It was a must I read this before the next book in the series “Kiss and Spell” releases next month and I’m so glad I did. I really enjoyed the book it was a cute and cozy read filled with magical spells, witches, mermen, family bonds, and a second chance at love.

The book follows two MC’s Lucinda Caraway who currently lives on the mystic seaside of Freya Grove where charms, hexes, and magical beings of all kinds are the norm. Then we have Alexander Dwyer her merman high school crush who’s spent the last ten years traveling the world on adventures Lucy has only ever dreamed of. For awhile Lucy had been wishing for more in her life more excitement, more adventure, and more romance. One night after a wish turned into a spell Lucy finds herself being unable to say no to everything including Alex.

I loved the dual POVs it gave us a clear backstory on what happened between Lucy and Alex back in high school. There was major chemistry whenever the two interacted. We get some mid spice here and there but nothing too explicit the author left a little for the imagination. Lucy knew Alex was her soulmate and so did everyone else. With the help of the spell and a little action on her part Lucy made him realize she was his true love that got away.

Most of the side characters were likable Ursula was iffy. But her character did add to the atmosphere of the book. Initially it seemed as though all of the women had a semi-strong family bond until a little conflict arose. The setting was great but I wish the author would’ve went more in depth with the world building and magical aspects. The pacing was fair, in some parts the slow burn was real. But I still enjoyed watching the romance unfold between Alex and Lucy.

Overall, it was a fun read, very clean and well-written. The ending does wrap up rather quickly so I’m looking forward to the next book. It’s the perfect read for the Fall especially around Halloween because it gave off that seasonal vibe. If you’re looking for a quick read I definitely recommend this book‼️