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Linnea Peterson’s life is perfect: perfect hair, perfect house, perfect job, and perfect(ish) boyfriend. She runs marathons, has wine nights with her friends from coven, and does everything you’d expect from a witch with intermittently useful powers in her mid-twenties. The few things in her life that aren’t perfect are just details, really.
But then her law firm hires someone who threatens to upend everything she thought she knew about herself. The more time she spends with Jack, the more Linnea comes to realize that perfect doesn’t cut it when it’s just a façade.
She doesn’t want something perfect, she wants something real.
But then her law firm hires someone who threatens to upend everything she thought she knew about herself. The more time she spends with Jack, the more Linnea comes to realize that perfect doesn’t cut it when it’s just a façade.
She doesn’t want something perfect, she wants something real.
50 pages, Paperback
Published October 11, 2021
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December 24, 2017
Is this book flawless? Of fucking course not.
Is it glorious? Hell yes.
The thing about this type of books is that we tend to criticise them because of the elements that make them unique. Which is rich coming from someone (me) who spent the past week hate-watching cheesy romcoms, I know. But it's not my hypocritical way of living the holidays that should be the focus of my post, so let's set aside my personal faults for the moment.
I should start by pointing out that this is the second book in a series of romance novels about modern witches, but it's not as if it matters that much. The only reason why I should mention it is because this second volume is a vast improvement over the first one (which was kinda underwhelming and I'll probably explain why in a future review). So if you read the first one and you're not sure whether you should give this one a go, trust me, you really should.
Meet Linnea, a witch with mostly useless powers (apart from the 'Spirit' one which allows her to speak with ghosts, and that's pretty cool).
Meet her boyfriend Benjamin, a jerk we've had the privilege to meet in Conjuring Affection and who is (surprise surprise) getting worse than ever.
Meet Jack, a hot lawyer and literary boyfriend in every way.
Four pages in and I was dreading the development of a plot which could have been easily based on a jerk cheating on his lovable, yet frustrating, girlfriend. And you have no idea how relieved I was when nothing of the kind happened. What happened is something we all have experienced before: two people who were not suitable for each other grew apart. And it was treated by the author with such care and empathy that I already knew this book was getting five stars. And then we get to know about Jack and we fall in love with his charm and we get excited because of the palpable chemistry he has with Linnea. And then the ending happens and, yes, this stuff can't get less than five stars.
Yes, it's a tropefest and you might find yourself cringing in a couple of moments, but it's cute and charming and heart-warming and you won't regret giving it a try.
And I was going to write more, but it's fucking Christmas and I still have a dissertation to edit and I don't know why but my computer decided today is the best day to get on my nerves, so this is all you'll get <3
Is it glorious? Hell yes.
The thing about this type of books is that we tend to criticise them because of the elements that make them unique. Which is rich coming from someone (me) who spent the past week hate-watching cheesy romcoms, I know. But it's not my hypocritical way of living the holidays that should be the focus of my post, so let's set aside my personal faults for the moment.
I should start by pointing out that this is the second book in a series of romance novels about modern witches, but it's not as if it matters that much. The only reason why I should mention it is because this second volume is a vast improvement over the first one (which was kinda underwhelming and I'll probably explain why in a future review). So if you read the first one and you're not sure whether you should give this one a go, trust me, you really should.
Meet Linnea, a witch with mostly useless powers (apart from the 'Spirit' one which allows her to speak with ghosts, and that's pretty cool).
Meet her boyfriend Benjamin, a jerk we've had the privilege to meet in Conjuring Affection and who is (surprise surprise) getting worse than ever.
Meet Jack, a hot lawyer and literary boyfriend in every way.
Four pages in and I was dreading the development of a plot which could have been easily based on a jerk cheating on his lovable, yet frustrating, girlfriend. And you have no idea how relieved I was when nothing of the kind happened. What happened is something we all have experienced before: two people who were not suitable for each other grew apart. And it was treated by the author with such care and empathy that I already knew this book was getting five stars. And then we get to know about Jack and we fall in love with his charm and we get excited because of the palpable chemistry he has with Linnea. And then the ending happens and, yes, this stuff can't get less than five stars.
Yes, it's a tropefest and you might find yourself cringing in a couple of moments, but it's cute and charming and heart-warming and you won't regret giving it a try.
And I was going to write more, but it's fucking Christmas and I still have a dissertation to edit and I don't know why but my computer decided today is the best day to get on my nerves, so this is all you'll get <3
October 16, 2017
Perfect follow up to Conjuring Affection! I loved Linnea as the picture perfect, slightly (okay, just flat out) domineering best friend in Alison's story, but this installment made me love her even more.
