A Letter to Three Witches is a paranormal romantic comedy perfect for fans of Charmed (both the original and remake) and Practical Magic.
A quick overview: Set in the small college town of Zenobia, New York, the only supernatural element a resident can find is in the name of Gwen Engel's business (Abracadabra Odd Job Service). However, Gwen's family is a different story. About a century prior, Gwen's great-great-grandpa casts a spell that has completely catastrophic side effects, earning him and his descendants a lifetime ban on practicing magic from The Grand Council of Witches. The Grand Council even has spies that report on any spellcasting in the area to ensure that Gwen's family follows the rules. When Gwen and her cousins (aka the "Cousin Coven") receive a mysterious letter from her adopted sister, Tannith, their world is promptly turned upside down. In the letter, Tannith lets the cousins know she has bewitched one of their partners and will be leaving Zenobia with them at the week's end. The cousins all let their stress manifest in different ways, but Gwen's cousin Trudy perhaps has the worst accidental reaction of all; enchanted cupcakes. That's right, magical cupcakes. These delectable baked goods are the cause of chaos and confusion for Trudy's customers, her marriage, and even Gwen, who finds herself developing an attraction to Jeremy (the graduate student studying with Trudy's husband).
My thoughts: After a fairly slow start, this book had me hooked. I binged Charmed and this overall gave me the same feeling of family bonds. The storyline kept me hooked, and the way that Bass had different characters as narrators throughout the book really ensnared my attention. The fact that this book is grounded in the contemporary really spoke to me, and when Bass referenced Brew Tube and Cackle (YouTube and Twitter respectively) I thought it was a nifty way to include technology and social media platforms that audiences are familiar with. Despite the sheer number of plot points, I felt that Bass tied them up rather well, and definitely think that this is the perfect book for a fun, no thoughts attached read. The family drama was really engrossing to read, and I think that the number of unexpected events that occur create a twisty and unexpected read. The ending seemed to open up the potential for more books focusing on this family, and I think it would be a great idea. I would love to see more of the hijinks they get up to, or maybe even see more from the meddling cousin Tannith (gasp, I know). This is a book that I can't wait to curl up with when it's chilly outside, as it would go perfectly with some popcorn and the hot drink of your choice.
Overall rating: 4/5
A Letter to Three Witches will be available for purchase on January 25, 2022. Be sure to add it to your Goodreads shelf and see where it's sold here. Also, be sure to check out Elizabeth Bass’s website here!
I was lucky enough to be able to read this Advanced Reader's Copy through my partnership with NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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