thank you to netgalley for a free arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
cute, witchy, and refreshing! i didn't read the first two books in the series so i didn't feel as connected to all the characters and it did get a little repetitive sometimes but overall a fun book!

Tropes:
- Second chance
- Witchy friend group
- One night stand gone wrong
- Surprise pregnancy
- Forced proximity
Truly Madly Magically by author duo Hazel Beck takes us back to the magical town of [Town Name] for the third installment of the [series name] series. Much like the first two books, I felt that this book landed more in a low fantasy/ fiction realm than romance as the relationship between Ellowyn and Zander was secondary to the major plot points, not that this is a bad thing. We get to continue reading about the adventures of the Riverwood coven and their quest to defeat the Joywood while watching Ellowyn and Zander rekindle their old high school flames.
That being said, I did once again thoroughly enjoy the writing and the friendship in this book. Hazel Beck has an incredible way of drawing you into their world and forcing you to fall in to fall in love with the friendship, the romance and the witchy-ness of their books. I highly recommend Truly Madly Magically and the entire Witchlore series to anyone looking for a modern escape.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and author Hazel Beck for giving me the opportunity to review Truly Madly Magical! I absolutely loved it! I have not read the first two books, so I was nervous to ARC for a 3rd book in a series. After finishing this book I will for sure be adding the whole series to my TBR! Also… can we just take a minute to appreciate that cover! 😍😍

**I was provided this book as an e-ARC. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this story and provide my honest opinion on it.**

When I saw this book available as an ARC I was immediately drawn to it by the beautiful, but fun, cover art. Looking a little deeper I realized this was the third book in a series of four and to get the best sense of the story wanted to ensure I read the first two books first. I'M SO GLAD I DID. They were incredible.

I could not wait to get to this third book as I started reading the others in the series and all of my expectations were met and exceeded. Ellowyn's story is one we get glimpses into through the first two in the series and I was so excited to dig into more about her and learn more about the strained relationship she has with another member of the coven.

Hazel's writing continued moving the story along and the intrigue flowing. I couldn't wait to see how things hinted at in earlier storylines would come back up, how El would grow as a character, and if there would be resolution on the major "challenge." These characters are lovable, interesting, strong, and relatable (even if I'm not a witch!). I had the joy of reading this book while surrounded by three other book-loving gals who heard me laugh, speculate, and gasp in real time at a cabin reading weekend. I think it's safe to say they have added this book, and the series, to their TBR! I already can't wait for 2025 when the fourth in the series comes out!

I loved it!!! It gave all the witchy vibes. This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I was pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be adding the other two books in my tbr list. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

Another good read by Hazel Beck! This is the third in the series, and it's just as good as the first two. Nothing that will stick with me for a long time, hence the four stars, but an enjoyable read overall. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me this digital ARC to review.

When I was sent this ARC and realized it was the third book in a series, I immediately read the other two books featuring Emerson (Book 1) and Rebekah (Book 2). I love this series! This book features Ellowyn (and Zander). At first Ellowyn was a bit unlikable in my opinion but I grew to really love her once I understood her. I think so far out of the three stories, she has had the most growth.

The story in Truly Madly Magically delves deeper into Ellowyn's history. It explores her relationship with her father's family, Zander, and her own witch-ness. She is forced to understand and accept her half-human status and focus on the strengths from it, rather than her imagined weakness from it. Ellowyn and Zander must also deal with the decade-long resentment spawned from a misunderstanding of what she wanted and Zander's intentions. Through it all, Ellowyn begins to understand that her powers are stronger than she ever imagined and that she and her friends are a threat to the current corrupt ruling coven.

Truly Madly Magically also follows the Riverwood Coven's bid for ascension. They along with the Joywood Coven are called to begin the steps toward the vote which is to take place on Samhein. The Joywood try very hard to weaken the Riverwood through Ellowyn and her self-doubt due to her half-human status. They show their true (dark) colors and witchkind begins to see them for who they really are.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to the next books and mysteries that were alluded to in this and the previous books, such as Georgie's relationship, the "silly little fairy tale," and the significance of newel post.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital ARC.
Truly, Madly, Magically follows Ellowyn, a half human half witch, as she navigates her coven attempts to overthrow the evil ruling coven , all while being pregnant and rekindling a relationship with her high school ex/baby daddy.
I may not have disliked this as much as the first book, but it is definitely still one of my least favorite books this year. The book is far to long and repetitive. You would think Hazel Beck assumes we have short term memory loss, so she has to reiterate things three pages later the whole book. I obviously understand that Ellowyn being a half human is basically the center of the book, but my god is she so annoying about it. To the have her magic block disappear the second she “accepts herself” was the dumbest reveal ever. Also, the final trial with the opposing coven was so lackluster and underwhelming.
This whole series is supposed to be about how love conquers all and I genuinely have not hated characters more. Also, don’t forget Ellowyn now has violet AND sapphire eyes or that she wants to turn her owl into stew.
Zander is a fine MMC, but I can’t get over how the two of them would just have hate sex once every year and it resulted in a child. Accidental pregnancy is my least favorite troupe, so having that be the immediate plot out a major damper on the whole book.
It took me way too long to finish this book and I would not recommend it or the series.

