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Demons for Breakfast
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Expected 13 Mar 26If he dies, she dies. And the demons are already circling.
Sorrel Redwood has two rules: never run out of sage and never face a demon without clean underwear. The first is practical. The second is personal.
Raised on a commune and trained in herbcraft, Sorrel sees what others can’t—spirits and demons that stalk San Francisco’s alleys, rooftops, and fragile Victorians. Banishing them pays the rent. Hunting the ones who killed her mother drives her forward.
But when a routine job unleashes Ranth, a powerful wizard trapped in a cursed bracelet, Sorrel is suddenly on every demon’s menu. Bound together by dark magic, the two must dodge feral hellhounds, unravel the secrets of an ancient cult, and fight the attraction simmering between them. Because if Ranth dies, so does Sorrel—and she’s not about to let her life, or her heart, be someone else’s curse.
Sorrel Redwood has two rules: never run out of sage and never face a demon without clean underwear. The first is practical. The second is personal.
Raised on a commune and trained in herbcraft, Sorrel sees what others can’t—spirits and demons that stalk San Francisco’s alleys, rooftops, and fragile Victorians. Banishing them pays the rent. Hunting the ones who killed her mother drives her forward.
But when a routine job unleashes Ranth, a powerful wizard trapped in a cursed bracelet, Sorrel is suddenly on every demon’s menu. Bound together by dark magic, the two must dodge feral hellhounds, unravel the secrets of an ancient cult, and fight the attraction simmering between them. Because if Ranth dies, so does Sorrel—and she’s not about to let her life, or her heart, be someone else’s curse.
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February 9, 2026
"Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted e-arc!
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I’m newbie to fantasy tropes. Especially urban fantasy books. I really enjoyed this Demons for breakfast! I love the Fmc (sorrel) I loved the witchy vibes of this book. Plus it a slow burn on top of it omg 🥵 . I’m going back to read the first book in the series! I Need more !!
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I’m newbie to fantasy tropes. Especially urban fantasy books. I really enjoyed this Demons for breakfast! I love the Fmc (sorrel) I loved the witchy vibes of this book. Plus it a slow burn on top of it omg 🥵 . I’m going back to read the first book in the series! I Need more !!
February 11, 2026
This book is a caffeinated joyride through demon infested San Francisco and I inhaled it like fresh coffee and bad decisions.
Sorrel Redwood is the dream heroine. Sweet, smart, tough, and capable of cussing someone out using only botanicals. When she yells flipping foxgloves, I knew she was my people.
Ranth, our cursed bracelet wizard, is a walking bouquet of green flags. Powerful without being toxic. Protective without being possessive. A rare magical man who deserves snacks and emotional stability.
The Scooby gang of friends stole my heart.
The demons were properly demony, the villains extra villainy, and the slow burn spice built like a perfectly tended greenhouse before blooming gloriously.
Only problem? That ending left me dangling like a daisy in a hurricane. I need book two immediately!
Funny, feral, and wildly charming. Highly recommend!
Sorrel Redwood is the dream heroine. Sweet, smart, tough, and capable of cussing someone out using only botanicals. When she yells flipping foxgloves, I knew she was my people.
Ranth, our cursed bracelet wizard, is a walking bouquet of green flags. Powerful without being toxic. Protective without being possessive. A rare magical man who deserves snacks and emotional stability.
The Scooby gang of friends stole my heart.
The demons were properly demony, the villains extra villainy, and the slow burn spice built like a perfectly tended greenhouse before blooming gloriously.
Only problem? That ending left me dangling like a daisy in a hurricane. I need book two immediately!
Funny, feral, and wildly charming. Highly recommend!
February 11, 2026
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5/5🌟
An easy 5 stars for me! I love how this author writes! She mixes funny with feelings so effortlessly and I absolutely love it. I was cracking up with the flowery curse words (“flipping foxgloves!”, “what the hellebore do you mean?”) it’s a whole vibe and honestly, I like them better 😅
This, mixed in with feelings- “All I can offer is my heart’s promise that I will bear this sorrow with you. You are not alone.” See what I mean?! This book was truly fun. So much found family and laughter! But it’s gonna hit you in the feels too. “Minute things can cause momentous change.” ‘“Kiss me as if there was no last time,” he rasped.’
You’re gonna enjoy this book if you like a fast paced witchy fantasy with great found family, an all-green-flags MMC, a sweet and sassy FMC, and a lovable cat!
There is open door spice near the end of the book (after a slow burn, hello!) I would rate it 2/5 🌶️🌶️ on the spice scale. Thank you so much to the author for the eARC. This voluntary review is my honest thoughts and opinions about the book.
I really enjoyed all the herbs and crystals and the found family aspects. I thought that the slow burn romance between the two MCs was believable and so good! I absolutely would have read another 200 pages with these characters! I vote for more Sorrel and Ranth!
5/5🌟
An easy 5 stars for me! I love how this author writes! She mixes funny with feelings so effortlessly and I absolutely love it. I was cracking up with the flowery curse words (“flipping foxgloves!”, “what the hellebore do you mean?”) it’s a whole vibe and honestly, I like them better 😅
This, mixed in with feelings- “All I can offer is my heart’s promise that I will bear this sorrow with you. You are not alone.” See what I mean?! This book was truly fun. So much found family and laughter! But it’s gonna hit you in the feels too. “Minute things can cause momentous change.” ‘“Kiss me as if there was no last time,” he rasped.’
You’re gonna enjoy this book if you like a fast paced witchy fantasy with great found family, an all-green-flags MMC, a sweet and sassy FMC, and a lovable cat!
There is open door spice near the end of the book (after a slow burn, hello!) I would rate it 2/5 🌶️🌶️ on the spice scale. Thank you so much to the author for the eARC. This voluntary review is my honest thoughts and opinions about the book.
I really enjoyed all the herbs and crystals and the found family aspects. I thought that the slow burn romance between the two MCs was believable and so good! I absolutely would have read another 200 pages with these characters! I vote for more Sorrel and Ranth!
February 20, 2026
Thank you The Nerd Family @thenerdfam for the gifted eARC. #thenerdfam #demonsforbreakfast
“Demons for Breakfast” (Nightshade Hearts #2) by J. Morgyn White⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance. Location: San Francisco, California, USA.
Sorrel Redwood (24-yr-old commune-raised herb witch with silver hair and lavender-tinted shades) wants revenge against the demons who tore her mother from the world. Sorrell makes her living banishing spirits and brewing intention oils, and knows the dead don’t stay quiet. When a golden bracelet’s curse binds her to centuries-old, very sexy Ranth, Sorrel’s witch-for-hire gig turns into a war, full of demons and an ancient cult. And the curse means that if Ranth dies, she dies. With her alternative lifestyle crew of colorful free spirits, grumpy cat Antimony, and all her herbs, Sorrel must decide how much to sacrifice-and that means she may have to admit her self-taught skills might benefit from some training by a certain hot wizard.
Author White has written a dark, romantic, otherworldly book with a cynical witch and a cursed hero. Her characters are reluctant partners who have to deal with an enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, doomed-by-fate relationship. She locates their slow-burn romance in the middle of a race against time. Her message is the power of “found family”.
You’ll also find a map of San Francisco neighborhoods, a glossary (including flowery curse words!), and a creature compendium. If you’re a carnivore like me, be prepared. Main character Sorrell is passionately vegan-I really didn’t need to know that, while planning their attack on demons, they ate muffins made from almond flour with vegan cream cheese🤷🏼♀️ However, It may be about fighting demons, but there’s a sweet cottage core vibe running through it, and I enjoyed the book, so it’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me 📚👩🏼🦳
“Demons for Breakfast” (Nightshade Hearts #2) by J. Morgyn White⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genre: Urban Fantasy Romance. Location: San Francisco, California, USA.
Sorrel Redwood (24-yr-old commune-raised herb witch with silver hair and lavender-tinted shades) wants revenge against the demons who tore her mother from the world. Sorrell makes her living banishing spirits and brewing intention oils, and knows the dead don’t stay quiet. When a golden bracelet’s curse binds her to centuries-old, very sexy Ranth, Sorrel’s witch-for-hire gig turns into a war, full of demons and an ancient cult. And the curse means that if Ranth dies, she dies. With her alternative lifestyle crew of colorful free spirits, grumpy cat Antimony, and all her herbs, Sorrel must decide how much to sacrifice-and that means she may have to admit her self-taught skills might benefit from some training by a certain hot wizard.
Author White has written a dark, romantic, otherworldly book with a cynical witch and a cursed hero. Her characters are reluctant partners who have to deal with an enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, doomed-by-fate relationship. She locates their slow-burn romance in the middle of a race against time. Her message is the power of “found family”.
You’ll also find a map of San Francisco neighborhoods, a glossary (including flowery curse words!), and a creature compendium. If you’re a carnivore like me, be prepared. Main character Sorrell is passionately vegan-I really didn’t need to know that, while planning their attack on demons, they ate muffins made from almond flour with vegan cream cheese🤷🏼♀️ However, It may be about fighting demons, but there’s a sweet cottage core vibe running through it, and I enjoyed the book, so it’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me 📚👩🏼🦳
Review of advance copy
ARC Review
Release Date | 13 Mar 2026
"Turns out purple power is real." Purple power, indeed! From the moment I read about this one - witchy San Francisco, hedge magic, demon hunting, and a pesky ancient wizard love interest - I knew I had to get my hands on it! Sorrel is exactly my kinda lady: a badass hedge witch, self-taught Jill of all trades, with an amazing wardrobe and excellent choice of eyewear. Never mind the fact that she fights demons that pop out of portals and now has a pesky bit obviously achingly attractive ancient mage, Ranth, whose fate is tied to hers, both figuratively and literally.
This world gave me such flashbacks of the Bay Area I grew up in as a baby pagan, and Sorrel is who I'd imagine I would be quite like if I never left. Literally down to the pinkish tinted shades ala Lennon. There is such a lived in feel to the San Francisco of this story and I could picture every single scene. The use of nature magic and hedge witchery is so grounded and the magic system really nicely built in to the urban fantasy vibe.
A totally unintentional nostalgic read for me and it was so enjoyable. Every time I dipped in to another chapter, there I was, a witchy girl who loved going to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and was obsessed with ancient history, never missed an episode of Charmed each week, and secretly hoped one day Stevie Nicks would be my fairy godmother. :p This was a really imaginative and unique story, a totally vibrant array of personalities and characters, and a really lovely read!
🙌 Thank you to @thenerdfam for the gifted eARC.
Release Date | 13 Mar 2026
"Turns out purple power is real." Purple power, indeed! From the moment I read about this one - witchy San Francisco, hedge magic, demon hunting, and a pesky ancient wizard love interest - I knew I had to get my hands on it! Sorrel is exactly my kinda lady: a badass hedge witch, self-taught Jill of all trades, with an amazing wardrobe and excellent choice of eyewear. Never mind the fact that she fights demons that pop out of portals and now has a pesky bit obviously achingly attractive ancient mage, Ranth, whose fate is tied to hers, both figuratively and literally.
This world gave me such flashbacks of the Bay Area I grew up in as a baby pagan, and Sorrel is who I'd imagine I would be quite like if I never left. Literally down to the pinkish tinted shades ala Lennon. There is such a lived in feel to the San Francisco of this story and I could picture every single scene. The use of nature magic and hedge witchery is so grounded and the magic system really nicely built in to the urban fantasy vibe.
A totally unintentional nostalgic read for me and it was so enjoyable. Every time I dipped in to another chapter, there I was, a witchy girl who loved going to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and was obsessed with ancient history, never missed an episode of Charmed each week, and secretly hoped one day Stevie Nicks would be my fairy godmother. :p This was a really imaginative and unique story, a totally vibrant array of personalities and characters, and a really lovely read!
🙌 Thank you to @thenerdfam for the gifted eARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 rounded up!
Bound to an ancient wizard after attempting to break a curse, the witch Sorrel finds herself in a less than ideal situation. She must join forces with her friends to break the binding curse and return Ranth to his home before a demon is released that will put the future of humanity at risk. The catch? The death of one means the death of the other. Will their combined powers be enough to stop the demon?
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Flipping Foxgloves, this was a wild ride! I loved all of the different representations of magic and the use of gems and herbs to amplify. I liked the more ancient magic that Ranth possessed. I really enjoyed the gradual understanding of modern magic by Ranth, but his adherence to his roots. The barrier between languages, communication, the names of places and herbs, etc was true to the two different time periods represented, which I appreciated.
I loved the friendships in the book. Supporting, loving, accepting, and without judgement. True ride or die friends which was beautifully portrayed.
The characters were well developed and relatable. Sorrel is strong, independent, and stubborn. Her gradual acceptance of Ranth's magic and the belief they are stronger together was perfect. Ranth was a fun MMC and he brought the right amount of charm to the role without overpowering the FMC and her friend group. The friends were equally well developed and played important roles in the overall plot.
I highly recommend Demons For Breakfast for those that enjoy...
🌶️ Mild Spice
🫶 Found Family
♥️ Slow-Burn Romance
✨ Witches
🧙♂️ Wizards
🤐 Secret Societies
😺 Animal Sidekicks
🤬 Creative Swearing (Holy Hellbore!)
Thank you J. Morgyn White for the opportunity to read this ARC and welcoming me onto your Street Team! If you write it, I'll read it 🖤
Bound to an ancient wizard after attempting to break a curse, the witch Sorrel finds herself in a less than ideal situation. She must join forces with her friends to break the binding curse and return Ranth to his home before a demon is released that will put the future of humanity at risk. The catch? The death of one means the death of the other. Will their combined powers be enough to stop the demon?
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Flipping Foxgloves, this was a wild ride! I loved all of the different representations of magic and the use of gems and herbs to amplify. I liked the more ancient magic that Ranth possessed. I really enjoyed the gradual understanding of modern magic by Ranth, but his adherence to his roots. The barrier between languages, communication, the names of places and herbs, etc was true to the two different time periods represented, which I appreciated.
I loved the friendships in the book. Supporting, loving, accepting, and without judgement. True ride or die friends which was beautifully portrayed.
The characters were well developed and relatable. Sorrel is strong, independent, and stubborn. Her gradual acceptance of Ranth's magic and the belief they are stronger together was perfect. Ranth was a fun MMC and he brought the right amount of charm to the role without overpowering the FMC and her friend group. The friends were equally well developed and played important roles in the overall plot.
I highly recommend Demons For Breakfast for those that enjoy...
🌶️ Mild Spice
🫶 Found Family
♥️ Slow-Burn Romance
✨ Witches
🧙♂️ Wizards
🤐 Secret Societies
😺 Animal Sidekicks
🤬 Creative Swearing (Holy Hellbore!)
Thank you J. Morgyn White for the opportunity to read this ARC and welcoming me onto your Street Team! If you write it, I'll read it 🖤
February 21, 2026
This was a book with witchcraft, found family, a quest, a cute cat, and a lot of foxgloves. Sorrel has developed a new normal after her mom was taken and that all goes awry when Ranth literally attaches himself to her. We follow them on their quest to break the curse and return Ranth to where he belongs. I enjoyed the cozy vibes we got and the found family aspect. It would be fun to see more from Sorrel and Ranth and their lessons!
Open Door Romance (one scene)
Open Door Romance (one scene)
Review of advance copy
thanks to @Nerdfam for letting me recieve this ebook for free. my opinions are my own
with out spoilers. this book was good as a whole but some places became repeatative.
there lots of life and death stuff. the main character is an herbalist as you can say but more witchcrafty . the book has great descriptions on how things work. theres an love story in the mix and lots of demon killing and portals . the ending makes you want more.
with out spoilers. this book was good as a whole but some places became repeatative.
there lots of life and death stuff. the main character is an herbalist as you can say but more witchcrafty . the book has great descriptions on how things work. theres an love story in the mix and lots of demon killing and portals . the ending makes you want more.
February 20, 2026
Thank you victory editing netgalley co-op for e arc copy of demons for breakfast
Flipping foxgloves 😂 I actually really enjoyed this I loved the witchy vibes and the slag for swear words, yes it was chaotic but I thought it was funny definitely a solid 4 stars
Flipping foxgloves 😂 I actually really enjoyed this I loved the witchy vibes and the slag for swear words, yes it was chaotic but I thought it was funny definitely a solid 4 stars
February 19, 2026
I love when a book has the ability to both make me laugh, cry and kick my feet. Full of both emotional highs and lows, plenty of chaos and of course magic, this book had me on the edge of my seat, ready for whatever came next in the story!
You follow a FMC, Sorrel, with the coolest witchy vibes and the abilities to not only create potions and charms with her magic, but also see demons with her purple power and fight them off! When an attempt to save a women from a curse goes wrong, and Sorell ends up with the cursed bracelet attached to her instead, a handsome and powerful wizard named Ranth emerges and turns her life upside down. On the run from demons and the magical society that Ranth was a part of long ago, the pair must learn to work together to survive long enough to free themselves from one another!
This book hit me in the gut several times in the best way, and sometimes you just need a good cry. I loved the little family Sorrel has built around herself in her community, with friends who also have experience in her craft and like to meddle in her life but would also do anything they can to help her. Dealing with the emotions of loosing her mom and struggling to truly connect to anyone, I enjoyed how over time, her attraction and trust in Ranth slowly developed and ended up being a beautiful slow burning tension throughout the book. The world building has me wishing I could jump right in there and have my own herb garden that could allow me to make my own spells and kick butt against some demons. I also loved the use of other words instead of swear words, it made me giggle every time. Overall it was a great mix of magic set in the modern world with ties to cults and all powerful beings that made it an exciting urban fantasy romance! My rating 4.8/5!
Thanks to the author for the gifted eARC, all opinions given are my own!
You follow a FMC, Sorrel, with the coolest witchy vibes and the abilities to not only create potions and charms with her magic, but also see demons with her purple power and fight them off! When an attempt to save a women from a curse goes wrong, and Sorell ends up with the cursed bracelet attached to her instead, a handsome and powerful wizard named Ranth emerges and turns her life upside down. On the run from demons and the magical society that Ranth was a part of long ago, the pair must learn to work together to survive long enough to free themselves from one another!
This book hit me in the gut several times in the best way, and sometimes you just need a good cry. I loved the little family Sorrel has built around herself in her community, with friends who also have experience in her craft and like to meddle in her life but would also do anything they can to help her. Dealing with the emotions of loosing her mom and struggling to truly connect to anyone, I enjoyed how over time, her attraction and trust in Ranth slowly developed and ended up being a beautiful slow burning tension throughout the book. The world building has me wishing I could jump right in there and have my own herb garden that could allow me to make my own spells and kick butt against some demons. I also loved the use of other words instead of swear words, it made me giggle every time. Overall it was a great mix of magic set in the modern world with ties to cults and all powerful beings that made it an exciting urban fantasy romance! My rating 4.8/5!
Thanks to the author for the gifted eARC, all opinions given are my own!
February 20, 2026
I was definitely lost reading this one. It has a lot of potential but I felt like the world building and descriptions to things that I should know were missing. I’m not sure if the words would be in the glossary once the book is fully ready, but I hope they’d all be included! I was also expecting more from the enemies to lovers and slow burn tropes but it just hasn’t hit for me. I so badly wanted to love this bc the blurb was so interesting, but I couldn’t get into it. As always, thank you to the nerd fam and the author for the arc!
February 24, 2026
Such good vibes ! A action-packed charming urban fantasy / paranormal romance.
This book was not what I thought it would be but I was pleasantly surprised.
I loved the Charmed vibes of the main characters and the quirky found family she is surrounding herself with.
The writing style is unconventional and adds a lot to the atmosphere.
I was not sure about the romance, which was a bit too much « insta-love » since the story covers less than a week. It took time for me to feel invested.
And I found the portal mechanism a bit too repetitive.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and everyone involved for the ARC.
This book was not what I thought it would be but I was pleasantly surprised.
I loved the Charmed vibes of the main characters and the quirky found family she is surrounding herself with.
The writing style is unconventional and adds a lot to the atmosphere.
I was not sure about the romance, which was a bit too much « insta-love » since the story covers less than a week. It took time for me to feel invested.
And I found the portal mechanism a bit too repetitive.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and everyone involved for the ARC.
Review of advance copy
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC!
This book was... interesting. It was pretty rough to get into, and almost felt like the author was trying to build a fleshed out world but didn't quite hit the mark. To be perfectly honest, the published blurb helps make a little more sense of the premise than reading the entire book did. Once I got past the first few slightly painful chapters, the story was good enough to get me to keep reading.
The book relied heavily on "positivity" (the main character's house will, quite literally, make you quit cursing or it will throw you to the ground) and communing with nature/crystals/etc. But, for some reason, "Earth" magic is actually really bad and shouldn't be used? And, what's positive about a house practically punishing you for cussing? Substituting a random word but still using the feeling behind it doesn't seem to make a while lot of sense.
Having finished, I think the FMC is fleshed out pretty well, but I don't have a great idea of the rules of magic, any other character, or how this world differs from our own. It almost seemed like the world was too closely based on our own without enough context to transport me into a fantasy world.
Even though it took me some time to dig in and I still feel like I didn't get the depth of the world the author created, the story itself was interesting and I didn't have to dnf the book. I think the bones of a really great story are there, I just wish they were fleshed out a bit more so I could have a bit more understanding of what was happening and why. I think there were times the author assumed we knew more about the world or crystals or veganism than I did, which in some cases was fine (no need to try to convert me to veganism, it was just an accepted fact the FMC was vegan), but in others, I was left with more questions than answers.
I'm interested to learn more about the world and see where the story goes, but the book wasn't compelling enough for me to anticipate reading the next books. I might look up a summary of them, though, because I like the complexity and chaos of the book's events.
This book was... interesting. It was pretty rough to get into, and almost felt like the author was trying to build a fleshed out world but didn't quite hit the mark. To be perfectly honest, the published blurb helps make a little more sense of the premise than reading the entire book did. Once I got past the first few slightly painful chapters, the story was good enough to get me to keep reading.
