a pinch of magic & romance

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My name is Cyn and in case you didn't notice-I have a serious addiction to books. Especially the Gothic, dark, spooky, horror, snarky, sometimes romantic type to name a few...

Today I'm musing(what I call my short spoiler free no nonsense reviews) all about this book that will be available 4/27:

They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun, and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control her telekinesis―neighbors call her the Witch of Oldhouse―and the haphazard manifestations of her powers make her the subject of malicious gossip.

When entertainer Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. A telekinetic like her, he has traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. He sees Nina not as a witch, but ripe with potential to master her power under his tutelage. With Hector’s help, Nina’s talent blossoms, as does her love for him.

But great romances are for fairytales, and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina ― and himself―that threatens to end their courtship before it truly begins.

SIGH...

While this wasn't my favorite book, I still found it an enjoyable read. I liked it but didn't love it. I guess I was looking/expecting more of a Mexican Gothic tone/vibe but without the horror. 

AGAIN-I knew this wasn't going to be like Mexican Gothic I just felt the voice was different, if that makes sense? 

That might be a tad unfair of me, but I'm being honest about my two cents. 

I'm not sorry I read this, but I did find I was a bit bored despite being intrigued by the world building & setting. It was whimsical(if that's the word I'm looking for??)and a pinch soap opera like(if that makes sense too?) LOL. I'll add that the characters were very well written and I loved to hate them...or is hated to love them... LOL

I was provided an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. 

If I've intrigued you-what are you waiting for- grab your copy today. 

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