Is A Demon’S Guide To Wooing A Witch Worth Reading And Who Stars?

If you like snarky banter, witchy vibes, and a redemption plot wrapped in rom-com heat, 'A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch' is absolutely worth a shot. Sarah Hawley wrote a book that leans hard into playful, spicy paranormal romance while still giving the leads room to grow, and it reads like a road-trip rom-com with magical chaos. The novel was published on November 28, 2023, and sits squarely in the Glimmer Falls series, so if you enjoy cozy small-town paranormal settings with modern humor, this one will likely hit the sweet spot for you. Who stars in the story? The spotlight belongs to Calladia Cunnington and Astaroth. Calladia is the gym-obsessed, hot-tempered witch who’s heir to one of Glimmer Falls’ founding families, and she’s written with a glorious stubbornness and a knack for getting into scrapes. Astaroth is the demon everyone in town remembers—he’s a legendary soul bargainer and one of the demon high council—but in this book he turns up stripped of his memories and basically humanized in the most infuriatingly charming way. The conflict kicks off because Calladia once had every reason to hate Astaroth, and now she’s stuck helping the amnesiac demon track down the witch who can restore his memory while she tries to decide whether revenge or the new feelings growing between them should win. The antagonist thread around a demon named Moloch adds stakes and danger to their uneasy alliance. That duo—fiery witch plus disarmed, snarky demon—is the heart of the book. Is it worth reading? For me, yes, especially if you love sharp banter and a will-they-won’t-they that leans toward lovers-with-complicated-pasts. The book’s strengths are its voice, the chemistry, and the way Hawley balances humor with hints of genuine emotional growth. If you’re someone who likes enemies-to-lovers, a little steam, and modern pop culture winks, this will be a lot of fun. That said, some readers and reviewers point out that the romantic escalation can feel quick and that certain pop-culture detours might pull you out of the magical atmosphere. If you prefer slow-burn relationships or strictly low-key worldbuilding, those aspects may be a bit irksome. Kirkus gave it a generally positive read and recommended it for returning readers of the series while noting the romance moves fast. Other readers have enjoyed it overall but mentioned a few jarring moments with pacing or references. If you liked 'A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon', this sequel builds on that world, though it can mostly be read on its own. Bottom line: pick this up if you want a fun, flirty paranormal romance with a sarcastic demon and a witch who punches first and asks questions later. I found it entertaining, full of laugh-out-loud lines and surprisingly honest moments, and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys witchy rom-coms with a little bite. It left me smiling and ready to dive into the rest of the Glimmer Falls books.