This was such a cute and heartwarming second chance romance, and the characters were perfect! I loved the chemistry and connection between the main characters and how honest they were with each other. The representation in the book was great throughout this book.
This book tackled a lot of serious struggles that people can go through in their day to day life. The pacing was great and the tension was lovely. I really enjoyed this book overall and would definitely read it again.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you #AtriaBooks for the ARC for Hopelessly Teavoted by Audrey Goldberg Ruoff. Cute concept. I don’t think I’ve read many books like this in a while! The writers style reminded me of Sarah Addison Allen and her style of story telling (which is a compliment).
I really enjoyed the beginning chapters and the end chapters. The middle of the books felt a bit wordy and heavy. I think the interior struggles and internal dialogue of the two main characters at times made for the wordiness (just my opinion, of course).
I loved the corny witch jokes and Swiftie details. The supporting characters were dynamic and I loved reading about each of them.
Quite an enjoyable, interesting read. Great debut!

This is an adorable and heartwarming second chance romance. Characters in it communicate openly and honestly, providing a solid foundation for this romantic story. There is also a decent amount of representation in this story. Almost every character, including the two leads, have some sort of LGBTQIA+ diversity, and Azrael is shown to be receiving treatment for an anxiety disorder. Additionally, Azrael and his sister are Jewish (own voices author). The book also includes a thoughtfully created and incredibly useful list of trigger warnings before the story begins.

The setting of this story is uniquely atmospheric. The Hart family lives in a home that must have been based on the Addams Family Mansion, and they casually wear formal gothic style clothing. Victoria on the other hand is always dressed in bright and sparkly outfits, some straight out of Taylor Swift music videos. It creates lighthearted and amusing atmosphere that helps keep the story upbeat even when tackling more serious themes like grief.

This steamy debut novel from Audrey Goldberg Ruoff is sure to be a hit with romance readers seeking mischief and magic this Halloween.

3.5 stars rounded up!

I was really intrigued by the plot in this book! The different magic systems and how magic was used was used throughout the book was fun and different than books that I've read previously.

One of the standout aspects of the book for me was how beautifully it explored different types of relationships. The bond between the parents was particularly heartwarming. Their relationship was so sweet and I loved getting to see it from all angles: flashbacks, memories, and in real-time. The sibling dynamics were equally compelling, filled with playful banter and a balance of silly pranks and protective instincts.

The major reason I didn't give this a higher rating was I wanted more plot. I'm a girl who likes yearning in a book but I feel like there was SO much yearning, especially in the first half of the book which made the the plot feel slow-moving. More plot movement earlier on would have made the story even more engaging.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

this book was SO cute oh my goodness 😭

one of my favorite parts about being a second chance lover is the yearning and MAN IS THIS FULL OF IT on both ends!! and it becomes amplified by a curse that doesnt allow them to touch or he dies?! YAAA 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🤭🤭

i really enjoyed the spooky small town vibes, i loved the quirky little names for different shops, the magical elements & the plot/side quests for said plot was a blast honestly.

this is 100% going to be such a fun cozy treat for everyone to get themselves ready for spooky season & i very much look forward to doing a reread with the audio after this is out 🤭

Such a cute and unique witchy story. I loved some of the flipped traditional roles and and how encompassing the characters were

I was invited by the publisher to review this book. Azrael, a witch, is returning to his town, Hallowcross, after he failed at his career of screenwriting. Returning to town also means he has to interact with his old crush and former best friend, Victoria. As it turns out, Victoria has purchased Azrael's parents' tea shop, upsetting her own parents who cut her off financially. In addition, she owes to a lesser devil for breaking a treasured object in her attempt to summon the dead. She starts to get warnings from spirits, including those of Azrael's, that there is a threat to the town. They have to work together to investigate this threat, but cannot touch one another due to a curse placed on Victoria from the lesser devil.

