First of all, I’m not always a fan of the romance genre. However, I liked Ex Hex just fine, so I thought I’d give this one a try.

I LOVED this book. Draven and Olivia’s relationship just made sense, and they fit each other perfectly. Olivia’s struggle both with her magic and her Cerebral Palsy added so much depth to her character, and I fell in love with her instantly. I’m hoping for a sequel to this focusing on Parker and Lucas soon!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC! All reviews are my own.

This was, unfortunately, a DNF at 20% for me. I really wanted to love this book - we have all the elements there, from a contemporary enemies to lovers romance with disabled heroine, to the setting in Rhode Island (where I live!!) But this book felt unpolished from the start. I'll start with the fact that the writing is very much the example needing to "show-not-tell." Everything is told to us, whether from the POV of the FMC or MMC, in simple statements, to the point where it felt more for middle grade audiences. Then, there's the fact that our MMC's big secret is that he wants to do a big expose as a journalist (not a spoiler, this is within the first bit of the book), but that makes absolutely no sense, given that he's only discovering witches because he's grieving his mother - why would he try to reveal them, when he has such a deep personal connection to her?? A lot of the sentences that are more "writer-y" remind me of fanfiction writing styles, where you put together common phrases and analogies that fit together. Finally, I imagine the author identifies with cerebral palsy, which our heroine also identifies with, as well as being Mexican-American. I appreciated how Mexican culture was woven through the food in the book - though I would've wanted to see elements of it outside of food as well -- but wasn't sure how that the disability aspects were woven in as smoothly. My understanding is that cerebral palsy wouldn't be capitalized, unless it was spoken of like being a Deaf person or part of the Deaf community. I also understand that many folks who identify shorten the phrase to CP - again, these could be totally false for the writer, if she identifies herself as part of the disabled community, but regardless, the way it is written felt sort like trying to tag on identities to make a romance book have that diversity and representation without it naturally flowing with the book. Ultimately, not for me due to the writing style.

I really enjoyed this one! The romance was cute, perfectly spicy, the cerebral palsy representation was well done, the small town vibes were vibing, and I LOVE stories set around a bakery. It gives it such a cozy feel. The author did a great job on the descriptions and I felt like I was able to smell everything she was talking about, so fun!

Loved this one! Great and fun read. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for my ARC.

This book was a really cute read. It’s based in a magical town where all of the residents are witches, and someone has a vendetta to expose them in order to get revenge.



I loved the small town, the bakery where the main character worked, and all of the characters. While reading it, it absolutely got me in a Halloween mood. I also loved the focus on grief, and how people handle it. That was a big part of the book I feel like the author did a good job showing how grief can really work. It was the perfect amount of spicy for me. When things were spicy, they were very spicy, but it was the perfect balance.



I feel as if the story just moved really fast. There wasn’t much romance, Oliva and Draven got together super fast. I wish the reader got more time and information spent on their relationship and how it grows. I feel like everything in their relationship moves very fast without much context. I also didn’t like how Draven made his choice about if he was going to expose magic or not so quickly. It seemed like it was a huge part of the book and a huge deal to him up until that point.



All in all it was a cute seasonal read.

First of all the cover is so cute! The story was very enjoyable to read and it was the perfect book to escape the crazy world for a while!

Olivia Ayala ha dominado el arte de mezclar los ingredientes perfectos para crear dulces mágicos en su panadería de un pequeño pueblo en Addersfield, Rhode Island, un santuario para brujas desde 1697. Como madre soltera ferozmente independiente y una poderosa bruja, Olivia ha creado una vida de dulce serenidad para ella y su hijo, navegando por los desafíos de la parálisis cerebral con fuerza y gracia. Pero debajo de la superficie de su vida contenta, persiste un susurro de soledad. Entra en Draven James: encantador, molestamente guapo y misteriosamente capaz de encontrar una ciudad escondida del mundo exterior. Su llegada agita el aire y el corazón de Olivia, encendiendo una chispa que no se había dado cuenta de que faltaba. La sonrisa fácil de Draven y los inquietantes secretos tejen un nuevo hechizo alrededor de su vida, tentando a Olivia con la perspectiva de un amor tan salvaje e impredecible como la magia misma. Pero no todo es lo que parece. A medida que Olivia cae más bajo el encanto encantador de Draven, surgen preguntas. ¿Qué secretos esconde Draven detrás de su fachada carismática? ¿Y podría su misterioso pasado amenazar la seguridad de su refugio y el futuro con el que Olivia sueña?

