If you're looking for an honest, early take on the latest must-read title, you're in the right place. Today, I'm sharing my spoiler-free ARC review of Magic Can't Save Us by Josh Denslow, a highly anticipated release that’s already generating buzz among readers and reviewers alike. As always, I received this advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review—and I’ve got thoughts! Whether you’re building your TBR or curious if this new release is worth the hype, keep reading for my full breakdown.
Title: Magic Can't Save Us
By: Josh Denslow
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 176
Release Date: May 6th, 2025
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:
Many relationships are doomed from the start. But what if there was a way to save them? The characters in Magic Can’t Save Us think they may have the answers—why visit a human counselor when you could spend the night in a house haunted by a poltergeist that specializes in couples therapy? Others are ready to call it quits, like the pair that’s torn apart, literally, by a bevy of belligerent harpies. Meanwhile, a scorned woman hires a dragon to guard her house from her cheating mate, a couple tries to combat the inertia of their marriage through the revitalizing charms of unicorn meat, and a centaur seduces a luckless man’s girlfriend over a series of conference calls. In these eighteen tales of likely failure, when a magical creature shows up, you know things are only going to get worse from there.
Review:
Magic Can't Save Us: Eighteen Tales of Likely Failure by Josh Denslow is a wonderfully unique and engaging collection that explores the messy, often futile nature of human effort with a blend of wit, heart, and just the right touch of magic. Each story offers a fresh perspective on failure—sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking—but always compelling. Denslow's sharp prose and imaginative storytelling kept me hooked, making this a thoroughly enjoyable read. While not every story resonated equally, the collection as a whole was a fantastic mix of thought-provoking and entertaining, earning it a solid four stars.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
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