The book relied heavily on "positivity" (the main character's house will, quite literally, make you quit cursing or it will throw you to the ground) and communing with nature/crystals/etc. But, for some reason, "Earth" magic is actually really bad and shouldn't be used? And, what's positive about a house practically punishing you for cussing? Substituting a random word but still using the feeling behind it doesn't seem to make a while lot of sense.
Having finished, I think the FMC is fleshed out pretty well, but I don't have a great idea of the rules of magic, any other character, or how this world differs from our own. It almost seemed like the world was too closely based on our own without enough context to transport me into a fantasy world.
Even though it took me some time to dig in and I still feel like I didn't get the depth of the world the author created, the story itself was interesting and I didn't have to dnf the book. I think the bones of a really great story are there, I just wish they were fleshed out a bit more so I could have a bit more understanding of what was happening and why. I think there were times the author assumed we knew more about the world or crystals or veganism than I did, which in some cases was fine (no need to try to convert me to veganism, it was just an accepted fact the FMC was vegan), but in others, I was left with more questions than answers.
I'm interested to learn more about the world and see where the story goes, but the book wasn't compelling enough for me to anticipate reading the next books. I might look up a summary of them, though, because I like the complexity and chaos of the book's events.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this book!! Action packed,urban fantasy. Demon fighting slow burn with ths best sexual tension! Book releases 3/13!!! Definitely a must read! I hope there will be more stories with Sorrel and Ranth!!! I also loved my Bae villain Fabra!! She was hilarious!!
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#demonslayer #veganfmc
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Review of advance copy
amazing book and amazing story I loved it and was able to actually sit down and read it while dealing with ADHD
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I'm sorry to the author if this review is too harsh, but I'm being completely honest here. The premise of this book was intriguing. Demons and witches and spells. Very fantasy. But the writing is throwing me off, it writes like a millennial trying to get with the times, or is their first book they've ever written. Writes like how they think and slightly childish. Adds in details that weren't necessary, and then details that should have been made, weren't and made it a little confusing, like I missed something. I think there should have been more of a world building, and it was so close, but just out of reach. I wanted to like this book because it has everything that I like, and the characters themselves were very interesting. The world it was set was modern with a touch of whimsical, that I wish the author went into more depth with. All in all, it was decent, but just not for me personally
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Netgalley ♥
This was a solid 3 star read for me - it was fun and I had a good time; however, there were also a few times where I felt like I had missed something or had whiplash.
I felt that the blurb was almost fundamental to getting an understanding of what was going on and understanding the overarching story - and this is coming from someone who adores a complicated storyline with interconnecting character arcs and in depth world building...
I enjoyed the often chaotic maddness of the plotline but at the same time did find it frustrating that I was somewhat chasing my tail to ensure I kept a handle on who was where/doing what. I liked that the fmc was a confident, slightly sassy character - her stubborn nature was both endearing and frustrating. I liked the mmc - he's completely green flag material but I felt he was slighly underused and I didn't ultimately believe the connection between the two of them. They spent the majority of the book together but didn't ever seem to have a deep converstaion other than the fmc complaining about his or telling him to 'stay' or not help...she did ogle him constantly but I admit I was barely getting lusty vibes let alone deep in love vibes.
The number of side characters was often overwhelming and underused at the same time - especially when they popped up to develop a plot line but then vanished only to reappear later... Harold I'm looking at you - is he still climbing the tree? her mother and the sisters? The ending gave me whiplash as one minute they're in the garden , then a cross roads, then back in the garden and mum is passing to the next world .... whew.
The rest of the cast were all given various tasks that were valuable but then rushed past when a situation came up and I still am not sure why earth power is bad considering the fmc is a vegan peace and nuturing witch?
I really enjoyed the urban setting and the inclusion of the witch/demon/world mythology interconnections - however I don't really have a good understanding in terms of developed world building. I don't know why the demons keep opening portals...does the government know? Obviously other people do as the fmc is contacted to solve issues...
I would have liked more detail on the magic system rules, the planes and how magic affects a system (more than it's just draining and a salad helps... does a steak work? I'm not being sarcastic... is some food more resorative than others? is the chocolate vegan... I assume so... is that important?
I did like the inclusion of pagan/wiccan/witch/wizard practices and found it interesting in the beginning, but I felt at some points I needed a herbology degree to keep track of which plant did what... a glossary is going to be in the final book and might help or interest those that have an inclination.
There were some cute and funny parts when it came to the banter.
Ultimately, I did like the story - it just was a lot to keep track of and felt a little chaotic at times, rushed in others, then slowed down elsewhere - so the pacing didn't feel balanced to me. I would be interested to read more as a lot of the underlying plot is left unanswered at the end.
My rating system:
5⭐ : couldn't put it down, lives in my brain loved the characters, the plot, completely absorbed.- will fight people to read more
4⭐: really enjoyed, struggled to it down, enjoyed the overall story and will read more by the author always
3⭐: enjoyed and finished the book happily. will probably read more but not necessarily leaping lines to get there.
2⭐: it was okay. I didn't necessarily hate it but didn't love it either. probably unlikely to read more.
1⭐: very likely hate read as I can't dnf a book.
This was a solid 3 star read for me - it was fun and I had a good time; however, there were also a few times where I felt like I had missed something or had whiplash.
I felt that the blurb was almost fundamental to getting an understanding of what was going on and understanding the overarching story - and this is coming from someone who adores a complicated storyline with interconnecting character arcs and in depth world building...
I enjoyed the often chaotic maddness of the plotline but at the same time did find it frustrating that I was somewhat chasing my tail to ensure I kept a handle on who was where/doing what. I liked that the fmc was a confident, slightly sassy character - her stubborn nature was both endearing and frustrating. I liked the mmc - he's completely green flag material but I felt he was slighly underused and I didn't ultimately believe the connection between the two of them. They spent the majority of the book together but didn't ever seem to have a deep converstaion other than the fmc complaining about his or telling him to 'stay' or not help...she did ogle him constantly but I admit I was barely getting lusty vibes let alone deep in love vibes.
The number of side characters was often overwhelming and underused at the same time - especially when they popped up to develop a plot line but then vanished only to reappear later... Harold I'm looking at you - is he still climbing the tree? her mother and the sisters? The ending gave me whiplash as one minute they're in the garden , then a cross roads, then back in the garden and mum is passing to the next world .... whew.
The rest of the cast were all given various tasks that were valuable but then rushed past when a situation came up and I still am not sure why earth power is bad considering the fmc is a vegan peace and nuturing witch?
I really enjoyed the urban setting and the inclusion of the witch/demon/world mythology interconnections - however I don't really have a good understanding in terms of developed world building. I don't know why the demons keep opening portals...does the government know? Obviously other people do as the fmc is contacted to solve issues...
I would have liked more detail on the magic system rules, the planes and how magic affects a system (more than it's just draining and a salad helps... does a steak work? I'm not being sarcastic... is some food more resorative than others? is the chocolate vegan... I assume so... is that important?
I did like the inclusion of pagan/wiccan/witch/wizard practices and found it interesting in the beginning, but I felt at some points I needed a herbology degree to keep track of which plant did what... a glossary is going to be in the final book and might help or interest those that have an inclination.
There were some cute and funny parts when it came to the banter.
Ultimately, I did like the story - it just was a lot to keep track of and felt a little chaotic at times, rushed in others, then slowed down elsewhere - so the pacing didn't feel balanced to me. I would be interested to read more as a lot of the underlying plot is left unanswered at the end.
