Don't Expect Magic Review

This time I am reviewing Don’t Expect Magic by: Kathy McCullough.

Delaney Collins is ripped from her home and life after the tragic death of her mother. Forced to live with a father the nation knows better than she does, she isn’t happy. After a few unexpected turns, Delaney discovers she is a fairy godmother and her first assignment is Flynn Becker, who she mistakenly believes is crushing on the most popular girl in school. Determined to complete her first assignment in order to gain her full powers, she pushes Flynn into one situation after the next.

From reading the synopsis of this book, I thought it would be one I would enjoy. This was a good book, but it felt like it took too long to get started. From the synopsis we know that Delaney finds out she is a fairy godmother, but that doesn’t actually happen in the book until well into it (like almost halfway into it). I found myself getting kind of bored with this book, but I kept reading because I enjoyed Delaney’s sarcastic and funny voice.

The plot flowed in a pretty natural way, but some of the ending felt a bit rushed. I totally saw the events of the ending coming, but I just felt like it still was a bit forced or something. I did really like the development of Delaney and her father’s relationship. It progressed and grew in a really sweet way.

This book was an enjoyable fluffy read and I’m glad I picked it up, but it isn’t without its faults. I do intend to read the second one (since I bought it at the same time as the first) and I even started it, but I have since put it down in favor of other books. One day I might pick it up again, but who knows when that will actually be.