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The Lazy Girl's Guide to Magic #1-3.5
Ivy Wilde - L'intégrale
The entire Lazy Girl's Guide To Magic series available in one laugh-out-loud volume. Put your feet up and enjoy the laziest witch in Britain and her snarky, talkative cat!
Ivy Wilde is not a hero. She doesn't want to be a hero. She wants to live a quiet, stress-free life that involves as little work as possible. If her innate magic can help her achieve that, then it's all to the good. Alas, you don't always get what you wish for.
Slouch Witch
When a bureaucratic disaster ends up with Ivy as the victim of a case of mistaken identity, she's yanked very unwillingly into Arcane Branch, the investigative department of the Hallowed Order of Magical Enlightenment. Her problems are quadrupled when a valuable object is stolen right from under the Order's noses.
It doesn't exactly help that she's been magically bound to Adeptus Exemptus Raphael Winter. He might have piercing sapphire eyes and a body which a cover model would be proud of but, as far as Ivy's concerned, he's a walking advertisement for the joyless perils of too much witch-work.
And if he makes her go to the gym again, she's definitely going to turn him into a frog.
Star Witch
When sapphire eyed Rafael Winter comes knocking at Ivy's door because he needs her to spy on the latest reality television series of Enchantment, she jumps at the chance. Hanging around a film set can't be hard ... or dangerous ... right?
Spirit Witch
Ivy is flung once more into a world of intrigue, adventure and potential death and disaster. It's not her fault - it just so turns out that she's now the only person in the entire world who can communicate with the dead. And they're a chatty bunch with a list of demands.
Sparkle Witch Christmas novella
You would think December would be Ivy's ideal time of year. After all, festivities abound and witches everywhere are encouraged to put their feet up and relax. That's not quite the case when she has various Order members attempting to finagle her into Christmas activities - and a special artefact from the top of the Christmas tree goes missing.
Ivy Wilde is not a hero. She doesn't want to be a hero. She wants to live a quiet, stress-free life that involves as little work as possible. If her innate magic can help her achieve that, then it's all to the good. Alas, you don't always get what you wish for.
Slouch Witch
When a bureaucratic disaster ends up with Ivy as the victim of a case of mistaken identity, she's yanked very unwillingly into Arcane Branch, the investigative department of the Hallowed Order of Magical Enlightenment. Her problems are quadrupled when a valuable object is stolen right from under the Order's noses.
It doesn't exactly help that she's been magically bound to Adeptus Exemptus Raphael Winter. He might have piercing sapphire eyes and a body which a cover model would be proud of but, as far as Ivy's concerned, he's a walking advertisement for the joyless perils of too much witch-work.
And if he makes her go to the gym again, she's definitely going to turn him into a frog.
Star Witch
When sapphire eyed Rafael Winter comes knocking at Ivy's door because he needs her to spy on the latest reality television series of Enchantment, she jumps at the chance. Hanging around a film set can't be hard ... or dangerous ... right?
Spirit Witch
Ivy is flung once more into a world of intrigue, adventure and potential death and disaster. It's not her fault - it just so turns out that she's now the only person in the entire world who can communicate with the dead. And they're a chatty bunch with a list of demands.
Sparkle Witch Christmas novella
You would think December would be Ivy's ideal time of year. After all, festivities abound and witches everywhere are encouraged to put their feet up and relax. That's not quite the case when she has various Order members attempting to finagle her into Christmas activities - and a special artefact from the top of the Christmas tree goes missing.
1127 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 26, 2021
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May 17, 2021
Ivy is my soul mate!
I love this series! Brutus is the best part and I'd totally read more just for him, but I swear Ivy is my soul mate. I only wish I could be that lazy. I mean, without all the work she ends up doing of course. There are no naughty scenes, which normally makes me not read a book, but its actually not needed because the story is just that engaging. Highly recommend this series! Its hilarious and heart warming both.
I love this series! Brutus is the best part and I'd totally read more just for him, but I swear Ivy is my soul mate. I only wish I could be that lazy. I mean, without all the work she ends up doing of course. There are no naughty scenes, which normally makes me not read a book, but its actually not needed because the story is just that engaging. Highly recommend this series! Its hilarious and heart warming both.
January 7, 2026
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)
First time read the author's work?: No
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
First time read the author's work?: No
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
-
2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
August 14, 2022
Love Ivy!
Ivy is my hero! I want to grow up to be just like her!
A couch potato, crime solving genius. Ivy Wilde is a witch who loves to be able to do just enough without doing too much if she can help it. Kicked out of the Order years ago, she finds herself dragged back in completely against her will. But that won't stop her from helping Raphael Winter to learn to relax and work smarter, not harder. Opposites do indeed attract in those two. Plus her familiar is a talking cat.
Really enjoyed this series and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a hero that seems way more normal than most.
