Not the Witch You Wed
Ratings10
Average rating3.6
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Ratings10
Average rating3.6
A fake relationship between a magic-less witch and a wolf shifter turns to more in the start of a bewitching new paranormal rom-com series.
Magic-less witch Violet Maxwell wants nothing to do with alpha wolf shifter Lincoln Thorne―the man who broke her fragile, teenage heart. But when the two of them are forced by arcane Supernatural Laws to find mates, Violet and Lincoln agree to fake-date their way to a fake-mating in order to conjure themselves some time.
The joke’s on them. When old feelings make a reappearance―along with Violet’s magic―they both realize there’s nothing fake about their feelings. But there are old secrets and looming threats that could snatch away their happily ever after, again. One thing’s for sure: magic doesn’t make dating and love any easier.
In Not the Witch You Wed, April Asher brings all the hilarity and sweet, sexy moments you love in a romantic-comedy―plus a fun dose of magic―to this spell-binding new series about being sexy, single, and supernatural in New York City.
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I came for the fake dating, and I kinda got what I came for?
The story falls into some cliches – both good and bad. For example, most female characters are introduced with their bra size. Miscommunication/Lack of communication was a significant plot point, but it had a good twist!
It was hard to tell when it switched between Violet's and Lincoln's perspectives until it explicitly stated who it was. There was no change in how their inner dialogue was written or narrated.
On to the fake dating – it did not last nearly long enough to satisfy my taste.
Overall, it was an entertaining read that, while predictable, was fun and enjoyable. I plan to continue the series!
Audiobook Review: It took a while to get used to the voice actor – she spoke slowly with long pauses that made me think my sleep timer had gone off. The voices were also very breathy. While I got used to the narration, I'd recommend reading versus listening to Not The Witch You Wed.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I typically love witchy books. So much so that it is a sure-fire way to get me to at least read the synopsis of a book. However, this book really frustrated me - so much so that I nearly DNF'd it. Repeatedly. It did get better, so I'm glad I stuck with it, and I warmed up to nearly all of the characters, but the first few chapters are rough. I actually found myself wondering a few times who the target audience was, because the author couldn't seem to make up her mind. I also found myself wondering, especially as the book improved, why the first few chapters didn't get edited to better fit with the rest of the story. I'm interested enough to check out the next book when it gets published, because some of the supporting characters really intrigued me.
