knew what would happen, based on my love of a small-town romance, and I found myself surprised by the twists and turns of the plot. The author did a good job of subverting stereotypes, allowing for some tropes to be upended. In particular, Sabby’s relationship takes a number of twists and turns that felt unexpected, and I appreciated Sabby’s ability to subvert my expectations.
Unfortunately, the writing in this book doesn’t live up to the premise. The writing is clunky, the love interest is unappealing, and Sabby’s fascination with boredom is uninteresting. The plot itself was well done, and the pacing was good, but the actual style of writing felt awkward. Maybe that was intentional—Sabby is unable to accept her place in the paranormal community of Salem, and therefore the prose is awkward—but it made for difficult reading.
The book generally feels like it’s missing descriptions. I would love to have had more time to settle into the setting, but there were almost no descriptions of grandma’s quirky house or silly shop, no explanations about the cute streets of Salem. It made the world feel unmoored, not grounded in something tangible. The only real descriptions are descriptions evaluating the attractiveness of various characters, which felt disjointed.
I love the premise of this book, and I wish the execution would have been able to live up. I had a lot of buy-in, as this kind of humorous paranormal rom-com is exactly my interest, but the writing was so poorly executed that I couldn’t enjoy it.
This advanced reader copy was provided to me by Saga Press in exchange for my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5, rounded up (but feeling very unsure about it.)
I’m super confused on how I feel about this book!
I am an all things paranormal lover, so truly I was super excited about this as a concept.
Sign me up to attend all of the weird weddings of all of these creatures.
And I do think the story was a good one, and enjoyable for the most part. But, perhaps I just had something slightly different in mind.
I think where things got weird for me, is in the fact that it feels somewhat random.
Like, 2012 quirky random. Which is certainly a choice when it comes to aesthetics!
I noticed this not too far in, but it didn’t really bother me until maybe the 50% mark, when I felt the story just started going in odd directions. I think the plot sort of got lost in a lot of fast-paced changes.
At one point they even started mentioning AI companies? Which just doesn’t really fit into this story organically, and felt forced.
I do love the “Wednesday” sort of vibe this has though.
We get a fun side character, who is basically like “thing”, a dark-ish main character whose personality is very much “I’m not interested in this”, along with a bit of a Halloween-esque feel.
This alone helped a lot with my rating, and how I enjoyed the book as a whole.
Simply because I was able to imagine it as less of a serious book, and more nostalgic Disney channel Halloween movie! (One of my favorite things in life)
Overall, there are some elements that I think could be improved on, but I like the plot and the idea shines through really well.
I only wish that the writing had been done a bit better, and that things were a bit less random.
Thank you to Netgalley, Saga Press and author Aleese Lin, for providing me with the eARC of “Samantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: June 02, 2026
I’m super confused on how I feel about this book!
I am an all things paranormal lover, so truly I was super excited about this as a concept.
Sign me up to attend all of the weird weddings of all of these creatures.
And I do think the story was a good one, and enjoyable for the most part. But, perhaps I just had something slightly different in mind.
I think where things got weird for me, is in the fact that it feels somewhat random.
Like, 2012 quirky random. Which is certainly a choice when it comes to aesthetics!
I noticed this not too far in, but it didn’t really bother me until maybe the 50% mark, when I felt the story just started going in odd directions. I think the plot sort of got lost in a lot of fast-paced changes.
At one point they even started mentioning AI companies? Which just doesn’t really fit into this story organically, and felt forced.
I do love the “Wednesday” sort of vibe this has though.
We get a fun side character, who is basically like “thing”, a dark-ish main character whose personality is very much “I’m not interested in this”, along with a bit of a Halloween-esque feel.
This alone helped a lot with my rating, and how I enjoyed the book as a whole.
Simply because I was able to imagine it as less of a serious book, and more nostalgic Disney channel Halloween movie! (One of my favorite things in life)
Overall, there are some elements that I think could be improved on, but I like the plot and the idea shines through really well.
I only wish that the writing had been done a bit better, and that things were a bit less random.