Truly Madly Magically is book 3 in a series but can also be read as a standalone. Perfect for fans of magic and witches or romance lovers. I really enjoyed the characters and found myself excited to get back to reading. I'm guessing I may have had more of a clue about the warring covens had I read the first two books, but it didn't make it less enjoyable to read.

Our main character Ellowyn has to grapple with her self confidence and half human side in this book as she also helps her coven attempt to take over as the head witch coven.

I loved the ghost characters and the evolution of the relationship between the main characters.


Thank you to netgalley for an ARC to review.

Okay so I’m giving this 3 stars but honestly I think it was my fault. It took me forever to read this because of the repetitive dialogue. I really do like the witchy nature of the story so I really think I will pick up the first and second book and then come back to this one. I think I was just confused in some parts because I did not read the first two books. But, I will revise my review once I read those two.

I was really nervous jumping into this without reading the first two books but the author did a wonderful job rehashing story lines and reintroducing characters. It was a quick read with an enemies to lovers plot. I can’t wait to go back and read the first two books! A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher!

I loved this book. I was a little hesitant because I had to read it and usuly I like having audios but the author did a great job of keeping my attention. Everytime I thought there would be a lull there was another reason to keep reading. I love how this author lays out a story and adds complexity. I have had a few fantasy with witches where there are plot holes or something just doesn't make sense. This book does a great job of writing and it's as as the reader to follow even with learning the world. I can't wait to come back tothis world for the next book! Might have to reread the previous ones becuase there are def stories weaved throughout all three books.

This is the review I placed on good reads.

I'm so sad that I read this book as quickly as I did because now I have to wait so long for the next one! I love this series. I've loved it since I first met Emerson in book 1, and I was a fan of Rebekah, and now Ellowyn. Although this was probably my least favourite MC, I loved the plot and the way everything unfolded. I really appreciate how the story is connected so well throughout the series and there aren't any obvious plot holes going through. The magic system is still a little vague but the worldbuilding supports it so I'm ok with it.

In Truly Madly Magically, we follow Ellowyn and Zander as they navigate the challenges that come from their tumultuous decade-long relationship. We get some insight on what happened back in high school to foster 10 years of resentment and we get to see them both grow in their powers and as characters. We also get to see more of the other characters and how the Riverwood coven all support each other.

Overall a great book with a strong supporting cast and a very exciting storyline.

This book was magical! ( See what I did there) I really enjoyed the growth around the characters and the storyline was really good!

Okay, when I received this ARC, it gave me the pleasure of catching up on the first two books in the series and I am so happy I did. The writing is beautiful in this book! I was immediately swept into the story. I thought the character development was really well done and I enjoyed the relationship between Zander and Ellowyn but I wish we were given a little more depth. Overall a really wonderful, magical story.

Thus was exciting! Having not read the first two, I was definitely confused at times. I feel like it was probably not great to start a series this way, but i have no complaints! The world building and plot were magical.

Thoroughly enjoyed this one! Ellowyn and Zander and the perfect enemies to lovers couple! The pacing was a bit slow, but I really enjoyed the characters and watching them find their way to each other.

I absolutely adore the Witch Lore series so, so much! I love every character and the parts they play in each other's lives. This one follows Ellowyn and Zander, ,who believe they hate each other after a tumultuous past, but circumstances in the present change all of that. This is one of my absolute favorite series and I really hope there are more to come!!

ok so I'm giving this book 3.5 stars. I'm newer to this and I didn't realize that this was book three in the series. That being said i will probably go back and read the first two books and reread this one to update my review. I still enjoyed the book even though i was missing some major backstory. I liked the characters and the fmc was definitely relatable at times. I will say though it was painfully slow at some parts. Alot of things in the Diaglog were repetitive and overly descriptive which made the book feel way longer than it was and not in the most positive way I'm afraid. Also any books that are pregnancy trope-ish is just not my cup of tea.

Final thoughts: I think fans of witchlore would enjoy this book. i could see what the writer was going for, i think a few tweaks to minimize the repetitive dialog would be really helpful in my opinion. And lastly, I don't know if this is related but i noticed some names from other witchy classics. Zelda from Sabrina the teenage witch as one of few. I would like to think that the names were inspired by them? either way it brought a smile to my face.

I want to thank Netgalley & Harlequin for this ARC!

I had already read both of Hazel Beck’s other Witchlore books prior to the third & I was obsessed with the other two so I had high hopes for this one! Let me just tell you the third did not disappoint!!

If you like witchy books or liked The Ex Hex then you'll love the Witchlore series! I personally was dying to know what happened between our rival covens & this wrapped it up well for me! It had the perfect amount of conflict in the plot but also adding some romance mixed in. I liked the relationship between Zander & Ellowyn even though I think there could be a little more depth to their relationship explained (why I only gave it 4 stars).

This book had me hooked from the start & I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend if you like a witchy book with a little romance thrown in!