Olivia trabaja en la panadería, tiene un hijo, tiene parálisis cerebral, no tiene relaciones porque todas sus citas son un desastre y ellos se desaniman en cuanto se dan cuenta de su parálisis, entonces decidió no pasar por más sufrimiento.

Graven esta de luto por la muerte de su mamá, descubrió su diario en donde ella le dice que era una bruja, entonces decidió conocer el pueblo natal en donde viven muchas brujas. Es un periodista y quiere escribir sobre la magia por lo que ir a Addersfield para obtener pruebas de la existencia de las brujas. Esta enojado por lo de su mamá por eso quería atacar a quien sea y cuando leyó en el diario que le quitaron su magia decidió escribir su verdad porque según él le dieron la espalda.

Gracias a NetGalley, el editor y el autor del ARC a cambio de una revisión honesta.

There was just something about the writing style of this that just didn't hook me. I just wasn't able to get into it.

Magic in the Air by Adrianna Schuh was a 3/5 star read for me.

The cover instantly captivated me and I adore witchy books so I was super excited to request this on NetGalley (thank you!). There are both good and bad things I personally found with this book. Starting with the good - our main fmc has Cerebal Palsy AND is a single mom. This book also has Latina rep and dives into that culture a bit. I adored seeing all of those things represented appropriately and talked about in a book. We follow along the story of Olivia who is a witch. She lives in a super small, low-key town where magic is allowed to be safely practiced regularly. This reminded me a bit of the ex hex and spookily yours with this aspect. Olivia works at a amazing bakery in town and has a super sweet son. She has her guard up due to her past relationship and in comes Draven, our mmc. He whirls into town and causes a stir with his bold questions. He has a past he needs answers to which led him back to this sleepy small town.

lets chat about a few of the things I didn't like,It's written in third person POV which doesn't usually bother me too much. However, I do feel the way this one was structured was confusing to the reader. There are a lot of side characters who are in regular conversation with the two main characters and the dialogue was confusing during conversations between them. I found myself having to reread the same page or paragraph again a lot to understand who was talking when. The other problem I found with this book was that the two main characters had zero chemistry. Draven, a stranger, shows up in town prying for answers. They run into each other literally like twice and then all the sudden its end game with no sparks??? It felt awkward to read their interactions at times.

Fun read for specifically the summerween season!

The cover gives off the cutest witchy vibes - I immediately requested it when I seen it thinking of Ex Hex :)
I loved Olivia Ayala - she is a fiercely independent single mom and a powerful witch who runs a magical bakery. I adored her strength and admired her challenges with her son, who has cerebral palsy. My only complaint was how the story lagged on forever.

This was cute. I loved the vibes: the beer, the town and the magical pastries! The dialogue felt a little stilted but still, I enjoyed it and loved the cerebral palsy representation.

There are some really fun elements of this book that are enjoyable. Some of those being A witchy small town and found family. This book also has cerebral palsy representation which is something I haven't read in a book before. My biggest issues with the book are dialogue and pacing. The dialogue between characters feels very stilted and the chemistry does not feel natural. The book also moved very slow and not much happened throughout.

I loved the cover and premise of this book but that's about it. I didn't enjoy the storytelling and the characters seemed a bit flat and childish to me (and they're adults so it's not really in character). The plot didn't seem to be thought through well and the book felt either very slow or rushed, which made it super unbalanced.

The concept behind the book is great but the book, as a whole, is just good. Many things feel either rushed or not developed enough to make sense.
Some characters are just not likeable. A good example of this is Jill. She behaves like a teenager when it comes to people liking/not liking eachother. Draven is, in my opinion, extremly childish and despite the fact that he tries, it's like listening to a kid screaming "IT IS NOT FAIR" when it is, indeed, fair.
Perhaps a bit more of thought should be given to the "insta-love" in order to give an explanation to why they felt conected and everything that came after because "magic did it" doesn't quite make it.

