Bryn swore she would never go back to Grimoire Academy. But when her beloved former Professor passes away and leaves her prize spellbook library to Bryn, she's forced to return.
Bryn isn't planning on staying long, but then she runs into former queen of Grimoire Academy, Amelia Hexford, now headmistress. When Amelia begs Bryn to stay and teach the former professor's classes, Bryn's so flustered by the beautiful witch, that she accidentally agrees to stay for the semester.
Amelia was always too cool for Bryn at school, but now, the staffroom is too small a place to hide in. As the unlikely pair spend more time together, Bryn and Amelia might just find themselves spellbound by something other than magic…
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A cozy sapphic witchy second chance romance between two professors! Bryn is a witch who has vowed never to return to Grimoire Academy but then she runs into Amelia Hexford, former popular girl and crush, who is now the headmistress of Grimoire Academy and she asks Bryn to come teach a class there... but the more time they spend together the more sparks fly. This was a very cozy academia witchy romance and its got a bit of a slow burn and the pacing is slow. I do see this being a fun read for other people who enjoy cozy fantasy books but it just didn't vibe with me unfortunately. I wish I could like it more but I just didn't find myself all that interested in the romance or the story arc but I am just happy to have made it to the end.
Release Date: October 23, 2025
Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)
*Thanks Netgalley and Avon Books UK | Avon for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*