My rating system:
5⭐ : couldn't put it down, lives in my brain loved the characters, the plot, completely absorbed.- will fight people to read more
4⭐: really enjoyed, struggled to it down, enjoyed the overall story and will read more by the author always
3⭐: enjoyed and finished the book happily. will probably read more but not necessarily leaping lines to get there.
2⭐: it was okay. I didn't necessarily hate it but didn't love it either. probably unlikely to read more.
1⭐: very likely hate read as I can't dnf a book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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J continues to write stories that sing straight to my soul.
Thank you, J. Morgyn White and NetGalley for an eARC.
J is a master of writing fast-paced stories that only span a few days but will live rent-free in your head for so much longer after you finish reading. She also knows how to write characters you can't help but feel passionate about. Every part of FMC Sorrel's Scooby-gang is lovable in their own unique way. Even though they are very well fleshed out with some backstory and how they came to be a part of Sorrel's orbit, I still craved to know more about them. I will take side stories, spin-offs, bonus chapters, really anything; just feed it to me. Sorrel herself was very relatable with her I can teach myself anything attitude and immense love and respect for the plant world. From the very early chapters of this book, I knew it would be a read I absolutely loved. The further I read, the more I knew I was right.
I'm going to be honest, I wasn't sure if I was going to be a Ranth fan. Not really my type at the start but he grew on me like infectious mold until I couldn't breathe without him. His heart is always in the right place, and he is very protective of Sorrel, even if she thinks she doesn't need it. I would read a whole series just about Ranth and his order that takes place in his original time. While I have never been to San Francisco, I feel like I now know which parts I would love to visit first that were mentioned in this book. That is something that I uniquely love about Urban Fantasy when the author obviously knows a lot about the setting they're writing about. You come away from the book feeling like you know things you may not have learned from usual tourist sites or guides about a real-life place you could one day visit.
This book was action and mystery packed right from the first chapter to the last, and my only issue is I wanted more. I didn't want it to end, and I wanted to know if it is connected to the other book in the Nightshade Hearts series, Too Cursed to Kiss. If you like the fast pace of Demons for Breakfast definitely check out Too Cursed to Kiss. If you loved Charmed, Buffy The Vampire Slayer or Shadowhunters, then definitely give Demons for Breakfast a read.
“Do you always talk in these plant names? It’s rather charming.”
💀
“No one is like me, not even me sometimes.”
💜
"safe word? Not a bad idea. How about Annoying Wizard.”
💜
I’d seen him naked before but things were different now. He was so comfortable in his skin, I couldn’t help the desire rolling off me. So so sexy.
💜
💜Cursed Hero
💀Cursed Artifact
💜Cynical Witch
💀Doomed by Fate
💜Forced Proximity
💀Slow Burn Romance
💜Race Against Time
💀Ragtag Crew
💜Cottagecore Aesthetic
💀Secret Society
💜Reluctant Partnership
💀Trauma-Driven Quest
💜Found Family
💀Haunted Past
💜Magical Bond
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J continues to write stories that sing straight to my soul.
Thank you, J. Morgyn White and NetGalley for an eARC.
J is a master of writing fast-paced stories that only span a few days but will live rent-free in your head for so much longer after you finish reading. She also knows how to write characters you can't help but feel passionate about. Every part of FMC Sorrel's Scooby-gang is lovable in their own unique way. Even though they are very well fleshed out with some backstory and how they came to be a part of Sorrel's orbit, I still craved to know more about them. I will take side stories, spin-offs, bonus chapters, really anything; just feed it to me. Sorrel herself was very relatable with her I can teach myself anything attitude and immense love and respect for the plant world. From the very early chapters of this book, I knew it would be a read I absolutely loved. The further I read, the more I knew I was right.
I'm going to be honest, I wasn't sure if I was going to be a Ranth fan. Not really my type at the start but he grew on me like infectious mold until I couldn't breathe without him. His heart is always in the right place, and he is very protective of Sorrel, even if she thinks she doesn't need it. I would read a whole series just about Ranth and his order that takes place in his original time. While I have never been to San Francisco, I feel like I now know which parts I would love to visit first that were mentioned in this book. That is something that I uniquely love about Urban Fantasy when the author obviously knows a lot about the setting they're writing about. You come away from the book feeling like you know things you may not have learned from usual tourist sites or guides about a real-life place you could one day visit.
This book was action and mystery packed right from the first chapter to the last, and my only issue is I wanted more. I didn't want it to end, and I wanted to know if it is connected to the other book in the Nightshade Hearts series, Too Cursed to Kiss. If you like the fast pace of Demons for Breakfast definitely check out Too Cursed to Kiss. If you loved Charmed, Buffy The Vampire Slayer or Shadowhunters, then definitely give Demons for Breakfast a read.
“Do you always talk in these plant names? It’s rather charming.”
💀
“No one is like me, not even me sometimes.”
💜
"safe word? Not a bad idea. How about Annoying Wizard.”
💜
I’d seen him naked before but things were different now. He was so comfortable in his skin, I couldn’t help the desire rolling off me. So so sexy.
💜
💜Cursed Hero
💀Cursed Artifact
💜Cynical Witch
💀Doomed by Fate
💜Forced Proximity
💀Slow Burn Romance
💜Race Against Time
💀Ragtag Crew
💜Cottagecore Aesthetic
💀Secret Society
💜Reluctant Partnership
💀Trauma-Driven Quest
💜Found Family
💀Haunted Past
💜Magical Bond
🖤🖤🖤🖤
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February 28, 2026Thank you to the NerdFam for a copy of this arc in exchange for a review.
DNF at 22% (Chapter 12)
I wanted to like this so bad. It felt very much my vibe. The premise was there. It had so much potential, but it was just not executed.
Things were a little confusing and frustrating. I felt like questions were being asked, but I was not getting any answers. It just felt a little info dumpy, but not providing the info I actually needed.
The dialogue felt a little clunky and forced at times. It also felt juvenile and unpolished. I don't know if this is just how the author writes or her attempt at trying to sound young. It also just read with the vibe of that Steve Buscemi "How do you do, fellow kids." meme. There were failed attempts at slang that left me cringing. Don't even get me started on the flower names as curse words. Although cute and cozy in theory, it got old quick.
In the synopsis, she is made to be this kind of eclectic demon hunter. While attempts were made, she hasn't really done any demon hunting by this point in the story. She references one instance when she had an confrontation with a demon, and was essentially like because of that, now they don't bother me. But upon confrontation with demons in this first bit of the book, she panics or she runs. And they weren't described as large or fearsome. I don't know if this changes as the book goes on or not.
The MMC, this trapped wizard, has no discernible personality. Its like the author didn't quite have a grasp on what she wanted him to be. He just quirks an eyebrow or does a little smile. But he does spell really well, and he continually picks up or touches things he's not supposed. I don't know if her intent was to have him poke at the FMC, but it was just an annoyance. Everyone was just kind of rude to him. I was also not sensing any possible connection. The FMC just constantly ogles at him.
The friends seemed like they could be cool. At this point I had only met 2, but had heard of a few others. The thing that sent me though is that the FMC locked herself in her room because demons appeared. She could not tell 100% if the demons had left her property and just let her BEST FRIEND walk into her home while she continued to hide in her room. Then, not 2 chapters later, talked about how important it was to keep her safe. Girl. No.
This point is in fact a personal problem. I just could not connect with this character. She talked about how she loved green drinks and salads because they helped replenish her power faster. She had a rough job and was just like "ah I need a salad." I just could not. It feels silly, but I just could not.
I wanted to like this so much.
