A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Review

A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon is outside of my comfort zone but I was wanting a cozy read while I healed from my injury. It was a fun read but there were a few things that I didn’t love. So, let’s get to my review.

Synopsis

Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries of the famed Spark family, but to the displeasure of her mother, she prefers baking to brewing potions and gardening to casting hexes. When a spell to summon flour goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon. Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among demons. He drives hard bargains to collect mortal souls. But his reputation has suffered ever since a bargain went awry–if he can strike a bargain with Mariel, he will earn back his deadly reputation. Ozroth can’t leave Mariel’s side until they complete a bargain, which she refuses to do.

But the witch is funny. And curvy. And disgustingly yet endearingly cheerful. Becoming awkward roommates quickly escalates when Mariel, terrified to confess the inadvertent summoning to her mother, blurts out that she’s dating Ozroth. As Ozroth and Mariel struggle with their opposing goals and maintaining a fake relationship, real attraction blooms between them. But Ozroth has a limited amount of time to strike the deal, and if Mariel gives up her soul, she’ll lose all her emotions–including love–which will only spell disaster for them both.

My Thoughts on A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

Let’s start off with what I liked about this one. The setting was great. This little town reminded me of Stars Hollow and Halloweentown combined. I really liked that. I wanted to go to their fall festivals and walk down their streets with a cup of cider in my hand.

Now let’s get to the stuff that I didn’t love. My first issue was the romance. There were parts I liked. I’m all for a hate to love romance but this one didn’t give me what it promised. It was almost too insta-love, which was perplexing. There wasn’t much tension or chemistry, and I missed that.

And then the next thing was the environmental issue. If it had been executed well, I would have loved that addition. But it almost felt like an afterthought. I think it would have been better to focus a bit more on it or just left it out entirely.

Overall, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon because it didn’t check the boxes off that I look for in a story. But if you’re looking for a quick, cute read then I could see this being a good match for you. It just didn’t work for me.

My Rating: 2/5