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Disenchanted by Lucy Jane Wood

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Disenchanted (Rewitched, #3)Disenchanted by Lucy Jane Wood

Tracy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Rewitched #3

Release Date: September 8, 2026

Sage Hemlock is a reluctant (and grumpy) witch who avoids her magic because of past heartbreak and fear, choosing instead to focus on her work at the local museum, her studies, her library, and her cat. When she accidentally releases a curse, thinking that it was a spell to bind her powers, her town begins to transform with fairytale-like elements, such as a gingerbread cottage, beanstalk, a talking cat and even Prince Charming in the form of her best friend and co-worker Casmir.

Her siblings and Cas try to convince Sage to embrace the magic, but as the magic spreads through Port Sylvan, Sage must investigate the book, face the coven’s attention, and uncover the mystery behind the curse before the people she cares about are trapped by the storybook magic surrounding them. Sage will struggle to confront the powers she has avoided, connect the curse to the town’s magical history, and find a way to protect her community.

I thought this was warm, charming, cozy fantasy, with a wonderful fall and Halloween vibe. I especially enjoyed the fairy-tale magic, the small-town setting, and the way Sage’s personal growth stayed at the center of the story. The slow-burn connection between Sage and Casimir felt sweet and natural, but I think it could have moved a bit faster. Overall, the book’s mix of witches, family, whimsy, and emotional healing made it feel inviting from start to finish. This is the third book in the series, but each book is easily read as a standalone title and can be enjoyed in any order. For readers who enjoy cozy fantasy with magical chaos, grumpy/sunshine and an autumn feel, I would recommend this book.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for a DRC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

 

Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood

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Uncharmed (Rewitched, #2)Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Release Date: September 16, 2025

Andromeda “Annie” Wildwood adores being a witch and uses her power to make other people happy. She owns The Celestial Bakehouse, a bakeshop/café called the Celeste by her patrons, where she spreads happiness and calming to all, via magically infused treats. She is also very involved in Selcouth (her local coven) as well as a member of a secret group of witches known as the Sorciety. To put it simply, Annie is perfect or at least that is what the world thinks, thanks to a complicated bit of magic, and she wants to make everyone happy. But Annie’s perfect world is about to come crashing down when the sage witch of the Selcouth asks her to mentor Maeve, a troubled young witch just coming into her powers.

Thrown out of her comfort zone and into an abandoned, rundown cabin in the woods, Annie struggles to connect with Maeve. But with patience, understanding and a lot of mistakes, the two women begin to form a bond, and Annie helps Maeve learn to control her magic, while Maeve teaches her how to be her true self. They have just begun to get comfortable in their secluded home when they are thrown another curve – in the form of Hal Bancroft, the cabin’s owner, warlock, and Head of Selcouth’s Mythical Beasts Department. Hal allows the women to stay and even helps in Maeve’s lessons. The three quickly settle into a peaceful routine and it soon becomes obvious that Maeve’s powers are extraordinary, and Annie and Hal are not the only ones to notice. Annie will be swept up in a web of secrets, lies, betrayal and heartbreak, leaving her wondering who she is and where she belongs.

This book was nothing like I was expecting, and it is very different from the first book. This story has a bit of a darker feel, with a lot more emotion and personal growth. I definitely would not call this a Romantasy, it is more women’s fantasy fiction (if that was a real genre). The book centers around most people’s innate need to be accepted and the struggles we face to find a way to “fit in” without losing ourselves. The story is filled with true friends, fake friends, greed, glitter, lots of pink, baked goods, magic, self-reflection, healing, found family, and just a hint of budding romance. The story might not be what I was expecting, but it was a truly lovely, rich read that had me laughing and crying in equal measure and a book that I would happily recommend!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *