The dynamic between Clem and Gavin is torturous. They have tremendous chemistry, but each has a secret that could destroy what they have. Like moths to a flame, they simply are unable to resist. I did enjoy the big twist revealed later in the book. This sequel seems to have lost some steam from the first book, "Witch Please. "

Boss Witch is the second book in the witchy rom com series Fix-It-Witches. I enjoyed the first one and I was excited to read this sequel. I enjoyed this one but not as much unfortunately. I feel like the characters were better developed in Witch Please. It was a fun and fast paced read. Looking forward to the next one in the series!

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I was so excited to get an ARC of “Boss Witch”. I really wanted to know what was going on Clem with and Gavin, especially after such a dramatic ending with them in “Witch Please”.

There were So many good tropes in this including Forbidden Romance, Paranormal Romance, Opposites Attract, Family Secrets, Family Duty, and Witchy Familiars.

I initially wasn't sure how I would feel about Clem after reading “Witch Please” because she seemed to be pretty next level, but she was a wonderfully fully dimensional character. I also loved that the outburst Gavin had in “Witch Please” was finally explained and the explanation made me laugh so much.

eARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
4/5 stars
spice: 3/5
I've really been enjoying magical romcoms recently and this definitely delivered in both aspects. I assume I missed a bit of the world-building as I skipped the first book in the series (I'm gonna purchase and read it ASAP) but I was a bit confused in the beginning. The romance aspect of the story was great and the chemistry was amazing. It was a cute, kinda cheesy read on the spicier side and I really enjoyed reading it.

This was really cute and I liked that things overlapped with the first book. However, I feel like this book made Danica and one of the other Coven ladies unlikeable compared to the first book. I get Clem was annoyed with Danica through most of the book but like… it really made her seem like a terrible person instead of someone just going through if (like she was in book one)

This book was so much fun! Clementine and Gavin start out as total opposites where she is a witch and he is literally a witch hunter. By default they are enemies but when they spend time together they have a lot more in common than they thought. Since I read the first book in this series, I really appreciated how this story took place pretty much at the same time so I was able to see some of the same situations from a totally different perspective. Clementine is the dependable person that always takes on more work and who fiercely protects her friends and family. I enjoyed seeing her give herself some freedom to relax and find joy. Gavin, although working as a witch hunter is also suffering a crisis of conscience when we meet him so seeing how he has the internal battle of right and wrong while falling for Clem was emotional and sometimes heart breaking.

The story was pretty face paced and made for easy reading and some laugh out loud moments that took me by surprise. Witchy romance is definitely my new favorite sub-genre of romance and I'm more than excited to read the third book in the series!!

Boss Witch is the sequel to Witch Please in the witchy rom com Fix-It-Witches series. I actually haven’t read the first one but I own it. 🙈 I saw this one pop up on NetGalley and knew I wanted it.
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Clementine Waterhouse is a bisexual witch, incredibly stubborn, and so self-sufficient to the point of it being a flaw. Her coven is in trouble when a witch hunter shows up in town yelling about witches. Clem volunteers to handle the situation, but her only semblance of a plan is to date him to keep him distracted from witch hunting.
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Gavin is unaware he is fake dating Clem and definitely has real feelings for her. I loved how Gavin makes mistakes and owns them, instead of making excuses for himself.
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The majority of the time when books switch character 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 mid chapter I dislike it and find it confusing. Especially on audio books. But somehow Ann Aguirre did this perfectly and at just the right time, when I was curious what the other character was thinking. The 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 were very spicy and fun, they also had me blushing. 😊 The 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 and magical intricacies were perfect. The 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 were amazingly realistic and flawed but lovable, including the side characters. I loved every second of this story and will be (not-so) patiently waiting for the third book.

I will be honest, I requested this while reading the first one and I just couldn't get into the first one at all. So I didn't even try this one, being a sequel and all. Thank you for the arc though. Sorry it wasn't for me.

Boss Witch isn’t my typical read, but I found it to be a fun rom-com. The story was pretty fast paced and I found some things to be a bit confusing (read Witch Please before!), but it was an enjoyable read. Benson the mouse was very cute! Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc of this book. I did overall like this book more than book 1. So 3.5 stars.

In this installment in the Fix It Witches series, we follow Clementine as she tries to distract Gavin, a witch Hunter, who has entered their town. The question is will Clem be able to distract him without falling for him?

I think while you could read this as a stand-alone I wouldn’t suggest it. I’m glad I read them back to back as there is a lot of family and coven history building in the first book that felt needed for this one. Clem and Gavin lit up the pages immediately and that was such a nice contrast to the first book! Their chemistry is undeniable and not just about sex. Plus I loved that Gavin’s struggle and job dilemma seemed realistic except magical. I just felt more drawn to him than Titus. The banter and clever dates was great. Overall a cute, fun easy read.

