I read my first Sarah Hogle book last year and quickly became a devoted fan. I love her small-town settings, quirky characters, and unique blend of comedy and romance. Happily, all of those elements are present in The Folklore of Forever.

Readers first met the Tempest sisters–Luna, Romina, and Zelda–in Old Flames and New Fortunes. (Don’t worry; you don’t have to read that one first, but I recommend the book!) While Romina and Luna fully embrace their magical gifts, Zelda is skeptical. After recently returning home to Mooville, Ohio, she is struggling to get her creativity flowing. Zelda is a successful paranormal author, but she can’t even seem to write a grocery list these days.

As much as Zelda denies her magic, her eccentric but handsome neighbor, Morgan, is determined that not only is Zelda a witch, but she’s a witch he can woo into giving some of her magic to him. Initially flattered by his attention, Zelda quickly sours on Morgan’s whispered sweet nothings as soon as she learns the truth about why his interest in her turned so intense so fast. But avoiding someone in an enchanted small town that seems determined to force their paths to cross is nearly impossible.

While the overall setting is the same, The Folklore of Forever is a very different story than Old Flames and New Fortunes. This book feels darker–scarier in ways–and much more mysterious. Author Sarah Hogle turns up the flames of fantasy and adventure while readers journey deep into the forest surrounding the town. The romance between Zelda and Morgan is more a mix of silly and saucy than spicy and smoldering, but I thoroughly enjoyed everything about it!

My thanks to NetGalley and G. P. Putnam’s Sons for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.