A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Paperback Published on: 02/07/2026
Price: £10.99
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Unputdownable! Heart-warming and cosy.
A feel good, heart-warming, cosy, witchy fantasy.
Sera Swan is a witch who once had great potential, however lost her magic and has been banned from the m... READ MORE
A wholesome cute witchy romance with the most adorable found family ever.
This book follows Sera who is a very powerful witch but unfortunately, she lost majority of her powers when she resurrected her great aunt. Due to the resu... READ MORE
Cozy, magical, whimsical and wonderfully wholesome.
Cozy, magical, whimsical and wholesome, A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping was everything I’d hope for and then some. It’s the book version of a warm hu... READ MORE
The perfect comfort read
Sera is a witch who had lost her magic. When she was young she was powerful, maybe even on track to become the most powerful witch in the country, but then... READ MORE
This had me kicking my feet!
I loved The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and I’m not sure how but I loved this book more! Although this is a follow along from TVSSOIW this boo... READ MORE
A warm and enchanting fantasy read
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a warm and enchanting fantasy read with a beautiful portrayal of found family and personal growth. The relationshi... READ MORE
Truly Magical
This is such a heartwarming and delightful book, it’s set in the same world as the previous book but it is a standalone, although I really recommend readin... READ MORE
Another great book from Sangu Mandanna.
I really enjoyed the story overall. The found family dynamics, the whimsical inn and the magical writing style and Sera’s journey of trying to get her magi... READ MORE
I will die for Roo-Roo
This book provided me with a magical home for far too short a time. I loved all the characters so much. I’m a sucker for a quirky found family and this one... READ MORE
Necromancy has never looked so cozy!
Necromancy has never looked so cozy! Entirely charming & whimsical, Mandanna writes a fun, sweet read that goes perfectly alongside a good spot of tea. Fea... READ MORE
Exactly what a cosy fantasy should be!
I was lucky enough to receive a proof copy of A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping through NetGalley, and it completely stole my heart. This is exactly wh... READ MORE
Cosy and comforting
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches was one of my favourite reads of 2023, so I was very excited to dive back into a book by Sangu Mandanna. This ... READ MORE
A Cosy Northern Tale of Magic and Self-Acceptance
There’s something especially magical about reading a cosy fantasy set in the north of England, and A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping captures that atmo... READ MORE
A cosy hug of romantasy
I loved this book. I hadn't read the first book in the series and I didn't feel like I had missed out, so from my perspective, I found this a nice stand a... READ MORE
A funny, tender, and hopeful cosy fantasy read!
I have been waiting for another cosy fantasy from this author since ‘The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches’ and my goodness was it worth the wait!!
... READ MORE
When you need a cosy read
Ah I loved this book. It had everything I want in a cosy read- found family, quirky magic, swoony romance and a strong cast.
We meet Sera as she is abo... READ MORE
Synopsis
A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical New York Times bestselling cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
What if love is the best magic of all?
Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . .
Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help.
Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.
TROPES
Cosy fantasy
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781399709941
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
- Weight: 250g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA book that feels like a warm hug
Thank you to NetGalley, Hodderscape and Sangu Mandanna for sending me an eARC of A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping in exchange for an honest review! I ... READ MORE
Another witchy hit from Mandanna!
This was another superb hit from Mandanna. I absolutely fell in love with all the characters in this book - it kept me on my toes, whilst also remaining co... READ MORE
Gorgeous
I have waited an impossibly long time to read this book for has faced multiple delays, but it was worth the wait. I loved the author’s first book and knew ... READ MORE
Perfect for Emily Wilde fans!
This book was such a cozy read! If you enjoyed books like Legends and Lattes or Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries then I think you will love this one ... READ MORE
What you’re missing is not always lost
When I seen Sangu Mandanna was releasing a new book I was beyond excited, their previous novel The very secret society of irregular witches was one of my f... READ MORE
Magical story!
This was one of my most awaited books of the year - and the joy and excitement I felt when I received the advanced copy is hard to describe. I was so worri... READ MORE
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Cosy Read
Such a sweet cosy book, filled with hope, love and found family. The rooster is my new favourite book pet! I thought this was a really beautiful story that... READ MORE
Softly powerful storytelling that warms the heart
5 stars
Content warning: prejudice, classism, historical parental abandonment, emotional neglect, trauma from upbringing
Thank you to the author and pu... READ MORE
Feel-good fantasy that nonetheless addresses some hefty issues...
This story hits the ground running – I had to check to ensure that it didn’t somehow continue a sideplot from the previous book. It doesn’t, but I enjoy bo... READ MORE
Magical
Loved this a lot.Sera my grumpy queen was a wonderful main character and there was an amazing, eclectic cast of supporting characters that just filled th... READ MORE
She’s done it once again
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the ARC of this book.
