tiasy97's review against another edition
4.5
This was such a cute fun read!! I absolutely adoreddddd the main characters and their relationship, it was goofy and fun and full of love - which, coincidentally, is what I love! The only downside for me was the whole ‘shit I’ve given her a love potion, I’ve got to avoid her’ part which like PLEASEEEEEEE I couldn’t cope, I almost ALMOST DNF’d at this point even though I was thoroughly enjoying it before then, but that still wasn’t enough to put my rating down that much! Truly autumnal vibes and I loooove!!!
cass_lit's review against another edition
3.25
This was cute, if not super naive and a little immature for an adult romance. As many of the other reviews have pointed out, miscommunication is THE trope here, despite the fact that the main plot is fake dating. Literally most of the book would not be happening if the fully adult woman would speak to the other fully adult woman. But it was cute, and witchy, and I got from it what I wanted.
schweibertsm's review
2.0
This entire plot I found annoying. The lack of communication and assumption that there is no way that Rory could like Morgan was entirely frustrating and that is the majority of the book. Generally I enjoy the fake dating trope that turns into a real relationship, but the miscommunication and the MC reaction I felt was over done. Every other chapter Morgan was suffering from major anxiety and never asked for help, except from a close friend Hazel, who pushed her to communicate and tell Rory what she thought happened, but Morgan doesn't listen at all.
Ultimately I wish there was more relationship building between the characters versus the anxiety driven plot to find a "cure" for the supposed love potion.
Ultimately I wish there was more relationship building between the characters versus the anxiety driven plot to find a "cure" for the supposed love potion.
jadelillywhite's review against another edition
3.5
i enjoyed the story but it really though me off how much internal dialogue took place in between actual dialogue. i felt like it really took away from the story. also if u don’t like the miscommunication trope, the entire book is based on it so it might not be for you.
kc9944's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Almost a 3 but the main character really doesn’t like herself and I wish she did
brinotbrie's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
joannchristine's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kathryn_reads_paiges's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
catsandbookstacks's review against another edition
2.5
*Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the eARC.*
This Spells Disaster follows the fake dating journey of a potion maker and ex-spellcasting champion. From their small town to a large witches festival, problems are brewing for the two.
This Spells Disaster didn't work for me mainly due to Morgan's character. She makes absolutely awful choices and refuses to admit when she may have made a mistake. The book's blurb does state that she's "messy" but this is on a whole new level. Instead of confessing to a possible mistake (like an adult), she attempts to make the woman she's been obsessing over hate her. Wild. The mistake also didn't happen until about 50% through so the book was a bit of a frustrating slog.
The book's redeeming quality was Rory, the champion spellcaster. She is vibrant, kind and quiet, while also being a delightful human being. The way she opened up even after Morgan was horrible to her shows the type of person she is. Rory can stay, Morgan can go.
Definitely a missed opportunity to have a cat familiar who basically did nothing on page. There's also some ex-girlfriend drama that I would've rather had over Morgan's immature antics.
This Spells Disaster follows the fake dating journey of a potion maker and ex-spellcasting champion. From their small town to a large witches festival, problems are brewing for the two.
This Spells Disaster didn't work for me mainly due to Morgan's character. She makes absolutely awful choices and refuses to admit when she may have made a mistake. The book's blurb does state that she's "messy" but this is on a whole new level. Instead of confessing to a possible mistake (like an adult), she attempts to make the woman she's been obsessing over hate her. Wild. The mistake also didn't happen until about 50% through so the book was a bit of a frustrating slog.
The book's redeeming quality was Rory, the champion spellcaster. She is vibrant, kind and quiet, while also being a delightful human being. The way she opened up even after Morgan was horrible to her shows the type of person she is. Rory can stay, Morgan can go.
Definitely a missed opportunity to have a cat familiar who basically did nothing on page. There's also some ex-girlfriend drama that I would've rather had over Morgan's immature antics.