This was a fun, witchy rom-com. If I’ve seen Mr. & Mrs. Smith it’s been years and years, but I got the impression that this was somewhat inspired by that. Either way, I enjoyed the world-building and magic in this book. It was definitely more witchcraft than spy-craft. The plot was a little predictable and the ending was wrapped up a little neatly, but that didn’t reduce my enjoyment.

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I don’t have much to say about this one. I didn’t really enjoy it and therefore I DNFd the book. I think this will work for a lot of people just not me.

Totally implausible but also very entertaining this is an enemies to lovers story like no other. Savvy is a witch and devoted to protecting other witches while Griffin is a witch hunter- and they're a couple. Yep. This throws a real paranormal loop into the trope and makes it smile. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. For when you want something light.

Savannah is a secret operative for C.R.O.N.E. (Covert Responses to Occult Nightmares by Enchantresses).
Griffin is a secret operative for H.U.N.T.E.R. (Humans Undertaking Nocturnal Terror and Evil Reduction).
Witches and hunters have been taught that the other group is evil and dangerous. The last thing a witch and hunter should be doing is getting married. But that is what Savannah (Savvy) and Griffin intend to do, as they are unaware of who the other person really is.

However, the wedding does not happen, their identities are revealed, they are ordered to kill each other by the leaders of their groups (Mother Circe and the Butcher of Salem respectively), and soon find themselves being hunted, with sizable bounties on their heads.

The story alternates between the present, where they discover what they have been taught to believe is not entirely true, and the past detailing how they met and how their relationship developed.

There is a great cast of supporting characters, including Savvy’s familiar, Paris, a leopard who normally appears as a cat; other interesting familiars; Savvy’s best friends; Griffin’s brothers; and Melissa the Gorgon, or as she is known to her Instagram followers, Modern Medusa.

Mr. & Mrs. Witch by Gwenda Bond is if Me & Mrs. Smith took place in the supernatural world where the witch takes on one of the hunters trying to take them out in the centuries long feud.

The switching timelines, while obviously very important to get all the information, seemed to just pull me out of the story for some reason. I could never fully immerse myself in the story, so I struggled to connect to the characters in the love story. While I wanted to love this, I just don’t think this is the story for me personally


Massive thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin’s Griffin for the free arc, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

Overall this was a cute fantasy-esque romance with a decent [though obvious] Spy v Spy or Mr & Mrs Smith vibe to it.

I had a difficult time getting into this story for the first 25% or so of the book while everything was being built for the last 75% of the book, but once I got past that point it was easier to be drawn into the story being told.

I personally wasn't a huge fan of the characters but I could see how they worked for the story being told. I did appreciate that there was a lot of character development in terms of breaking away from teachings that were ingrained in them & willingness to seek the truth & adjust their beliefs when given new facts or information.

This book is a magical romance adventure between two opposing forces (C.R.O.N.E. And H.U.N.T.E.R.S.) Our main characters Savvy and Griffin are about to get married, and things go south. Both pledged to different groups, it starts as a magical Romeo and Juliet. The Butcher and Mother Circe, leaders of the groups, put a bounty on our main characters and the story doesn’t stop.

It is twisty and turny, and you get to see how Savvy and Griffin fall in love, and how they end up working together to stay together.

Definitely recommend, think it’s adorable for anyone who loves: Romeo and Juliet, magic, mafias, adventure, love, and stories told in split time lines.

4.5/5 stars ⭐️

I’ve been loving Bond’s “Not Your Average Hot Guy” series so I was super excited to be approved for the ARC. Unfortunately, this one was not for me. Hot Guy was also very cheesy but in a quirky, charming, lovable characters kind of way. This was just too cheesy, not in a cute way, and I didn’t care for either protagonist. I felt like it was doing too much. The witches and hunters and secret agents and star-crossed lovers - way too much.

I would read more by Bond but this wasn’t my favorite.

Came for the cover, stayed for the fun witchy goodness. Honestly, I went into this books with stg high hopes and they were exceeded.

The characters are well-written, with both Savannah and Griffin being complex and likable. Their relationship is believable and their banter is witty and charming. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, making for an exciting and engaging read. The world-building is also well-done, with the supernatural elements seamlessly integrated into the story.

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

This is Savvy's story and a pleasant retelling of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Just as the main characters had a ton of chemistry in the movie, so do Savvy and Griffin. It's not their faults, one hunts the other's kind. We start at the wedding and the book goes on from there. This was exciting, funny and sexy.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
While I didn’t care for my first experience reading a Gwenda Bond paranormal romcom, I was felt compelled to give her another chance upon seeing the premise of Mr. & Mrs. Witch. It seemed like a lot of fun, putting a supernatural spin on Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and was wacky enough that I was willing to just go along for the ride.
I love the “world building” elements peppered into the narrative, mostly about the two respective organizations that Savvy and Griffin work for. Learning a bit about the relationships between C.R.O.N.E. (witches) and H.U.N.T.E.R. (witch hunters) was a lot of fun, and I like how it was in part build on the history of witches and witch hunting (eg Salem), while also trying to be its own thing.
Savvy and Griffin’s story is a lot of fun, because you see in flashbacks how they initially fall in love, while also getting insight into how things proceed from their ill-fated wedding day. I love how initially, the plot seems to center on the longstanding enmity between the two groups, and the Big Reveal of their partner’s respective involvement with the Enemy, but there’s also more sinister forces at work which means they have to work together, thus testing the relationship they had built prior. It can be hard to execute a book with deception in the plot, but I like that this one focused on them overcoming their differences, and focusing on the deeper bond that had formed prior to the major shakeup. And ultimately, despite their rival alliances, their true love, care, and respect for each other shines through.
This is a fun read, even if you’re not super familiar with the source material (I’m not!), but are looking for a fun witchy/paranormal romantic comedy to read!

