Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone…and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna.
When Sera Swan, the most powerful witch in Britain, lost most of her magic and proceeded a semi-villainous talking fox; she was exiled. Now she runs an inn with her aunt in Lancashire where she deals with her guests’ shenanigans, tries to keep the fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her.
But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…
Details
| Title | A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping |
| Author | Sangu Mandanna |
| Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy, Romance, Fiction |
| Pages | 352 |
| Status | Published |
| Publishing Date | 07/15/2025 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780593439371 |
| Dimensions | 5.40(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.70(d) |
| Amazon | A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping |
Thoughts on A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping
A real Grumpy meets Grumpy when Luke Larsen meets our protagonist, Sera. He’s an icy historian who knows the spell that can bring back her magic. Sounds too good and it just might be.
This is a really cozy , comforting romance novel, build in a fantasy setting with a found family. The book is as beautiful as its cover. The character development happens in a slow pace. At first, some characters are complex but it all works out in the end. There is a lot of action and mini side plots that happen.
The book might feel predictable for some readers but that’s the charm of reading most times, you’ll need to stop thinking every logic and solutions for it to feel good
This is a book that will definitely rekindle your hope in fate and humanity!
Recommendation
Recommended for people who love the series ‘Just add magic’ , Grumpy x Grumpy, small town vibes, fantasy, found family.
Praise
“Much like its enchanted inn, A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping welcomes in the weary reader with gentle charm and profound kindness. This book is a magical, heartfelt tale that leaves you feeling just a little bit more whole.”—Julie Leong, USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
“A story filled with love, heart, and hope, where every character is unapologetically themselves… Without shying away from the tougher realities of life, Mandanna somehow captures the essence of everyday magic—the magic we find in the love of our friends and family.”—Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of You Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea
“With snappy dialogue and a lot of heart, Mandanna’s latest explores how much pressure we sometimes put on ourselves, the ups and downs of the family we choose, and the importance of using your voice and power to stand up for others.…Witchy romances are all the rage, and Mandanna’s cozy, uplifting tale will appeal long after the trend fades.”—Booklist
“Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful, A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is the comfort read of the year, and an instant favorite.”—Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot
About the Author – Sangu Mandanna
Sangu Mandanna is the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom, and several other novels about magic, monsters, and myths. She lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, with her husband and three kids.
She was four years old when an elephant chased her down a forest road and she decided to write her first story about it. Seventeen years and many, many manuscripts later, she signed her first book deal.
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