Danica is a modern witch who must never let a mundane see her use magic, while Titus is the town baker. Danica and Titus meet and are quickly entangled in a forbidden romance. Since Danica is unable to reveal that she is a witch, really only Danica knows that it is forbidden. The small town they live in is a fishbowl and Danica must keep their relationship a secret from her grandmother. Meanwhile, Titus believes he is cursed to never find love that lasts.

Witch Please had a very solid premise! With a generous helping of insta-love, sparks fly when Danica and Titus first lay eyes on each other. Unfortunately, Titus is not someone I could really get behind as a character. This was in part due his personality, but also some of the choices that he makes. While both of them are burdened in different ways, the resolution for their problems felt contrived and based in simple miscommunication.

I liked that Danica had a strong group of friends who she is able to rely on as she navigates pressure from family and the dangers of accidentally revealing magic. However, there is an excess of trivial information that threatens to overwhelm or bore the reader in certain scenes. I also struggled with the pacing of the plot and magical world-building inconsistencies. My favorite part of this book was the LGBTQ+ inclusivity in side/background characters, though this also could have used more development.

While this book didn’t quite hit the mark for me, I do think many readers will find this an agreeable and cheerfully straightforward read. If you’re looking for a light, cozy romance with a touch of magic then I would recommend Witch Please. Thank you to Ann Aguirre, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.