mx_manda's review
4.0
I enjoyed this a surprising amount, given how EH I can be about fantasy reads. I'm very particular about what I like in the fantasy genre.
AIGtSC is a slow starter, but it's full of humor and has enough plot to make the wait and build worth it while these two stubbornly wage war. Admittedly, some of the big plot points were predictable early on, but that didn't make them any less enjoyable to read.
OH!
Big Props for a heroine over the age of 40 who doesn't mention a diet, carbs, or hating her body even once in the story. Ivy is delightfully plump and an unrepentant cheese lover. My kind of gal.
I will definitely check out the future books about the Bennett siblings.
AIGtSC is a slow starter, but it's full of humor and has enough plot to make the wait and build worth it while these two stubbornly wage war. Admittedly, some of the big plot points were predictable early on, but that didn't make them any less enjoyable to read.
OH!
Big Props for a heroine over the age of 40 who doesn't mention a diet, carbs, or hating her body even once in the story. Ivy is delightfully plump and an unrepentant cheese lover. My kind of gal.
I will definitely check out the future books about the Bennett siblings.
readingunderamushroom's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
juniperburns's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
risquish's review
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
zeef33's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’ve had this one on my list for a while so I was super pumped to pick up and give it a go.
You got a witch trying to save her magic, an insufferable satyr, an emotional support raccoon, and a pervy house. Which is a recipe for a sweet, charming, and hilarious read!
Ivy and Finn were delightful main characters and their family made for fantastic support characters. The story beyond the romance kept me gripped and interested through out.
CW: characters dealing with anxiety, PTSD, grief
You got a witch trying to save her magic, an insufferable satyr, an emotional support raccoon, and a pervy house. Which is a recipe for a sweet, charming, and hilarious read!
Ivy and Finn were delightful main characters and their family made for fantastic support characters. The story beyond the romance kept me gripped and interested through out.
CW: characters dealing with anxiety, PTSD, grief
thereadinghammock_mserinv's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
I'm so glad I made time to read this book, finally! I won a copy from a GoodReads giveaway and it promptly kept getting pushed to the back burner, until several bookstagrammers I follow kept mentioning how much they enjoyed it, so I made a point to push it to the front of the queue. And it did not disappoint!
Ivy is a cottage witch who's lost her magic, and is reviving an old mansion in the woods in an effort to restore her powers. Finn and his brother Callum, are satyrs who've been squatting in the abandoned mansion for decades and have a deep-seated mistrust of all witches on principle (and rightfully so, we later learn). And thus starts a beautiful enemies-to-lovers tale that was so fun to read.
The supporting cast of characters--Ivy's twin brother Rowan, her aunts, the house itself--added fun color to the story, and seeded some fun for the next 2 books, which I can't wait for now! The world building is a lot of fun and I enjoyed that it was based in a modern day, very real universe.
Ivy is a cottage witch who's lost her magic, and is reviving an old mansion in the woods in an effort to restore her powers. Finn and his brother Callum, are satyrs who've been squatting in the abandoned mansion for decades and have a deep-seated mistrust of all witches on principle (and rightfully so, we later learn). And thus starts a beautiful enemies-to-lovers tale that was so fun to read.
The supporting cast of characters--Ivy's twin brother Rowan, her aunts, the house itself--added fun color to the story, and seeded some fun for the next 2 books, which I can't wait for now! The world building is a lot of fun and I enjoyed that it was based in a modern day, very real universe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness
Minor: Death of parent
bisexual_booknerd's review
5.0
This was SO. CHARMING.
It was funny, and steamy, and inclusive - and just a total romp. If you are looking for a light and fun paranormal romance with fantastic anxiety rep this is the book for you!!
It was funny, and steamy, and inclusive - and just a total romp. If you are looking for a light and fun paranormal romance with fantastic anxiety rep this is the book for you!!
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