Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches
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She’s guarded her heart for a year. Can a coven of witches—and one enchanting girl named Pix—show her how to let magic in?
- A Modern Witchy Romance: Set in Salem, where a cynical girl who works in a souvenir shop meets an enchanting, real-life witch who might just make her believe in magic—and love—again.- Found Family: Eleanor has been on her own for too long. But when Pix invites her into a coven of queer teen witches, she might finally find a place where she belongs.- Tarot and Real-World Magic: When a mysterious tarot guide shows up in the mail, it sets Eleanor on a new path. This is a story woven with the magic of the major arcana, from The Fool’s first step to The World.- Cynic Meets True Believer: Still haunted by the loss of her first love, Eleanor will have to confront her old ghosts before she can accept a new, magical future with Pix.
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A suprise 4 star read for me. I only picked this up because it is relatively short and I was on a long train ride and then it kind of blew me away. This book covers a lot of heavy topics triggers include Heavy drug use, Depression, Anxiety, negative self talk, stalking, and mention of SA and probably more but I think that this book does an overall good job of covering these things and being respectful and gentle while also not romantizing at all. The story hit me right in the heart. We more or less follow 2 timelines 1 year ago and present day. The stories have interludes of Tarot card explanations followed by chapters who in some way corrospond to the meaning of the card which was a unique and engaging reading experience especially because the card explanations were short and vague enough that it didn't fit 100% to the story so that it didn't feel tacky to me. The book also covers a lot of criticism about society and capitalism which I really enjoy. Our Main characters are adorable especially Susan and our MCs Mum. The Mum is also chronically ill and I loved how the book made clear that yes she struggles but no her life isn't over just because she is sick which I appreciate a lot as a fellow Spoonie. Can't recommend this enough!
Witches, Tarot and love
Eleanor has the worst year of her life behind her. She lost her best friend and dropped out of high school. Working in a witch shop in Salem, she gets a package with a booklet about the major arcana Tarot cards. Not long after she meets Pix and Ofira in the store, two witches who invite her to their coven. And Eleanor falls in love again but she's not sure she is ready. Each chapter starts with a major arcana vard and explanation that fits the chapter without it being too cheesy. I really enjoyed the story, it's an easy read and would be great for teenagers. The shadow of the past that follows Eleanor is well incorporated into the story and gives great suspense. I had ideas about it but they weren't all correct, so it's not too on the nose.
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1 reviews
Mood
Protagonist(s)
Pace
Writing Style
Description
She’s guarded her heart for a year. Can a coven of witches—and one enchanting girl named Pix—show her how to let magic in?
- A Modern Witchy Romance: Set in Salem, where a cynical girl who works in a souvenir shop meets an enchanting, real-life witch who might just make her believe in magic—and love—again.- Found Family: Eleanor has been on her own for too long. But when Pix invites her into a coven of queer teen witches, she might finally find a place where she belongs.- Tarot and Real-World Magic: When a mysterious tarot guide shows up in the mail, it sets Eleanor on a new path. This is a story woven with the magic of the major arcana, from The Fool’s first step to The World.- Cynic Meets True Believer: Still haunted by the loss of her first love, Eleanor will have to confront her old ghosts before she can accept a new, magical future with Pix.
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A suprise 4 star read for me. I only picked this up because it is relatively short and I was on a long train ride and then it kind of blew me away. This book covers a lot of heavy topics triggers include Heavy drug use, Depression, Anxiety, negative self talk, stalking, and mention of SA and probably more but I think that this book does an overall good job of covering these things and being respectful and gentle while also not romantizing at all. The story hit me right in the heart. We more or less follow 2 timelines 1 year ago and present day. The stories have interludes of Tarot card explanations followed by chapters who in some way corrospond to the meaning of the card which was a unique and engaging reading experience especially because the card explanations were short and vague enough that it didn't fit 100% to the story so that it didn't feel tacky to me. The book also covers a lot of criticism about society and capitalism which I really enjoy. Our Main characters are adorable especially Susan and our MCs Mum. The Mum is also chronically ill and I loved how the book made clear that yes she struggles but no her life isn't over just because she is sick which I appreciate a lot as a fellow Spoonie. Can't recommend this enough!
Witches, Tarot and love
Eleanor has the worst year of her life behind her. She lost her best friend and dropped out of high school. Working in a witch shop in Salem, she gets a package with a booklet about the major arcana Tarot cards. Not long after she meets Pix and Ofira in the store, two witches who invite her to their coven. And Eleanor falls in love again but she's not sure she is ready. Each chapter starts with a major arcana vard and explanation that fits the chapter without it being too cheesy. I really enjoyed the story, it's an easy read and would be great for teenagers. The shadow of the past that follows Eleanor is well incorporated into the story and gives great suspense. I had ideas about it but they weren't all correct, so it's not too on the nose.