This was a really great book that tackled serious topics such as loss and anxiety, but with a magical and witchy spin to it - so even characters who seem to have it easier, really struggle just like the rest of us. I also liked the pacing of the romance between Azreal and Victoria; their story was allowed to unfold and be fleshed out, which was fun to tag along with. The side characters were really interesting, and added a bit of extra flair to an already cool read - I could see this book easily become a series, there are a lot of dynamic characters and creative storylines in this town.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.5/5

I was intrigued by the premise of the book, which promised romance, action and mystery, and magic, but I just couldn't really get into this one for a couple reasons.

There was A LOT of pininggg on both sides, which I usually love seeing and appreciate, but I think there's a fine line between pining and self-pitying, and the characters crossed that line several times such that it was sometimes cringe-y to read. Azrael and Vickie were simps and horny for each other the whole time but never revealed their true feelings for each other. Throughout the book, it felt like we were in a cycle of them telling each other how much they liked each other and were "all in," but in the next chapter it was back to them doubting the others' true feelings or deciding that they hadn't said enough to convey the depth of their love for the other. With that being said, I still felt that their chemistry was there (lots of spice and open door scenes), and I liked their relationship a lot.

I also wish there was more of a balance between the romance and the action. Vickie and Azrael have to work together to find out who is threatening their town with forbidden magic, but honestly, the pining and romance overshadowed any of that. That plotline felt rushed at the end where it was quickly wrapped up, and the result/reveal ultimately left me unsatisfied.

The best part of this book was definitely the side characters (the sentient house was the star, Hank, Hazel, Priscilla, Azrael's parents). They provided a lot of the humor and helped move the plot along.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC.

This is the kind of cozy book that makes you want to curl up with a mug of tea and your cat (that you're hopefully not allergic to) to read it.

The premise of the book is a little silly in the way that cozy little books often are, but it's fun and cute.

Emily Lickinson is great and I love the witchy tea shop vibes.

It's still weird to read books where Covid plays a part, especially one that's set in a world with magic and witches.

It's nothing groundbreaking, but it's a fun, cozy little book with lots of yearning.

Thank you to Atria and Netgalley for the eARC! I always appreciate the opportunity to read and review ahead of release day.

Hopelessly Teavoted was exactly what I wanted it to be: beautiful writing, romantic, magical, a vibrant cast of characters, and cozy with stakes just high enough that I needed to see what would happen. If you're looking for a witchy romance for your fall TBR this is definitely one to add!

My favorite kind of second-chance romance is when it's more of a "what could have been" than a true breakup - combine that with childhood friends and you get the delicious kind of tortured yearning that Hopelessly Teavoted is filled to the brim with. I loved Azrael and his "I was an english major" Austen-style pining (the man was basically in physical pain due to his pining at every turn... the drama of it all), and Victoria was the perfect vibrant contrast to his broody reserved nature. I was rooting for them from the start, which is saying something once the flirty devil Lex was in the mix (did I root for a true love triangle for a few chapters? perhaps).

I'm also a fan of a grief or healing journey in my romance, and I loved the use of Victoria's powers as a way to tell the Hart family's story and help them get closure. I loved Az's parents so much and hardly even got to see them, but the memories woven into the story alongside the visits through Victoria's gift were beautiful. I loved that we were able to feel their presence without them being present in the actual story!

Small shoutout as well for the bi and pansexual rep in our main characters, as well as the general queer rep throughout our cast of side characters. It's always so wonderful to see the positive impact of community spaces represented in fictional worlds too, and I know so many places IRL that feel the way Hopelessly Teavoted (the tea shop) was described to feel.

I rated this book a 4/5 stars! I would recommend this read to any contemporary or paranormal romance readers who are looking for something romantic, charming, magical, and slightly adventurous for their fall or halloween reading. This book made me want to brew a pot of tea and bake some pumpkin goodies, it was such a delight and I can't wait to reread in the proper season.