Ivy is my hero! I want to grow up to be just like her!
A couch potato, crime solving genius. Ivy Wilde is a witch who loves to be able to do just enough without doing too much if she can help it. Kicked out of the Order years ago, she finds herself dragged back in completely against her will. But that won't stop her from helping Raphael Winter to learn to relax and work smarter, not harder. Opposites do indeed attract in those two. Plus her familiar is a talking cat.
Really enjoyed this series and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a hero that seems way more normal than most.
October 25, 2021
Such a funny story!!
Ivy Wilde is smart but extremely lazy. She is forced to work with an over-ambitious witch because of some mix-up.
These four novels are all about the 2 of them and a little bit about saving everybody else.
I loved this series and finished it rather quickly. It made me laugh, but it also made me cry and at times, I wanted to yell 'Oh no! Please don't!'
It's one of those stories that you can read again and again.
Ivy Wilde is smart but extremely lazy. She is forced to work with an over-ambitious witch because of some mix-up.
These four novels are all about the 2 of them and a little bit about saving everybody else.
I loved this series and finished it rather quickly. It made me laugh, but it also made me cry and at times, I wanted to yell 'Oh no! Please don't!'
It's one of those stories that you can read again and again.
October 12, 2021
Being lazy is hard work!
I love Ivy, Rafe, and Brutus. This entire series kept me intrigued and entertained. Ivy gets a lot done for someone who is so lazy. The fact that someone who appreciates her as is makes this perfect. We should all be loved and accepted for who we are, just as we should love and accept others!
I love Ivy, Rafe, and Brutus. This entire series kept me intrigued and entertained. Ivy gets a lot done for someone who is so lazy. The fact that someone who appreciates her as is makes this perfect. We should all be loved and accepted for who we are, just as we should love and accept others!
May 10, 2021
Ivy Wilde is my spirit animal
I read the entire series in less than a day and I loved every minute of it. I even stopped to read my bf parts aloud so that he could laugh with me. Highly recommend.
I read the entire series in less than a day and I loved every minute of it. I even stopped to read my bf parts aloud so that he could laugh with me. Highly recommend.
May 16, 2021
Great story.
I lived this series! I was lucky enough to have it recommended to me in a Facebook group. O love how Ivy is so comfortable with her lazy girl attitude but yet she always does the right thing.
I lived this series! I was lucky enough to have it recommended to me in a Facebook group. O love how Ivy is so comfortable with her lazy girl attitude but yet she always does the right thing.
May 23, 2021
2nd time trying
This is the second time I’ve tried to read the series and have given up. The other series by this author are fabulous, but I just couldn’t get into this one. Partially because it’s more of a murder mystery, and because I found the heroine whiny.
This is the second time I’ve tried to read the series and have given up. The other series by this author are fabulous, but I just couldn’t get into this one. Partially because it’s more of a murder mystery, and because I found the heroine whiny.
June 17, 2021
The lazy girl's guide to magic: The Complete Series
Totally love the characters and storytelling. The author had me laughing so many times throughout the series. Definitely a must read.
Totally love the characters and storytelling. The author had me laughing so many times throughout the series. Definitely a must read.
November 11, 2021
Please give us more Brutus, Ivy, and Winter!
Funny , skillfully written, delightful characters, especially her familiar. I want more, more, MORE. Great writer, but this is my favorite.
Funny , skillfully written, delightful characters, especially her familiar. I want more, more, MORE. Great writer, but this is my favorite.
February 22, 2022
delightful and engaging storyline
The protagonist, Ivy, is a well developed character. She deals with crises in an economic and humorous manner. The series is highly engaging and definitely worth reading!
The protagonist, Ivy, is a well developed character. She deals with crises in an economic and humorous manner. The series is highly engaging and definitely worth reading!
March 24, 2022
Brilliant!
What a lovely series, I truly love Ivy she's so clever and kind. Race sounds like a great man too
Please would you help me make my cats talk?
Thank you so much for these books,
What a lovely series, I truly love Ivy she's so clever and kind. Race sounds like a great man too
Please would you help me make my cats talk?
Thank you so much for these books,
November 13, 2022
Laugh out loud
great characters and storylines, you will find yourself laughing out loud and receiving strange looks from whoever is near you😉 very enjoyable read definitely recommend
great characters and storylines, you will find yourself laughing out loud and receiving strange looks from whoever is near you😉 very enjoyable read definitely recommend
January 8, 2023
More please! Feed my addiction for these characters!
Awesome, funny, endearing and very familiar!
Loved this series so much, I couldn't put it down, please add to this collection Ms Harper.
Awesome, funny, endearing and very familiar!
Loved this series so much, I couldn't put it down, please add to this collection Ms Harper.
June 23, 2023
Hilarious
Love a heroine who doesn’t like exercise or running. Brilliantly lazy. Why get your own needs if someone else will do it. And her familiar is encouraging her laziness. So much fun.