Thank you to Netgalley, Saga Press and author Aleese Lin, for providing me with the eARC of “Samantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: June 02, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Samantha is married to the paranormal and that is where she decides to establish a business where she plans paranormal weddings; until her own romantic desires come about. Romance – as you know if you have been reading my reviews is not my go to genre because there needs to be a queer or spooky element to it. That is exactly what this book delivers – a trip into the realm of the fae and the romance of it all. Samantha could not escape her fate to work with the paranormal because it is in her blood to be sensitive to the parapsychology influences of her life.
What drew me into this book is the glimpses of her life in Salem, Massachusetts and then her working in Manhattan. As a New Yorker living in Massachusetts – this felt like it was written for me. What paranormal creatures can you meet in these every ay places? That is what makes it an exciting adventure. Now, this book does start slow but it really picks up after chapter 5 and Lin’s worldbuilding comes alive. When the world comes alive you really get to immerse yourself into what it means for Samantha to try to run away from her paranormal legacy.
She is falling in love with the paranormal while running away from exactly the thing she is afraid of – her paranormal ties. This is a fun story that will enchant the spooky goth hearts in your life. A beautiful cover that screams 1980s creature feature with a bit of steamy romance. A fun read to kick off the summer. Thank you Aleese Lin, Saga Press, and Netgalley for this advanced digital copy. All opinions are my own.
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What drew me into this book is the glimpses of her life in Salem, Massachusetts and then her working in Manhattan. As a New Yorker living in Massachusetts – this felt like it was written for me. What paranormal creatures can you meet in these every ay places? That is what makes it an exciting adventure. Now, this book does start slow but it really picks up after chapter 5 and Lin’s worldbuilding comes alive. When the world comes alive you really get to immerse yourself into what it means for Samantha to try to run away from her paranormal legacy.
She is falling in love with the paranormal while running away from exactly the thing she is afraid of – her paranormal ties. This is a fun story that will enchant the spooky goth hearts in your life. A beautiful cover that screams 1980s creature feature with a bit of steamy romance. A fun read to kick off the summer. Thank you Aleese Lin, Saga Press, and Netgalley for this advanced digital copy. All opinions are my own.
Visit my blog for more tarot readings, recommendations, and reviews here, https://brujerialibrary.wordpress.com/
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to Netgalley and S&S/Saga Press for the ARC!
Samantha Spuk: Paranormal Wedding Planner is cute and an easy read. I did have a hard time getting into the book at first, but around the 40-50% mark, the story picked up. I struggled with Sabby at first because she was a very frustrating lead. However, as more side characters were introduced and she chilled out, I did begin to like her more. Still, the real stealers of the show were Bulan, a snarky, disembodied head and Mandy, a literal manic pixie dream girl. Also, I kind of hated Hanry. As a male lead, he was kind of lame and I literally did not care what he was doing. I was far more invested in Sabby’s friendships, her background with her family and her new business. I had almost zero interest in the romance (which, as an avid romance reader, was disappointing).
I’d say this is a 3.5 rounded up to a 4. Sometimes, it felt like the story was trying too hard to be funny and zany. I enjoyed about 75-85% of the wacky plot/hijinks. The rest just felt like a bit much. Also, as stated above, I can’t stand Hanry. I’m sure some people would love him, but he just isn’t my type of MMC. A little too much of a golden retriever energy and I enjoy some tension in my romances which this one lacked. I’d like Sabby to find love with literally anyone else.
I do think there is potential for this to be a great series in future books and I am curious about what Sabby and her friends will get up to next. I’d recommend this one to anyone looking for a fun, light-hearted urban fantasy (maybe people would say paranormal romance, but I think the romance was more of a subplot) with cozy vibes.
Samantha Spuk: Paranormal Wedding Planner is cute and an easy read. I did have a hard time getting into the book at first, but around the 40-50% mark, the story picked up. I struggled with Sabby at first because she was a very frustrating lead. However, as more side characters were introduced and she chilled out, I did begin to like her more. Still, the real stealers of the show were Bulan, a snarky, disembodied head and Mandy, a literal manic pixie dream girl. Also, I kind of hated Hanry. As a male lead, he was kind of lame and I literally did not care what he was doing. I was far more invested in Sabby’s friendships, her background with her family and her new business. I had almost zero interest in the romance (which, as an avid romance reader, was disappointing).
