Goodreads synopsis
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.
My Thoughts
I would give this almost a 4 star rating. I loved Amber's personality! She had me laughing at some of her sarcastic remarks. There were so many different types of characters both human and mystical that are introduced to you throughout the story. Amber's best friend Amani can have visions of someones future but unfortunately Amani doesn't care for her gift. Sadly Amber didn't take after her mom as the next witch in line but she could see into your future and tell you who your soulmate is. Amani and Ambers's relationship reminded me of my high school best friend and how we where a pair before and after school. One of my favorite parts of this story were the weekly witch meetings Amber's mom did at the Windy City Magic Shop. This was a fun and quick read. I would love to read book 2.
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