A sapphic paranormal romance with a huge twist you don’t see coming? SAY LESS.

I loved this book! Despite reading it at the end of May, the Halloween and fall vibes were so immersive, it had me reaching for a cozy blanket and a pumpkin spice latte (if they were still available, that is). Ann Rose nails the slightly spooky, slightly whimsical aesthetic that makes A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love feel like the queer Halloween rom com I didn’t know I needed.

The concept is SO clever and smart: a mysterious Halloween store that appears and disappears like clockwork, a woman cursed to come and go with it, and the one person who might change everything. Pepper is such a unique and layered character; funny, self-aware, a little tragic, but filled with heart. I also loved Christina as an FMC. Their chemistry is immediate and electric, but there’s a bittersweet edge because you know their time is running out… or is it? I do not want to spoil it, so that is all I will say.

What really sold me is how smart and twisty this story is. Just when you think you know where it’s going, it hits you with that twist, and suddenly everything changes. It's not just a romance, but it's a story about memory, sacrifice, fate, and second chances. And yes, the ending is totally satisfying! I was surprised but also very happy witht the way it ended.

If you're in the mood for a queer love story wrapped in Halloween magic, with a cursed FMC, a fresh twist on fate, and a reminder that love sometimes requires a little trick and treat, then A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love should be at the top of your TBR, especially for the upcoming holiday season.

🧡 Spooky, sweet, and spellbinding. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Ann Rose, and Berkley for the eARC of this book.