A review by lindsaymck
A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was so ridiculously FUNNY in addition to being about love, acceptance, and overcoming prejudices. Calladia and Astaroth begin as enemies (he tried to bargain away the souls of her best friend and best friend’s boyfriend and she kicked his ass), but become lovers who see and appreciate one another exactly as they are. She nurtures his softness and he respects her strength, which is exactly what they both need. 

The journey to that emotional growth is a literal quest on which Calladia helps Astaroth find a witch to break his curse and heal his amnesia. His amnesia is actually an unexpected gift that has allowed him to decide who he actually wants to be rather than who his six centuries of ambition has turned him into. 

I enjoyed this sequel more than the first - Mariel and Oz are the sweet, stable, supportive couple. Calladia and Astaroth are just as supportive, but are completely chaotic and competitive, which made for better banter and super spicy spice. There are definitely similarities to the first book in their tropes, witch/demon pairings, overbearing/cruel mothers, absent fathers, and a big conflict that resolved very quickly at the end. I’m interested to see how book three explores newer territory with two different species as our new main characters. 

Calladia and Astaroth’s adventure is packed to the brim with moments both hilarious and heartwarming. Honestly, the banter, bravado, and verbal sparring between these two had me grinning and giggling as I listened. 
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