Gwen and her cousins are witches that aren't allowed to practice witchcraft. I went into this book thinking it would be like Practical Magic, but it was a bit all over the place. This family drama had quite a few subplots. It was a quick read. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A Letter to Three Witches is a quirky story of three cousins fumbling through problems they were raised to avoid. Their family had been banned from practicing magic due to an allegedly errant great grandparent. Now, they wind up having to quickly learn how to practice magic, in secret, to avoid further punishment to their family. All the while, cousin Tannith is stirring the metaphorical pot to cook up trouble after she fled from their hometown of Zenobia where things aren't always as they seem. This story was funny, light and a super fast read.

This was such a quirky and quick read. It’s not the sort of thing I’d usually pick up, but I saw it advertised on NetGalley and put in a request (thank you for granting me early access!). I’m glad that I did, as this was the pick-me-up I didn’t realise I needed.

It’s about three witches, Gwen, Trudy and Milo - close-knit cousins in a family of witches that have been banned from performing magic. But then a strange letter arrives from their other cousin, Tannith, that throws everything into chaos that only magic can fix…

I found this to be really enjoyable. I enjoyed the premise, the characters balanced each other out well, and the book had a great deal of pace to it. I didn’t expect to devour it as quickly as I did, but it certainly got me out of the reading slump I was in.

Overall, I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys books about magic and witches, or is looking for something light-hearted and fun to read.

This was a very pleasant, entertaining and easy read!

The writing style was smooth and made the reading process effortless. I got 25% through the book in the blink of an eye!

I really enjoyed Gwen’s narrative voice, and Griz’s POV was hilarious and original.
The plot itself was rather simple and a few twists were predictable— but it wasn’t a bother, because it was overall well executed.

I enjoyed following the cousin’s adventures, even if I was a bit less interested in Milo since he was not as much around as Trudy. I was however surprised to like Esme!

Regarding Jeremy, his part in this entire thing was unfortunately a bit odd to me and I’m struggling to see how anything could have sparked between him and Gwen so quickly, when he really was just acting weird and they didn’t even interact that much until like 80% of the book.
Another detail that bugged me was how late things started wrapping up— it felt like a lot of information, action and revelations compared to the pace of the events so far!

Last thing, this book should definitely not be taken too seriously. I mean this in the sense that not everything should be read literally, it has a real humorous streak to it. For instance the sudden drop of a random and quirky fact about a character, or some completely eccentric and fun detail thrown in the middle of a serious explanation, etc!

I had a good time reading A Letter To Three Witches. I’m giving it a solid 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. If you’re looking for a quick and diverting read, nothing too serious, and a plot with witchy elements, just go for it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books!

This is a first for me. Fantasy is not a genre that I typically read but I have found this fun and intriguing. It definitely gets your mind off of today’s a normal when you can enter a world of fantasy and fun. Congrats on this book.

A Letter to Three Witches is a modern witchy book heavy on the details. This is a story about 3 witchy-cousins who have been prohibited to practice magic due to some terrible happenings in an ancestors past. A family member makes things difficult and each of the cousins learn a little (or much) about themselves and their relationships.

Kudos to the author for coming up with a witchy plot like this one. It's fresh, new, and unlike anything I've read previously. I love all things witchy and this book was fun.

Honestly, I thought the best part about this book was the perspective of Griz the cat. Parts of this story are told from a pet's perspective.... AND IT IS DELIGHTFUL.

I found this to be fairly quick read. The plot and dialogue are fast and funny and I'd say this was an okay read. At times, the plot felt so chaotic and shallow but the details were so lovely. I think a lot of people will like this book, I'm just not someone who loved it.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

This was really fun to read I must say. Go for it.

I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. The only way that I can describe the plot of this book is as a pretty fun chain of unfortunate events. The main characters of the story are Gwen, Trudy, and Milo, who all happened to be cousins and exiled witches. After they received a letter from Tannith, another cousin, all of their love lives start to fall apart with unforeseeable consequences, and at the same time, they face several magical disasters of their own making. Overall, the story was good with a few plot twists. However, I would have liked to see the Grand Council of Witches in action. I would recommend this book to people who are looking for an easy read with a few twists.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books, I had the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A really fun book overall. This one reminded me of taking Scarlett Witch with two other witches and creating a scenario of them living life with magic included. It was actually a lot of fun overall.

Lovely witchy book! Three cousins (Gwen, Trudy and Milo) come from a family of witches, but… Because one of their ancestors made a “mistake” their family line isn’t allowed to practice magic.
There is a fourth “cousin” Tannith, but she’s not actual family and she’s up to no good, she’s scheming to shake things up a bit.
Things go wrong, magic is used and well… our cousins need to fix things. I loved the characters & especially Griz the black cat. It’s a nice and easy read!

Disclaimer: Although I received this book in exchange for my honest review…all the thoughts and feelings are my own!!!!!

This was a fast paced funny and cute book.. I loved Gwen so much …Trudy and Milo were ok.
.The characters were intersting and well written. It was a fast read and I didn’t find this boring or uninteresting.
I will definitely read more books of this author…

Thank you so much NetGalley and Elizabeth Bass for providing me a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review!

Quirky and adorable, A Letter to Three Witches is a cozy read that makes me long for autumn breezes and Halloween hijinks. The witch community Elizabeth Bass creates in Zenobia, New York reminds me of nostalgic childhood memories watching Halloweentown with my sister. The characters are suitably strange, devious, and downright hilarious, as is the world they live in.

