Brewed with Love delivers exactly what it promises—a cozy, sapphic romantasy with warmth, mystery, and charm. The story blends magic, identity, and belonging seamlessly, with a mystery that kept me guessing. Ximena and Sage are an enchanting pair, and even the side characters shine with personality.

Page’s writing is fast-paced and immersive, making it easy to get lost in the world. The small magical details, like flowers blooming on command, added to the book’s cozy, whimsical feel. Perfect for anyone craving a heartwarming, magical escape, Brewed with Love is a delightful read I’d highly recommend!

A really nice book, but it ultimately didn't feel new enough for me personally. I would love to read more from Shelly Page, though, because the writing and Black romance were amazing!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers copy of Brewed with Love by Shelly Page!

This one was very cute and witchy and I can see some of my library kiddos really enjoying it. Unfortunately, the writing itself was really young for me specifically, but I definitely know who I would recommend it to.

Brewed with Love is a sweet YA story. This story had romance and mystery. Sage was a witch, and their town was full of magic. There was another kind of supernatural condition in the story, and I would have loved to see that one explored more. I think there’s potential for more stories set in this world!

Brewed with Love is a cute YA romance!

Thank you Penguin Teen Canada, Joy Revolution, and Publicity Prose for providing a copy of this book!

Content warnings: death of parents (off page), poisoning, memory loss

I really liked this. It was fun and kept you guessing. I would definitely read more from this world.

This is sapphic GREATNESS! I loved both of these characters so much. I was really sucked into the world and felt like I could have been there. It was also extremely cozy.

A whimsical cozy read! I also really enjoyed the writing style of this author and will be checking out more from them :)

Brewed with Love follows Sage, a witch, in her mission to find a heartbreak cure in the form of a potion (tonic) she’s working on. To cure how she feels about an old friend. Who is now her coworker. But when a breakin occurs and a misbrewed potion costs a classmate her memory, Sage must team up with her old friend to find the culprit before the incident costs her family their store, the classmate’s memory loss becomes permanent, and harm falls to their coven. Oh, and there’s a mega corporate trying to destroy their family business, drawing the stakes up even more. To further cause chaos, their magic is acting odd, not as strong as before.

Watching Sage give this a second chance, taking a new perspective on her friend (Ximena) and healing old wounds while reviving old feelings, was a lovely time. With the backdrop of this investigation and the stakes ever increasing, this was a great adventure and a fun romance.

There were several interesting characters, solid twists and fake outs I wasnt prepared for, and a very cool magic system (they all draw magic from their woods, are able to manipulate plants, and each family has their own special abilities). I enjoy this world and honestly wish I could get more of it.

Brewed with Love is a cozy, sapphic romantasy with major CW show vibes — think small-town drama, plant magic, and a slow-burn romance wrapped up in a lighthearted mystery. It follows Sage, a determined plant witch trying to save her family’s apothecary, and Ximena, her ex-best friend (and first crush), who unexpectedly re-enters her life as a new hire. When a break-in at Bishop Brews threatens everything, Sage and Ximena have to work together — cue tension, bickering, and just a little (okay, a lot) of unresolved feelings.

There’s a lot to love here! The small-town setting is super charming, the plant magic is unique and well-developed, and the investigation into the stolen tonics adds a fun layer of intrigue. The writing has a cozy feel that makes it easy to sink into.

That said, the romance itself didn’t always click for me. While Sage and Ximena have history, sometimes their chemistry felt a little forced, like the book was telling me they had feelings rather than making me really feel it. Their banter was fun, but the emotional connection could have been stronger, especially since their past friendship (and falling out) wasn’t explored as deeply as I’d hoped.

Still, if you love cozy magical vibes, sapphic romance, and a dash of mystery, this is a fun, light read worth picking up.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy!

This was such a fun sapphic spooky romance! I loved the world, character development, magic, and voice—cannot wait for Page's next work!

A charming sapphic story all about magic, family, and feelings. A book full of cozy vibes that’s definitely worth your time. Thank you Random House Children's | Joy Revolution for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Brewed with Love follows a teen witch, Sage, who is determined to save her family’s apothecary from being smothered by the competition. Annoyingly, she also has to deal with her new coworker, her first crush and former best friend Ximena. When someone breaks into the apothecary and steals some important potions, Sage and Ximena must investigate … and maybe fall for each other along the way!

