Book Review: When Magic Finds You

Book Review - When Magic Finds You

Written By Kelly Branyik

Kelly Branyik is the published author of Shadows in Dream Stone, content writer, avid travel, and award-winning Elephant Journal contributor. She loves writing, escaping into fantasy and sci-fi novels, and drinking tea on rainy mornings.

October 27, 2026

When Magic Finds You

by Elizabeth Pedley

“A cozy, witchy tale of self-discovery that reminds readers the very thing that sets them apart may be their greatest gift.”

“When Magic Finds You” by Elizabeth Pedley follows Claire, a 23-year-old woman who feels life is passing her by as relationships come and go and she longs for something more. Then she discovers an old journal whose blank pages begin filling on their own with stories of Katja, a young witch Claire relates to in a way few others could. Claire has Sight, an inherited gift that lets her see what others cannot, and as she reads, she begins experimenting with magic of her own. Told as though Claire is writing her own journal entries, the story feels intimate and personal. Especially touching is her Nana’s response to her gift: rather than asking her to suppress it, they offer grace and teaches her to turn it on and off as she chooses. Neurodivergent readers, and anyone who has ever felt different, will find much to love in Claire’s journey of self-discovery. Like the journal itself, the charming cover art invites readers in from the very first glance. Fans of “A Discovery of Witches,” “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches,” and “The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop” will feel right at home in this gentle, witchy tale of belonging.

A warm, enchanting read that welcomes anyone who has ever felt out of place.

Book Details:

  • Publish Date: August 24, 2026
  • Page Count: 299
  • ISBN: 9781234567890
  • Categories: Cozy, Fantasy, New Adult, Neurodivergent
  • Publisher: Self-publish

Purchase “When Magic Finds You.”

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