However, I wish the book had been longer overall; there was so much potential for a deeper development of the protagonist's character arc, a deeper dive into the protagonist's romantic relationships, and a deeper explanation of the low fantasy world in general. I found myself shocked about 20 pages from the end, not believing that Bass could neatly wrap the story up so quickly without plot holes. There were plot holes, but that being said, part of the book's charm is that the reader needs to jump into it with a good amount of suspension of disbelief.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I will post this review to my blog and to my Goodreads.

Overall, A Letter to Three witches is an okay book. Bass's writing is enjoyable and the characters/plot is face-paces and witty. Although, this also meant that both didn't get as developed as I would have liked. Considering there were about 3-4 different plots going on at once, the story didn't get the details it truly deserved. It would be a great recommendation for readers who are trying to get introduced to the world of romantic fantasy. It's a quick and fun read so I am excited to see more of Bass writing in the future.

A Letter to Three Witches is a truly charming confection. Fast-paced, funny, and unendingly lighthearted, this cheery tale of witchcraft, family, love, and self-discovery is the perfect armchair romp for a quiet afternoon.

One major high point of this novel is that the quality of Elizabeth Bass's prose is a cut above what's often found in paranormal romances. Her fluid, well-paced sentences and effortlessly breezy style kept me happily engrossed in the story's world for its duration. Good writing combined with loveable characters and a zippy, just-complicated-enough plot is all I could ever want in a witchy romantic comedy; this book does not disappoint.

I would recommend this title to anyone looking for a sweet, entertaining, undemanding read that truly delivers on its promise of magical, mood-lifting entertainment.

I received a free e-ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3/5 ⭐️s

Practical Magic meets Bewitched in this fun story of three cousins navigating their witchy powers!

Gwen, Trudy, and Milo each receive an ominous letter from their cousin Tannith, sending them into a tailspin of worry and panic. While learning how to master the powers their family is banned from using, they each have to navigate their own romantic entanglements along the way.


What I Liked:
I enjoyed this book! Especially the first half of it. It was fun, hilarious, and felt like watching Practical Magic (if Practical Magic had been a sitcom). This would be a great book if you’re looking for a fast read around Halloween!

There’s a lot of interesting world building introduced in this book (though it’s not very fleshed out). I’d love to read more in this universe and learn about the witch council and Watchers.


What I Didn’t Like:
None of the characters are very fleshed out. They each have jobs that feel as authentic as the fake snow in Hallmark Christmas movies (not at all), and none of them seem to be motivated past the need to gossip about their cousin’s threatening letter. The romances also felt lackluster, but that probably had a lot to do with these characters not feeling genuine.

There’s so many different plots trying to converge together by the end of the book; it feels like a bit of a train wreck. Nothing is given the time it deserves, and everything feels rushed. I was especially frustrated with how Esme’s story ends. I felt like it blindsided me while reading. Maybe there’s going to be another book for Esme’s story to continue?

The climax of the book was just plain frustrating. It felt like the plot indicated a gravity to their situation that none of them comprehended. They were still making cupcakes up to the very end, for crying out loud! I also hate when the protagonists are passive players in their own story, and (with the exception of that one moment) all three of these protagonists were practically wallflowers during that final confrontation.


Overall:
I’d recommend this if you’re looking for a lighthearted and fun read, but I would suggest not taking it too seriously!

This book was a very chaotic and fun reading. I enjoyed so much the plot, it’s perfect to read on one afternoon.

My only problem with this book is that some characters are not very well developed, I wished we had more about a couple of them.

But it was a very fun read, very fast paced in my opinion. If you’re looking for a quick read, and wants to read a story that feels like a breath of fresh air, than this is your book.

I didn't have any expectations going into this book, but I have to say I actually really enjoyed it! It was cute, fun, and made for a super easy read.

The plot follows 3 cousins, Gwen, Milo and Trudy. All born into a family of witches who are forbidden to practice magic due to a magical mishap caused by a relative many years prior. A fourth cousin, Tannith writes a bitchy letter designed to get them into a panic and what ensues is a whole bunch of accidental magical mayhem caused mainly by bad communication generally resulting in making the situations fundamentally worse. This is all whilst trying to conceal and rectify their screw ups from their partners, police and nosy neighbours.

If you are looking for something light and entertaining this is the read for you!

Special thanks to NetGalley and to Kensington books for the ARC in return for an honest review.

A letter to Three witches from the points of view Griz and Gwen. It takes place in Zenobia, New York a small quaint town. Very isolated, when troubling letter comes from a mischievous cousin Tannith. With a mysterious puzzle. Gwens family isn't allowed to practice magic due to a Witch edict that is passed down from generation to generation. It brings " It's complicated with Family " To a whole other level. This book was interesting told from different perspectives and the idea of how they have to hide their identities being witches. Soon things happen and incidents happen and not to put a pun on anything. Cats soon out of the bag!

I recommend you check out this book January 22 2022. It was supplied to me by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I adored this story. Like a good chick flick or a favorite Tv show I can see this book being one I go back to when I need a quick pick me up. The humor and hijinks that ensue with 3 cousins after a letter threatens that by the end of the week one of their significant others will leave them for their fourth, beautiful but mean cousin we’re well developed and fun. I couldn’t put the book down

A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass it was a lot more confusing than I expected it to be. The story centers around four witches who are not supposed to be using their powers because of the mistakes of their great-grandfather. However they all are breaking the rules in their own ways. Normally I’m a sucker for family and friends driven plot lines driven plotlines but I found this plot to be unnecessarily confusing. I really liked the main character but I didn’t understand her motivations, she’s constantly fighting for people who aren’t good for her or to her. I wanted to love this book but I wound up just liking it. That being said I took this to the beach with me and finish before I came home which is exactly what you want when going to the beach! #Netgalley