Recent Reads: An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward

An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward 
Publisher: S&S/Saga Press
Publication Date:  June 24, 2025

 

Format: Ebook
Source: Kindle Unlimited - Borrowed


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Goodreads Synopsis: 

An ancient witch explores the thrills—and perils—of online dating with hilarity and heart in a charming rom-com perfect for fans of cozy fantasy and witchy romance.

Meet Thorn Scarhart, a thirty-nine-year-old witch who’s having trouble finding love in the 17th century. Despite the local matchmaker’s efforts and Thorn’s arsenal of powerful love potions, she has yet to fall in love. After the disappearance of her sister and the loss of her mother, Thorn was too caught up in…well, life, to focus on dating. Now, she fears she may have missed her chance.

But, when one of her potion brews backfires spectacularly, Thorn is hurled 350 years into the future, landing in a bustling city where her once-isolated cottage is now a historical museum. While this unexpected leap through time may seem daunting, modern life does have its perks: indoor plumbing, electric kettles, and the world of online dating. At thirty-nine, the odds may not be perfect, but at least they’re not impossible.

With the help of the museum’s new curator—and her charming veterinarian brother—Thorn dives headfirst into the 21st-century dating scene. And as she searches for romance, she might also find herself along the way.

Review: 

This book was recommended to me by a friend and dubbed a 'cozy, cute, and funny little read'. She said it isn't too serious and it a funny one, so I immediately picked it up and actually read it right away.

This book was hilarious. Thorn is a witch in the 17th century and she is getting old and hasn't found a man. Despite her and a matchmakers attempts she is unable to secure a good one, so as a witch she turns to magic and potions to do the job for her. Then it all goes wrong and she time travels to modern times. Now in the 21st century, she has technology and online dating at her fingertips. 

This plot was so much fun, an old-world witch looking for love in a different time with lots of changes from her norms. I liked her in those awkward situations trying to figure things out for herself and sometimes failing. I thought that she was strong and determined and didn't know that things could go wrong. 

The romance was super cute, nothing spicy just lots of warm fuzzies. I liked all the characters and think that there could be more here with the sister - so maybe another book? I really needed Thorn right now - she as so much fun to read about and this book is a fun one for spooky season if you are looking for a romance on the gentler side.