The Between-Worlds B&B by Amy Mae Baxter

Margo is bored. It’s the summer before she graduates and she has no idea where her life is going. When she gets locked out, and checks into a lovely B&B, Margo is greeted by surprisingly handsome receptionist, Finn. The rooms are cosy, there’s a grand library and a huge swimming pool, and the breakfast smells amazing.

But Margo soon suspects that it’s all too perfect, and that magic is in the air. She’s fairly sure that one of the other guests is a fairy princess, for one thing. Is this a B&B for magical beings? But Margo doesn’t have a magical bone in her body, so what is she doing there?

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A summer of magical guests, mysterious secrets, and a girl discovering there’s more to life than the ordinary.

Pre-Reading Thoughts

A magical B&B hidden in plain sight sounds like exactly the sort of cosy fantasy setup I enjoy. With a bored teen protagonist on the cusp of adulthood, I’m hoping for a mix of curiosity, self-discovery, and gentle magical intrigue.

Post-Reading

As I thought…
The B&B itself is wonderfully cosy - cosy rooms, a dreamy library, a luxurious pool, and breakfasts that sound worth waking up early for. Margo is a relatable protagonist at a crossroads in her life, and her curiosity about the strange guests and magical atmosphere drives the story nicely. The sense of discovery gives the book a light, welcoming energy.

It surprised me by…
How comfortably the magical elements sit alongside the everyday setting. Instead of overwhelming the story, the magic feels like something quietly woven into the fabric of the world. The result is a warm, whimsical story about possibility and figuring out what comes next.

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Music Pairing

🎵 Featured Song: Starlight - Muse

🎶 Vibe Album: A Different Kind of Human - A Different Kind of Human

🎧 Artist Recommendation: Aurora - airy, magical, and quietly enchanting.

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Vibe Check

Colour Palette: soft lavender, pearl white, deep forest green

Soundtrack: turning pages in a grand library, water echoing in a pool hall, hushed magical whispers

Season: late summer - warm days with a hint that something new is about to begin

Mood: cosy, curious, gently magical

Scent: fresh linen, warm pastries, polished wood and old books

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Tarot Pull

The Magician

The Magician represents potential, discovery, and learning how to shape the world around you. Margo’s stay at the B&B opens the door to new possibilities and encourages her to see life - and herself - with fresh curiosity.

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For Fans Of

Book: A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

TV: The Worst Witch - magical discoveries, charming characters, and plenty of curiosity.

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The Between-Worlds B&B publishes on the 7th of May, 2026. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.