The Witch Is Back: Review

About the Book:

Title: The Witch Is Back

Author: Sophie H. Morgan

Publisher: Harlequin

Release Date: August 15, 2023

Pages: 384

Genre: Adult Romance, Adult Paranormal, Adult Fantasy

Synopsis:

Love is a hex of a thing. Former childhood sweethearts fake a relationship in this charming, witchy romcom. 63095134

There’s nothing wrong with being a wallflower. Not to Emmaline Bluewater, anyway. Emma may have been born into witch society, but her days of trying to fit in where she doesn’t belong are over—they ended seven years ago, when the man she’d hoped to marry left town without a word. She’s much happier now, living a delightfully mundane human life in Chicago and running her bar, Toil and Trouble.

Until Bastian Truenote walks through the door and announces that he wants her back.

Bastian had his reasons for leaving—even if he can’t tell Emma what they are. Now, to win Emma’s heart, he’s got to face down an adorably goofy dog familiar, a best friend who’s all too eager to hit him with a carefully aimed hex, and a woman who’s far from the meek witch he remembers.

Magical contracts aren’t easily broken, but as far as Emma’s concerned, not even a marriage of convenience will have her falling under Bastian’s spell again…

Review:

*I received an arc from the author for review. All thoughts are my own*

A truly magical read, The Witch Is Back is a fun second chance romance by Sophie H. Morgan! If you’re looking for a fun fall read, this one should be on your list. This was my first book by Sophie, and she has definitely gained a new fan in me.

Emmaline Bluewater was born into witch society, but she’s never felt like she’s belonged. She used to try to fit in, but those days ended when her fiancé left her seven years ago without a word. She was completely devastated and humiliated when he left. She’s happier now, living her mundane life in Chicago running her bar, Toil and Trouble. Everything has been going well, until the handsome Bastian Truenote walks through the door and announces that he wants her back.

Bastian had reasons for leaving, but he can’t share them with Emma. To win back her heart, he must befriend her dog familiar, a best friend that wants to hex him, and a woman who is far from the meek and mild witch he remembers.

This marriage of convenience has convinced Emma that she won’t fall for Bastian’s charms again, even if a magical contract is almost impossible to break.

I really connected with Emmaline who is quite shy and socially awkward. She’s not really fond of social gatherings and doesn’t like being the center of attention. I really enjoyed seeing Bastian and Emma’s relationship blossom from enemies, to friends, and then more. The side characters were also very likeable and gave me lots of laughs. The villain of the story totally gave me Cinderella’s Evil Stepmother vibes. I’m hoping for more in this world, as it was a lot of fun and I feel like there’s a lot of potential.

If you’re looking for a witchy romcom, definitely pick this one up! I highly recommend.

About the Author:

Sophie H. Morgan is a romance author, repped by Cole Lanahan. She lives in crazy worlds, some concocted by her, some ruled by her spaniel. 13650648._UX200_CR0,33,200,200_