Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot

Off the bat, this is a cozy weekday romance palette cleanser. It’s got witches, simple fantasy themes, and all the standard tropes you expect from a light, feel-good read. It’s the kind of book you grab when you need something easy and entertaining, a little bit of magic, and a guaranteed happy ending.

That being said, there were quite a few times where the subtle messages and societal commentary could have been a little less heavy-handed. Okay. A lot less heavy-handed. I don’t mind social commentary, in fact, I usually enjoy it... in fantasy. But that’s not what I’m looking for when I pick up a cozy, witchy, contemporary read. It felt a little out of place, like the book wasn’t fully sure whether it wanted to be a fun escape or a pointed lesson.

That aside, Enchanted had a good deal more depth than I was originally giving it credit for. It went in some directions I wasn’t expecting, added a little more weight to the story than I anticipated, and, in general, was just a good, fun time.

Would I reread it? Probably not. But would I recommend it to someone in the mood for a light, witchy romance with a bit more going on beneath the surface? Absolutely.

If you’re looking for something in this niche, it’s worth picking up.