From Goodreads,"Amber Sand is not a witch. The Sand family Wicca gene somehow leapfrogged over her. But she did get one highly specific magical talent: she can see true love. As a matchmaker, Amber's pretty far down the sorcery food chain (even birthday party magicians rank higher), but after five seconds of eye contact, she can envision anyone's soul mate.
Amber works at her mother's magic shop--Windy City Magic--in downtown Chicago, and she's confident she's seen every kind of happy ending there is: except for one--her own. (The Fates are tricky jerks that way.) So when Charlie Blitzman, the mayor's son and most-desired boy in school, comes to her for help finding his father's missing girlfriend, she's distressed to find herself falling for him. Because while she can't see her own match, she can see his--and it's not Amber. How can she, an honest peddler of true love, pursue a boy she knows full well isn't her match?
The Best Kind of Magic is set in urban Chicago and will appeal to readers who long for magic in the real world. With a sharp-witted and sassy heroine, a quirky cast of mystical beings, and a heady dose of adventure, this novel will have you laughing out loud and questioning your belief in happy endings."
Goodreads - The Best Kind of Magic
I'm pretty open to reading any book, but I have always found mythical and magical books a struggle to read. I read the first book in the Harry Potter series last year and really enjoyed it. However, I had seen all of the movies when I read the book, which I feel made it a little easier to understand. This book had a catchy cover and I decided to conquer it, especially since it had magic in the title.
Amber is from a prominent line of witches, except she isn't a witch. Amber is a matchmaker. She can look into the eyes of someone and instantly see their soul mate. Charlie, a classmate, comes to Amber asking for help finding his soon-to-be stepmom who has gone missing. Amber spends time trying to help him and in turn, sees his perfect match. Amber tells herself to focus on the task and not fall head over heels for him. Unfortunately for Amber, that is easier said than done.
When I first started this book it was a bit of a struggle. It felt slow and I couldn't get into it. I finally made myself sit down one evening and just read to at least page 100. In that, I really got into the book. This book is serious at times but has a very light and fun relationship building with Charlie and Amber. I really liked the characters Amber and Amani. Amber was a matchmaker born into a family of witches. She was the odd duck in the family and I absolutely connect with that. I've always felt like the odd kid of my family because I've been driven by such different goals than having kids as soon as possible. I understood how Amber felt when Amber's mom would make comments about her not being a witch. Some of my siblings have made comments about me going to college, and it leaves you with a weird feeling. Amani was another character that I loved in the book because she was the selfless friend who would go to the end of the earth for Amber. I like to think that I am similar to that. Any of my friends could call and need something and I would help them the best I could. I really wish Amani would have delved more into Amber's future because that would have been the best thing she could do as Amber's best friend.
There was some colorful language in this book and at times it felt unnecessary. This book also has clear ties to Wiccan rituals and beliefs, but it never felt forced. There are obvious magical creatures throughout the book such as leprechauns, goblins, witches, and so on. Some people are uncomfortable with this, but it was all light and fun in my opinion.
This was a good book and I had originally planned on reading just this one. However, I do plan on reading the next two books in the series. This is a fun and romantic read. I give it 4 stars.
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