Witch Please

3.5 rounded down.

Easy read, fun witchy element.

Characters were likeable, plot was fun.

3.75/5

The first half was really slow and the second was better but not by much. I struggled with the first half of the book for days though I've read the remaining 60% of the book in like 4 hours.

I was mostly interested in Titus's family issues and I'm disappointed at no resolution. Titus and Maya didn't tell their father off, didn't tell them how much it hurt them to be replaced, and how quickly their father moved on. I hated that they still went to that baby shower and didn't tell their father how much his forcing them to go to Arizona annoyed and hurt them. But they got to talk to Lucy and I adore her! So that was that at least.

The insta love was a bit much for me but it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. Poor Titus had no experience before and only bad relationships so I can't blame him for clinging to Danica as tight as he could.

THE GRANDMA WAS ANNOYING. Holy shit I hated her meddling and that Danica let her! Dani should have NEVER agreed to go with that Leich guy out even to protect Titius, she should have told her grandmother off way sooner. Like holy shit, are you kidding me? I get that Dani loved her but still, she should have taken a stance sooner instead of trying to keep the peace. And the fact that the curse isn't real??? I'm so mad at grandma for lying and gaslighting Danica and Clem. How dare she? Fucking bitch.

I... Kinda hated the solution they came up with. “I'm pagan so when I do weird shit don't ask questions” Are you kidding me? A supportive partner would have ask a whole bunch of questions, trying to learn as much as they could to support you and help you! And I'm supposed to believe that Titus won't ask what it all means even once? So Danica's father doesn't know that his wife and daughter are witches either? It's so... manipulative, kinda. I would have preferred them to know and for Danica to tell Titus the truth. Especially if they have children who are also witches.

I also wished for Danica to come to her mother sooner. We could have learned about the lack of curse sooner and, it was the logical thing to do. I mean Minerva married a mundane too, she had already been through it before and Danica could have used her help. I wish Danica would have called her mother before she accepted her love for Titius and asked how was she sure about Danica's father over losing magic.

I was hoping for another confrontation between Danica and her grandmother too, at the end.

CLEM. Her “what about pact, it's like you don't care” pissed me off ESPECIALLY while she's hooking up with the witch hunter and admitted to liking him. Oh, so she can, but Danica's forbidden? Fuck that shit. Honestly, Clem's behaviour towards Danica about Titus was not only hypocritical but annoying as hell. Fuck that promise, Danica doesn't get to be lonely for the rest of her life just because Clem is clinging to that oath like a safety net. Doesn't work like that.

It wasn't all bad though. As much as I was cringing over Danica jumping up to the wrong conclusion and following Titius, it was kind of sweet. And while Titus already imagining babies and marriages got on my nerves, he wasn't pressuring Danica about it!

All in all, it was average. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. Though props for representation, I loved that Titus's bi, though that could have been explored more. And all the lesbian couples in the background were s cute! And I love that women of all ages were in Danica's coven too.

3.5 stars

This book wasn't even on my radar until it was recommended for one of the Romanceopoly prompts for 2023. I ended up enjoying this one but I also had a few issues with it as well. 

My main issues with it is that it was a bit repetitive at times. I don't need to continuously be reminded that her grandma wouldn't approve or that they can't be together because of family expectations etcetera. My other issue was the family issues. This isn't necessarily a bad thing it just really got on my nerves how much Danica's grandma interfered with her personal life and how long Danica allowed this to happen. Clem, Danica's cousin also aggravated at times too especially when it was clear she was up to no good as well. 

Aside from those annoyances I enjoyed the actual romance in this book. I thought Danica and Titus were equal part cute and awkward with some humor and steaminess thrown in. I do wish that there would have been a little more truth revealed in the end but I am hoping that things will be revealed throughout the series. 

Danica Waterhouse is a witch able to fix things using her magic. Titus is a baker with a shop a couple of blocks over from her shop. When Danica fixes Titus's oven sparks fly between them. Titus has been hurt many times in love so he holds back a bit. Danica has been told that she will lose her magic if she falls in love with a mortal.

This was a fairly fun romance. It was a bit fluffy but sometimes that's what you need. Reminds me of a Lifetime Movie but I enjoyed it because sometimes you need something light.

This book made me want to bake ALL THE THINGS. Best read with a cinnamon roll close at hand.

Was the plot a bit of a mess? Sure. Should the author have double checked the Mamma Mia soundtrack before mentioning it includes a certain song? Probably. But it was just so fun and delightful (and diverse!), and I loved Aguirre's purposeful way of taking common tropes and turning them around. Four stars!

Witch Please was soooo cute! I couldn't stop smiling throughout this read and I cannot wait for the next book already.

Witch Please follows Danica Waterhouse, a modern witch, that is co founder of Fix-it Witches, a magicial repair shop. That fact alone makes me laugh because I have never really thought about normal jobs witches could do with their magic. One day while working, she meets Titus Winnaker, a bisexual baker that needs his oven fixed. Danica and Titus are instantly attracted to each other. There is only one problem for Danica, he is not a witch to keep her witch bloodline going because her family is known for losing their magic if they do not marry a full blooded witch, according to her grandmother.

The book is full of cute banter, adorable dates and conflict due to the push and pull of Danica's feelings for Titus. I really enjoyed their relationship and how easy it felt outside of the main issue. Titus was super funny in his POV with how he is worried about a curse on him when it comes to dating. He has yet to have a long term relationship or had sex. I looked forward to reading his POVs because his awkward personality was refreshing to read.

If you are looking for a cute read with a little bit of spice, look no further! Get your fill of a cute awkward baker and a cool witch.