Welcome to Litsy!

This is not my genre. (I read it to get a Goodreads bookmark.) So I didn‘t know what to expect. This book is a bit more sappy than I really like, but it was also a bit more magical than I thought it would be. That combination was just right and I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Witches and humans solve a problem and maybe start a bit of a revolution in the world of both. Magic, love, family, and a happy ending. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Very Secret Society of Witches met on the third Thursday of every third month, but that was just about the only thing that never changed.”

#FirstLineFridays

Vacation mode activated.

Well this was perfect.

#WickedWords @AsYouWish

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A story largely about kindness. With all the darkness lately, this was a truly lovely story! I picked this up to satisfy two goodreads challenges in one swoop. It‘s not my typical kind of read, so here‘s a challenge serving its purpose! Mika is tasked with helping some young witches learn to wield their powers safely, but discovers surprising secrets that could change the way witches must live in the world.

Awww. This was such a sweet book. Not my usual fair, but I tore through it like a slice of cheesecake. Witches, romance, intrigue, plot twists, etc. great read for a cold winter‘s day.

Just finished this audiobook on Spotify! Absolutely loved it! I‘ve seen it described as “cozy” multiple times and I have to agree. I would love a sequel to this because I want more of Mika Moon and the girls! 🥰

This one was so fun! It had a different take on found family & a touch of witchy-ness. 🧙 I was hoping to read this in October, but my turn finally came in January.

#12Booksof2024 December

Honorable mentions:
Xiania 2 Ada by Lotta Elstad
A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez

Thanks for doing this challenge again this year Andrew and reminding of what a great reading year I‘ve had

This was a lovely little cozy story about magic and teaching and building community.

#12BooksOf2024 @Andrew65

Another I blame Litsy for this recommendation. One of my 5🌟 reads of the year!
#12Booksof2024 OCTOBER Choice

This was a wonderful cozy book to read! I liked it a lot. It‘s also the last one I read off my #AuldLangSpine list. @JamieArc thank you very much again for providing me with good books throughout the whole year!

This book is so cozy and warm. About what makes a home and family.

Set in the lead up to Christmas so even though there‘s witches, it‘s a perfect read for December as well.

And though there‘s romance here, that‘s not the main focus of the book.

3✨ This gave me a magical kids Nanny McFee vibe. I really enjoyed the homeschool witches, secret society aspect of this book. The characters were easy to like and the world building had a lot of interesting elements that could be explored more.

All witches are orphans. & the rules state it is better for witches to be raised alone. So imagine Maya‘s surprise when she gets contacted out of the blue to help tutor three young witches.

This was the perfect cozy fantasy to end the month on. Warm & soft, w/ so many absolutely lovely characters, this was a joy to read. I loved how the magic worked. The romance felt a bit quick, but overall this was so sweet.🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

A fun read. Lighter than I thought it would be.

#LittensLoveRomance @StayCurious

#Littensloveromance @StayCurious

It is a cute story but not on par with other books that are similar. I enjoyed it, but it is more of a fluffy read, and I was expecting so much more. I'm still glad I read. 3.5ish ⭐️

#HauntedShelf #HexesAndCrows @Catsandbooks
#31by31 Readathon #ScarathlonAtoZ @Texreader #LetterV

I managed to get a few bingos with this one. #HauntedShelf #FrightClub #HalloweenAtoZBingo #BodyCountBingo #AfterDarkBingo #ISpyBingoSepOct #ItsATropeBingo @Jadams89 @PuddleJumper @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @Texreader

#LittensLoveRomance Review: What a great book and HEA for our characters. I grew so attached to everyone who lived in Nowhere House, and in the end, even Primrose was growing on me. I‘d love to see more books set in this universe. She has another witchy story coming out next year but not sure if it‘s connected. The writing, the setting, the characters, the real issues - they were all so well done. I highly recommend this book.

I absolutely loved this book. The characters were great, and I laughed, cried, and sighed with relief. #LitsyLoveRomance #31by31Readathon #SpookoweenReadathon #Witchaton #LongNights #ReadAway24 #PumpkabooHuntSize @StayCurious @Catsandbooks @TEArificbooks @DieAReader @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @TheSpineView @PuddleJumper #HauntedShelf #FrightClub @Jadams89

Thank you!! @TheBookHippie I love everything!

I can‘t wait to try the tea in my new mug! Perfect witchy reads too! Thank you again!

#mws #modernwitchswap @BookwormAHN

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.27-28: Whoops, bringing Primrose to Nowhere House was a gamble - they need her for the memory spell but what will they do about her guardianship of the children? I do think the solicitor is the greater danger. A man like that wouldn‘t stop until the inhabitants of Nowhere House were eradicated. But will Primrose separate the children?

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.25&26: Well, thank God for that! So happy Jamie went to her and that she put an actual address on her contract so he was able to find her. I really hope she can believe that she‘s worthy of everything that Nowhere house and its inhabitants can offer her. Now, to deal with that solicitor…I‘m worried! Aren‘t we all?

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.23&24: excuse me while I try to pick up the pieces of my broken heart. This last chapter gutted me. I never saw that twist coming - did you? What a complicated situation they find themselves in and I‘m not sure how they‘ll get themselves out of it. Read on! We must! (Channeling my inner Ian a bit.)

