Objectively as a fall, magical, cozy read.. this was fine. It was fun, quick and creative. I enjoyed the idea of the book - i liked the different powers / magic and the time loop element.

The narration was done very well, i actually really loved the female narrator. She had such a soothing voice.

I liked the dual POV. It was giving slow burn romance, friends to lovers, paranormal romance.

While i enjoyed it, I just didn’t feel connected to any of the characters which made it hard to be invested in the overall story. Due to that it felt lack luster for me and forgettable.

Overall, I would still recommend this to my peers and would absolutely read more by this author! This particular one just didn’t land for me.

This book was immediately such a great time! It was definitely giving off fall, witchy, cozy vibe, and I really need to read the other books in this series after reading this one.

I love our characters a lot. They had chemistry from the moment I saw them interact on page, even before they knew each other that well. I loved how quickly they became and felt familiar with each other. It wasn’t necessarily a slow burn, but it still felt really natural for them. It was a very real life way to write it. Two people who orbited around each other for a while, but never really quite connected, coming together at the right time. Finding out that there was a magical tether pulling them together added to that feeling.

The family relationships and bonds in this book are very sweet. It feels genuinely written and extremely realistic in nature.

However, I don’t know that this book works as part of an interconnected stand alone series. Stand alone books, even ones that are interconnected to other books, are meant to have the ability to be read by itself without really needing to read the other books to understand what’s happening. There are some world building aspects and parts of the magical parts that don’t really make sense if this is the only book from the series that you’re reading. I haven’t read the previous two books yet, so I was kind of just thrown into this new world without knowing anything. It was kind of confusing, and there were parts where I really was wondering more about how this universe works. I was especially confused about the whole Kindred aspect. I understand the basic premise of them being soulmates, but for their sounds to have spent previous lifetimes together seemed wild to me. I liked that they were tied together, and I found it very cute. However, we don’t really get more information than that, and it’s not until over halfway through the book that the concept of Kindred is even mentioned, so I felt it very out of left field.

Overall, I did enjoy it, and I think I’ll probably read the other two books in this series at some point!

Lovely narrator and lovely romance story. I enjoyed the fmc and mmc. A witch and a magician falling in love and brewing up their own kind of magic.

Super cute witchy love story!! Can be read as a standalone. I didn't know this was the third in the series going in but I really enjoyed this book and I felt anyone could read it and be fine getting into the series at this point!

2.5 stars rounded up. This story idea is cute in theory, but unfortunately it didn’t measure up for me in execution.

Something I really loved about the book is that there is a plus size female main character, and this is done very well where the focus is not on negativity about her body, or her disliking herself. The author deserves a huge shout out for that representation!

The plot was somewhat fun and somewhat corny, which is an experience that happens often in romance, but the balance just was not there for me. This might be because I haven’t read the others in the series. Unfortunately I just didn’t feel connected enough to the plot or to any of the characters to be interested in what was going on.

Regarding the audio format, I was a huge fan of the female narrator but the male narrator fell flat for me.

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A cute and cozy conclusion to this witchy romance series! This time with a time slip element...

Deja Brew is a small town, witchy romance following Sirena who left her celebrity chef job to come home and take care of family. Now everything feels like it's falling apart, but a wish gives her back the month of October to live differently. And this time, love just might be on the menu.

Gus is a former reality tv star and magician who now lives a quiet existence working for the local historical society. He thinks his love life is over since his ex-wife left him, but Sirena stays on his mint. And what better time to fall in love than in the autumn?

There are delicious food descriptions, fall festivals, steamy moments, and a really sweet and cozy romance. Perfect for the coming season! The audio narration is good, similar to the previous books in the series. I received an audio review copy via Netgalley, all opinions are my own.

DEJA BREW by Celestine Martin was a nice fall read. I enjoyed the plot and I loved the characters as the journey unfolded with the series. I admired their strength and vulnerability as they overcome grief and past traumas. This book was more than just a love story. It was a story of self-love and finding one self again. I think anyone would enjoy and fall in love with this story.

This is a cute, cozy fantasy romance with all the fall vibes. Though it's book three in a series, it can be read on its own (I haven't read the first or second book, and didn't even realize this was part of a series at first). The FMC is a kitchen witch and the MMC is a magician (and in this world, magicians are actually magical). It's set in a small town in New Jersey and takes place mainly in October. There's a Groundhogs Day element to it because the FMC travels back to the beginning of October for a chance to redo it. The audiobook has two narrators and they do a great job (the guy speaks slower than the gal so I sped up his chapters more).

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the audiobook.

Wow this book was so good ! It puts you in the mind of Halloween town and my inner child was so excited! Picture this Halloween Town but BLACK 🥰 & Grown with some spice 😅! OMG when I say I
Loooooooooooovvvvvve , I swear this gave me so much life ! The character development was phenomenal , the story flowed really well & The narrators were perfect 🥰! Thank you Celestine for feeding my soul 🥰 this was so magical ! I highly recommend this book to everyone

This book is a fun autumn romance with cozy vibes that make you long for fall activities like farmer's markets and apple cider. Celestine Martin's Deja Brew features the relatable love story of Sirena and August as they navigate their identities. Their character development is realistic and heartwarming, enhanced by the charming autumn/fall festival setting - and the friends to lovers vibe was great! ...Not to mention the spice... and I don't mean pumpkin spice! :) Overall, this story is a delightful read that captures the magic of the season. I look forward to reading more by this author!

this is a lovely, magical, cozy fall story! I adore Sirena and Gus's relationship throughout the whole story. both of them have faced some hurt, confusion, and loneliness in life, and I love the way they become such soft and safe moments of comfort for each other. the magical elements and time loop are cute to the story and definitely help make this romance even cuter and exciting.

