Fun-loving witch stories are always a great read. I’ve read the first two stories in this series about a family of sisters, and this upcoming release is another wacky addition.
Asher creates a sweet story with a sweet HEA that we always love. Read on for my full review.
Not Your Crush’s Cauldron by April Asher
Series: Supernatural Singles, 3
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin (February 13, 2024)
ISBN-13: 978-1250808035
OVERVIEW:
Olive Maxwell much prefers teaching about the Supernatural world to taking part in it and leaves the magical shenanigans to her two sisters. After assigning her college students a project designed to nudge them outside their comfort zones, Olive realizes she’s never once stepped a toe out of her own . . . and it’s about time that changed. Her first trip into the unknown? Moving in with her longtime crush and friend . . . tattooed, motorcycle-riding, and pleasantly pierced Baxter Donovan.
Bax Donovan, Guardian Angel not-so-extraordinaire, has acquired so many black marks on his record it looks like a Scantron test. He’s been given one last chance to keep his Guardian wings―a high-profile Assignment he knows all too well. Olive is usually as low-risk as it gets. Hell, she wrote the safety manual. But something landed her on the Guardian Angel Affairs radar, and he guesses it has something to do with the heart-pounding stunts she’s determined to check off her Dare I Docket list.
Keeping Olive out of trouble is about to be his toughest Assignment. He’s at real risk of shattering the only Guardian Angel code of conduct rule he’s yet to break: Don’t fall in love with your Assignment. And he isn’t so sure that’s a bad thing.
If love doesn’t play by the rules, why should they?
Not Your Crush’s Cauldron by April Asher Review
The first two stories in this series were fun and wacky and I was hoping that this one would be the same. This book showcases the youngest sister of the trio and it does help to read at least the prior story to understand the connection between Bax and Olive.
Asher creates her characters with a lot of depth and drama. This story has some of that depth but I felt something missing too. Mainly this story is geared towards Olive finding herself and getting out of the boring box.
Bax and their slow-to-build relationship feels secondary and I didn’t understand the drama of him becoming her protector as her risks were so low-key.
I loved his character, however. He had a beautiful soul and really burned for Olive. Together they have a fun relationship that could really heat up the pages. I do wish we got a bit more of that heat, but their connection was tight and wonderfully supportive.
One thing that I missed, however, was the actual magic. There were a few instances that we got some of her magic bits, but nothing to speak of and nothing memorable in that area. We did see Bax using his magical talents.
Overall, Not Your Crush’s Cauldron is a sweet, mushy story that is light and enjoyable. Funny and warm.
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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