This Place is Magic is so cute! I read it in a few evenings and it was the perfect relaxation. I love a good found family meets (re)evaluation of our future and what we want. Keep reading this book review of This Place is Magic for my full thoughts.
Summary
As a member of the internationally beloved K-pop group Apollo, Eunjae has learned firsthand that fame and fortune come at a steep price. But leaving it all behind is easier said than done, and it seems Eunjae has no choice but to continue… until he steps through the orange door at Wanna Waffle on the way to the airport, fails to catch his plane to Seoul, and upends his entire existence.
Jiyeon and her family don’t know the truth about this quiet, handsome stranger who stumbled into their restaurant. Regardless, it’s clear that he needs them. And the longer he stays, the more Eunjae realizes that he might just be willing to trade the adoration of millions for home, family, and even one chance at true love. But his powerful entertainment agency will never let him go without a fight, and Apollo’s fate hangs in the balance along with his own. If Eunjae hopes to win, he must stand his ground and fight back — not only for himself, but for the brothers who have loved and supported him all this time.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
This Place is Magic is beyond cozy. It’s a story about finding home in people, and a place, you never expected. Sometimes we have to take a chance on ourselves, do what we never expected, and take it all in. The world can tell us we have everything to lose, but what if it never felt like ours? This Place is Magic explores these themes in a comical and heartfelt setting. I loved some of the humorous moments that had me laughing aloud. It’s all rooted in a desire to be seen for who we are, not what we can do or what we can provide.
Additionally, I adored the found family brotherly relationship Eunjae has. I’m also so excited for the second one which will answer many questions and features a different MC! In a world where everyone wants a piece of the pie, a piece of ourselves, how do we remain true to ourselves? I loved the side characters and love that Te has a different project with short stories too! Overall, This Place is Magic is so cute and the perfect fun read! Find This Place is Magic on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop. org, & Blackwells.
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