As a freshly-minted divorcee, witch Carmen Devereaux returns to her home town in North Carolina. With this decision comes another change in her Fate has decided that she is to become an Influencer, someone who guides others to the paths that they were meant to take. She is assigned to Abby Windsor, a young school teacher, as well as her own stepbrother, Finn Cleary. Along the way, she encounters several obstacles, including getting stuck in her own past. With the help of Lenny the Snowman, Egbert the Lobbyist Pencil, and a Muse, she is able to Influence Abby and her stepbrother, helping them find their way as well as her own.
Thank you @netgally and @bhcpress for sending me an advanced reader copy for this book . Carmen, newly divorced... moved back to her home town. No one knows that she and her mom belongs to the witchcraft world. Fate has assigned her a new job as an influencer. She has to help people to find a way in their life. The two people whom she has been assigned to help is Finn, her step brother and Abby, a young teacher for the childern with special needs. How carmen overcome the obstacles to accomplish her job. How Past, future and other magical characters help her to reach her influenceter goals.This is what the book is all about.
Its a short, sweet read. Its light, witty and a positive story. What I loved is, how it incorporated all the fun elements, humor, fantasy, family drama and emotion in a single book. Its like a complete package. Secondly I just loved how the magic is blended in with everyday life. I loved the Carmen's character, a kind hearted and a fun loving women. The last page made me wish for a sequel so I can get to know more about Carmen's life journey.
If you are looking to read something humorous yet meaningful. I would definitely recommend this book.
A Witchly Influence is a fun, witty, and cosy read. It feels like a classic women’s fiction tale or book club novel, but the fantasy element of magic transforms it into a truly unique story. The way in which magic is incorporated so naturally into the everyday and into our familiar world is really effective. Carmen is such a likeable character that I’d love to read more about her journey after the final page.
Great story! Light-hearted with witty one-liners. A young witch has been given the assignment of influencing the futures of her stepbrother and a new friend. The young witch, Carmen, has a no nonsense way of getting the job done; she's tough yet witty and charming. Abby and Finn, the two Carmen is charged with influencing, really came into their own throughout the story. This was an easy read that I couldn't put down!