I’d say this is a 3.5 rounded up to a 4. Sometimes, it felt like the story was trying too hard to be funny and zany. I enjoyed about 75-85% of the wacky plot/hijinks. The rest just felt like a bit much. Also, as stated above, I can’t stand Hanry. I’m sure some people would love him, but he just isn’t my type of MMC. A little too much of a golden retriever energy and I enjoy some tension in my romances which this one lacked. I’d like Sabby to find love with literally anyone else.
I do think there is potential for this to be a great series in future books and I am curious about what Sabby and her friends will get up to next. I’d recommend this one to anyone looking for a fun, light-hearted urban fantasy (maybe people would say paranormal romance, but I think the romance was more of a subplot) with cozy vibes.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I went into this fully expecting a paranormal rom-com, and while I did enjoy myself, this leaned much more cozy paranormal mystery.
Samantha “Sabby” Spük inheriting her grandmother’s magically binding will and getting trapped in Salem to plan supernatural weddings? Sounds like a darn good time! Vampires, fay, druids, sasquatch, a snarky disembodied head, and a literal manic pixie assistant? Even better. The humor absolutely worked for me more often than not. There were genuinely clever jokes and some chaotic moments that felt delightfully unhinged in the best way.
That said…there is a lot going on.
Between Sabby’s grandmother's legacy and ascension, the paranormal community, the romance, the auditor job she's trying to get "home" to, and the multiple weddings she’s juggling, the story felt VERY crowded. And as someone who has actually worked in wedding planning and catering, I have to admit: there was so much detail about wedding logistics that it occasionally read like Wedding Planning 101 (with paranormal elements). The spreadsheets. The timelines. The execution talk. It was accurate, and Aleese Lin even notes that she was inspired by a summer helping her friend in wedding planning and florals. Instead enhancing the vibes it slowed the narrative.
I also struggled with the marketing positioning. If you’re picking this up expecting a romance-forward story with a sweeping HEA, you may be disappointed. The romantic arc felt more like a subplot, and the emotional payoff didn’t hit as hard as I’d hoped.
Thank you Saga Press and NetGalley for the ARC!
Samantha “Sabby” Spük inheriting her grandmother’s magically binding will and getting trapped in Salem to plan supernatural weddings? Sounds like a darn good time! Vampires, fay, druids, sasquatch, a snarky disembodied head, and a literal manic pixie assistant? Even better. The humor absolutely worked for me more often than not. There were genuinely clever jokes and some chaotic moments that felt delightfully unhinged in the best way.
That said…there is a lot going on.
Between Sabby’s grandmother's legacy and ascension, the paranormal community, the romance, the auditor job she's trying to get "home" to, and the multiple weddings she’s juggling, the story felt VERY crowded. And as someone who has actually worked in wedding planning and catering, I have to admit: there was so much detail about wedding logistics that it occasionally read like Wedding Planning 101 (with paranormal elements). The spreadsheets. The timelines. The execution talk. It was accurate, and Aleese Lin even notes that she was inspired by a summer helping her friend in wedding planning and florals. Instead enhancing the vibes it slowed the narrative.
I also struggled with the marketing positioning. If you’re picking this up expecting a romance-forward story with a sweeping HEA, you may be disappointed. The romantic arc felt more like a subplot, and the emotional payoff didn’t hit as hard as I’d hoped.
Thank you Saga Press and NetGalley for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.25 stars
I struggled with what to rate this because it has just about everything I could want in a cozy fantasy; low stakes but interesting plot, great side characters/found family, and humor. I had a super great time, pretty quick read too.
A great story about finding yourself and your place in the world even if it’s the exact opposite of what you thought it would be like. This had a great blend of zany fun and humor and also some more triggering topics like grief and absent parents. I really liked the writing style of this book. Hope to see more from this author.
