Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches

English language

Published Nov. 14, 2022 by HarperCollins Publishers.

ISBN:
978-0-06-246503-0
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4 stars (1 review)

A witchy, atmospheric lesbian contemporary romance set in Salem—from the acclaimed author of Fans of the Impossible Life. Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Becky Albertalli.

Seventeen-year-old Eleanor is the last person in Salem to believe in witchcraft—or to think that her life could be transformed by mysterious forces. After losing her best friend and first love, Chloe, Eleanor has spent the past year in a haze, vowing to stay away from anything resembling romance.

But when a handwritten guide to tarot arrives in the mail at the witchy souvenir store where Eleanor works, it seems to bring with it the message that magic is about to enter her life. Cynical Eleanor is quick to dismiss this promise, until real-life witch Pix shows up with an unusual invitation. Inspired by the magic and mystery of the tarot, Eleanor decides to open herself up to Pix and her coven of …

3 editions

Didn't quite draw me in, but did get me curious about tarot

4 stars

For some reason, I didn't find this to be the most engaging read. Good characters, good prose, fine plot, but I think the constant switching between tarot explainer, present narrative, and flashback narrative kept me from really diving into the story.

That said, it's the first thing that's ever made me actually curious about tarot. I've met plenty of people who are into tarot, read books that reference it, etc., but this is the first time I've ever thought it might be relevant to me.