It's got humor, heart, and heat. And gives us readers a whole new point of view on perfection, and how it's not always ideal.
It's got humor, heart, and heat. And gives us readers a whole new point of view on perfection, and how it's not always ideal.
November 24, 2017
This was a delightful read for the holiday season. Linnea was akin to a force of nature in Book 1 (Conjuring Affection) and I was ecstatic to get more of her story. This novella is tightly paced and delightfully funny, and the balance of romance and friendship had me closing my kindle cover with a sigh of satisfaction at the end.
October 11, 2017
This was a delightful read.
I really don’t have any specific criticisms. This is a quick, fun romance. If you go into it expecting that, you’ll have a great time. If you’re looking for a deep plot, a hidden mystery, or really anything else…then that’s the only way I can see you being disappointed. This could maybe be applied to the Witch aspect of this story. The Witches and their powers are not a huge part of the plot, they are simply a part of the world. Their powers are fun (Sabrina!) but they don’t move the plot. So be prepared for that.
I, generally, don’t tend to read these kinds of books (I love a giant tome, and I mostly prefer my romances to be secondary to the action) and so a part of me WAS hoping for something else to crop out to add to the story. But I don’t count that against the book, as it’s just my personal preference. And in the moment, I just wanted to read some fluffy romance! (I would give this 4 stars for myself, but I'm giving it 5 because I genuinely think it's the perfect read for its target audience).
So yeah, getting into that…the romance is lovely. It moves fast, due to this being a short read, but I feel like the author managed that well and never took leaps that made me feel incredulous. There was immediate chemistry between Linnea and Jack. I adored the tension that built and built, and WHOA the writer writes good love scenes. There was also a ton of chemistry between Linnea and her friends (who you would have met already in the first Coven book!). It was just FUN. The banter was realistic, but never too much, and there was also just a ton of caring.
And HARRY. Harry was my favourite character.
You also get the clear sense that the author is conscious of the world, and of various issues. The book manages to have depth despite its brevity. Jack is adopted, and of Korean birth – so race is touched upon. Linnea’s devolution of her relationship with her terrible ex hits upon some really well thought out issues as well. And I also really enjoyed Linnea’s own observations of her workplace, and her choice and sacrifice in working there.
I’ve read the authors work before, and have always been impressed, but this was her best piece so far. Which makes me all the more excited for future instalments, because an author on an upwards trajectory is pretty damn cool.
This is a cheap read and WELL WORTH THE PENNIES if you have a free, cozy day to absorb some fluff.
I really don’t have any specific criticisms. This is a quick, fun romance. If you go into it expecting that, you’ll have a great time. If you’re looking for a deep plot, a hidden mystery, or really anything else…then that’s the only way I can see you being disappointed. This could maybe be applied to the Witch aspect of this story. The Witches and their powers are not a huge part of the plot, they are simply a part of the world. Their powers are fun (Sabrina!) but they don’t move the plot. So be prepared for that.
I, generally, don’t tend to read these kinds of books (I love a giant tome, and I mostly prefer my romances to be secondary to the action) and so a part of me WAS hoping for something else to crop out to add to the story. But I don’t count that against the book, as it’s just my personal preference. And in the moment, I just wanted to read some fluffy romance! (I would give this 4 stars for myself, but I'm giving it 5 because I genuinely think it's the perfect read for its target audience).
So yeah, getting into that…the romance is lovely. It moves fast, due to this being a short read, but I feel like the author managed that well and never took leaps that made me feel incredulous. There was immediate chemistry between Linnea and Jack. I adored the tension that built and built, and WHOA the writer writes good love scenes. There was also a ton of chemistry between Linnea and her friends (who you would have met already in the first Coven book!). It was just FUN. The banter was realistic, but never too much, and there was also just a ton of caring.
And HARRY. Harry was my favourite character.
You also get the clear sense that the author is conscious of the world, and of various issues. The book manages to have depth despite its brevity. Jack is adopted, and of Korean birth – so race is touched upon. Linnea’s devolution of her relationship with her terrible ex hits upon some really well thought out issues as well. And I also really enjoyed Linnea’s own observations of her workplace, and her choice and sacrifice in working there.
I’ve read the authors work before, and have always been impressed, but this was her best piece so far. Which makes me all the more excited for future instalments, because an author on an upwards trajectory is pretty damn cool.
This is a cheap read and WELL WORTH THE PENNIES if you have a free, cozy day to absorb some fluff.
June 30, 2020
I love this series. The story is heartwarming and sweet and exactly what I needed today.
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