Mr. and Mrs. Witch begins with a beautiful wedding that soon turns into a nightmare. Savvy, a witch, learns her husband to be, Griffin, is a hunter of witches. So when this becomes obvious to those in attendance chaos ensues.

Glenda Bond has created a sexy, fun witchy romance. I have been wanting to read such a book but unfortunately learned it is not fo me. I don’t have much interest in learning about ‘familiars’ or ‘cones’. etc. But for those who are into this type of story I’m sure they will enjoy it.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this arc.

Unlike most people on earth, I have recently watched the 2005 action-romance, Mr. and Mrs. Smith... as in, within the last 3 months. And I love witches. So I was thrilled to hear about this book and even more excited when I had the opportunity to read it early! (s/o to Netgalley, Gwenda Bond, and St. Martin's: tysm ily)

Firstly, Mr. and Mrs. Witch is better than the movie, but plot-wise it is similar. Mr. and Mrs. Witch (a.k.a. Griffin Carter and Savannah "Savvy" Wilde) work for rival organizations. Savvy is a witch and an operative for C.R.O.N.E.; Griffin is a human operative for H.U.N.T.E.R. Their organizations stop magical malarkey around the world, but they do not interact. Savvy and Griffin find out on their wedding day that they are natural enemies. The book with the wedding then alternates past and present, starting with the day they met. That's where I'll stop to avoid spoilers.

So I REALLY liked this. Savvy and Griffin have insane chemistry and respect each other, and they don't make jokes at each other's expense (which is really cringe in the movie). The secondary characters were wonderful too and the relationships feel natural (the friendships in the movie are honestly tragic). My favorite parts were the backstory because I love romances where the mains like each other, but the present-day chapters were super fun and fast-paced. I had a blast reading this! 4.5/5

3.5 stars! A fun and well plotted story with characters that has good chemistry! Griffin and Savvy chemistry was cute and the story did a fantastic job in combining supernatural and romance into one!

Mr. and Mrs. Witch by Gwenda Bond

Published: March 7, 2023
St. Martin’s Griffin
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Pages: 324
KKECReads Rating: 5/5
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.

Gwenda Bond is the New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the first official Stranger Things novel, Suspicious Minds. Her paranormal rom-coms include a duology, Not Your Average Hot Guy and The Date from Hell, and, new in 2023, Mr. & Mrs. Witch. Upcoming projects include Audible Original Series The Youngbloods with Kami Garcia and Sam Humphries (2023), a magical heist novel, and a historical romance series featuring gods, monsters, and witches. She clearly escaped from a classic screwball romantic comedy. She lives in a hundred-year-old house in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband, author Christopher Rowe, and a veritable zoo of adorable doggos and queenly cats.

“Until this is over, we stick together.”

Savvy is devoted to her job. She has put all of her energy into being the best. So when a handsome man finds his way in her path, she is taken aback. Griffin is enamored with Savvy from the start. There is something too magnetic about her. And he is captivated by her beauty, wit, and heart. Too bad the wedding is about to be ruined.

This was very cute. I enjoyed the world-building, the romance mixed with magic, and how the characters brought out the best in each other.

Savvy was such a bold leading lady. I loved how brave she was, how smart, and how her fear didn’t overshadow her passion. Griffin was the perfect balance for Savvy. He was intelligent, kind, and loyal. Their bond is magical.

I loved all the side characters in this book. The banter, dedication, and love were evident and beautiful. I found the way this story was told well done and exciting.

The alternating timelines and perspectives were clever, and I felt they added to the plot. I found myself endeared to these characters. And I loved how things played out.

This was an original, funny, and charming book. I hope it becomes a series because so much should be explored!

This is a fun read. Griffin is stoic character. Savvy is a fiery witch. The plot of the story is well designed. The story is told from the point of view of Savvy and Griffin alternatively. It is also told in retrospect and in the present. Griffin and Savvy find themselves fighting for their love and their lives after their wedding was interrupted. It is a pleasant read.

Witty, intelligent, romantic, and magical! Couldn't put this one down. Bond is an author who better be on everyone's radar. She is quickly becoming a favorite author. Perfect for those who like a little intrigue with their romance.

This sorry was pitched as a retelling of Mr and Mrs Smith, which I have never seen but I liked this book! I loved the switch between pay and present, aswell as the switch between characters! So much happened in such lutte time, which was a little confusing, but all in all so good! Loved the explained of witches as well as familiars, and the trope of enemies to lovers! Also, i was a big fan of the bisexual representation in the book! Very enjoyable read!

This was super cute! The enemies part didn't last very long at all but I actually really enjoyed that. I just thought that they were adorable and I loved seeing them work through whatever was thrown at them.

I received an arc through netgalley.