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Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin book cover featuring illustrated Black couple kissing in front of a half moon with starry Black backgroud

Is it magic or summer love?

Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin

December 27, 2025 by teresaelectro 1 Comment

Witchful Thinking introduces us to Freya Grove, a seaside small town in New Jersey. Kindhearted, curvy Black teacher Lucy has lived here her whole life, as have her sisters and cousins. She is a witch and has a little tea-reading business on the side. She is feeling unaccomplished with her high school reunion looming at the end of summer. She unexpectedly runs into her former crush and friend, Alex, who is a very handsome Black merman. His resurgence kicks her overthinking brain into high gear. […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: Black romance, Celestine Martin, elemental love, mermen, new jersey, paranormal romance, witches

teresaelectro's CBR17 Review No:10 · Genres: Romance · Tags: Black romance, Celestine Martin, elemental love, mermen, new jersey, paranormal romance, witches ·
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