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Lana Harper
Rave The Nerd Daily ... a charming and sweet novel ideal for the upcoming spooky season ... With relatable characters, a fun storyline, and some angsty romance, Payback’s A Witch will enchant you from the very first page. Even though the romance does play a big role in the story, it’s actually the witch tournament that becomes the center of this book, and the other subplots are just intertwined with it and help develop certain events in the story. The tournament itself spans over the course of a few days and it is actually so fun to read about ... In terms of the romance, it was refreshing to see that it avoids queer rom-com stereotypes, the relationship between Emmy and Talia feels very natural, with ups and downs and it also doesn’t feel too fast nor too slow. It really has a great development. There’s also quite a bit of angst but it’s well balanced with other tender moments and don’t we all love a bit of angst and slow burn! ... All in all, when you close the book, you’ll want to live in the bewitching town that is Thistle Grove. But since it’s only the first of the series, it’s good to know that readers will have the chance to revisit this magical autumnal town and its lovable characters when book two is released! Charming, sweet, and magical, Payback’s A Witch is the perfect book to enjoy on a cosy autumn night.
Minnie Darke
Rave The Nerd Daily The way everything connects to one thing and another is very beautifully done and wonderful to discover. The novel also offers a very likeable set of characters. These are characters that aren’t perfect, because nobody is, and that’s what makes them human and more believable. Darke invested a lot in these secondary characters and that’s why they don’t feel flat. The reader can’t help but connect with their hopes and dreams and root for them every step of the way. These people face every-day struggles and deal with them the way any of us would, in the best way we can with the means we have. Darke has a magnificent way of capturing the emotions we experience when we listen to music ... The Lost Love Song is a heart-warming, bittersweet, and moving story about life, loss, love, friendship, music, poetry, and second-chances. Perfect for music lovers and those who crave uplifting reads in these trying times.