Honestly, I don’t have cohesive thoughts about this story other than I absolutely adored it... READ MORE
A hug in a book
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a warm, whimsical tale that blends gentle magic with heartfelt storytelling, a true comfort read for anyone who lo... READ MORE
Highly recommended
One of those books that makes you smile and think. There's humour, romance but there's also the evolution of a young woman who must fight for her place in ... READ MORE
An incredibly heartwarming and whimsical story!!
This was an incredibly heartwarming and whimsical story with a diverse and unique band of characters. I absolutely loved them, they were the heart of this ... READ MORE
Cosy and fun
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for approving me to read this book early, my views are my own.
I read The very secret society of irregular witches... READ MORE
LOVEEE
Another incredible book by Sangu Mandanna!!
This had my fiancé wondering why I was in tears laughing in the car.
Also the bittersweet tears shed for ... READ MORE
I wish Batty Hole was real!!!!
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna has been one of my most anticipated reads for a long while. I believe it started in 2022 when I fir... READ MORE
The perfect cosy fantasy that you didn't know you needed!
Netgalley Review
The writing was light and full of love. It was such a heartwarming read with the perfect balance of setting description to action rati... READ MORE
Delightful
After a fantasy reading slump, the like of which I've not experienced before , this book was just what I needed.
We have Sera, who having lost her magic ... READ MORE
Enchanting Story
In this cozy fantasy, the witch no longer has power, it is the inn itself which is magical. Sangu Mandanna has written a fantastic tale of found family and... READ MORE
Compelling and heartwarming
Sera made a life-changing decision (and not just for herself) as a teenager, and she's still paying for it fifteen years later as she helps to run an inn f... READ MORE
Cozy and Glorious
Absolutley LOVED this novel!
We follow Sera, a witch who has lost her magic after she cast a spell when she was a teenager and now runs a lovely B&B wi... READ MORE
Perfect cosy witchy fantasy
Sangu's books have a unique way and fun way of being inclusive. Her books routinely feature heroines of South Indian decent (like herself), neurodivergent ... READ MORE
Delightful
This book brought me so much joy! It was a wonderful read. I read an eARC of this book on Net Galley so thank you to the author and the publisher.
My s... READ MORE
This author is becoming a firm favourite!
Thank you Netgalley and Hodderscape for approving me for this ARC.
I am a total sucker for a cosy, found family fantasy book, and this book delivered th... READ MORE
A Gift
Sangu Mandanna is a gift, and this book is something really special. Sera Swan went from being the most powerful witch in an age to having only a tiny bit ... READ MORE
Loved it!
It’s been a long wait for this book, but it was worth it. After adoring The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, I have been waiting for the author’s ... READ MORE
A gorgeous, gentle and magical story with all the feels.
This is a gorgeous, gentle and magical story with all the feels.
It has a crumbling old inn that is a safe haven for people who really need it, but is ... READ MORE
Both wonderful and bittersweet!
An absolutely wonderful sweet (and a little bittersweet) story about a family brought together, not by blood, but by love and acceptance of those who may n... READ MORE
Good Enough
Big Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the advanced copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are comple... READ MORE
Charming romantasy, like Chrestomanci on speed
Like Chrestomanci on speed, this charming romantasy will have you turning the pages in delight, as two grumpypusses play a will-they-won’t-they game while ... READ MORE
Cozy, Magical, and Full of Heart — A Perfect Found Family Fantasy
This was everything. If you love the found family trope you are gonna love this book.
I loved The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches so I didnt hesi... READ MORE
fun read
This one was a fun read...
But it also touches on some serious topics.
I enjoy this author's writing, which is very engaging and funny. The banter be... READ MORE
Lovely book for a cold evening!
Very well written, quintessentially British, and a cosy romance drenched in starry magic - what more could I ask for?
if you like a witchy romcom - this is the book for you!
Why did I wait so long to finally turn to this humorous, witchy and yet cosy read? It has everything a witchy romcom needs: a spell gone wrong, a talking a... READ MORE
Fabulous first read
Never read a Sangu mandanna before. I will definitely look out more of her books. An excellent story easy read, nice size chapters, you definitely will wan... READ MORE
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a warm hug
I absolutely loved this warm-hearted story. A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a beautiful and comforting read filled with wonderfully written charac... READ MORE
Cosy fantasy with generous scoops of found family and a sprinkle of romance
I really enjoyed this book, the best bit for me was Sera’s found family, Jasmine, Theo, Matilda, Nicholas, Malik and then Luke and Posy. They were all quit... READ MORE
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