Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Parental death, Grief, Death, Abandonment, Fire, Gaslighting, Violence, Pregnancy, Alcohol use, Terminal illness, Injury detail, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Bullying, Child death, Gun violence, Blood, War, Classism
The Book Witch
by Meg Shaffer
A soft, clever portal-fantasy treat for anyone who has ever had an inconvenient crush on a character who is technically made of ink.
goodreads 4.23/5 1,220 ratings
storykind_community 5/5 1 rating
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length320 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Forbidden love
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Rekindled
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- Feel-good
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- Mysterious stranger
- Star-crossed
- Sweet / tender
- Romantic fulfillment
- Rogue/scoundrel
- Mutual pining
- Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
- Earned hope
- Protector
- Partners in crime
- Playful / funny
- Comfort reread material
- Banter
- Tension / anticipation
- Only one who understands them
- Longing glances
- Tension
- Anticipation
- Playful banter
Fantasy promise
- Cozy fantasy
- Library
- Contemporary
- Witches/wizards/warlocks
- Second chance
- Big city / metropolis
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- Portal fantasy
- Adventure romance
- Other
- Low fantasy / secret magic
- Forced proximity
- Secret relationship
Reading experience
- First person
- Medium
- Whimsical
- Moderate
- Witch/mage
- Romantic
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- Warm
- Bookworm/scholar
- Magical
- Witty
- Mysterious
- Immersive
- Heartwarming
- Humorous
- Hopeful
- Forbidden knowledge
- Page turner
- Comfort read vibes
- Protect at all costs
- Binge read
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Book details
- Length
- 320 pages
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book