DNF at 22% (Chapter 12)
I wanted to like this so bad. It felt very much my vibe. The premise was there. It had so much potential, but it was just not executed.
Things were a little confusing and frustrating. I felt like questions were being asked, but I was not getting any answers. It just felt a little info dumpy, but not providing the info I actually needed.
The dialogue felt a little clunky and forced at times. It also felt juvenile and unpolished. I don't know if this is just how the author writes or her attempt at trying to sound young. It also just read with the vibe of that Steve Buscemi "How do you do, fellow kids." meme. There were failed attempts at slang that left me cringing. Don't even get me started on the flower names as curse words. Although cute and cozy in theory, it got old quick.
In the synopsis, she is made to be this kind of eclectic demon hunter. While attempts were made, she hasn't really done any demon hunting by this point in the story. She references one instance when she had an confrontation with a demon, and was essentially like because of that, now they don't bother me. But upon confrontation with demons in this first bit of the book, she panics or she runs. And they weren't described as large or fearsome. I don't know if this changes as the book goes on or not.
The MMC, this trapped wizard, has no discernible personality. Its like the author didn't quite have a grasp on what she wanted him to be. He just quirks an eyebrow or does a little smile. But he does spell really well, and he continually picks up or touches things he's not supposed. I don't know if her intent was to have him poke at the FMC, but it was just an annoyance. Everyone was just kind of rude to him. I was also not sensing any possible connection. The FMC just constantly ogles at him.
The friends seemed like they could be cool. At this point I had only met 2, but had heard of a few others. The thing that sent me though is that the FMC locked herself in her room because demons appeared. She could not tell 100% if the demons had left her property and just let her BEST FRIEND walk into her home while she continued to hide in her room. Then, not 2 chapters later, talked about how important it was to keep her safe. Girl. No.
This point is in fact a personal problem. I just could not connect with this character. She talked about how she loved green drinks and salads because they helped replenish her power faster. She had a rough job and was just like "ah I need a salad." I just could not. It feels silly, but I just could not.
I wanted to like this so much.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Demons for Breakfast is a unique urban fantasy romance set in San Francisco, where demons and magical creatures exist just beneath the surface of everyday life. Sorrel has the rare ability to detect and fight these threats, and during one job she unexpectedly finds herself tethered to Ranth—a wizard who has been trapped inside a bracelet for centuries. As she works to break the bond and send him back where he came from, dangerous creatures begin tracking them, raising the stakes and forcing them to rely on one another.
I really appreciated how grounded the story felt by taking place in our modern world. The urban setting added an interesting layer to the fantasy elements and gave the story a fresh feel. Sorrel was also a strong standout for me—she’s independent, capable, and surrounded by supportive friendships that added warmth to the story.
That said, I did struggle at times with the mechanics of the magic system. Some aspects felt a bit unclear, which made it harder to fully immerse myself in certain scenes. I also would have liked to see a deeper emotional connection develop between the main characters. While the premise sets up strong romantic tension, I didn’t fully feel that spark on the page.
Overall, this was an imaginative and promising urban fantasy with a likable heroine and a compelling concept. Readers who enjoy modern-day fantasy with action, magical intrigue, and a touch of romance may find this one especially appealing.
Demons for Breakfast is a unique urban fantasy romance set in San Francisco, where demons and magical creatures exist just beneath the surface of everyday life. Sorrel has the rare ability to detect and fight these threats, and during one job she unexpectedly finds herself tethered to Ranth—a wizard who has been trapped inside a bracelet for centuries. As she works to break the bond and send him back where he came from, dangerous creatures begin tracking them, raising the stakes and forcing them to rely on one another.
I really appreciated how grounded the story felt by taking place in our modern world. The urban setting added an interesting layer to the fantasy elements and gave the story a fresh feel. Sorrel was also a strong standout for me—she’s independent, capable, and surrounded by supportive friendships that added warmth to the story.
That said, I did struggle at times with the mechanics of the magic system. Some aspects felt a bit unclear, which made it harder to fully immerse myself in certain scenes. I also would have liked to see a deeper emotional connection develop between the main characters. While the premise sets up strong romantic tension, I didn’t fully feel that spark on the page.
Overall, this was an imaginative and promising urban fantasy with a likable heroine and a compelling concept. Readers who enjoy modern-day fantasy with action, magical intrigue, and a touch of romance may find this one especially appealing.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Gemini said
Flipping foxgloves, this book was an absolute soul-soother! As a girl who grew up near San Francisco, the backdrop of this story holds such a special place in my heart. J. Morgyn White didn’t just use the city as a setting; she captured its soul—the fog, the Victorians, and that baby pagan energy that just felt like coming home. It wasn’t just a backdrop; it was a total vibe that made every chapter feel personal.
Sorrel is officially my new favorite FMC. She is such a badass hedge witch—self-taught, rocking those lavender-tinted shades, and fighting demons while staying true to her rules about sage and clean underwear. Then there is Ranth. Can we talk about a GREEN FLAG MMC? It is so refreshing to have an ancient wizard who is powerful without being toxic or possessive. Watching him navigate modern SF while his life is literally tied to Sorrel’s through that "if he dies, she dies" curse was such a ride.
The level of detail in the herbcraft and intention oils felt so grounded and real, and I am officially adopting Sorrel's botanical swearing into my daily life. The friends and the grumpy cat, Antimony, gave me all the feels and reminded me why I love the Romantasy community so much. The slow burn built like a perfectly tended greenhouse before finally blooming, and the payoff was 100% worth the wait. I would have happily read another 200 pages of these two—this was funny, feral, and wildly charming.
Review of advance copy
This book was an absolute demon-fueled delight and I devoured it like it was the last pastry in a haunted bakery.
Demons for Breakfast is urban fantasy at its most chaotic, cozy, and charming. Imagine demon-infested San Francisco, witchy botanicals, cursed jewelry, found family chaos, and a slow burn romance that simmers just long enough to make you feral.
Sorrel Redwood? ICONIC. Sweet but scrappy. Soft but savage. The way she weaponizes plant names as curse words?? “Flipping foxgloves” has permanently entered my vocabulary. She’s the kind of FMC who feels real—capable, emotional, loyal, and brave without losing her softness.
And Ranth… excuse me while I scream. A powerful bracelet-wielding wizard who is protective without being possessive? Emotionally available? Covered in green flags?? We love a magical man who communicates and respects boundaries. The slow burn between them was tender, believable, and built on trust instead of toxicity—which honestly felt refreshing in the best way.
Spice level: low but earned. It’s open-door near the end, but the emotional intimacy is what really makes it hit.
My only complaint? That ending. I am dangling. I need the next book immediately.
If you love:
Witchy urban fantasy
Found family vibes
Slow burn romance
All-green-flag MMCs
Demons done properly demony
…you need this on your TBR.
Funny, heartfelt, a little feral, and wildly charming. I’d happily spend 200 more pages in this world.
Demons for Breakfast is urban fantasy at its most chaotic, cozy, and charming. Imagine demon-infested San Francisco, witchy botanicals, cursed jewelry, found family chaos, and a slow burn romance that simmers just long enough to make you feral.
Sorrel Redwood? ICONIC. Sweet but scrappy. Soft but savage. The way she weaponizes plant names as curse words?? “Flipping foxgloves” has permanently entered my vocabulary. She’s the kind of FMC who feels real—capable, emotional, loyal, and brave without losing her softness.
