A review by _spirirbound_
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

4.0

Thank you so much to Net Galley and Hatchette for providing me with a copt of this prior to publishing!

"The Honey Witch" offers a cozy and enchanting witchy romance with a touch of special magic, generational curses, and soulmates, all intertwined in a tale of self-discovery for the young witch Marigold. Feeling like she doesn't belong, lacking interest in love or apparent abilities unlike her family, Marigold's life takes a turn when her grandmother invites her to the family cottage on the quaint Isle of Innisfree to train her as the next Honey Witch. Although, embracing her newfound magic and freedom comes with a condition - no one can fall in love with the Honey Witch.

Reading this book felt like being wrapped in a favorite blanket, sipping coffee, and listening to the rain. The town of Innisfree now holds a special place in my heart, and the captivating magic within the story has become a personal favourite. The blend of honey, bees, and magic had me completely captivated from early chapters. While the ending was somewhat expected, I cherished every moment of the book, especially the gradual love story between Marigold and her true love (which is by far one of the best Grumpy x Sunshine romances I have read in a while). The bond between Marigold and her grandmother is deeply touching and stands out as the highlight of this beautiful tale, resonating with my own special relationship with my grandmother.

I highly recommend this book to fans of tropes like Grumpy x Sunshine, Soulmates, Family Curses, Forbidden Love, and Found Family!