Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

I loved this book so much! It's cosy, magical, witchy and heartwarming. A world of magic that I just want to live in.

I was invested in Belle as soon as we met her. I loved how she interpreted the world around her and grew throughout the story. Her friendship with Ari was beautiful and I loved getting to meet new characters with Belle.

I loved that the romance didn't take over from the main journey Belle was taking.

An incredible debut from Lucy Jane Wood and I can't wait to see what she writes next.

Perfect book to read while snuggled up with your familiar!

Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood is the perfect cozy, witchy read that will leave you spellbound from start to finish! Set in the UK, it follows Belladonna Blackthorn, a 30-year-old bookseller who is struggling to reconnect with her magic. After a failed magical trial, Belle is given one last chance to prove herself to her coven—completing a series of trials by Halloween, or risk losing her powers forever. Along the way, Belle is supported by her hilarious group of friends, her mother, and Rune, the irresistibly charming watchman who’s sworn to protect her.

This book is packed with everything you could want in a fantasy: a heartwarming found family, a magical atmosphere that’s dripping with autumnal vibes, and a beautifully written slow-burn romance. While the trials Belle faces add tension and excitement, the real magic lies in her journey of self-discovery and the rekindling of her bond with her magic. The emotional depth and whimsy in Wood’s writing make Belle’s journey so relatable, especially if you’ve ever felt the pressure to “have it all figured out” in life.

I loved the side characters too—Belle’s mentor was a standout, and Rune, her love interest, had me swooning! Their romance is tender and understated, complementing Belle’s own personal growth rather than overshadowing it.

If you love cozy, heartwarming stories with a dash of magic, Rewitched is a must-read. Perfect for fans of The Ex Hex and Practical Magic, this is a charming, feel-good book you can curl up with any time of year. It's impossible to believe this is a debut—Wood has cast a spell with this one!

Oh I absolutely loved this book! The perfect autumnal/spooky season book, so cosy and atmospheric and warm! The world building was fantastic, all the settings and clothes and everything in-between being described so vividly, I was easily transported there - I really really REALLY want to visit the bookstore for myself! I felt the characters were all really fleshed out individually, and I loved reading and learning more about them, and loved the various interactions between characters. Belle as a main character is brilliant - her personality jumped off the page and she was so loveable, it was a joy to spend time with her throughout the book! A fun, whimsical plot with emotion, magic and a touch of romance, this is a gorgeous gem of a book.

I’m not your average fantasy girly, I’m tend to read a lot of romance. So I wouldn’t normally pick up anything fantasy not even light fantasy, so reading this was out of my comfort zone, but I really enjoyed it. I liked the premise of the book, set in a bookshop. I enjoyed the magical element to the book as well. It is the perfect autumnal book and I felt really cosy reading it. I will definitely seek out Lucy Jane Wood again when she publishes another book.

The author said in the interview at the end of the audiobook that she wanted to make sure Rewitched had the wrapped in a blanket cosy fantasy feeling, and it absolutely delivered.

Belle Blackthorn is tired. She’s happy…ish. She has people who love her. But that spark of magical potential that shone so brightly when she was younger has slowly gone out as she’s settled into the realities of adult life. She needs to pay the bills after all, but her magic is useful for keeping on top of chores at least. With her 30th birthday approaching a tall, handsome stranger appears at her workplace to tell her she’s been summoned to be evaluated on whether she’s utilising her magic in an ‘acceptable’ way, and what unfolds is a heart-warming mystery full of just the right amount of stakes without disrupting the cosy vibes.

I found Belle so relatable as a character - that perceived loss of potential we feel as we get older and accept the roles life has in store for us, looking back and wondering why she let other people’s opinions hold her back.
The found family was immaculate. I absolutely adored the whole cast of characters and wouldn’t change anything about them. How can you not love this wonderful bunch of misfits?

Seeing Belle take hold of her own destiny and fight to keep the magic that she remembers being so important to her was beautiful, and I loved the character development we saw as the story progressed.

I’ve watched Lucy’s videos for years, and I was so excited when I heard she was writing a cosy fantasy. I was not disappointed, and would highly recommend Rewitched to anyone who loves cosy fantasy, 90s vibes, and who remembers the magic of anything seeming to be possible.

