The Best Kind of Magic (Windy City Magic (1)) Paperback – January 9, 2018

Such a fun read! As a Chicago-area native, it’s refreshing to read a story that’s set in the city where the author understands The City and does her justice. From the touristy Navy Pier to bougie Lincoln Park, the settings of The Best Kind of Magic are wonderfully descriptive & familiar to this Chicago girl. That alone makes this book special, but the characters & story are what makes it truly wonderful. Amber lives between several worlds, never feeling like she fully fits in at school or in the magical lineage into which she was born. She’s your typical snarky teen, a whip smart and sassy a la Veronica Mars and Buffy Summers, juggling mystery & magic while getting through typical high school life. This is such a fun read, if you’re a fan of YA, magic, or mystery this is definitely worth the read.

The book arrived on time and in great shape. Can't complain there!I'm a fan of magical realism, but this book wasn't exactly what I expected. I'm not a huge fan of the story, which seems to try to be serious at points but doesn't quite get us there. The "mystery" about the missing woman (not a spoiler, you can read this bit on the cover) didn't grab my interest at all. Regardless, it was a quick read, and it had it's funny and romantic moments--even though the ending left me with far more questions than answers (is there a sequel coming out? That might explain it.)I'd recommend this book if you aren't looking for something to get too invested in, or if you like teen angst and magical creatures but don't have time for backstory or character development. Maybe it's right up your alley! I can't say it was bad, just simply not for me.

Cute! LOVE Amber's voice. She's fantastic. The feel of this book reminds me of the adult series Enchanted Inc., which I loved. The magic in this is more occultish (Wiccan) than I prefer in my fantasy books, but I enjoyed the story and the characters.

I'm kind of a cynic when it comes to love but magic saved my life as a kid. This book was fun but had its serious moments and I am so looking forward to the next installment of the series!

Item was as expected

Really cute book/series! Clean enough for my strong twelve year old daughter to enjoy with me-

Loved this book, read it in about a day. It's the perfect mix of magic and young adult romance. I highly recommend it!

I bought it used and it's still great