I fell under the spell of this book! I enjoyed Kiss and Spell so much, and got really interested in the world and the spellcraft of this series.

I love a protagonist you can root for, and Ursula is certainly down on her luck. Jilted by her ex-fiance and with her life in pieces around her, she decides to rebuild and forget about true love and fairytales. Ursula is done with happy endings. Of course, that's the moment a lost fairy prince stumbles across her path.

Xavier is a fae prince, the spare to the heir, recently cursed (or enchanted, pick your verbiage) by the Faery Queen to be banished from the fae Realm until he finds a "perfect kiss." I enjoy an arbitrary fae slight, and the awkward prince who doesn't care for court life stole my heart right away.

Both main characters have believable and concrete reasons why love doesn't work for them, but each reacts differently. Ursula has given up on the fairytale, but she's still looking for forever, a commitment from someone who can love and cherish her. Xavier, meanwhile, fears love and the way he worries it would control him. He wants to return to his normal life, though he has no love for the fae court. Despite their differences, Ursula and Xavier feel an instant attraction and kinship, and Ursula pledges to help Xavier break his enchantment.

I loved how lived in but fresh the world of Freya’s Grove felt as a reader. You can tell this is a town and populace that has been crafted with real care and whimsy. I love a small town romance that still feels full of possibility and warmth, with all of the charms of a local festival! There is a depth to the setting that reflects in the characters too, as it is Ursula’s hometown and she has strong roots that are healing for her, but also hold difficult memories.

The setting absolutely cannot hold a candle to the characters, the real stars of the show. When we meet Ursula, she’s coming out of a really bad place, and struggling to find herself again after feeling lost. Xavier is dealing with a similar crisis of self, not just being “cursed.” They both have to make decisions about what they truly want for their lives, without taking into account the expectations others have. Xavier in particular has to let go of what he feels has been decided for him, and chose to live his own life. Ursula has to forgive herself for past mistakes, and allow herself to grow, become a more full version of herself. I also love the respect and the honor we see between them, the way Ursula and Xavier value and cherish one another. There is an understanding there that love must not just grow, but be nurtured. The supporting cast is equally interesting and full without distracting from the main event, though I will admit Ursula’s Caraway family are scene-stealers.

If you’re a fan of a witchy romance, I highly recommend this book! It has all of the charm you would expect from a small-town, witchy book and then some.

I really liked the first one, so I was really bummed that I just could not focus on making my way through this one. I might switch to audiobook to finish this one once I'm out of my current reading slump. But for now, I just couldn't finish the print version.

"Kiss and Spell” is a bewitching blend of romance, magic, and whimsy. Set in the picturesque town of Freya Grove, this novel introduces us to Ursula Caraway, the self-proclaimed Jersey Shore Witch Princess, and Prince Xavier Alder, an enchanted fae in search of a curse-breaking kiss.

Ursula, once destined for happily ever after, now finds herself reading fortunes and selling crystals at the local psychic shop. Her missing magic and a twist of fate lead her to an unexpected encounter with Prince Xavier. Eager to believe in magic again, Ursula agrees to help him find the perfect kiss before Midsummer—a kiss that could break his curse.

Prince Xavier, socially awkward and cursed by the Faerie Queen, navigates the New Jersey boardwalk using dating apps. When he meets Ursula, their mutual attraction complicates their quest. As they unravel secrets and longings, their journey becomes a delightful romp through love, destiny, and enchantment.

Celestine Martin’s writing sparkles with everyday magic. The chemistry between Ursula and Xavier is palpable, and their banter adds charm to the story. The small-town setting, diverse characters, and whimsical worldbuilding make this book a delightful read.

“Kiss and Spell” is a magical escape—a celebration of second chances and the transformative power of love. Fans of paranormal romance will find themselves spellbound by this enchanting tale.

It’s finally wonderful to see a book in the small town magic genre be written by a non white person. I loved the romance, the vibes, the characters, and the plot. It was also really cool to see the small differences in world building from white authors. Looking forward to the next instalment

This is the 2nd book in the Elemental Love series. Ursula is back telling fortunes and cxxx when she meets an enchanted prince named Xavier. He’s been cursed by the Fae Queen, and only a kiss from The One will break it. Xavier is awkward and Ursula agrees to help him find her. The attraction between the two is getting in the way, however. This is a fun book with witches, fae, and more, 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book was really hard to get into.
I liked the main character, but there wasn't anything memorable about her besides working in her family's tarot reading shop.

