When a Spell to forget her ex actually works, Gemma is thrown into a world where she never dated him. Her new universe is a little wrong & a little amazing.
I really enjoyed Gemma and her family. The storyline was fun & I liked Dax & Gemmas relationship & banter. I did not like the theory that opposite genders who are heterosexual cannot be friends. I did like the themes of family, dreams, and friendships being priority in life.
There is a little spice to the story for the readers who want that in their romance / romcom reads.

OMG this book was absolutely the cutest‼️ I love a good friends to lovers trope and the author had me sold from the first chapter. It kind of reminds me of a movie I’ve seen before. Woman makes a wish/casts a spell that goes wrong and wakes up in an alternate reality but remembers nothing from that time period. I really loved the direction the author went with it.

Gemma and Dax were perfect together even as friends. But you could always tell there could’ve been something more between them especially with how Dax was about her. Before Gemma casted the spell on her ex, Dax had been in love with her from afar just playing his role as the guy bestfriend. Anytime Gemma went through a heartbreak with another guy he was there to listen and pick up the pieces.

It took Gemma being transported through time and losing everything she had been accustomed to in her “world.” To truly see the beauty and opportunities she already had right in front of her, Dax. In the alternate timeline I loved that Gemma basically had to win Dax’s heart and a true kiss to seal the deal and get back to the correct timeline. All the things she never saw in him became the things she loved most and swooned over.

The character development was so so. Gemma was a likeable yet unlikeable character with an apparent drinking problem that got her into trouble on occasion. Waking up in a strangers bed after a night out drinking was so reckless but a norm for Gemma. I loved Dax’s character a lot he was perfect and definitely a charmer‼️

Overall, the book was great with a unique premise that was perfectly executed. If you love the friends-to-lovers trope or books with a hint of magic you’ll definitely enjoy reading this. Special thanks to the author & @thedialpress for my gifted copy‼️

As a child, I was always worried about saying things in haste that might have long lasting consequences. The protagonist of this romance did not have the same experience and when she casually wishes she had never met the man who broke her heart, her aunt takes her serious and helps her cast a spell that makes that a reality. Gemma soon realizes that in a world where she does not meet her ex, her life looks drastically different in ways she could not have imagined. Is it possible for her to reverse the curse? Read and find out!

THIS BOOK WAS SO STINKIN CUTE, THIS IS ON MY REREAD SHELF, THE LOVE STORY BUILD UP WAS PERFECT AND DIDNT TAKE LONG TO GRASP YOU.

Cute story in which a young woman, going through a break up, decides to 'wish away' her ex. Well, she then wakes up in a parallel reality where her best friend is no longer her best friend... so, now she can date him and see his amazing penis (no, really, it is discussed quite a bit later in the book and apparently is fantastic... it is). But, in wishing away the past and changing the future, there are consequences. Turns out, you just cannot "have it all" and so she has to decide which 'reality' to stay in. It is a cute rom-com with a little bitty touch of magic (but even though I tagged it on my 'witches' shelf, not actual witches).

Highly recommend if you like cute stories, friends becoming lovers, the idea of parallel realities, and just fun spicy romance novels.

I devoured this book in 24 hours. I absolutely loved it. The entire parallel universe or alternate dimension was awesome. Dax and Gemma were a great couple too. And while many romance novels I feel could be solved if there was just better communication—this one felt like a real relationship and romance. I can’t wait to read more from Robb. Oh and how could I possible forget the spice scenes were amazing. Made me want myself a Dax

I’ve come to the conclusion that magical realism books are truly my catnip. This magical book was so easy to adore, and throw in a best friends to lovers trope, and I was in heart eyes heaven. It was whimsical, distinctively emotional, bittersweet and so truly enchanting. I adored every aspect of it—the characters, the plot, the storyline—all of it exceptionally well-crafted.

After a bad breakup, Gemma wishes that she had never met her ex. Following a drunken night with her aunt, sister, and best friend, Dax; and in a decision fueled by margaritas, Gemma performs a love cleansing spell on a whim. However, she wakes up the next morning in an alternate reality where she never met her ex, and Dax has no idea who she is. In order to reverse the spell, she needs to start from the beginning and begin her friendship with Dax anew. But along the way, she begins to see Dax in a whole new light. And she wonders whether she is meant to be in her old timeline or if she should stay in this new alternate reality.

Gemma and Dax’s love story was so special to me. Their compatibility, chemistry, and beauty was so lovely. Both were wonderfully imperfect people who very sweetly fall in love despite many obstacles. The weaving of their love was sweet, full of yearning, and just the right amount of angst.

This book was such a delight. So sweet, full of likeable characters, and palpable chemistry. It's a heartwarming story about timing, second chances, self-growth, and adapting to change in the pursuit of love. As you can probably tell, I adored this story. I loved so, so much about this book and I walked away with a full heart.