And Ranth… excuse me while I scream. A powerful bracelet-wielding wizard who is protective without being possessive? Emotionally available? Covered in green flags?? We love a magical man who communicates and respects boundaries. The slow burn between them was tender, believable, and built on trust instead of toxicity—which honestly felt refreshing in the best way.
Spice level: low but earned. It’s open-door near the end, but the emotional intimacy is what really makes it hit.
My only complaint? That ending. I am dangling. I need the next book immediately.
If you love:
Witchy urban fantasy
Found family vibes
Slow burn romance
All-green-flag MMCs
Demons done properly demony
…you need this on your TBR.
Funny, heartfelt, a little feral, and wildly charming. I’d happily spend 200 more pages in this world.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC Review from Netgalley
Demons for Breakfast
J. Morgyn White
This story is about a witch who hunts demons in San Francisco, lives by practical rules involving sage and underwear, and is driven by the need to avenge her mother’s death. When a routine job binds her life to a powerful wizard trapped in a cursed bracelet, everything escalates fast. What makes this book special is the tone. It is funny, feral, and emotionally sincere all at once. The banter is sharp, the magic feels lived in, and the balance between chaos and heart is perfectly paced.
My favorite part was the dynamic between Sorrel and Ranth. She is sweet, capable, and hilarious. He is the rare all green flags MMC who is powerful without being toxic. The slow burn was delicious and the found family vibes absolutely stole my heart.
Tropes & Vibes
🪄 Urban fantasy chaos
😈 Demons and banishing magic
🌿 Witchy herbcraft energy
💚 All green flags MMC
🔥 Slow burn romance payoff
🫶 Found family goodness
🐈 Lovable animal companion vibes
Read this if you like
✨ Fast paced witchy fantasy
💚 Emotionally healthy love interests
🌿 Found family with humor
😌 FMCs who swear creatively
🔥 Slow burn with open door spice
#UrbanFantasyReads #WitchyBooks #FoundFamilyFantasy #SlowBurnRomance #BookstagramFantasy @scyon
Demons for Breakfast
J. Morgyn White
This story is about a witch who hunts demons in San Francisco, lives by practical rules involving sage and underwear, and is driven by the need to avenge her mother’s death. When a routine job binds her life to a powerful wizard trapped in a cursed bracelet, everything escalates fast. What makes this book special is the tone. It is funny, feral, and emotionally sincere all at once. The banter is sharp, the magic feels lived in, and the balance between chaos and heart is perfectly paced.
My favorite part was the dynamic between Sorrel and Ranth. She is sweet, capable, and hilarious. He is the rare all green flags MMC who is powerful without being toxic. The slow burn was delicious and the found family vibes absolutely stole my heart.
Tropes & Vibes
🪄 Urban fantasy chaos
😈 Demons and banishing magic
🌿 Witchy herbcraft energy
💚 All green flags MMC
🔥 Slow burn romance payoff
🫶 Found family goodness
🐈 Lovable animal companion vibes
Read this if you like
✨ Fast paced witchy fantasy
💚 Emotionally healthy love interests
🌿 Found family with humor
😌 FMCs who swear creatively
🔥 Slow burn with open door spice
#UrbanFantasyReads #WitchyBooks #FoundFamilyFantasy #SlowBurnRomance #BookstagramFantasy @scyon
February 25, 2026
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I was really looking forward to this book because I am obsessed with Too Cursed to Kiss, but Demons for Breakfast just didn’t hit the same.
I really wanted to like it, so I did read the whole book, but I found myself wanting to DNF because the story just wasn’t exciting to me.
Our FMC is a witch that fights demons, but the majority of the story is just describing the types of herbs she’s going to use for her magic. I really only found the last 10% of the story interesting, but it felt rushed and if there was a time to lengthen a part of the story, it would have been that last 10-20%. Everything that came before that was a bit dull. In the beginning of the story it’s mentioned that the FMC’s mother was taken and so I thought that was going to be a big plot point throughout the book, but it really is only revisited in the last 10%.
I also wished we got to see more from the MMC. He doesn’t talk a whole lot and we never learn a whole lot about who he is, what his life was/is like, ect. I felt very disconnected from him the whole story.
I’m so sad Demons for Breakfast ended up not being a good pick for me. Since I loved Too Cursed to Kiss and always recommend it, I’ll still be on the lookout for more from this author.
I was really looking forward to this book because I am obsessed with Too Cursed to Kiss, but Demons for Breakfast just didn’t hit the same.
I really wanted to like it, so I did read the whole book, but I found myself wanting to DNF because the story just wasn’t exciting to me.
Our FMC is a witch that fights demons, but the majority of the story is just describing the types of herbs she’s going to use for her magic. I really only found the last 10% of the story interesting, but it felt rushed and if there was a time to lengthen a part of the story, it would have been that last 10-20%. Everything that came before that was a bit dull. In the beginning of the story it’s mentioned that the FMC’s mother was taken and so I thought that was going to be a big plot point throughout the book, but it really is only revisited in the last 10%.
I also wished we got to see more from the MMC. He doesn’t talk a whole lot and we never learn a whole lot about who he is, what his life was/is like, ect. I felt very disconnected from him the whole story.
I’m so sad Demons for Breakfast ended up not being a good pick for me. Since I loved Too Cursed to Kiss and always recommend it, I’ll still be on the lookout for more from this author.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is a fun, relatively light, urban fantasy/romance. I feel like for the perfect reader, it would be extremely enticing. Unfortunately, I was not that perfect reader.
For starters, the amount of plant lore, use and descriptions was off putting for me. For example, instead of saying, "I dumped the nutmeg, cloves and mace on the counter and quickly made a protection potion.", this book spends four pages detailing what went into the potion, how all the herbs were prepared, how the potion was created and what happened when it did. I feel like the author did a lot of research on plants, which is good, but then felt they had to share everything they found out with the reader, which was, frankly, aggravating.
I also had issues with the main character and her continued determination to not actually take a moment and look at her situation but instead bull through using the same techniques that had failed before. I'm sorry, if I woke up a _trained ancient_ wizard, I'd be pumping him for knowledge even if I had to thoroughly check all of it later.
Still, as I said, this book was clearly not for me. If you are vegan, or into plants for medicinal use, you will adore this book. As for me, it left me wanting.
For starters, the amount of plant lore, use and descriptions was off putting for me. For example, instead of saying, "I dumped the nutmeg, cloves and mace on the counter and quickly made a protection potion.", this book spends four pages detailing what went into the potion, how all the herbs were prepared, how the potion was created and what happened when it did. I feel like the author did a lot of research on plants, which is good, but then felt they had to share everything they found out with the reader, which was, frankly, aggravating.
I also had issues with the main character and her continued determination to not actually take a moment and look at her situation but instead bull through using the same techniques that had failed before. I'm sorry, if I woke up a _trained ancient_ wizard, I'd be pumping him for knowledge even if I had to thoroughly check all of it later.
Still, as I said, this book was clearly not for me. If you are vegan, or into plants for medicinal use, you will adore this book. As for me, it left me wanting.
Review of advance copy
4✨ this was a fast paced and very well written fantasy with magic and Demons 🙌🏼
Sorrel nearly died once trying to bring her mum back now she’s lefts with sliver hair as a reminder. Demons can come and go through portraits so why can she’s? That is the answer she’s is looking for and will not stop until she finds one. After saving a women with a curse ankle bracelet to only have it trapped onto her own to and released Ranth a wizard who just happens to be something like her but not. Demons called Essifers are after Ranth for his gold bracelet, they most likely want to capture him for a promise of something they wish to have. Sorrel and Ranth have to go on a little quest to help remove the gold bracelet on Sorrel wrist without it killing her, as they succeed in removing the bracelet a new tattoo appears on their arms forming a bond between. Ranth just wants to go home with is in another world in another time to the garden.