Would be an easy 5 stars apart from how the romance was handled. It almost would have been better if it wasn’t explored at all in my opinion. Sabby was all in on this guy after a few weeks and then *SPOILERS ARE COMING NOW* offers to plan his wedding and then he just bunks off to find himself? It is more realistic for sure but this is a book about fairies and vampire weddings! Also the blurb says this is a contemporary romance…hard disagree there. Romance implies HEA I will accept no criticism there. Still really enjoyed it.
Recommend for ppl looking for fresh new cozy fantasy with paranormal elements
Not recommended for the ‘romance’
Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exhange for an honest review.
I struggled with what to rate this because it has just about everything I could want in a cozy fantasy; low stakes but interesting plot, great side characters/found family, and humor. I had a super great time, pretty quick read too.
A great story about finding yourself and your place in the world even if it’s the exact opposite of what you thought it would be like. This had a great blend of zany fun and humor and also some more triggering topics like grief and absent parents. I really liked the writing style of this book. Hope to see more from this author.
Would be an easy 5 stars apart from how the romance was handled. It almost would have been better if it wasn’t explored at all in my opinion. Sabby was all in on this guy after a few weeks and then *SPOILERS ARE COMING NOW* offers to plan his wedding and then he just bunks off to find himself? It is more realistic for sure but this is a book about fairies and vampire weddings! Also the blurb says this is a contemporary romance…hard disagree there. Romance implies HEA I will accept no criticism there. Still really enjoyed it.
Recommend for ppl looking for fresh new cozy fantasy with paranormal elements
Not recommended for the ‘romance’
Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exhange for an honest review.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Samantha Spük: Paranormal Wedding Planner by Aleese Lin is a charming and delightfully spooky contemporary romance that blends humor, supernatural whimsy, and heartwarming storytelling. Lin introduces readers to Sabby, a relatable protagonist caught between a normal life and the chaotic legacy of her supernatural family. The novel’s blend of werewolves, vampires, fae, and magical mishaps creates a playful yet immersive world that fans of paranormal romance and cozy urban fantasy will adore.
What makes this debut particularly engaging is its balance of comedic timing, romantic tension, and creative world-building. Sabby’s journey from reluctant executor to enthusiastic paranormal wedding planner feels authentic and entertaining, with every magical complication adding depth to the story. Lin’s writing captures the warmth, humor, and suspense of her narrative, making Samantha Spük a delightful page-turner that promises fun, charm, and a touch of spookiness for readers.
What makes this debut particularly engaging is its balance of comedic timing, romantic tension, and creative world-building. Sabby’s journey from reluctant executor to enthusiastic paranormal wedding planner feels authentic and entertaining, with every magical complication adding depth to the story. Lin’s writing captures the warmth, humor, and suspense of her narrative, making Samantha Spük a delightful page-turner that promises fun, charm, and a touch of spookiness for readers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I thought the story was entertaining and built around a really cute, creative concept that made it an enjoyable read. The characters were engaging, and there were several moments that felt fun and charming, which kept me interested in seeing how everything would unfold. At times, I did notice a few plot holes and some pacing issues. A few certain parts felt a bit rushed while others could have used a little more development to fully connect the story.
That said, for a debut author, this is a very promising start. The writing shows a lot of potential, and the overall idea behind the story is compelling. I’m especially interested to see how the author expands the world, deepens the characters, and builds on the storyline in the next book.
That said, for a debut author, this is a very promising start. The writing shows a lot of potential, and the overall idea behind the story is compelling. I’m especially interested to see how the author expands the world, deepens the characters, and builds on the storyline in the next book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.75/5 rounded up.
This was super fun and random (in a good way)!
This is another book for fans of Jenna Levine's vampire books. Paranormal, but casually so. (Hopefully that makes sense.)
This follows (like the title says) a paranormal wedding planner and the chaos that ensues with that.
This was unique and fun and chaotic and I really enjoyed the ensemble cast of kooky paranormal characters. This is definitely for fans of a fun ensemble cast. I think the characters are really what makes this story shine.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
This was super fun and random (in a good way)!