I struggled with the pacing of this novel. The premise was lovely and the close-knit small town was great. However it felt quite repetitive, and at times the inner monologue would go over a few pages.

Can’t express how much I loved this! I was a big fan of the Ex Hex so seeing that comp along with cerebral palsy representation immediately made me hit the request button. It didn’t disappoint. This was super cute and fun and worthwhile. I really hope everyone picks this up!

Magic in the Air by Adrianna Schuh was such a cute and cozy read! I loved the small town setting, witchy vibes, and disability representation. I thought the first half was kinda slow and drawn out, but it was super great once it picked up I liked the friendships she had. It will be a fun read this fall. I wasn't expecting some of the spicy scenes but you go Liv!!! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Magic in the Air by Adrianna Schuh is the perfect magical fall read for 2024. It has a beautiful setting and cozy atmosphere. It had a good amount of spice while still having very sweet moments. I loved Olivia’s relationship with her friends, the town she lives in and Draven. I give Magic in the Air 4.5 stars. I do wish I felt a little bit more connected to the characters overall but still really enjoyed this book and I loved the happy ending!
Thank you NetGalley, Rising Action Publishing and Adrianna Schuh for this ARC! 🖤

Magic In The Air is a cute and magical read, with delightful characters and such a  charming setting. This enchanting fantasy book is both sweet and spicy, perfectly balanced to create a beautiful romance.

Olivia Ayala lives in the small town of Addersfield, Rhode Island. This cozy town is special, not only because it is home to her and her son, but because it is home to many other witches like herself. Olivia runs Sugars Spells Bakery with her partner and close friend Jill. These two, along with their other friend, Parker, protect Addersfield and all the magic that flows through the town.

Draven James is a journalist from NYC who ends up in Addersfield in search of answers to the questions he has about his mother. It wasn't until his mother died that he found out she was a witch, and unfortunately, one who had lost her magic after attempting to share it with someone.  Addersfield has been his mother's home, and Draven feels the people of the town have failed his mother after she lost her magic and wants them to pay. He believes magic is the cause of all his problems, and if he can expose magic, better yet, destroy it, he will get his revenge. What Draven did not plan on, however, was to fall in love. When he meets Olivia, sparks fly, and it is the start of an internal battle within Draven. As bad as he wants to expose witches and magic, he also wants to win over Olivia, who has also sworn off love after she was rejected by her son's father for being a witch. Olivia, however, has her suspicions and knows she can not trust Draven, but she is not quite sure why.

This is a story of dealing with grief, the power of strength and love, as well as trust and betrayal. Draven and Olivia share an instant bond, but both have their secrets. It is not made any easier with Olivia having cerebral palsy. She is used to rejection, judgment, and being disappointed, and as a result, she always has her guard up. Draven is grieving, and it is hard for him to see anything but hate.

I loved watching both Draven and Olivia learn to be truthful and transparent and come to trust each other. The spice is definitely, however I felt the romance could have used a bit more building. The story also felt flat a lot of the time, dragging on a little more than I would have liked. The first half had a lot of constant comparison, with Olivia comparing Draven to her son's father and Draven comparing himself to Olivia's son, Daniel. It was a lot of comparison, and when we finally got past it, there was a lot of spice. A little too much in my opinion, considering how under-developed the story itself felt. The ending, however, was lovely! I love a well-deserved happy ending, which both Draven and Olivia got!

Thank you NetGalley, Rising Action Publishing, and Adrianna Schuh for such a magical ARC!

I loved this. I feel like sometimes when a character is a race other than a white American, their race becomes the whole plot which gets annoying and just ruins the story. As a latina myself, I've read books where the FMC is latina and it's just cringe how authors make them act like they only have a personality based on being latina. I don't think I described that right but oh well. Adrianna did a really great job which the characters and just loved everything. Definitely recommending to anyone and everyone