This ARC review is possible thanks to Netgalley. *It's my honest opinion*

The book title"Hopelessly Teavoted" caught my eye immediately and the story did not fail to deliver. In a nutshell, the story follows the MMC as he fails to confess his love to his childhood friend and leaves to California heartbroken, but in denial. Years later his paretns pass away and his career was a failure, so he returns to his home town. This is where the real story starts, as he reunites with his childhood friend and he STILL can't get over her. Eventually they overcome different obstacles and do end up together (small spoiler?). All this plus magic, cus it's a witchy romance story, but its not really whimsical magic or epic magic. I like that it has the classic childhood friends to lovers trope, im a sucker for that one. I also like that the characters both struggle with their feelings and how to express themselves. I will mention the story is not fast paced, sometimes I found myself wanting to get to the point, but its still enjoyable. I found some of the dialougue weird, not natural and I also found somethings unrealistical (if I can say that) like the FMC bites her lips so, so much, it's not what normal people do. If it was meant to increase teasing or longing between the characters, which I think it was, then it failed... Overall , I rate this book a 4 star read.

I loved this quirky modern paranormal romance. The characters are multi-faceted and make you want to be their friends. I love the tea shop with the dress up as characters Sunday. I would definitely go there. The Swiftie references were such fun! Victoria and Azrael grew up together and have built their current relationship on memories and long held secretive love. A miscommunication and fear of getting hurt again has kept them apart. This is a second chance romance with twists that are threatening. I read this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so great! It was well written and the characters were so relatable. I really enjoyed it and will definitely recommend it to others!

It was cute. I managed to get about half way. I’m unfortunately stopping due to it’s written in 3rd person. That’s the only reason. I think if I could read 3rd person I think it would be a great read for me.

Hi! I'm the author, and I requested this so that I could see a copy of the eARC. I'm mainly submitting this review to keep my NetGalley ratio, but also this book does truly feel like it was written for me!

Thank you netgalley, Atria, and readers.

I hope it makes you feel even a little bit seen 🫶🏻

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it didn’t disappoint. I loved the characters (Az? Yes please lol) and I LOVED how they were both bi- or pansexual. There is so much to love here. The house, the tea shop, the sweet and spooky town of hallowcross. The magic was unique and digestible for people who are casual fantasy readers (me). I also got Luc vibes (from Addie LaRue) from Lex which I loved.
There is even a very layered mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end of the book! Also, it was a lil spicy which was delish as well.

'Hopelessly Teavoted' is a witchy romance with a little mystery and spice. The story is slow to medium-paced and includes lots of magic. Vickie and Az have a long history, which makes this their second chance. I liked the little ways that they looked out for each other, even as friends. And I also enjoyed how similar Az's family was to 'The Addams Family'.

The plot was intriguing in the beginning, but the writing style was rough to get through. A lot of sentences were difficult to read, and some sections should have been new paragraphs. This book also had a problem with repetitiveness, redundant descriptors, and stiff dialogue. I think it was meant to be whimsical and playful, but it was a slog to get through.

Thank you to Netgalley, Atria Books, and Simon & Schuster for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

thank you so much to netgalley & atria books for this ARC. it was so beautiful. the longing and the yearning always do it for me, and it was so heartbreaking the way that az and vickie wanted to be together but also struggled so much with their feelings and the curse. loved it.

📖 Book Review 📖 They say when one door closes, another one opens. Well, break out the sage because the energy is shifting in Hallowcross and a lot of doors have opened up in this adorable spooky little town. Right after Victoria’s boyfriend breaks it off and her parents disown her, the boy next door comes waltzing back into town after a failed career as a screenwriter. Life has a funny way of giving you one wild ride. Even in a world with magic, debts must be collected, grief is still crippling, and emotions and anxiety run high and there’s something oddly comforting that even witches need some help from Zoloft.

Let’s be honest, life the past few years since the pandemic has been really tough. But with a little added touch of magic and some cameos from the devil, Audrey Goldberg Ruoff makes these difficult topics just a little easier to handle in her debut novel. Add a second chance to get it right with all the slow burn romance readers could want (with a side of sultry Sundays) and the perfect little fall read has arrived! Go ahead and pick your poison (by that I mean cup of tea or a PSL, obviously) and a cozy blanket and curl up for witching season with Hopelessly Teavoted!