#littensloveromance I couldn‘t help myself, I had to read to the end and get my HEA fix ❤️ things got tense there for a bit ( hence my inability to stop reading) but all‘s well that ends well. This was a delightful witchy tale with zero spooky factor and very low key sexy bits

My favourite book of 2024 so far! A warm, uplifting and unputdownable book. The author writes with humour and suspense, and brings diversity to her storytelling.
An isolated witch, Mika, is given the opportunity to embrace a new job, a new family and a new home. Looking after three young witches brings challenges. Magic isn‘t the only challenge that comes knocking at the door to Nowhere house.
A perfect mix of magic, family and romance. 5🌟

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.21&22: Mika is definitely attached to the inhabitants of Nowhere House, and they are attached to her. I wish she could believe that the other shoe maybe won‘t drop. But she‘s had a lifetime of disappointments and old habits die hard. I hope Jamie takes a leap of faith with her and shows her what love can be like.

Just finished this last night - starring a witch who specializes in potions 🧪
#Potion #WickedWhispers
@eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#WordSearch the word hallow. It's the closest I could get without it being in Halloween. #HauntedShelf #FrightClub @PuddleJumper @Jadams89

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.19&20 Mika and Jamie keep having difficult conversations but it‘s bringing them closer together. That road trip was tough but worth it, for Jamie but also for Mika. I hope she acknowledges that she can‘t continue to live her life so lonely. Changes need to happen in her life but also in the witch community.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.17&18: Jamie came to Mika‘s rescue! I mean - my heart ♥️ The romance in this book is picking up, intermingled with lovely and sweet conversations, between Mika and Jamie and with Ian and Ken, wherein we get to know these characters so well. But what happened with Jamie‘s family? I‘m sure Mika will find out on their little fieldtrip. At least Jamie is willing to bring her along. That‘s a big step for him I think.

#bookscavengerhunt #magicalswirls
#hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks @PuddleJumper

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.15&16: Thank goodness Mika is on the mend, even if she does look “positively sickly”. So what do we all think of the secretive Primrose? I mean, she was more forthcoming this time but it was like pulling teeth to get the snippets she gave. That‘s not healthy for the other witches. They should be fully aware of their history. Then they can protect themselves and each other. Or at least try. Also, Jamie is starting to *care*❤️

I can't rate this book high enough. I very much want to go back and re-read for the first time again so that I can savour it all. It was an impulse buy but such a great one. #55-2024

Another word found Drizzle for #WordSearch #HauntedShelf #FrightClub @Jadams89 @PuddleJumper

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.13&14: What a crazy scene! Things finally came to a head with the little witch Terracotta. I know she‘s only 8 but that was so dangerous and I‘m glad Jamie called her out on it. Hashtag Teachable moment. Thank goodness Ian knew what was going on with Mika. I love that Jamie is growing closer to Mika by their midnight meetings - but now this event should help dispel more of his distrust of her. Yay b/c I‘m shipping them.

I‘ve had this book for a while. The perfect time to read this now. 🍁🎃🧙

Before I return this book to the library, I wanted to get all the #hauntedshelf points from it because it was just a perfect book for this month. So first it has the #nightsky for the #bookscavengerhunt. I recommend it for #snuggles #bookrecommendations. It works for #wickedwhispers #magic & #candy. And it has a whopping 22 words for the #wordsearch for 330 points. #hexesancrows @PuddleJumper @Catsandbooks @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I figure I might as well share the end of my day too ( I have showered and gotten out of my pyjamas) more reading, a French 75 and a ‘party plate‘ as my kids called charcuterie boards when they were littles

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.11&12: how interesting that Ian‘s mom was a witch! It explains a lot. I want to know more about his upbringing. And I want to know what happened to poor Jamie to make him leave home so young. More mysteries to solve. Does anyone else think Primrose and Lillian are sisters? Or is it just me?

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.9&10: oh Jamie - what a man of contradictions! He‘s an enjoyable character to read and try to decipher. I love the grumpy-sunshine trope. I hope Mika breaks down his concrete walls soon. I think she will with the help of the others - especially Ian haha.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

"The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches met on the third Thursday of every third month, but that was just about the only thing that never changed. "

#HauntedShelf #FrightClub #WordSearch The word cozy @PuddleJumper @Jadams89

Any good witchy book recommendations?

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.7&8: Oh dear, Ian is going to cause mischief. I wonder what happened to Jamie before he arrived at Nowhere house. And what experience does Mika have with romance? I‘m intrigued by Lillian. She‘s powerful, aloof, self absorbed, but she cared enough to bring those orphans home and to hire three caretakers she may not completely need. I mean - does she really need a librarian? ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.5&6: K, I‘m obsessed with the wonderful descriptions of Nowhere House. I want to go to there. I don‘t think Mika is going to want to leave like she normally does. If only everyone was as welcoming as the house and most of its occupants. Terracotta is a bit scary. And Jamie is broody and grumpy. But I‘m betting their attitudes will change as Mika pulls more tricks out of her Mary Poppins bag.

#HauntedShelf #WordSearch the word cider @PuddleJumper @Jadams89