Falling into Magic is a dynamic introduction to the Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic series. The well-developed characters and vivid world-building, as well as an intriguing mystery and a unique found family, make for an immersive and entertaining read.

Smart, kind, and a huge lover of cats, Hayden is such a likable protagonist. She has a lovely relationship with her grand and great grandmother as well as her best friend, and she is dedicated to her career and family. Hayden is caring and astute, and her affection towards her cat Latifa is endearing. I love that when in Destiny Falls, Hayden has this telepathic communication with Latifa. Who wouldn’t love to talk to their pet? Latifa has a fantastic personality, and I enjoyed her role in the story.

Hayden learns so much about the family she never knew, and this found family trope is one of my favorite parts of the novel. Hayden envies her best friend who has a big and boisterous family, and it’s wonderful to see her developing relationships with her newfound family. I particularly like her relationship with her brother Axel. They develop a strong bond in the few weeks they are together, and their brother-sister dynamic is fabulous! Some of the other family members prove a bit difficult to get to know for Hayden, but I have a feeling these relationships will continue to bloom in future books in the series.

The world-building and magic system is also fascinating. Destiny Falls is a wondrous place (especially the library!) that seems to cater to citizens’ wants and needs. I love that Destiny Falls is almost a character in its own right, and I was intrigued by the constantly changing world. Vivid imagery paints a clear picture of Destiny Falls and its inhabitants.

The mystery surrounding who’s targeting Hayden and her family adds a good bit of intrigue that kept me guessing throughout the story. As a newcomer, Hayden doesn’t know who she can trust, and there are many suspicious people who seem less than happy with her arrival. It was interesting to see the mystery unfold.

I enjoyed Falling Into Magic and look forward to reading the next book in the series. I want to find out more about the budding romance, as well as the rest of Hayden’s story!

Favorite Parts:

·        The setting. Destiny Falls is a unique and magical place, and I want to live in the library!!

·        The characters. They are interesting and dynamic!

·        The intrigue. Who is targeting Hayden? Why?

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