This one was 3 stars for me. Quick and enjoyable, but not something I think I would read again. It felt slow but rushed at the same time.

Hard to believe this was a debut book! It was funny it was sweet and I loved everything about it! Well done and I will be back for more of Kate Robb’s books!

A book in which the main character has the opportunity to see her own personal “what if?” all the way through? Wish it was me.

This is the story of a woman who suddenly finds herself in a position where her history with her best friend is completely erased from the face of the earth, and she’s the only one who remembers it.

Now when they meet “again”, she has the opportunity to write a whole different story!
What a whimsical concept, that was surprisingly so well developed and thought out!
The main characters had a strong connection, the side characters were so good, the setting was perfect, the timeline was well paced.

It was, to me, a great romance book, with all its magic, cuteness and spice!

3.75

I really liked this debut. Books that involve any time altering or changing dimensions are always so fun. It was romantic and fun and super intriguing. I have to admit though I don't know what I would've done in the end and considering the choice that was made, I would've like a bit more development in that part, especially after. But aside from that, it was thoroughly enjoyable and fun!

I love 50 first dates movie, and this totally reminded me of that! This was a fun debut novel! It was so intriguing watching the FMC go through a lot of "what ifs" while working through some struggles. I really enjoyed the alternate reality aspect of this book. It was actually one of the first one's that I have read like that. We always think well what if I did this differently. This was really creative, charming, and romantic!

This was such a fun friends to lovers romance with a bit of spell casting and magic! This is my favorite trope and I think it was well done, I especially loved the attempts of Gemma attempting to win back her best friend. I also really loved the relationship Gemma had with her sister. There were a few things at the end that I was rolling my eyes at for Gemma just not reading the signs, but overall my experience with this one was wonderful.

This was a cute, enjoyable friends to lovers.

Gemma's boyfriend breaks up with her. Her best friend, Dax, is there for her. While drinking with her aunt, sister, and Dax, they end up casting a spell. When Gemma wakes up the next morning, Dax has no clue who she is. Gemma starts to realize the truth of her feelings as she and Dax get to know each other again.

The story line had a nice flow. I liked how the two timelines are different. The characters are the same but they are different. I liked Gemma and Dax together and their chemistry was strong and believable. I just wish we would have be given more time with Gemma and Dax before the spell. We spend almost the whole book in the alternative timeline. I needed more of Gemma and Dax's relationship prior to the spell.

This Spells Love was still very enjoyable and I will read more from Kate Robb.

Thanks to the publisher for the gifted copy.

This Spells Love is a best friends to lovers, alternate/parallel universe rom com, and I really enjoyed it! After a bad break up, Gemma wants to clear her ex out of her life and her head. Along with her sister, aunt, and BFF Dax, they do a spell (which she thought was silly), and it transported her to an alternate dimension where her ex never happened - but neither did her bestie Dax. As she tries to get Dax back in her life, she realizes maybe he is the one she should be with.

I really enjoyed the banter and chemistry between Gemma and Dax. They were super cute! I also loved the bond between Gemma and her sister Kiersten. Aunt Livi was hilarious, too.

I'm super impressed that this is a debut - I'm very much looking forward to more from this author.

Apparently books with a touch of magic are hitting just right these days, and I absolutely LOVED this one. Part of it was probably because the author's sense of humor hit just right (several laugh out loud moments), part of it was that Gemma and Dax's chemistry was fantastic. Funny and charming, and the way Gemma gets to know her loved ones better through this story made it sweet, too. I cannot wait for more from Kate Robb.

This was a cute read, I was able to read it in a day simply because I didn't want to put it down! Love mixed in with a little magic is always my jam (had a nice amount of spice too!). Also where can I find me a Dax of my own!! Will definitely be keeping my eye out for more books from this sweet author

I absolutely loved this book! It hooked me in right from chapter 1. It was the most perfect rom com. If you need a pallet cleanser this book is perfect. I will be recommending it to all my book friends. Thank you netgalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me to read this wonderful story.

This romance novel was so close to perfection (I really just wanted an extended epilogue) that it was an absolute delight to read! A little power of will a little bit of magic and you get Gemma at the beginning of this book wishing she’d never met her now ex-boyfriend Stuart. Gemma then wakes up in an alternate reality with a lot of similarities to her own but she’s no longer bffs with Dax and she suddenly owns the store she’s always dreamed of opening. It seems like a perfect fresh start to her life but everything around her is a bit askew even when she once again befriends Dax and begins the romantic relationship she finally realizes she’s always wanted. This book is full of heart, humor and real love and I completely devoured it!

4 stars!

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Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a lovely story! I love the relationship Kate wrote between Gemma and Dax. Definitely will read more from Kate Robb in the future!