Everything She Does Is Magic by Bridget Morrissey
Rating: 5/5
Spice: 0/5
Plot: 5/5
Primary Genre: YA Sapphic Fantasy Romance
Blurb:
In the charming town of Fableview, every day is Halloween. Get ready to fall under the spell of this bewitching sapphic romance, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Wicked!
Darcy Keller, resident ray of sunshine and town spirit princess, loves every moment of Fableview’s fall festivities. But she’s also really ready to leave for college next year, even though her parents expect her to stay and take over their Halloween empire.
Enter brooding new girl Anya Doyle, a real-life witch and almost a full member of her coven. In order to be initiated, she has to choose a mortal ally to act as her “protector.” But having moved around so much, Anya is completely friendless. So she does what any self-respecting teenage almost-witch would—she lies and tells her coven her secret crush, Darcy, is willing to do the job.
Desperate to solve their personal problems, they agree to help each other out, attending everything from a costume parade to a pumpkin patch party to an apple bobbing contest together. But with Anya’s magical powers and Darcy’s future independence on the line, the last thing they need is the added complication of pesky feelings . . .
My Thoughts:
🎃🎃 This book is ridiculously cute. The blurb recommends reading if you like Gilmore Girls or Wicked and I do love both of those, so I’d say that checks out. Darcy and Anya’s characters are both likeable and the buildup of their romantic tension is quirky and cute.
I can’t put my finger on exactly what made this a 5 star read other than the way that the story made me feel. It gives you that excellent fall ambiance while being very upbeat, bright and happy. You really cheer the main characters on and enjoy reading about the town and the side characters.
The vibe of this book felt a bit like an episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch from the 90’s, which I absolutely love! Unless you’re old like me, you may not have seen the show but I promise you, it’s perfection.
This is the ultimate Halloween read if you’re looking for a witchy YA romance. The whole storyline revolves around the town’s fall/Halloween festivities. If you like cozy fantasies, this would also be a great choice for you as this has all of the elements of a cozy fantasy.
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