Author: Meg Cabot
Genre: Paranormal romance, witchy
Pages: 368
Release Date: September 5, 2023
Jessica Gold is a witch, even though she’s not allowed in the World Council of Witches after a love spell gone wrong in high school. But, 15 years later the WCW needs help. Swoon-worthy Derrick Winters shows up in West Harbor and tells Jessica that she’s the Chosen One.
The Chosen One doesn’t exactly mean Jessica will save the day; she needs to get the Bringer of Light ready to save the town from total destruction and its demise. This just happens to be a high schooler who doesn’t even know she’s really a witch yet – what could go wrong?
Jessica and Derrick must work together to get Esther ready and save the town – plus explore the feelings their starting to develop for each other. All while Derrick tries not to become too attached to the town, and Jessica keeps her popular clothing boutique running and deals with her high school rival who’s also a witch.
My Thoughts on Enchanted To Meet You
I haven’t read Meg Cabot in many, many years. So, I was excited to pick this book up at the end of October/early November for a late spooky season read. It was a cozy book, but it was just okay in my opinion.
The book felt a little bit more like a paranormal mystery than a true paranormal romance, which is fine. I just felt like the book kept me hanging for a long time without explaining anything. Partially, because Derrick holds a lot back in the book from Jessica, because he’s told to do so by his mysterious boss.
To rid a home of demons, sweep it counterclockwise with a new broom.
Goody Fletcher, Book of Useful Household Tips
There were a lot of fun, novel ideas in the book. I liked that her spell book was the Book of Useful Household Tips and that we got snippets from the book in each of Jessica’s chapters. Jessica had a cool job – her own business, where she was able to use her magic to make customers feel great (of course they don’t know that)! Jessica is also plus-size, and it’s all from a positive standpoint in the book which is enjoyable. Her friends were great, and the little things like trivia night and the Ball made it feel like such a homey town.
Derrick was a huge secret keeper. I found that frustrating. He travels all over trying to stop towns from ruin, and I think more upfront honesty would have made for a better story. Their love story was also lackluster – it just felt kind of blah and arose from convenience. But also, Jessica wasn’t having much in the love department in her small town before, so yay!
Rosalie – the former high school queen bee and now town socialite was… I suppose, the perfect obnoxious antagonist in the story. Poor Billy.
Lastly, Esther, our Bringer of Light and high school student, was so ready to help and save the town. I enjoyed her and Gabby a lot. Their relationship was so cute to see!
Final Thoughts
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