Love a heroine who doesn’t like exercise or running. Brilliantly lazy. Why get your own needs if someone else will do it. And her familiar is encouraging her laziness. So much fun.
February 1, 2024
Brilliant
This series was absolutely brilliant, I loved the main characters sass and the slow burn romance, this series was just what I needed to put a smile on my face with all it's hilarious antics.
This series was absolutely brilliant, I loved the main characters sass and the slow burn romance, this series was just what I needed to put a smile on my face with all it's hilarious antics.
April 23, 2024
love the humor
HH is a wonder with subtle and sometimes not so subtle humor. Her inclusion of animals adds to the fun and lightness of her books. I’m on my third series and will enjoy many more. Thanks!
HH is a wonder with subtle and sometimes not so subtle humor. Her inclusion of animals adds to the fun and lightness of her books. I’m on my third series and will enjoy many more. Thanks!
July 16, 2024
J’ai adoré cette saga, entre les enquêtes, les personnages et Brutus tout ceci était un parfait mélange.
J’ai beaucoup aimé le sens critique qu’on a pu avoir tout au long des enquêtes ainsi que l’humour
Une saga que je recommande les yeux fermés pour passé une soiree cocooning
J’ai beaucoup aimé le sens critique qu’on a pu avoir tout au long des enquêtes ainsi que l’humour
Une saga que je recommande les yeux fermés pour passé une soiree cocooning
August 23, 2025
so much fun
Love love this series, second time reading and it gets better even more.. lots to love, magic mystery and suspense with a bit of fun hijinks. Plenty to keep anyone happy and entertained.
Love love this series, second time reading and it gets better even more.. lots to love, magic mystery and suspense with a bit of fun hijinks. Plenty to keep anyone happy and entertained.
October 29, 2025
Excellent!
I highly recommend this exciting and engaging urban fantasy, especially in this complete series boxed set. I loved the very last chapter, as it was a nice surprise ending. Enjoy!
I highly recommend this exciting and engaging urban fantasy, especially in this complete series boxed set. I loved the very last chapter, as it was a nice surprise ending. Enjoy!
February 14, 2026
A very entertaining series
I loved the whole series of 'The Lazy Girl's Guide to Magic. Ivy is such a great character and her relationship with Rafe and her cat Brutus kept me entertained.
I loved the whole series of 'The Lazy Girl's Guide to Magic. Ivy is such a great character and her relationship with Rafe and her cat Brutus kept me entertained.
February 28, 2026
great series
This series was very well written.
Great plots with so many funny moments.
No sex scenes. Which was kind of refreshing. The story holds its own.
Great characters both main and secondary. Always a satisfying ending.
Really funny bits. I highly recommend.
This series was very well written.
Great plots with so many funny moments.
No sex scenes. Which was kind of refreshing. The story holds its own.
Great characters both main and secondary. Always a satisfying ending.
Really funny bits. I highly recommend.
May 2, 2026
great series highly recommended
Another fantastic series by Helen Harper and I’ve been recommending to friends since the first few chapters in. Love to characters and the storyline, I’m off now to find more work by the author to buy!
Another fantastic series by Helen Harper and I’ve been recommending to friends since the first few chapters in. Love to characters and the storyline, I’m off now to find more work by the author to buy!
July 7, 2026
lazy man’s guide to avoiding work
Enjoyed the lazy witche’s inappropriate means of avoiding work , yet solving complex problems . That became more work than just doing the job in the first place ,
Enjoyed the lazy witche’s inappropriate means of avoiding work , yet solving complex problems . That became more work than just doing the job in the first place ,
May 16, 2021
Delightful book
This was a great funny adventure. The characters were interesting and believable. This would make a great TV show, here's hoping.
This was a great funny adventure. The characters were interesting and believable. This would make a great TV show, here's hoping.
August 8, 2021
Fun series
Greatly enjoyed this fun series. I really liked all the characters and their adventures. The mystery element was good. Brutus rocks!
Greatly enjoyed this fun series. I really liked all the characters and their adventures. The mystery element was good. Brutus rocks!
December 1, 2021
A real charming series
This series is a total feel good. It's really really funny and a great read. You will not be disappointed.
This series is a total feel good. It's really really funny and a great read. You will not be disappointed.
January 27, 2022
So enjoyed this series. It is fast paced and I often found myself laughing out loud 😆
Great action and some romance.
Great action and some romance.
March 1, 2022
Fun series!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Rafe and Ivy's story. I envy Ivy's ability to get out of all things work related.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Rafe and Ivy's story. I envy Ivy's ability to get out of all things work related.
May 22, 2022
Love this series!
I really loved this series. I wish a Helen Harper would go back to it and write more adventures for Ivy!
I really loved this series. I wish a Helen Harper would go back to it and write more adventures for Ivy!
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