Everything She Does is Magic is a dual point of view sapphic romance about two teens—one who is a witch and one who doesn’t believe in witches. Darcy and Anya live in Fableview, the quintessential Halloween town where they celebrate to the nines: costume parades, haunted houses, painting Halloween scenes, Halloween dances, and more. Darcy’s parents own an art shop in town (Pam’s Paints) and have her life plan all laid out for her: she’ll take over the store and all of the activities and traditions, and her parents won’t have to change a thing—but Darcy finds her resistance and resentment growing. Anya is Darcy’s opposite in every way — brooding where Darcy is bright and happy, a witch where Darcy is a mortal, and an outcast where Darcy would love for less of the town to know her. Anya has to find a protector — a mortal who swears to protect her—by her next birthday, and the clock is ticking. Maybe Darcy can show Anya how to live a mortal life. As the two spend more time together, their feelings grow, but so do the complications in both their lives. Can they be brave and pursue their dreams?

I really enjoyed Anya and Darcy and the ways they changed and challenged each other. Anya turns everything Darcy thought she knew upside down, and it’s exactly what she needs to be honest about her life and her place in the world around her. Anya needs to break out of her shell a bit more—after living with many relatives for a year or so at a time, Anya is used to not having friends—but maybe Fableview is where Anya can finally find her people.

I also loved the friendship between Darcy and Grace, Darcy’s best friend. Grace is your classic ride or die f,riend and the friendship between them is the one we all hope for, a friend who roots for you, who knows you better than yourself, and would do anything for you.

My favorite part was the Halloween vibes: There were so many events and elements that helped you feel in the Halloween spirit. Darcy is sick of it, but Grace loves it and Anya is experiencing  it for the first time so they show Darcy how magical it still is and we as readers are also swept up in the magic.

With under 300 pages and a sweet romance, this one will fly off the shelves. This would be a great pick for any collection that serves teens, especially those who are into paranormal romance. This was a 4-star read for me.

Reviewed by Katy Jones, Gardiner Area High School Library, Gardiner