Belladonna Blackthorn is turning 30, and has tried for the last 15 years to forget all about her magical abilities. When she is instructed to appear before the coven to prove she is worthy of keeping her magic, she realises just how much she needs to learn in order to fulfill her potential.

Although this was a bit of a slow burner, I really enjoyed getting to know Bella, her colleagues at Lunar Books and her BFF Ariadne. I loved the idea of the cozy bookshop, where Bella uses some of her magic, discreetly, to help smooth things along, in spite of all the obstacles that the owners nephew, Christopher, keeps putting in the way. I enjoyed her relationships with Ariadne and Jinx, the cat and the tension when Rune is assigned to make sure she attends the Coven when ordered to. The writing style is really good, the pace does pick up nicely, with some lovely twists and an excellent conclusion. Really readable, and a different imagining of magical powers.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is a very cute and cozy book, BUT it seemed to take forever to really get going which made it hard to get invested despite it being one of my anticipated books. That being said, it is pretty adorable so well worth a read.

Belle has reached her thirtieth birthday, and that means it is time to decide if she has spent her time worthy of magic. Unfortunately, nothing goes to plan and it seems as though forces are against her...

There isn't a huge amount of character development for anyone - Belle isn't super confident and while she does begin to embrace her strengths as the story unravels, she still worries that she isn't good enough or doesn't have the ability to succeed. It's very human and realistic which I appreciate, but I would have liked a little more growth. The same went for the romance, as it was very abrupt and didn't have much space dedicated to it.

I called the twist pretty early on, but really liked how it played out so didn't mind that it was a little predictable. Again, the reveal was abrupt and felt rushed though as the build up took so long that the main events just didn't have a ton of space to breathe. For me, pacing is the crux of the problems with Rewitched. This is a magical story, and it is so full of promise and wonderful moments (like fighting to protect the charm of an independent bookstore and undergoing a series of witchy tasks), but I found myself disconnected time and again due to the pace. Some things drag on and others raced by.

I enjoyed this book overall though and would love a sequel because Belle, Ariadne, Rune, and co have many more adventures to come I feel and I do really like the camaraderie between everyone! This is a super positive read and one that's perfect for Halloween season, so if you want chill vibes with secrets to be revealed, this is worth picking up.

An original fantasy about a witch - Belle having to prove herself as worthy of her magical powers. Belle, real name Belladonna Blackthorn is turning thirty and has kept the fact she is a witch from Ari, her friend and flat mate. After a slow start the storyline picks up the pace, with self love, the building of self confidence and a slow romance.

Great descriptive prose, but not over wrought. Large and fun cast of characters too, including female relationships which pass the bechdel test. Really absorbing world, and plot too, that builds and keeps your attention, and is genuinely interesting without being repetitive to general tropes oin the genre. I also appreciated that she was a 30 year old woman having an intensive magical action/journey (I feel like nowadays 'witchcraft' is generally written for a YA audience).

It was a little slow to start though.

Ever since this book has been announced I was so eager to read it and I was overjoyed that I had received a proof while I was at work, that I started to read that day.

I adored this book from the very first page, Bella is a refreshing character that stands up for herself and others when against the odds, her relationship with the characters is heart-warming to read, and every interaction Run aka the handsome watchman, is so fun to read and watch them slowly fall for each other.

I also love the magic building in this book, all the different types and how different potions are made according to the person instead of everyone following the same recipe. And a cat named Jinx? Sold!

There were some twists and turns I loved, and I can't help but think there is going to be a sequel given how it ended, which I won't say no to.

Rewitched is a perfect cosy autumn read that I can't wait to hit the shelves!

This was such a cosy autumnal read that i can't wait to revisit again when the nights start drawing in and the days get cooler! It gave such a warm and atmospheric feeling the whole time i was reading it. You'd think that would be boring or get repetitive, but there was just enough of an engaging and threat heavy plot to keep things interesting all the way till the end, and it was kind of a given that everything would more or less work it's self out in the end since the threat wasn't overly oppressive.
It really reminded me almost all the way through of a cosier, lower stakes, layed back version of Her Majesty's Royal Coven.
The characters were really fun and interesting, and generally seemed upbeat and lively, which made it at times seem like a bit of a sitcome (think Gilmore girls, Sabrina the teenage witch, charmed etc) - at least with how they were reacting and interacting with each other.

This was simply a lighthearted fun read, with witchy elements and romance thrown in too! It's definitely worth the read if you're in the mood for something cosy and light.

Thank you to netgalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me the chance to read this book early!

Honestly cannot recommend this book enough, this was like a hug in a book and will be my go-to cosy Autumnal comfort read - was like it Her Majesty's Royal Coven met Gilmore Girls but set in London.