This is another book for fans of Jenna Levine's vampire books. Paranormal, but casually so. (Hopefully that makes sense.)
This follows (like the title says) a paranormal wedding planner and the chaos that ensues with that.
This was unique and fun and chaotic and I really enjoyed the ensemble cast of kooky paranormal characters. This is definitely for fans of a fun ensemble cast. I think the characters are really what makes this story shine.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
February 9, 2026
The premise of this book sounded so intriguing to me! I especially loved the Salem setting. I did wish it could have described it more. I expected cozy spooky small town romance Vibes! Don’t get wrong it had those things! The charm for me just feels flat. I thought this was very one dimensional, and was bored for a large chunk of it. Sabby for just wasn’t very likable as there was no connection for me. This was one where the idea was fantastic, but the execution feels flat. I didn’t hate it but it also didn’t hold my interest either.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A heavy on the humor cozy fantasy with romantic subplots. The type of humor leans towards the zany and/or silly with witty quips thrown in. The main character wants to be an accountant and falls into wedding planning instead. I enjoyed the book, but frequently found that the main character made decisions opposite what I would have done in the same situation, which was a little frustrating. I thought the disembodied head sidekick was a unique and nice touch to the book. I received this book as a digital ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was really cute. I liked that it has supernatural things in it like fae and vampires and much more in this book 😳😍and it feels like a spooky season theme😍😍😍🖤🧛♀️🧛♀️🧛♀️. I liked that it felt a cozy read for me and I really definitely recommend this book. I liked the characters personalities because they don’t seem to be boring.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Aleese Lin's debut is pure enchantment—part cozy romance, part supernatural romp, and completely irresistible. Samantha Spük is the paranormal wedding planner we didn't know we needed: witty, warm, and delightfully haunted by a legacy she can't outrun. Lin conjures a world where werewolves, vampires, and fae collide with romantic tension and laugh-out-loud charm. A spüky, swoony delight.
February 23, 2026
1.75✨ ~ the premise of this book was cute but the writing just wasn’t it. The author throws in random lines that don’t add up to what’s happening on the page and her supposed jokes don’t make sense. It felt like she submitted a semi-rough draft as the final copy without removing the changed lines I don’t even know how to describe it. Loved Bulan and his crow posse though so I guess that’s a win 😅
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was super cute! The Halloween and paranormal vibe was awesome! The author included so many paranormal creatures and gave them all human like attributes. Plus having most of the story take place in Salem ma was perfect. There were so many ridiculous things going on it was great! I can’t wait for the next book!
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February 2, 2026Thank you so much to NetGalley and Saga Press for the eARC of this story!
This was a cozy, low-stakes read, and I really loved that it was a quick little story. The characters were all so interesting.
This was a cozy, low-stakes read, and I really loved that it was a quick little story. The characters were all so interesting.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★ ★ ★ ★
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:
This was a fun little supernatural read with a very cute story. I had been anxious to get to this one beause it sounded like such a fun whimsy adventure. Lots of fun characters from vampires to fae, magic, great world building, development and this book will make you smile and laugh. I think if you are looking for something different and a world full of fun this is the book for you. It's a vauge review but you need to read it to experiance it.
𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: Magic, Vampires, Adventure, Humor, Cozy, Great Character Development, Great World Building, Fantasy
Large thank you to our Author, NetGalley as well as Saga Press | S&S/Saga Press
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:
This was a fun little supernatural read with a very cute story. I had been anxious to get to this one beause it sounded like such a fun whimsy adventure. Lots of fun characters from vampires to fae, magic, great world building, development and this book will make you smile and laugh. I think if you are looking for something different and a world full of fun this is the book for you. It's a vauge review but you need to read it to experiance it.
𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: Magic, Vampires, Adventure, Humor, Cozy, Great Character Development, Great World Building, Fantasy
Large thank you to our Author, NetGalley as well as Saga Press | S&S/Saga Press
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I'm sure people will love this one, but it reminded me that as much as I want to be one, I am not really a witchy romance/fantasy girl. It ends with a kind of unexpected cliffhanger and not a traditional happily ever after.
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