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A review by katiemack
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a light and funny paranormal romance; with the themes and the cozy town, it reminds me of The Ex Hex. I enjoyed the twist on the fake dating trope--by having Ozoroth the Ruthless bound to Mariel Spark in a demonic soul-exchange bargain, it creates a sense of forced proximity that works well. There's plenty of chemistry between the two of them, but both also offer strong support for one another as they deal with their respective overbearing and emotionally abusive parental figures. The system of magic Hawley describes is also compelling; I wanted to learn more about it.
Hawley sets up a sequel, so this won't be the last book about the magical town of Glimmer Falls; I'm looking forward to reading the next one!
This is a light and funny paranormal romance; with the themes and the cozy town, it reminds me of The Ex Hex. I enjoyed the twist on the fake dating trope--by having Ozoroth the Ruthless bound to Mariel Spark in a demonic soul-exchange bargain, it creates a sense of forced proximity that works well. There's plenty of chemistry between the two of them, but both also offer strong support for one another as they deal with their respective overbearing and emotionally abusive parental figures. The system of magic Hawley describes is also compelling; I wanted to learn more about it.
Hawley sets up a sequel, so this won't be the last book about the magical town of Glimmer Falls; I'm looking forward to reading the next one!