I had three main drawbacks though. First was Clem. She is not very likable and got very annoying and whiny. Cutting some of her constant judging and hating of others would have helped. She is harsh and rude and while you feel for her to an extent like everything isn’t always someone else’s fault. Second was that it was weird how some parts had a lot of details and others didn’t. I think it needed a more thorough editing for depth of details either give us them all or lighten them all up it was wasn’t balanced. Last, the blurb said bisexual book and there’s NOTHING about that here except a mention of a past thought. I don’t care that she ends up with a guy but definitely needed more! We get a little of K & P’s relationship but if you’re going for LGBTQIA+ representation then go for it and don’t just sorta mention it.

SO I loved the first book in the series and couldn't wait to read Clem's story. The author didn't disappoint! Clementine and Gavin are perfect for one another - both of them fighting family issues and their own independence, but in very different ways, added lots of angst to this very sexy witch story.
How is it possible for a witch to fall in love with a witch hunter and vice versa? The ultimate conflict, I'd say, and Aguirre does a fine job of exploring their reasons for existence.
I will say I thought the book got a little too drawn out with the whole kill all the witches plot of the task force, but it solidified Gavin's personal arc to change so I can forgive that.
Thanks to the powers that be for letting me read this sexy romance. 5 well-deserved stars for the tale from me.

I didn't love this. I want to start off my saying that I don't read a lot of fantasy/paranormal so this was certainly outside of the box for me. However, the cartoon cover, romcom vibes of an undercover bisexual witch romance piqued my interest. Unfortunately, I found the story pretty boring, the family dynamics unclear, and the world building somewhere between confusing and non-existent. I found I didn't care about any of the characters and I definitely didn't care about their romance and HEA. The writing felt stilted and clinical to me and the conflict was a little bit all over the place.

However, if you like fantasy/paranormal romcoms and are intrigued by the grown-up Wizards of Waverly Place vibe, you can definitely give this one a try!

Thanks to SourceBooks and NetGalley for this ARC.

CW: abusive parent, toxic family

Thank you Sourcebooks Casablanca, Dreamscape Media, Ann Aguirre, and Netgalley for the advanced review and advanced listening copy. The following review contains my own thoughts and opinions.

Boss Witch was my first read by Ann Aguirre, and it was so delightful! Clem Waterhouse is a witch in St. Claire, a midwest USA small town. She’s happy with the business that she owns with her cousin, Danica, and spending time with the rest of her friends in their coven.

Life is pretty good until witch hunter Gavin Rhys comes to town. Clem volunteers herself to distract him (wink wink) so that Gavin thinks staying in St. Claire is a dead end and leaves town. Benson the cute mouse is a great addition, too!

Clem and Gavin had excellent chemistry that just leapt off the page. While the main focus on the book is their romance, the magic occurred throughout and was fun to read. They definitely went on “classic Midwest dates” like a farm tour, picking berries, brewery (I live in the Midwest; it’s an accurate stereotype 😂).

I haven’t read book one in the series yet, but this worked fine as a standalone. And I’m looking forward to going back to Danica’s story in book one!

Overall, it was super fun to read/listen to and I finished it in just a few days!

“Boss Witch” is second book in the Fix-It Witches series runs parallel to “Witch Please”, and you should definitely read “Witch Please” first, or you'll be very confused with what’s happening. This was such a fun and romantic read. I adored getting to read from both Clem and Gavin’s POVs and the overall story was just great! The flirting and the banter were entertaining and I really enjoyed watching them trying and failing to resist each other every step of the way. Clem and Gavin have sizzling chemistry, at times it seemed like smoke was coming off my e-reader! Benson the mouse has to be my favorite part. His interactions with Gavin had me laughing hysterically! Everyone needs to have a familiar because that's just too cute! I’m thrilled that Leanne and Trevor are getting their own book, because the little teaser we got at the end of this book has me super excited to see where things go with them! This is perfect for fans of “Not the Witch You Wed” or “The Ex-Hex”. Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the e-arc in return for an honest review.

Sweet, sexy, fun…lots of pining, forbidden love, queer rep, witches, sisterhood…plus a cute talking mouse?! Too cute! I adored the first book and had definitely wondered what was happening with Clementine since we only get very basic details of her storyline in Witch Please, so it was great to get to see things from her perspective in Boss Witch and find out how the rest of the story plays out.

I love Clem and her straight forward, no bs attitude…her need for control/order and compulsion to fix everything for everyone but never ask for help for herself is SO relatable for me, a Virgo haha. I also loved the way Gavin’s character is written, so much yes for a male love interest who is strong but also has no qualms about being soft and sensitive as well.