A really sweet and cozy debut! Initially I struggled with this book. At the start, I found Bella to be a little irritating. I didn’t feel like her reasoning behind not buying the bookstore at a discount had enough merit. As the story grew though, I did warm up to Bella, and seeing her find herself and her own strength made for a really fun read. I thought the secondary characters were well written and interesting and added a lot to the story. Excited to see what Lucy does next!

This has a lot of potential, but it didn't quite work in my opinion. There are so many strong elements, especially the way the magic system made this book feel like a middlegrade adventure for disillusioned 30-year-olds, which is something I didn't know I wanted. But these strong elements didn't come together in a cohesive way, and I thought the story lacked a clear build-up and structure. Often, things would happen in a way that felt quite random, as if they came out of nowhere. Then, the situation was immediately explained by the world building, which felt all too convenient and made the story less interesting. I would have loved to see more build-up towards the different plot points, with a more structured way of sharing information. Still, I would read from this author again, as I did think this showed potential as a debut novel.

I really enjoyed this autumnal cosy story. It was really well written and a joy to read. The first half of the book was a little slow, but built up speed in the second half as the plot developed. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to an early copy of this novel.

3.5 / 5

Huge thank-you to Pan Macmillan for the early release copy (and Netgalley for the e-copy and audio copy)!! I really loved what I read of this book on audio so I do highly recommend reading it that way if you prefer audiobooks!!

this cover drew me in and boy did it deliver on the cozy fantasy vibes! I really enjoyed this book. I loved the cozy bookshop setting and the dynamic between rune and belle. I just think the witchy/coven aspect was slightly convulted to me, it didn't hook me like I really thought it would and I found myself skimming at times. However, I did enjoy my time reading this book/

thankyou to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for allowing me to read Rewitched. It's such a fun, cosy autumnal read that involves Belle and her friends helping her find the meaning of her magic! Add in a cosy bookstore and some witchy trials and it's a very comforting book, perfect for the colder weather 4/5

First of all, Belladonna Blackthorn is such a perfect, witchy name.
Now, Bella uses magic in her everyday life, but she keeps her magic hidden from non-magic types (let be fair, history has taught us that non-magic types, don't always take well to witches!). But despite keeping her magic simple, she is fairly content with her life - she has good friends and a job that she loves - working in a small bookshop. Though, the son of the owner has some ridiculous plans for the future of the bookshop that could damage its uniqueness.
And then, life takes a dramatic turn when Bella receives an invite (read summons), to her Coven trial - and if she fails, then she will loose for magic forever.
Bella has one month to prove herself worthy of her magic and kearm all of the skills that she has previously ignored. And it's not long before Bella realises that some dark, dangerous forces are rising against her and she will have to fight for herself and her Coven.
The storyline moved fairly quickly from meeting Bella to the discovery of her upcoming trial, and she had to learn how to trust her instincts.
I enjoyed the fact that Bella, at 30, is a little older than the protoganist in many witchy novels, and her work struggles, made her seem more likeable and also relatable.
I was fortunate enough to enjoy this both as an ebook and audiobook
The narrator, Evie Hargreaves, does a wonderful job of bringing Bella and the other characters to life. Imbuing Bella with the self-doubting tone that we expect from the narrative, but also showing her growing in strength as the novel progresses.
Along with being a witchy story, there are plenty of comedic moments and of course, the slow-burn romance is great fun.

𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
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I honestly fell in love with the covers of this book and the vibes they have. It looked like the perfect witchy rom-com for the season… only that it isn’t actually a rom-com, but that’s more than ok. I loved an enjoyed reading this book all the same.

This is the story of Belladonna “Belle” Blackthorn who has been a witch since she was 15, and now that she’s turning 30 she must pass a trial in which a jury of witchfolk will decide if she’s worthy of her powers or not. Of course nothing is ideal for she is an introvert and a very insecure person especially concerning her own capabilities both as a witch and as a human, she is very special and a gifted bookseller, but she doesn’t have a lot of faith in herself.

Since the trial’s outcome cannot come to a conclusion about her magical powers and the way she uses them, she’s assigned a one month training with a mentor and from that moment on, the adventure of learning magic and discovering her own real strengths and weaknesses begins.

