Quirky Cat
Book Summary:
Mariel Spark has been told she needs to do better her whole life. She needs to get better at her magic. She needs to do this. She needs to do that. Nothing is ever good enough for her mother. Or the prophecy supposedly lingering over her head.
All that pressure is sure to be released in unexpected ways. Perhaps that is why Mariel accidentally summoned a demon while trying to summon flour (yes, you read that right). Cue chaos and romantic pursuits.
My Review:
I've heard so much about how funny, delightful, and charming A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon is. After finally picking it up and trying it, I must tell you all those comments are spot-on.
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon is as witty as it is charming. The characters are a delight, though I sometimes wanted to bundle Mariel up and protect her from her family. (Site note: some people may find the controlling behaviors and comments toward Mariel triggering, so keep that in mind!).
While the romance is so much fun, I wish they had leaned a little heavier into the grumpy/sunshine trope. Yes, Mariel fits its sunshine side very much, but Oz could have been (adorably) grumpier. Though he does slide right into the protective bear type, that's cute.
I had a lot of fun while reading A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, and I'm so happy to see that it's part of a series. I wished we got to see more of the friends, but it looks like they're all probably going to get their own book, so I'm now thrilled.
Highlights:
Paranormal Romance
Grumpy/Sunshine
Witchy Mayhem
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