Mixing romance and genre fiction is nothing new and often quite enjoyable as the works of Catherine Asaro, Sharon Shinn and Maria Snyder can attest. While these authors have brought us science fiction and traditional fantasy with a touch of romance, Mindy Klasky's newest work Girl's Guide to Witchcraft joins a love story with urban fantasy and just a bit of humor. How can I, a professional librarian, resist any book that has one of my own in the lead? Throw in family troubles, a good friend who bakes Triple-Chocolate Madness, a familiar who prefers an alternative lifestyle plus a disturbingly good-looking mentor and you have one very interesting read.

(Source: Red Dress Ink)