This is not a rom-com but there is romance in this book, only there are two themes to the story that have more weight and give some sort of support to the romance. But the main goal isn’t the fulfillment of a love story, it is one of the results of the journey for our protagonists. Before anything, Belle needs to find her true worth, she needs to put herself and her magic first for once in her life or she might lose everything that is good and well in her life. The amazing love and support from her mother, Bonnie, and her best friend, Ariadne… and the two lovely gentlemen she becomes friends with. Well, actually only one of them is really lovely and charming, the other one is broody and mysterious, one is a father figure of sorts, or rather a grandfather figure, the other one is… just Rune. Rune the protector, the watchman and her shadow.

I love that this book is more focused about the protagonist’s self assurance and growth than about romance in itself. It’s a well balanced plot, but there are more ingredients in the cauldron. Darkness, obscurity, moments of doubt, friendship and love, realizing that we’re not alone in the world, respecting and giving value to the lessons taught by the people who came before us, family and the safety net that they provide when all else fails, the support given to us when everything goes well too, the road to maturity and acceptance. All with lovely characters, coffee, sweet recipes, humor, lots of spells and incantations… and a cat!

OMG this is the perfect autumnal read! I came into this one with no background information as I haven't been a follower of Lucy Jane Wood before, but I will be now. Rewitched struck the perfect balance between feel-good cosy vibes, and being incredibly gripping and well-written. The whole book felt like a warm hug and yet there were still parts that had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened next, and the twist really caught me off guard. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone and everyone!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a breath of fresh air. Thank you to the writer, publisher, and Net Galley for allowing me to review this book.

Thank you so much to Lucy Jane Wood, Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed Rewitched, it was the perfect cosy, witchy read for September! I quickly fell in love in with the characters and adored the bond between Belle and Ari, as well as Belle and Bonnie.

The story unfolded at the perfect pace and I couldn't put it down once I got into it. I loved following Belle's relationships and the journey she embarks on to find herself and her magic.

Can't wait to see what comes next from Lucy

Belladonna Blackthorn, Bella, seems to have taken a bit of a backseat in her own life. She is working in a bookshop she should be running, and her magic has become nothing more than a trick for tasks of convenience, not the sparkle magic that should should enhance her life

However, what Bella didn't know is that turning 30 was going to bring even more challenges than she realised. On the 15th year anniversary of being granted her magic, she must prove she has been grateful of it or she will lose it forever....

When the test doesn't go as planned, a loophole is found, Bella has 30 days to embrace her magic and earn her place in the Coven.... however, there seems to be something trying to stop her at every turn...

Can her friends, family, a new mentor and a darkly brooding watchman help her find her place...

This was a great book, loved the magic and the underlying messages of connection. Perfect read for this time of year especially.

Thank you to NetGalley and PanMacmillan for the early review copy, all opinions my own as always.... out September 19th!

A really delightful, comforting book that I devoured in a couple of days. It has some lovely world building but the magic of this book rests in the relationships between the characters - the friendships in particular. I also loved the romance, the chemistry in the dialogue and the general respect they have for each other is so swoon-worthy and often funny. The genre isn’t my usual fare but I enjoyed how mature this feels for a debut in the fantasy/romance genre.
At the very beginning of the book the prose feels a little clunky - a few too many mixed metaphors - but this either stopped pretty quickly or I got used to it. I also thought the final “big fight” scene was a little confusing - some of this is intentional but I personally just prefer to be able to picture exactly what’s going on. But for a debut in particular this is excellent, a great book I’d happily recommend to people looking for something cozy, sweet and wholesomely fulfilling.

I was drawn in by Rewitched’s cover, which reminded me of 90’s shows like Sabrina. It almost felt like it had been written for millennials as a nostalgic reminiscence of that period. I loved that Bella is in her 30’s, and her struggle with her loss of purpose and spark, told through her relationship with magic, was so relatable. The author did a wonderful job of capturing adjustment, identify, grief and loss while maintaining such a cosy and comfortable read.

I loved the found family vibes, and the character focus throughout the story. The story was perfectly paced, and the world building was immersive without being overly complex.

A great read for anyone looking for Gilmore Girls, Sabrina, or cosy autumn vibes.

Thank you Pan MacMillan, MacMillan UK Audio and NetGalley for this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

I love Gilmore Girls, autumn, cosy read and magic witchy vibes so this book was perfect for me. It was a very cosy read and I felt so many emotions whilst reading it, I loved it overall.

The perfect cozy magical book. Such an easy and quick read that was like a comforting hot choc in your favourite autumn mug. 4/5