When I first started reading this I put it to one side as a DNF purely because I wasn't in the mood for a sunny/grumpy romance, it's usually not my vibe at all so I put it away until I wanted something a bit lighter to read. This happens a lot being a mood reader.

I eventually came back to it and finished it in a couple of days, it really is such a warm, heartfelt book about found families and learning to be loved.
I loved Mika's character, her attitude and general sunniness given her lonely isolated life. In a world where witches are hidden and forced to live in isolation due to the risk of exposure, she is adopted by an elder witch and raised by a string of nannies and caretakers, all of whom are removed an their memories wiped when they discover her power. She is manipulated and used for her magic by various people throughout her life and ultimately lives constantly on the move never staying long enough to draw attention or get close to anyone. Until she accepts a job at Nowhere House, and in it she finally finds a home.

I found the start a little slow, hence why I put it down initially, but as the relationships between Mika & the children, and Jamie developed I struggled to stop reading. I found the writing style between the characters well done, switching the narrative between Mika & Jamie so subtly but not at all confusing. I enjoyed the character development of Jamie especially, his backstory being just as tragic (if not more so) and the way he ultimately gets Mika to take the leap and let herself be loved by her new found family, and to stay and thrive. I'd love a follow up, or even just a short story about her tea & potion shop. I enjoyed the little twists and turns in this book, especially towards the end, the build up to them was so subtle I didn't see them coming at all.

Overall this book really does have everything. Strong well built characters, a beautiful cozy setting, found families and a wonderfully happy ending.