I loved the narration of this audiobook! both narrators were perfect in bringing these characters to life-- inflection, tone, and emotion was absolutely perfect. I look forward to hearing them read many more books!!!

thank. you for the alc :)

Sadly I had to DNF this one.

I love some magical realism and I can usually get down with magic elements melding with today's language; however, this really didn't do it for me. I felt that the writing was cringey at times and the pop culture references to today felt forced.

The audio narrators did do this justice but sadly I just wasn't in it while listening.

Fantasy, Romance, Time hops, Deja Vu, cozy witchy vibes, and everything you need in Autumn. You do not need to read books 1 & 2 to enjoy this one but it is encouraged!

This cute audiobook was one of the cutest fall romance books I’ve read in a long time. It was absolutely perfect for the season and had me swooning in my seat!

This book is a cozy witchy time! This is perfect if you're in the mood for autumn reads and witches but don't want a fantasy book.

I think Celestine Martin did a great job capturing the cozy feeling of Fall. I really liked all the Fall activities like pumpkin picking and mazes. She made the everyday things feel special and new. I think I also just really like the town of Freya Grove. It gave me Halloweentown vibes but for adults. I also liked that it was set in New Jersey, my home state, which was really cool.

I also liked the groundhog day time travel plot. I thought it was fun and had low stakes. Be warned that this book will make you hungry while reading. All the food in this book sounded delicious!

I liked both characters too. I liked that they focused on building their friendship and having fun. I found it so cute when Sirena asked Gus to play with her. Gus is a wonderful male lead. He's sweet, kind and considerate of Sirena's feelings. When he wrote down she was irreplaceable while playing the silent game?! My heart melted like hot butter. Sirena is trying her best but seems to be failing no matter what she does which I feel a lot of readers will relate to.

I enjoyed the romance between Sirena and Gus. It's a sweet friends to lovers romance that truly takes the time to see these two bond. So this is a slow burn but we get rewarded in the end with some steamy times in mazes (among other places). I thought the sex scenes were well written and fit the characters.

Narrators Marissa Hampton & Christopher Hampton did a good job with the audio. I would say I preferred Marissa Hampton more since I felt her voice really matched well with Sirena's character.

A delightfully cozy witchy romcom that will warm readers hearts & make them hungry!

Thank you to Forever pub and netgalley for the eGalley!

I really thought I would enjoy this book, but unfortunately the writing style was not for me. I also couldn't get past how the mmc would refer to his past self as "good time gus" and his family dynamics were extremely dramatic. I will also note that it was off that the mmc just seemed attracted to the fmc out of NOWHERE...one minute his was talking about his divorce/heartbreak and then the next he's flirting with Serena and assessing her outfit/body which gave me the ick.

i think others will enjoy, i just don't think i was the target audience for this one.

Deja Brew proves to be a delightful Magical RomCom, offering a charming blend of wit and enchantment. I appreciated the engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and captivating witchy vibes. This sweet yet spicy tale made for a perfect fall read, holding my attention from start to finish in a single sitting. The use of two narrators effectively brought the dual perspectives to life.

This is a cute, cozy, witchy fall read! My favourite part of this book is whole heartedly the setting, Freya Grove gives all the coziest fall vibes and was the perfect setting for a September read. While the romance is cute and there are definitely strong moments, I just didn’t feel super connected to the characters.

The audio book is well narrated but definitely read very slowly - I had to read it on 2x speed to stay engaged.

Deju Brew is such a feel good, witchy romance that had me ready to grab a comfy blanket and settle in to enjoy. Sirena is a kitchen witch who can't connect with her magic and starts to doubt herself. . . Which I can 100% relate to. I felt that Celestine Martin did a really good job representing those feelings authentically and respectfully. Gus is so sweet and I instantly fell in love with his romantic and sensitive heart ❤️ Their love story was a fun strangers to lovers with forced proximity and it is a perfect romance for fall 🍁🎃

Deja Brew
by Celestine Martin
Narrated by Marissa Hampton; Christopher Hampton

Thank you so much partner @hachetteaudio @readforeverpub for the gifted audiobook!

About the book 👇🏽

Ex-celebrity chef Sirena Caraway has had the wackiest October ever. Her cooking powers are on the fritz, she failed to land a career-saving job, and she embarrassed herself at the town’s Halloween party. Just before midnight, she makes a desperate wish for a second chance to fix her life. The next morning Sirena wakes up and realizes that she’s repeating the entire pumpkin spice-flavored month. Even sweeter, she runs into Gus Dearworth, whose magic leaves her spellbound.

A former reality star, Gus moved to Freya Grove to rebuild his reputation and heal his broken heart, but his restless magic is tempting him to return to the spotlight. And his secret crush on Sirena is making him want to try something dangerous like fall in love again. When Sirena realizes he can help her fix her powers, Gus makes her a deal. If she’ll help decipher a mysterious cookbook in his collection, he'll help get her magical groove back.

🎃🍂 My thoughts:

Loved loved loved! It’s just the right vibe for autumn! I listened to this book in one sitting and the narrators were fantastic and did amazing with this story. This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone without getting lost or confused. I don’t read enough books with kitchen witches and now I am on the hunt for more. It’s also witch week so I am trying to squeeze as many witchy books in the week as I can. I loved both Gus and Sirena’s characters and felt like this story was light and easy. From the corn mazes to the food, this story was made for this season! Deja Brew is out 10/1/24!!

Happy reading 📖 🎃🍂🎧