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The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic
Sadie Revelare has always believed that the curse of four heartbreaks that accompanies her magic would be worth the price. But when her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer with only weeks to live, and her first heartbreak, Jake McNealy, returns to town after a decade, her carefully structured life begins to unravel.
With the news of their grandmother's impending death, Sadie's estranged twin brother Seth returns to town, bringing with him deeply buried family secrets that threaten to tear Sadie's world apart.
Their grandmother has been the backbone of the family for generations, and with her death, Sadie isn't sure she'll have the strength to keep the family, and her magic, together.
As feelings for Jake begin to rekindle, and her grandmother growing sicker by the day, Sadie faces the last of her heartbreaks, and she has to decide: is love more important than magic? This touching and cozy small town fantasy romance for fans of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake is the perfect heartwarming read to curl up with on a chilly fall night.
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic
Cozy Pairings
Witches Brew is an earthy and softly floral fragrance that opens with warm clove and gentle spice, creating an immediate sense of familiarity. At its heart, delicate violet brings a subtle sweetness that lifts and softens the richness of dark patchouli. The base is deep and grounding, with smoky, woodsy notes that linger in the air, balanced by a soft warmth. Smooth and atmospheric, this scent feels both comforting and a little unexpected, blending warmth, earth, and soft florals into something subtly captivating.
Why we chose this: Sadie's magic comes at a cost, her grandmother is dying, her first heartbreak has just walked back into town, and her family's secrets are unraveling faster than she can hold them together. Witches Brew carries the weight of all of that, earthy and aching, with a softness that doesn't shy away from the difficult parts. It smells like old family magic, something inherited and precious and complicated. Light this candle as Sadie tries to hold everything together, and let the warmth of patchouli and violet sit with you through the tender, bittersweet parts of her story.