⭐⭐⭐⭐ -- Cute cover on this one!

So...I have kind of been putting reading this book off for a while now. The romance gene just holds zero interest for me at the moment and this one sounded very "romance like". However, I needed something light after my last book, so I dived in. I ended up enjoying it quite a lot. Probably because, in fact, it is fairly low in the romance department. It was more a story about a group of siblings and the shenanigans they get up to when their (forbidden to use) magic makes itself known. It was cute. The characters were likable, and I hope the author plans on making it into a series!

**ARC Via NetGalley**

This enchanted rom-com follows the lives of a trio of witches whose family was banned from practising magic, or they risk serious trouble with the Grand Council. But when romance causes their powers to go berserk, they must get their magic – and their love lives – in order before it’s too late.

This novel gave me all the Bewitched / Wandavision / Sabrina vibes. We watch the trio frantically learn and use their powers, despite nosey neighbours and small-town niceties. Alternate POV chapters offer the sense of lurking and waiting, that builds the anticipation of the narrative. It was a slightly slower pace than I would have liked. But it was such a great twist on the contemporary rom-com structure.

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass was the first book I finished this year and I recommend picking it up if you are looking for a light read to brighten up what can be a very dreary season. A mix of small town mystery and contemporary romance, it reminded me a lot of the Ex Hex by Erin Sterling as well as Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

A Letter to Three Witches starts off with three cousins, Milo, Gwen and Trudy receiving an ominous letter from their conniving cousin, Tannith. In this letter Tannith explains that she is leaving their small town and will be taking one of her cousins’ significant others with her. Milo, Gwen and Trudy are of course anxious to figure out who’s significant other is being targeted. And it doesn’t help matters that Trudy seems to be dabbling with magic, which the entire family is forbidden to do. Or the fact that grad student, Jeremy seems to be watching the three cousins quiet closely, especially Gwen. Can the cousins save their relationships from Tannith? And the better question is, do they want to?

I found A Letter to Three Witches to be highly entertaining reading. The story is told from the POV of Gwen, one of the three cousins and Griz, Tannith’s black cat familiar. I found both POVs incredibly enjoyable. Gwen’s POV was obviously more relatable especially when it came to some of the challenges she was facing such as a bit of an identity crisis and coming to terms with a relationship not going the way she would have liked. And Griz’s POV had me in stiches as I think many people would agree that it is both strange and funny to imagine how our pets might view our lives.

The plot itself was a mix of mystery, romance and comedy. The cousins spend the majority of the story trying to figure out what Tannith’s agenda is and how to put a stop to it. At the same time, Tannith’s plotting forces them to tackle their latent magical powers and their place in the magical community as witches who are forbidden from practicing due to a mishap that occurred almost a hundred years ago. Reading about how the cousins find themselves in one magical mishap after the other and attempt to use a combination of social media, a spell book and some old fashioned chemistry was just hilarious. And the romance, whether it was a cousin finding new love or rekindling the romance with his/her partner, was heartwarming. Be prepared for multiple “Aw” moments.

Overall, this is a heartwarming read that is perfect for a cold winter evening.

This was a fun book, especially if you enjoy witchy reads. The characters were quirky and the plot was entertaining. There were some funny scenes with enchanted cupcakes and transformations thatmade me laugh out loud. Overall it was a quick read. There were some unanswered questions so I’m hoping there will be a sequel.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book it's definitely a title I will reach for again in the future it's well written and held my attention throughout

I love all things witchcraft and I thought this book was adorable. It was a light, fun read, but it didn't quite live up to what I anticipated it to be. I finished the book feeling like my curiosities weren't answered. The build up of wondering who, if anyone, could be a Watcher was great, but the "big reveal" wasn't as surprising as I thought it would be and the ending felt too rushed. I wanted more of an understanding of WHO the Counsel was and I don't think I got enough closure as to Odin was or how he was so powerful.

If there's a sequel in the making, then scratch what I've said.
All in all, it was cute and would still be a fun read in the Fall!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review this title!

This was a magical, quirky and sweet story. The writing was good with a fast paced plot. It was a quick read, very light hearted and perfectly witchy.

My only complaint is that the romance wasn't all the convincing. It just didn't feel real... I don't know... Maybe it was because of the fast pace of the book...