I love the chemistry and humour between them you can clearly see how perfect they are for each other.
Overall highly recommend will definitely be reading more books from this author ✍️
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the Arc 😍
Sorrel nearly died once trying to bring her mum back now she’s lefts with sliver hair as a reminder. Demons can come and go through portraits so why can she’s? That is the answer she’s is looking for and will not stop until she finds one. After saving a women with a curse ankle bracelet to only have it trapped onto her own to and released Ranth a wizard who just happens to be something like her but not. Demons called Essifers are after Ranth for his gold bracelet, they most likely want to capture him for a promise of something they wish to have. Sorrel and Ranth have to go on a little quest to help remove the gold bracelet on Sorrel wrist without it killing her, as they succeed in removing the bracelet a new tattoo appears on their arms forming a bond between. Ranth just wants to go home with is in another world in another time to the garden.
I love the chemistry and humour between them you can clearly see how perfect they are for each other.
Overall highly recommend will definitely be reading more books from this author ✍️
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the Arc 😍
Review of advance copy
“ The music of us spread warmth through me like ink on rice paper.”
A Buffy-esque witchy demon hunter, Sorrel, meets a hunky Egyptian time traveling wizard, Ranth, and their lives are bound by a curse. But wait, there’s more. There’s also a mob-like secret society and world hopping mystery man (named Harold) also after said hot Egyptian wizard.
As they search for a way to return Ranth to the dimensional plane where he is a guardian of the garden, they accumulate friends and magical items. More than that, they accumulate the feels!
This is a delightful slow burn Romantasy with clever banter and seriously sexy vibes. It is fast-paced full of demon battling and stolen moments with some fun supporting characters that create a found family for Sorrel as she takes her witchiness to the next level. White blends humor and tenderness in her writing. The running gag about cursing in the house is one of my favorites.
Returning Ranth means losing him forever. So soon after Sorrel failed to save her mom from the sisters of another realm. How many losses can one witch take? Can she save them all and keep herself intact?
Thanks @NerdFam and J.Morgynwhite for the ARC
A Buffy-esque witchy demon hunter, Sorrel, meets a hunky Egyptian time traveling wizard, Ranth, and their lives are bound by a curse. But wait, there’s more. There’s also a mob-like secret society and world hopping mystery man (named Harold) also after said hot Egyptian wizard.
As they search for a way to return Ranth to the dimensional plane where he is a guardian of the garden, they accumulate friends and magical items. More than that, they accumulate the feels!
This is a delightful slow burn Romantasy with clever banter and seriously sexy vibes. It is fast-paced full of demon battling and stolen moments with some fun supporting characters that create a found family for Sorrel as she takes her witchiness to the next level. White blends humor and tenderness in her writing. The running gag about cursing in the house is one of my favorites.
Returning Ranth means losing him forever. So soon after Sorrel failed to save her mom from the sisters of another realm. How many losses can one witch take? Can she save them all and keep herself intact?
Thanks @NerdFam and J.Morgynwhite for the ARC
February 15, 2026
I’d give this book a solid 3 stars. Overall, I found it interesting, though it took me a few chapters to really get into the story and understand what was happening. Once things started to click, I appreciated the direction it was going.
I really enjoyed the FMC’s independence and thought it was refreshing that she was a demon fighting witch. She was easily the highlight of the book for me. However, I struggled to fully believe the connection between the FMC and MMC. Their relationship didn’t feel very developed, and I didn’t sense much chemistry between them. In general, the romance felt minimal and somewhat underwhelming.
I also would have loved more detailed world-building and deeper descriptions of the magic system. At times, it was difficult to visualize what was happening, and I think a bit more development in those areas would have made the story stronger. Overall, an intriguing concept with some strong elements, but it didn’t fully deliver for me.
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC!
I really enjoyed the FMC’s independence and thought it was refreshing that she was a demon fighting witch. She was easily the highlight of the book for me. However, I struggled to fully believe the connection between the FMC and MMC. Their relationship didn’t feel very developed, and I didn’t sense much chemistry between them. In general, the romance felt minimal and somewhat underwhelming.
I also would have loved more detailed world-building and deeper descriptions of the magic system. At times, it was difficult to visualize what was happening, and I think a bit more development in those areas would have made the story stronger. Overall, an intriguing concept with some strong elements, but it didn’t fully deliver for me.
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC!
Review of advance copy
This was such a fun read! I loved Sorrel and her wild band of witchy misfits. The love and devotion she had for her friends (and that they had for her) was the backbone of this book.
Ranth was such an interesting character and I enjoyed the blend of ancient history and fantasy as part of his story. This book had a very The Mummy vibe (hilarity, history, intrigue, and romance all in one fabulous package). The romance in this book wasn’t heavy handed and felt real and raw. The spice level was 2 out of 5 and never felt out of place.
The only thing that was a minor drawback was the ending felt a bit abrupt. Without giving anything away, I feel like the ending needed a little more explanation on how it was logistically possible. I loved where the ending landed, I just feel it needed a tad bit more explanation.
Otherwise, I fully enjoyed this and I loved the authors writing style. I would absolutely read another book from this author after how much I enjoyed this one. 4 enthusiastic stars!
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC. #demonsforbreakfast #thenerdfam
Ranth was such an interesting character and I enjoyed the blend of ancient history and fantasy as part of his story. This book had a very The Mummy vibe (hilarity, history, intrigue, and romance all in one fabulous package). The romance in this book wasn’t heavy handed and felt real and raw. The spice level was 2 out of 5 and never felt out of place.
The only thing that was a minor drawback was the ending felt a bit abrupt. Without giving anything away, I feel like the ending needed a little more explanation on how it was logistically possible. I loved where the ending landed, I just feel it needed a tad bit more explanation.
Otherwise, I fully enjoyed this and I loved the authors writing style. I would absolutely read another book from this author after how much I enjoyed this one. 4 enthusiastic stars!
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC. #demonsforbreakfast #thenerdfam
Review of advance copy
Thank you to The Nerd Fam for the gifted eARC.
This is a fast paced, whimsical, herbal infused, urban fantasy where demons emerge through portals in present day San Francisco. The importance of friends with different skills to make a working team is emphasized throughout the book. It also shows it is not always easy to ask for, and accept, help when you need it, and to accept that you can be stronger when working together.
I have trouble following all movements between worlds/planes of this world (but perhaps that’s not too surprising because the MCs don’t understand everything either), and although I am a gardener I cannot keep track of all plants and herbs and their use. I am, however, captured by the story even though I don’t connect with Sorrel as much as I would like to. If you like to read whimsical, cozy, urban fantasy about witches this might be just the right vibe four you.
This is a fast paced, whimsical, herbal infused, urban fantasy where demons emerge through portals in present day San Francisco. The importance of friends with different skills to make a working team is emphasized throughout the book. It also shows it is not always easy to ask for, and accept, help when you need it, and to accept that you can be stronger when working together.
I have trouble following all movements between worlds/planes of this world (but perhaps that’s not too surprising because the MCs don’t understand everything either), and although I am a gardener I cannot keep track of all plants and herbs and their use. I am, however, captured by the story even though I don’t connect with Sorrel as much as I would like to. If you like to read whimsical, cozy, urban fantasy about witches this might be just the right vibe four you.
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