Boss Witch also carries on the precedent set in the first book of promoting/normalizing safe sex practices, which I love seeing in spicy books! I also appreciated Clem’s determination in confronting the uncomfortable necessity of calling out family members and not just shrugging things off because they’re ‘from a different time’, and the poignant overall commentary on topics like bigotry/racism/classism, reparations, and atoning for harm done that are woven into the story.

Clementine Waterhouse is trying to hold the world together. A witch hunter has arrived in town and her coven is in danger. When Clem decides to take care of it, she never imagined it would mean dating the enemy to distract him. Gavin was born into the witch hunting cult, but the more time he spends away from them, the more he begins to questions everything - especially when he begins to see a future for himself and Clem. But both of them are lying and the truth will come out eventually.

The second installment of the series is just as quiky and fun as the first and Clem's perspective of what is happening with Danicka's life is eye-opening. There are also some pretty big revelations about the witch hunters too. The books overlap in timeline, but read as stand-alones. I look forward to the conclusion of the series.

When a witch hunter comes to town threatening the St. Claire, our favorite fix-it cousins and their coven, Clem steps up to the plate to try and get him to leave. Until she meets Gavin, a slightly gruff Englishmen on a mission. Clem, who isn't one for romance, decides to woo Gavin in hopes that will burry the lead, but when they both catch feelings can they make it work? And when family comes to town elevating the witchy vibes, can Clem keep them from Gavin?

I loved this so much! The opposites attract/enemies to lovers trope was perfect. I loved that both Gavin and Clem had major character flaws and they weren't these perfect shiny characters. There was a bit of spice which was nice, but not overwhelming and I loved the relationship that blossomed between them. The family drama was entertaining, and the twist at the end with Gavin was *Chef's Kiss* One thing I just noticed was in the description tells us that Clem is bi-sexual, but I didn't really see that portrayed in the book at all. Or if it was it was so small that you could easily miss it.

I really liked this book! It was definitely better than the first book. Clem is amazing. This is a romance but it has a pretty good plot line too. I got sucked in right away and the book really kept me interested. I was shocked by one of the plot twists. It was fun and cute and I love a good forbidden romance.
Benson the mouse for president!

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I am so conflicted. My biggest problem is that Ann Aguirre is one of my favorite authors. She is an amazing writer and has written one of my favorite sci-fi series of all time. I know she can do amazing things. I think I’m holding her to the standard of that series and this romcom just did not live up to what I expect from her. A lot of this book from a premise standpoint was pretty cringe (honestly as I am starting to find a lot of vanilla romance novels) and some of the characters just did not make sense to me. That being said it was delightfully spicy and I love that it had witchy elements.

Thanks Netgalley for this ARC!

After hopping on the Witch, Please train really late last year, I came away with one question: I wonder what happened with Clem and the witch hunter? Fortunately, Boss Witch, the second book in the Fix-It Witches series, was waiting with all the answers I could want, and then some.

When witch hunter Gavin Rhys arrives in the small Midwestern town of St. Claire on assignment from his order, local witch Clem Waterhouse volunteers to be the one to distract him and keep his eye off her coven, no matter what it takes. But what starts as a simple flirtation soon turns much more serious when the two of them realize they’re falling hard and fast for the other while the guilt of the secrets they’re keeping threatens to crush them.

I love a good witch/witch hunter romance. It’s got that air of forbidden love with very elevated stakes. Clem and Gavin have incredible chemistry, both on the steamier side of things, and also in the way they each function as the other’s safe harbour in the midst of the chaos around them. Both feel as if they have to shoulder the burden of other’s expectations and are committed to making as little fuss as possible. The story sees them not only learning to choose and trust each other, but to choose themselves too, and to draw boundaries where necessary. It’s as much a love story as it is a meditation on the toxic turn familial expectations can take.

As a personal side note, I loved Benson the mouse. As someone who owns a little rodent of my own, I found any sequence with him very sweet and endearing and painfully accurate.

The one thing I will caution readers about is this: part of Boss Witch overlaps significantly with Witch, Please. I know this is common for the genre, and it didn’t bother me at all, but I will just give this heads up. If you’re thinking about reading Boss Witch, and haven’t yet had a chance to read Witch, Please, I recommend doing so. By and large, they should function fairly well as independent stories, but the first book does a lot of good worldbuilding set up early on, which is helpful because Boss Witch dives right into the action with very little preamble. That’s not to say it’s devoid of worldbuilding, far from it. Boss Witch actually dives much deeper into this particular system of magic. But it also hits the ground running, so I found it helpful to already know where I was in the world and loosely how things worked. More so than other romance series I’ve read recently, this one felt like a direct sequel to the first book, rather than another story in the same world.

All told, I love the small-town setting with the larger-than-life stakes, and all the delicious top-tier tropes Aguirre mixes into Clem and Gavin’s story. Highly recommend.

Boss Witch is out April 5, 2022. Special thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the advance copy for review purposes.