Very entertaining. Very fun. Very lighthearted. I think I always go into the books expecting more paranormal then it actually delivers but that didn't stop me from enjoying!

What a cute book! I love a good book about witches and this one definitely hit the mark. While I usually read fantasy that tends towards the more serious side this lighthearted story was exactly what I needed to read between 2 lengthy drama filled books. Finished it in a weekend, if you like witches, romance, and a bit of mayhem this book is for you!

This was a cute read! I got it from Netgalley and ended up listening to it on Libby from my library after it came out. It remindedd me of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. The main character Gwen and her family of witches are cursed by the grand council of witches and cannot practice magic. But one week changes all that and everything gets turned upside down. It’s laugh out loud funny, the characters were like able, and the story was just fun.

An interesting concept, unfortunately the execution did not work for me. It failed to hold my interest. Did not finish at 10%.

This was a fun, quickly read. The dynamics between Gwen, Milo, and Trudy were entertaining. Overall, there were quite a few plot holes that left me puzzled but I still enjoyed the antics and humor sewn through. It was still a fun, light read that is perfect when you’re craving some witchy-vibes.

A silly, amusing, hairbrained comedy about a witchy family who are forbidden to do magic. Completely enjoyed it, laughing at all the weird shenanigans going on, and would definitely recommend to a friend!

This was a fun read without too much to think about as the letters sent to the three witches had them jump into the investigation of the truth behind the words. The banter was light so was the mystery. This was the light read between my thrillers that I could finish within an afternoon.

I thought this was a really fun read with well-developed themes and an easy-to-follow narrative. I found the main character very likeable and thoroughly enjoyed this!

This was a fun, entertaining and hilarious reading! As a big fan of witches in fiction, it was a fresh and, at the same time, nostalgic story. I just felt like the plot holes and the way that some characters behaved were too much, and got in the way of the full experience of imersion. If you ignore this and look for a quit and happy reading, A letter to three witches is the perfect choice.

I wouldn’t call it good but I also wouldn’t call it bad. It’s quirky and comical, and it also reads quick. This is the type of read that you can dive into and out of and it won’t mess with the rhythm. A quick read that would be good for someone wanting a lighthearted, easy book to occupy their time and take their mind off things.

I’m a big lover of fantasy novels and modern romance, but did not love this book (sorry!)—unfortunately, the writing, plot and characters were all a bit lackluster. I found myself bored throughout the story. The cat as a narrator was intriguing, and I wish it had more of that.

I also find it difficult to believe how callous the cousins are toward one another—especially
with Tannith. It’s a bizarre relationship and I don’t find any of the characters to be compelling or particularly redeeming. I wish I had better feedback!

Cute story!!

Description
Bewitched meets Practical Magic in this sparkling and quirky rom-com with an enchanted twist. When romance problems cause their powers to go berserk, a trio of witches whose family was banned from practicing magic risk getting in serious trouble with the Grand Council. Can they get their magic—and their love lives—in order before it’s too late?

“An enchanting paranormal rom-com…Fans of Practical Magic will be delighted.” —Publishers Weekly

Goodreads Hottest Romance of January

Nearly a century ago, Gwen Engel’s great-great-grandfather cast a spell with catastrophic side-effects. As a result, the Grand Council of Witches forbade his descendants from practicing witchcraft. The Council even planted anonymous snitches called Watchers in the community to report any errant spellcasting…

Yet magic may still be alive and not so well in Zenobia. Gwen and her cousins, Trudy and Milo, receive a letter from Gwen’s adopted sister, Tannith, informing them that she’s bewitched one of their partners and will run away with him at the end of the week. While Gwen frets about whether to trust her scientist boyfriend, currently out of town on a beetle-studying trip, she’s worried that local grad student Jeremy is secretly a Watcher doing his own research.

Cousin Trudy is so stressed that she accidentally enchants her cupcakes, creating havoc among her bakery customers—and in her marriage. Perhaps it’s time the family took back control and figured out how to harness their powers. How else can Gwen decide whether her growing feelings for Jeremy are real—or the result of too many of Trudy’s cupcakes?

Comedy and witchcraft make a bit of a goofy mix in this one.

So Much happening. So much.

It felt like every two pages more characters were running on stage to inject more sitcom-type wildness.

The 'Bewitched' comparison is actually pretty good - but sometimes situations/jokes need to breathe.


Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are my own.