Oh, what a wonderful story! The well written characters wound their own magic to deliver a warm, cosy story with just a little bit of threat, enough to keep the pages turning, I found myself smiling throughout and enjoyed it so very much

Rewitched is an extremely cosy and heart-warming fantasy novel that I absolutely loved and recommend to lovers of the genre as the perfect fall read!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. I enjoyed this as a nice easy cozy read. However, I do feel like the book could have benefited by a little more in depth character development, in particular in relation to the romance department.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. This was a really nice and easy read, great location, great characters and a really good storyline. I enjoyed it.

I’ve been subscribed to the author’s YouTube channel for many years and was very excited to see her novel pop up on here. Unfortunately, I have some mixed feelings about this novel. It started really great with a cute and whimsical atmosphere, but I think the pacing was a bit off. After 40% it had just reached the stage that the blurb described which made it feel like the story dragged a bit. In general, I think the characters would have needed a bit more work as they could appear a bit one dimensional and their reactions didn’t always make sense. But I nevertheless enjoyed the cute and witchy vibes and look forward to what Lucy Wood does next.

It's October, Belle is celebrating her 30th birthday. She's also a witch. In order to keep her magic she needs to pass a test.
I loved this. I flew through it as there was enough mystery to keep me turning the pages.
The characters were fun and varied. Plus, who doesn't love a bit of magic?
I really hope that this might be the start of a series.

I love this book so much I think I am going to have to read it again! It is a wonderful, mystical, magical story and I found myself completely immersed in Belle’s world. I think I may have shouted at some of the characters! Just so good!

The genre of magic is one that I dont normally read. However, there was nothing of the occult about this book, and plenty of light hearted witchy magic. What an unusual character Bella is, strong willed but also doubting herself. With the help of a little band of people, including the lovely Artorius, she finds a way to defeat the coven, who are a bunch of greedy opportunists, and to find her own place in the world of magic.
Thank you for giving me the chance to read and review the book, which I found enjoyable.

This is an enchanting book, pun fully intended! As Belle's 30th birthday is fast approaching, she discovers that she will have to undergo an appraisal of sorts, a test of her witchcraft and character, in front of her entire coven. Of course there's a snag - Belle doesn't really use her talent in her day to day life as the manager of a bookshop and her best friend has planned her birthday party for the same date! There's definitely toil and trouble ahead..
I absolutely loved this book. I especially enjoyed how well developed all the main characters were; Belle's mentor,Watchman and her family jumped off the page and I could vividly imagine them all.
Set in October, this is a perfect autumn read with a few twists I didn't see coming - I really hope there's a sequel.
Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the review copy.

This was such a fun book to read. Sarcasm and black humour runs through it even through the sad and the bad. This is a fantastical novel, however the author makes all the witchery and magic seem very normal. There is our heroine with a challenge to overcome in the world of witchcraft but also in her day job to make sure she can pay her rent and in her life with her flat mate. The romance is very cute and hold the book together well. This was a joy to read.

Having followed Lucy Jane Wood for many years, as soon as she announced she had written a book I knew I had to read it and I knew it would be amazing.

Rewitched is easily now one of my all time favourite books. It was the most wonderful cosy, magical, nostalgia inducing read. This book genuinely felt like it was made for me, there was no part that I did not love. There was that special humour of Lucy's throughout this that constantly has me smiling and laughing.

I don't think I've ever related so much to a character before as I did with Belle. I turned thirty earlier this year and had that same panic of wondering what I had achieved in my thirty years of life. I loved how this explored the idea of rediscovering your potential and learning to believe in yourself.

I adored following the magical adventure that Belle went on and found the magic system and world so fascinating. It was so reminiscent of the worlds from my favourite childhood magical stories whilst still having fun unique elements. The story itself was also gripping and I flew through this.

Rewitched also had the best cast of side characters I've read in a long time and I fell in love with all of them. They all had such individual distinct personalities and were all lovable in their own way.

Overall this was such an exciting and inspiring yet comforting read that I would recommend to everyone. I can't wait for my special edition preorder and of course for Lucy's next book!

In this wickedly cozy fantasy, a young witch is in danger of having her magic taken from her if she fails to appreciate it and live up to her potential. Rewitched is a quick and easy read with some really compelling characters (I want to say Jinx) and a brilliant ending. Would recommend to anybody looking for a warming autumn read!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rewitched is a cosy fantasy following Belle, a witch facing the possibility of losing her magic. I don't generally read about witches so this was a different kind of story for me, but the world building made it easy to sucked into the world of witches and magic. The writing makes it seem like you are really experiencing the magic and like you are part of the coven.

I really liked how this book addresses the issue of feeling like you are not enough and aren't worthy of good things, while using the backdrop of magic. Belle's feelings felt very realistic and they were described very well throughout.

The book was, however, very slow to start which made it difficult to get into. Once the story really started to get going it was a lot more interesting and a quick read, but getting to this point was slow.

Overall, Rewitched is a cosy fantasy with magical world building and realistic characters who you can't help but root for.