Back in a Spell
by Lana Harper
The Witches of Thistle Grove
Nineve "Nina" Blackmoore, a practical witch from one of Thistle Grove's wealthiest founding families, tries a dating app to get over a breakup and matches with Morty Gutierrez, a spontaneous nonbinary co-owner of a local tavern. The date goes badly once Morty realises Nina's family has been pressuring the tavern to sell. Then Morty suddenly starts developing magic, something that normally happens only through bonding with a founding family, while Nina's own power surges out of control. The Reading Has Ruined My Life review calls it primarily an opposites-attract romance, though it felt the magical mystery took too long to unfold.
About This Book
Back in a Spell is a paranormal romance novel by Lana Harper, first published in 2023 by Berkley. It is part of the The Witches of Thistle Grove series and runs 336 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 336 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A practical witch matches with a spontaneous nonbinary tavern owner, only to find their budding romance complicated by a magical mystery.
- Fans of magical realism
- Readers who enjoy urban fantasy romance
- Features Opposites Attract
- Compelling premise involving class-based magical friction
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for fast-paced mystery
- Potential pacing issues regarding the magical mystery sub-plot
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal social and magical status initially, shifting due to uncontrolled magical surge.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adults
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Nineve 'Nina' Blackmoore, a witch from a wealthy founding family in Thistle Grove, joins a dating app to move on from a breakup. She matches with Morty Gutierrez, a nonbinary co-owner of a tavern. Their date is ruined by the revelation that Nina's family is pressuring Morty's tavern to sell. Complications ensue when Morty begins to manifest magic—typically a trait of founding families—and Nina's own power begins to surge out of control.
Central Conflict
The tension between Nina's family's business interests and Morty's tavern, combined with their linked magical instability.
Setting
Thistle Grove
Strengths
- Compelling premise involving class-based magical friction
Consider before reading
- Potential pacing issues regarding the magical mystery sub-plot
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593336106
Back in a Spell: quick answers
- Who wrote Back in a Spell?
- Back in a Spell was written by Lana Harper.
- When was Back in a Spell published?
- Back in a Spell was first published in 2023 by Berkley.
- What genre is Back in a Spell?
- Back in a Spell is a paranormal romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Back in a Spell?
- Back in a Spell is 336 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Back in a Spell part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Witches of Thistle Grove series.
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