Deja Brew is a solid read to get you in the fall spirits. The setting and timing is the perfect cozy way to get ready for a delightful time. Now I do want to emphasize this is COZY, so make sure you’re in the mindset for a really cozy slower paced read. One of the best things about this book for me was Martin’s descriptions. I loved her prose, and it really helped sell the vibes of the story. I also loved the kitchen witch aspect. One thing I was missing was a strong connection between Sirena and Gus. The relationship was nice, but I was missing the sizzling chemistry I was hoping for especially with some of the spicy scenes they had going on. I wanted more between them. It’s still an enjoyable read, but I may have read too many cozy books in a row. I read this via audiobook and loved that two different narrators were used to voice Sirena and Gus’s POVs. I felt that Marissa Hampton and Christopher Hampton did well with their respective narrations. Overall the vibes of the story are great especially if you’re a lover of the fall season.

Overall Rating: 3.5⭐️

*Deja Brew* is a charming, magical rom-com that offers a fun twist on second chances and enchantments. Sirena Caraway’s journey through a month-long time loop, filled with pumpkin spice vibes and spellbinding mishaps, is both entertaining and heartwarming. Her chemistry with Gus, a former reality star with a secret crush, adds plenty of swoon-worthy moments. The story’s magical elements and quirky adventures keep things light, though some plot points feel predictable. Marissa and Christopher Hampton’s narration brings the characters to life with warmth and humor. A delightful, feel-good read perfect for cozy autumn nights!

If you are looking for a quick read that’s a dual narration you should read this. The audiobook was good and the narrators did the story well.

This was a cute fall read and I want to read more by this author. I loved the paranormal and time loop/soulmate aspect that was written. The mmc doesn't practice his magic anymore and the fmc is struggling in her career and what she wants to accomplish. I loved that the fmc was a kitchen witch and used her magic to cook lol. The romance is very cozy and there are some steamy moments in it. Overall if you want a sweet/cozy romance perfect for the fall weather you should read this.

Read for:
- Slow burn
- Friends to lovers
- Black romance
- Fall vibes
- Paranormal romance

This book is a DNF for me.

It's a cute concept, and the narrators were great, but the writing style didn't jive with me. The tone was a little too cutesy/surface level, and it felt very play-by-play and tell-y (vs show-y) and it was starting to get under my skin. I liked the idea of magic in the everyday though, and it seems like a nice fun fall read for a certain audience.

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Deja Brew by Celestine Martin is a cute and spicy romance full of fall vibes and supernatural creatures. This is the third book in the Elemental Love series and the first book I've read by the author. Thankfully this can be read as a standalone without feeling like anything is missing. There were plenty of things I liked about this and a few I didn't. One thing this rom-com didn't have was humor. I didn't really find any funny or laugh out loud moments I expect in a romantic comedy. The relationship also felt really fake. There wasn't enough genuine connection or deep emotion to make me really feel the love. But here is what I did love. This book is so cozy. The setting, people, and even the food just screamed fall. I loved the mouth watering descriptions of food. I adored the kitchen witchery. And the spice, and I'm not talking about pumpkin, was very well done. It felt natural and passionate without being unreasonable or exaggerated. The audiobook was really well done. Marissa Hampton and Christopher Hampton's voices really brought the characters to life. So overall I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun fall romance.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This book is fine. It was slow to start and didn’t grab my attention initially but gradually the story picks up. I think the story is cute and appropriately described as cozy. I didn’t necessarily feel connected to Sirena and Gus but I like the concept of them being fated to be together. It was a cute concept given their magical abilities. This will be great for people who like to read for the seasons for fall vibes. I also believe the narrators did a good job.