From basement botanist to Minister overnight—Aleda must conquer doubt, nurture magic, and lead with love. The Ministry of Witches is a cozy fantasy standalone.
Romance Snapshot:
- Emotional Intimacy: 5/5 There is a big emotional transformation and strong themes of forgiveness and unconditional love.
- Physical Intimacy: 1/5 There’s no on-page intimacy beyond kissing.
Overview
Aleda loves her job at the Ministry. She stays in the basement and takes care of her plants. But on the way to the seed archive to pick up a Midnight Belladonna seed, things take a wrong turn. Somehow, she goes from being a Junior Horticulturalist to the Minister, the highest position.
Now she is responsible for getting the Ministry ready for an inspection in two weeks—an inspection to determine if they’re still worth the funding. With everything in disarray, she has her work cut out for her. Can she overcome her own insecurities to lead her team to success?
Positives
Aleda is such a relatable character. She struggles with imposter syndrome. The sudden, extensive promotion seems so daunting to her. Some of her coworkers make it worse by confirming she isn’t fit for the role. But she learns to play to her strengths. I appreciate that her recovery isn’t instantaneous; it took work.
Even though we don’t see much past the ministry, we can tell it’s a unique and beautiful world. There’s so much variety in the characters, some of which are usually inanimate but brought to life with magic.
Negatives
I absolutely loved everything about this book! I pretty much read it in one sitting.
Recommendations
If you loved A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping, you’re gonna love The Ministry of Witches. I’m definitely gonna reread it. It’s five stars for me!
I received a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy(ARC) of the book for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own and reflect my genuine reading experience. Receiving the ARC did not influence my evaluation, and I was not compensated for this review.
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