This book blends cozy fantasy, an intriguing mystery, and a super cute romance into a warm magical delight! I am picky about romantasy, because I often find that the romance smothers the opportunity for good worldbuilding, but the genres in this book melt seamlessly into each other. I have a special soft spot for books about small businesses, so that was also a plus.

Sage was a realistically flawed main character that I couldn't help rooting for all the same. I loved seeing her work out her issues with Ximena as they both realized they're perfect for each other! I also loved getting to know the other residents of the small town of Blackclaw and trying to guess who stole Sage's potion. EVERYONE had a suspicious motive or something to hide, which made things all the more exciting!

While mostly focused on entertainment, the story also neatly folds in themes of protecting the environment, combating prejudice, and supporting small businesses. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a magical cozy story perfect for reading snuggled under a fluffy blanket during winter -- or any time!

I am reviewing a bit late and it has been a while since I finished the book, but I absolutely loved this story and thought the romance was too cute. I will absolutely be re-reading for the next spooky season

This book is a fun mix of magic, mystery, and romance. It’s a sweet, cozy read with plenty of chemistry and a touch of suspense. Perfect if you're into cute romance with a little mystery!

Super cute! Loved the story and the angst, it just moved a little bit too slow for me, but was otherwise adorabled and well thought out.

To begin this review, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed! This book is exceptional from the cover to the conclusion. The front cover illustrations are stunning and immediately captured my attention, while the synopsis deepened my interest. Now, regarding the narrative itself, the plot is remarkable. I appreciate that it presents a wholesome Young Adult romance mystery, allowing readers to connect with the characters and the storyline before their relationship unfolds. The character development is commendable, showcasing their individual growth as well as how they support each other in discovering more about themselves and one another. The dialogue is charming and aligns perfectly with the overall plot. However, what I found most enjoyable were the recipe chapters and the investigation summaries, which I thought were inventive and provided a concise recap of the events. I will certainly explore more works by this author.

3.75 stars for me! This was so cute and cozy. I loveddd how often we got to read about the brewing tonics. I adored Sage and Ximena's rekindled romance and personal growth. All around a great and quick read!

I really really enjoyed this story! This is a small town mystery romance with a witch and her longtime childhood friend, recently estranged. Not only did I enjoy the cast of unique and interesting characters, I thought the mystery was well done. I wish I had read this as a teenager- I would have felt so seen.

Thank you so much to Joy Revolution and NetGalley for granting me access to an eARC!

*brewed with love* follows sage, a young witch who’s trying her best to save her family’s apothecary from a competitor. things get complicated when they need to hire ximena, sage’s ex-best friend & first crush, and an accident with the tonic sage is trying to perfect occurs that puts the apothecary at an even bigger risk of closing down. as sage begrudgingly accepts ximena’s help with investigating the issue, the two start developing feelings for each other (again).

i was really excited for this one! first of all that cover is really cute, and i love magic and witchy stuff and i love sapphics. i had mixed feelings about it in general though. sage was quite an annoying and unlikeable main character, while ximena was really sweet and i am tired of seeing the love interests be screwed over by the mcs when they deserve the world. sage was so ready to catch ximena make the tiniest mistake.

the pacing was weird, it felt like it took ages and we kept going over the same stuff about the apothecary and the incident and the town and sage & ximena’s relationship, but i think the whole book only took place within a week or so? i don't know, there was just something wrong with it.

ximena’s situation was so obvious and idk how sage didn’t see it. she was also just not understanding about it at all and i don’t quite get how you act that way towards someone you’re supposedly in love with. that being said, some scenes between the two were really cute! i also really enjoyed seeing sage’s interactions with her grandmas,they were really wholesome. i did really like the commentary on how chain businesses are replacing independent ones and hurting the local community in the process.

overall, this was okay, i know that the majority of what i said was negative but there were some aspects that i liked and enjoyed. i’ve seen some people say that this was one of their favourite books of the year and that they rated it 5 stars, so don’t lose hope if you were excited for or anticipating it !!

thank you to the publisher random house children’s and netgalley for a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.