3.75 stars rounded up to 4.

This book was cosy, autumnal, heartwarming and magical. I am so grateful to have received this eARC and been able to read it before the release date, but this book would be perfect to read curled up on the sofa in front of the fire with a hot chocolate when it releases in September!

I really enjoyed the writing style, and I was so pleased to see that the humour and wit Lucy Jane Wood has in her videos transferred onto the page. I laughed so many times reading this book, but there were also a few moments where I found myself welling up a little.

I could really relate to Belle with her struggles and not believing in herself, and I loved following her journey to finding her spark again. The characters were all delightful, and there were some really sweet interactions between them.

Although I overall really enjoyed this book, the plot did occasionally feel a little repetitive and at times, a bit slow. I also felt like we didn’t get to know the love interest much at all, and as he was barely in the book, I couldn’t feel the chemistry between him and Belle.

Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for providing me with an eARC.

Wow wow wow I LOVED this book. I’ve watched Lucy on YouTube for such a long time and when she announced this book, I was absolutely thrilled for her and just couldn’t wait to read this and it did not disappoint. I adored the characters and just wanted the best for Belle. Reading this book when I was in a rough patch mentally was the absolute best decision. Lucy’s story was the perfect cosy, magical escape and her personality shines through the novel. Reading this book was like being wrapped up in a fluffy duvet, with an absolutely perfect cup of coffee and your favourite candle lit. As someone who doesn’t necessarily read the fantasy genre that often, this book was my favourite kind of fantasy, set in the modern world, with a magic system that isn’t complicated. All in all, I adored this book and will absolutely be reading anything Lucy writes in the future (and likely re-reading in autumn for the full cosy vibes).

I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of this novel, I have to say I thought it was going to be a light cosy fantasy but it wrong-footed me! There was real connection with the characters and their backstories, I liked that the romance part was a slow burn and did in no way detract from the main action. The best part was watching Belle find her inner strength and finally come out fighting for what she believes in.
A good read!

From the first page I was LITERALLY OBSESSED!! I feel like Lucy's personality really shines through in this and I genuinely laughed out loud so much. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!

I liked Rewitched a lot but for some reason I thought it was a witchy romance novel so I was expecting more romance (and that's on me for not reading the synopsis properly) but there was only a fleeting glance of it and I wanted more.. but it was an excellent story of courage and family and witchcraft and believing in yourself, of friendships and untruths.. it was funny and sad and really just a lovely read on a cold day.. this is a perfect book to read on a wet weekend with a hot chocolate.

A cute and cosy autumnal read that I think will do very well when released in the slightly cooler months.

Rewitched is about Belle who is about to turn thirty and receives the news that she has one month to fix her failings in order to keep her magic. The story is sweet and I could see a lot of promise in the writing style but the pacing could have been a lot tighter and the characters seemed a little surface level in some areas. I will keep my eye out for what Wood publishes next as she is definitely going to be one to watch!

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!