Book Summary:
Sadie Revelare comes from a long line of witches and magical folk. But their magic comes with a price – every member of the family is cursed. The curse is unique to the person and often correlates to their magic in some way.
For Sadie, this means that she has always known that four heartbreaks would result in losing her magic. As such, she's worked hard to keep people at arms-length romantically. It mostly worked out, minus a heartbreak here and there. But things are changing; the family is getting back together, and something else is on the horizon.
My Review:
I picked up The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic because I'm always searching for a perfect new witchy tale. (Am I hoping to find a new Practical Magic? Perhaps). While I enjoyed this novel, I can't pretend it was everything I hoped it would be.
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic is a paranormal romance, but it's lighter on the paranormal side than one might think. Consider it a cozy-witch tale, focusing heavily on friends and family. The magic is almost secondary to everything else, ironically enough.
In other words, if you're looking for a book full of magic, this isn't the one. The family drama is strong and overall very well done. Likewise, the romance was sweet (if a bit predictable). I just wish that there had been more time to explore the magic.
Highlights:
Paranormal Romance
Kitchen Witch
Family & Feelings
Trigger Warnings:
Abandonment/Loss
Cancer
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