REVIEW: Witch You Weren't Here by Emma Jackson

Kay knows three things to be true: a witch who cannot control their powers is dangerous, she needs to make it home for her brother's wedding, and Harry Ashworth is the last person she ever wants to see...

But after visiting the witching community's equivalent of IT support to try to fix her misbehaving magic, a hurricane hits and her flight home is cancelled!

Not only is Kay stranded, but she's stranded with Harry - her infuriatingly handsome and charming childhood friend, who broke her heart when they were teenagers.

Except Harry is a frustratingly powerful witch so working together might be their only way to get back home. And the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore what is simmering under the surface.

Soon it becomes clear that Kay's magic isn't the only thing she doesn't have control of...

If you’ve been loving the current trend of modernised witchy romances like I have, you’ll definitely enjoy this. Witch You Weren’t Here is a textbook romantasy — it’s sweet, a little sexy and a bit silly. It takes your favourite tropes (enemies to lovers, hot ex-boyfriend, stranded together) and gives them a playful, magical twist that made something so fun to read.

The romance was so exciting, with a darcy-esque brooding love interest and a simmering tension that was palpable and would’ve definitely made you uncomfortable if you were in the room with them. Kay and Harry were both great leading characters, bringing some great comedic wit and humour but also some real tender and heartfelt moments of emotion and growth which were just heartwarming.

A light, fun and cosy story perfect for the autumn months coming up.

⭐⭐⭐

Witch You Weren't here will be available from October 12th from Orion Publishing Group. I received an advanced reviewers copy of this title.

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