Ursula and Prince Xavier have great chemistry! I really liked Ursula's sass and Xavier's charm, despite their misconceptions about life and love. Their conversations and interactions just had me in big smiles, and I liked the way their fates interlocked to help them reclaim the lives they deserved. It was a fun read with great BIPOC characters and an interesting setup. I had no problem following along or enjoying the story without reading the first book of the series. I received an advanced copy from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) on Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

📖My Thoughts📖

Witches, fae’s, romance and a skosh of Cinderella? Yes please! Oh my lord, this book was so cute and fun to read! I’m already a huge romcom fan, so a book that incorporates witches and fae’s , some witches and Fae’s is an automatic read for me! This was a slow burn, but a really fun book to read. This is actually the second book in the Elemental Love series, and while I have read the first book, I can honestly say that it won’t skew your ability to follow along with this one if you haven’t. I loved the storyline, the small town vibes and the overall atmosphere of this one. In my opinion, this would be perfect if you’re looking for a nice cozy book to binge either poolside, at the beach or even being home snuggled up in blankets on a rainy or snowy day. I’m really looking forward to the next book!
Thank you Netgalley, Celestine Martin and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the opportunity to read and review this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m not sure why but I honestly couldn’t get into this.. I tried reading it on 4 separate occasions and i honestly couldn’t connect with the characters. I decided to DNF and not post a public review as I don’t believe in that because a book I don’t connect with might be one some else loves.

This my first time reading about by this author Celestine Martin and I am so loving the cover for this book. I missed the first book in this series and I would love to read it. This is an entertaining read, the characters are well developed and swoon worthy, witch, prince, magic, spells, mystery, mayhem and a plot that is cute and cozy. This is an awesome read that works well with the Halloween season. This is the journey or Xavier and Ursula. Ursula is a witch without powers and Xavier is a prince in search of a kiss to break a curse before midsummer. Ursula agrees to help Xavier out with breaking the curse on him. What Ursula and Xavier did not plan was their feelings to get in the way and them falling for each other.

Will Ursula be the witch to break the curse on Xavier and will Xavier be the prince to help Ursula get in bewitching power back?

I received an ARC via NetGalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

Kiss and Spell is the second book of the Elemental Love series. This follow Ursula, who dreams of love and a happily ever after, and Xavier, who is currently cursed and wont be able to break this curse without the perfect kiss. Ursula seeking excitement agrees to help Xavier find the perfect kiss to to break his curse.

This book was very cute! A very cute and cozy book for if you like a bit of fantasy, magical realism, and romance. I loved that there was a good amount of build up between the character in order for their relationship to develop and believe in the romance without it feeling like a drag. Although I haven't had the chance to read the first book in this series I didn't feel like I missed out on a lot of context to enjoy this one. I'll definitely have to check out the first book for the overall experience, but I had a lot of fun reading this book.

I did not think Martin could outdo the first book. But I was wrong! This addition to the series is a welcomed continuation of the Caraway family. It deepens the readers' understanding of the magic of Freya Grove and the power of the Caraway girls. It's sexy romantic pragmatic yet still whimsical and fun. Can't wait for book 3.

This is the second and a fun witchy small town romance series. I love the premise of the story and how relationship development took place. I also love how all of the town members are also involved in the development of the relationship. I like how the family members interact with one another, and most of all I loved the way the love story developed

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

This was cute. I enjoyed it for the most part. I do feel like it was missing a bit of something. Maybe it needed more drama. It's a good light read.

sweet, warm and cozy fantasy romance (if cozy fantasy and romantasy had a child, actually!). Can be read without having read the preceding book and works as a standalone novel. I wanted a little bit higher stakes, all of the struggles resolved all too easily, but still a charming romance story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free advance copy.

Xavier and Ursula, I didn't know this was a follow-up so I will go back and read the first book! I love black Witches and black prince sign me up! I loved the characters surrounding Ursula and Xavier and felt like the community was real. Celeste does small town very well and it felt cozy the whole read.

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've had the first book on my list for a little while but haven't had the chance to read it yet. I don't know if it's because I still need to read the first book but when I started this book I felt a little lost with the world this took place in. The rest of the book is 100% a standalone but it did make me even more interested in reading the first one.

Xavier is an adorable nerdy character and his relationship with Ursula is very sweet and adorable.

3.5 stars

This book was everything that I needed. I love Celeste books and this was not a disappointment at all. I wish I could read it again from the beginning for the first time I would definitely recommended and it was a great addition. I hope that she will put out more of these stories.

Really enjoyed this paranormal romance!
The cursed Prince is a favorite trope of mine, it's a trope right?
Love the witch, fae forbidden romance and how they met was sweet and funny.
This was definitely a sweet and cute read!
There was family dynamics within the witch community and the fae princes' family was causing some trouble.
Loved how this wrapped up and the slowburn romance between the two main characters.
This was such a cute town as well.

The perfect witchy romance! This was such a cozy and sweet romance. I couldn't recommend it more for your fall TBR!