I stumbled upon 'Resting Witch Face' while browsing for cozy fantasy reads, and it totally hooked me! At first glance, it feels like a standalone, but digging deeper, I realized it’s actually the second book in the 'Stay a Spell' series by Juliette Cross. The first one, 'Wolf Gone Wild,' introduces the world and some characters, but 'Resting Witch Face' focuses on Rubes, a witch with major 'don’t mess with me' vibes. The series has this fun blend of supernatural politics, steamy romance, and quirky magic—like urban fantasy with a Southern twist.
What I love is how each book spotlights a different couple while weaving an overarching story about the Savoie sisters, a family of witches in New Orleans. It’s perfect if you enjoy interconnected standalones where side characters from earlier books pop up later. The series has six planned books, so there’s plenty to binge if you fall for the vibe. Personally, I’d recommend starting from the beginning to catch all the inside jokes, but Rubes’ grumpy-sunshine dynamic with her love interest totally works on its own too.