Spells Trouble is a cute, witchy, YA fantasy romp. It reads very easily and quickly, with a lot of teenage snark (though I will admit that it is sometimes over the top and worthy of an eyeroll). The feeling is light and fun even though the subject material does get a bit dark and gritty. It's like a dark, witchy beach read if that were a thing.

This definitely gives off a YA vibe. That is NOT a bad thing. It is written a little more casually, but with some language that prevents it from being more in the lower YA range. The story is not overly complex and is easy to follow, though there are some good pieces of intrigue. The plot does not veer toward the thriller side, but is more of an omniscient mystery. The reader knows the answer to the mysteries when the twin protagonists do not.

The pacing was great and I was able to breeze right through this baby. It kept me entertained and I was invested in the story, though I was occasionally put off by the immature undercurrent that intermittently surfaced. Even for a YA I felt there could be a little more maturity to the writing. The ending was a little confusing and does end on something of a cliffhanger, so I was left a bit disoriented. Still, I enjoyed my read and I'm curious about where this series is going to go.

* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *