Enchantra

Wicked Games #2

by Kaylie Smith

Vitajte v Enchantre. Platí tu len jedno pravidlo: Nikdy, ale naozaj nikdy neverte svojmu srdcu.

Keď Genevieve Grimmovej zavraždia matku, Genevieve túži po odpovediach, ktoré jej nevie nikto dať... až kým nedostane pozvánku do Enchantry – na prekliate panstvo plné pokušení a ilúzií. Arogantný a nebezpečne príťažlivý Rowin Silver sa s ňou stretne pri bráne a odmietne ju vpustiť dnu. Genevieve si aj tak nájde vlastnú cestu do sídla... Čoskoro si však uvedomí svoju chybu.

Enchantra je zvráteným labyrintom z mramoru a tŕňov, v ktorom je Rowinova rodina naveky uväznená v smrtiacej hre. Genevieve musí teraz zvíťaziť, lebo inak umrie. Rowin jej ponúkne dohodu. Môžu súťažiť spoločne, ak všetkých presvedčia o tom, že sa šialene milujú.

Genevieve vie, že mu nemôže dôverovať, no spraví čokoľvek, aby prežila. Kým sa spolu skrývajú a lovia, snažia sa ignorovať túžbu, ktorá sa medzi nimi narastá. Do tohto muža sa rozhodne nemôže zamilovať. Nesmie preto zabudnúť, že zaľúbenie iba predstiera. Napokon, práve Rowin ju naučil hlavné pravidlo Enchantry: Nikdy, ale naozaj nikdy never svojmu srdcu.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy Romance, Gothic

452 pages, Paperback

First published April 8, 2025

About the author

Kaylie Smith is the #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of dark fantasy romance books. She grew up in Louisiana where she frequently haunted bookstores and practiced her writing craft. Now she resides in SoCal where she lives with her dog and two cats, writes on the beach, and occasionally misses the sound of thunderstorms.

Reviews

[Marianna Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay I absolutely DEVOURED THIS!!! I’m genuinely so sad it’s over!! It was so different from Phantasma but also had similarities that gave me the same feelings!! I still think I liked Phantasma a little bit more for sure but this did not disappoint in the slightest! Such an easy, fun and unique romantasy I cannot WAIT FOR BOOK THREE!!!!

I’m obsessed with the world and different settings Kaylie Smith creates in this series. It’s so atmospheric and immersive I feel like I’m watching everything through these characters eyes! I mean a deadly game of hide and seek in an enchanted mansion?!!!!! Yup I’m in. Oh and her partner is the deadly shadow wraith she’s fake married to? Yeah. No. I’m so sat.

Don’t even get me started on Rowin…. His attitude and banter and sarcasm gave me life. And then his shadows… folded. Done. Dead. I was also obsessed with Genevieve, she was so strong in her own way and did not let anyone walk all over her, her confidence and force of will were everything! And the dynamic between her and Rowin had me giggling the whole time!

I was also so obsessed with each and every side character, I want to be a part of the silver family please. I NEED A BOOK FOR EACH SIBLING NOW!!!!! Kaylie managed to get me so emotionally invested in such a short time I need more!!!!

Like with phantasma the ending was definitely rushed, I felt like with 100 more pages this could have been perfect but otherwise I loved it!

Ahhhh so much to love in this!!
- fake marriage
- A shadow wraith MMC with a filthy mouth
- Grumpy x sunshine
- Scrumptious banter
- Deadly games
- Set in an enchanted mansion
- Found family

[Emmy Rosam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so FUN!! I had no idea how this would move away from Phantasma but still keep the same energy but this was done perfectly.

A spring equinox setting in Italy with a broody shadow MMC and a back talking, centre of attention FMC who asks 101 questions about everything (I love them). The games in this book were a fun shake up (think I preferred them to Phantasma) and the introduction to the new found family/actual family side characters really opens up the world and has me so excited for the next book in the series/world.

More interconnected standalone fantasies please, this was everything 💜 The perfect binge read!

[♥︎ Heather ⚔ (New House-Hiatus) · Rating 2 out of 5]

God. I wanted to like this one so bad. I was curious about the sister and ugh she annoyed me so much. Full review shortly.


Omg I feel so bad lmao. This book got pushed from rotation all last week due to my chaotic schedule with moving. I’m not settled, but the toughest challenge is behind me now. Starting this one for real this time in the morning! 🤸🏻‍♀️

*Clears throat*... why no, I wasn't the biggest fan of book 1 but I'm curious about Genevieve. Maybe I'll appreciate her more than Ophelia and Blackwell.

💜Fake Relationship
☠️Masquerade Ball
💜Italian Estate Setting
☠️MMC is a Seven Cursed Sibling
💜Shadow MMC
☠️Sunshine FMC
💜Deadly Game
☠️Hide & Seek
💜Shadow Fox Familiar
☠️Spicy x Ruthless

April 8, 2025 Release Date. Book 1 review ˋ°•*⁀➷

★ ₊ ˚ Phantasma Review ‎‧₊˚✧༉‧₊˚.

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[Esta · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you know me, you know I’ve got low to no tolerance for supposedly strong FMCs who keep constantly and consistently being saved by men or some random convenient plot twist.

So let me just say that Genevieve Grimm as Enchantra’s FMC is the anti-damsel I needed. She isn’t some overpowered “chosen one,” nor does she spend the book waiting for a man to save her, although if a hot shadow man offers to detangle her hair, well, I'm sure she'd let them. She’s got female friendships, personality, curves, confidence, a stubborn streak, a messed up backstory, likes a party and feels like someone I’d grab a coffee/beverage with. Kaylie Smith understood the assignment.

Firstly, the setting is Tuscany, on a sprawling estate with secret passages and giant hedge mazes and Vivi (Genevieve) has somehow found herself trapped in a deadly game of hide and seek with a cursed family who star in some type of reality TV show for a demonic audience. Not exactly a relaxing vacation.

Vivi’s only shot at survival is a marriage of convenience to an Azriel-coded, enigmatic shadow wraith immortal named Rowin Silver. There are corvids (obligatory bird lady appreciation), masquerades, ball gowns, piranhas, secret rooms, animal companion-familiars, the whole touch her and die and fake dating thing, a splash of grumpy-shadow vs. sunshine, plus zippy banter.

Furthermore, the Silver family is peak dysfunction. It’s that special kind of found family dynamic where your in-laws might actually kill you and each other (bonding through murder, love that for them). The sibling relationships were nuanced. Ellin and Sevin were particularly well-developed. That said, I wanted more on Barrington Silver and Tessie Grimm’s backstories, and more insight into the rift between identical shadow-wraith twins, Remi and Rowin.

Nonetheless, I perceived Enchantra to be a lot more romantic than its predecessor. Genevieve and Rowin communicate. Secrets unravel, vulnerabilities crack open. It simmers before it boils, and when it does, the romance feels earned.

Now, the rating dilemma. My heart wants to throw 5 stars at this, because I thought the ending was twisty, heart melting, loved it. But my critic wants to hold it back at 4, due to a few minor nitpicks (an overused nickname and stylistic use of italics—just a personal preference). So, let’s call it 4.5. I loved this more than Phantasma so if you liked that, there is a good chance you’ll like Enchantra too.

A huge thanks to Second Sky/Forever and NetGalley for the invitation to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. So much fun!

TL;DR:

☠️ Found family but make it murderous
☠️ Marriage of convenience-fake dating but with actual stakes
☠️ Masquerades, ball gowns, and piranhas
☠️ Touch her and die
☠️ Shadows vs sunshine
☠️ Cute animal companions
☠️ Shadow appendage 🍆 (I won't elaborate, but lol iykyk)
☠️ More romantic than Phantasma
☠️ Curvy FMC representation

♦️♦️♦️

After Phantasma, can Kaylie Smith deliver another romantasy banger?

I'm calling yes, because fake dating a shadow daddy on a sprawling Italian estate with a giant hedge maze, deadly games and cursed families sounds pretty dope.

[chan ☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

so if the c*ck hits places she didn't realize it could reach... what are we thinking he's hitting? internal organs? tickle spot? uvula?

[Ali Goodwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars! I LOVE so much about this series and this book. like....
1. its soooo gothic and atmospheric - i love picturing the dresses, mansion, rooms, etc.
2. the games!! loveee the levels and challenges, etc.
3. the fantasy elements are quite unique!
4. lots of great twists!
5. the romanceeee. Rowin had me swooningggg in a gothic book boyfriend kinda way

[Yana · Rating 4 out of 5]

UMMM SHADOW DADDY?!? Yes yes yes 👁️👄👁️

[Bailee Latham · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

“I’m a creature of Hell, worshipping is not usually in my nature. But for whatever time you remain in my bed, I will make it your shrine.”

Kaylie Smith is making us swoon over demons once again, you guys! Enchantra, compared to Phantasma, definitely had a slower burn and wasn’t as gothic. But it was still so fun! The hunt was interesting and I’m HERE for the side characters. I do wish it was a bit more gothic, but then again, we don’t want a copy and paste of Phantasma. I’m looking forward to seeing who book 3 is about!

[Jordan Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

super fun - i missed O the whole time though.

[sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars . ⊹ ･ﾟ𖥔 ₊ ˑ

⤷ “Shadows can only be seen in the presence of light. I worry when you leave, there will be no one left to see me.”

When I heard about this book releasing, I did not think that it could match the energy of Phantasma, but here we are. My oh MY am I addicted to this world! Our poor Genevieve was stuck to marry a stranger and then forced to play a cursed and deadly game of hide and seek alongside him and his siblings.

Enchantra had the same deadly and addictive qualities as Phantasma but was unique enough to feel like its own story. The stakes were high. I felt for several of the siblings and the never ending game they were in. The fact that it all unfolds like a gameshow for viewers where they watch through mirrors was so fun!

Geneieve is fierce, courageous and didn't take shit from nobody. Rowin is your typical morally grey, arrogant shadow daddy- why does this never get old btw? Their tension and banter was perfect and Rowins little fox Umbra omggg so cute especially when it got attached to Vivi

I am super invested in this world and am so excited that there was set up for another book. I need answers on who it will be about right NEEEOOOWWW

[liz ౨ৎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

➸ 4 stars

“For the brave souls who burned the bridges between themselves and their demons. And for those still trying to light the match—we’ll wait for you.”

﹒⟡﹒thank you to forever publishing for the advanced readers copy!

➺ trigger warnings: sexual content, death, blood, light gore, drug references, alcohol use, self-harm, and drink spiking with a magical aphrodisiac.
↳ a complete/in-depth list of possible triggers is available on the authors website!

“Ready or not, the game has begun.”

💜 marriage of convenience
🍇 shadow mmc/sunshine fmc
🗡️ deadly game of hide and seek
💜 touch her and die
🍇 she’s a talker & he lives in complete silence
🗡️ masquerade ball and hedge mazes
💜 curvy fmc representation
🍇 enchanted italian estate setting
🗡️ seven cursed siblings

EEEEEEE this book was SO FUN!!!! i loved being back in this world and revisiting these characters as well as meeting all the new ones!!! kaylie smith did such an amazing job with this sequel and i will literally read EVERYTHING she writes!!!! this book was one of my most anticipated reads for this year and it did not disappoint. i was beyond excited to dive into it!!! i loved the plot, the game was so entertaining, THE CHARACTERS!!!! oh how i love the silver siblings and i can’t wait for more!!!! THE ENDING?! jaw DROPPED and air was GUSPED. i was literally on the edge of my seat and WOW was it good!!!! THE OPHELIA AND BLACKWELL CAMEO OH I SQUALEDDDDDD i love them sm im so happy we got some crumbs of them and i ate up every single one!!!! anyways!!! i loved this book, it was so much fun, and i can’t wait for everyone to obsess over rowin and vivi as much as i did!!!!

𓍢⊹ ࣪

“Think of it as playing a character. Inside the walls of Enchantra you’re no longer Genevieve Grimm. You’re my wife.”

the entirety of enchantra was such a cool concept!!!! the marriage of convenience on top of that? CHEFS KISS!!!! and where there is marriage on convenience, there is close proximity!!!! the take on everything was so much fun!!

“You both really think I’m going to agree to get married to a stranger?”
“I’m sure you could do worse,”
“Even if I lowered my standards to the depths of Hell, I doubt you’d be able to reach them.”

THE BANTER WAS TOP TEIRRRRR!!!! rowin and vivi literally had me laughing my ass off and giggling every time they went at it

“Do you? Have a favorite game I should know about?”
“I’ve really enjoyed the one where I ask you to do something, and you simply refuse to fucking do it.”
“What a coincidence, I love that game, too,”

𓍢⊹ ࣪

“She had a Devil’s game to play. And this time, she wouldn’t be leaving until she won.”

➺ genevieve - vivi was so fun to read about!!!! i’m so glad we got her story and see her shine! she’s stubborn and not afraid to say whatever the hell she wants and do what she wants!!! i loved reading about her

“It’s never easy to realize that the people who are supposed to protect us are the ones who can create the deepest scars.”

our girl has had a rough past, and in enchantra we learn more about it; seeing her growth throughout the book was truly amazing and i feel like she will touch many readers hearts <3

“She’s mine. Whatever you might think of that, whatever problem you have with it, if you ever try to touch her again, I will make the rest of your eternal life even more fucking miserable than it already is.”

➺ rowin - OH THIS MANNNN. tattoos, shadow powers, HOT LIP PIERCING… oh and piercings quite literally everywhere… EEEEEEEE i love rowin!!!! he was so fun to read about and had me giggling the entire time i was reading this!!!

“He had been writing them letters for the last fifteen years.”

on the outside, rowin is tortured and seemingly uncaring, but he is such a caring character that would do anything for his siblings!! i loved reading about their sibling relationship

“It had been less than four days, and yet he was the first person other than her sister to ever show up for her when she needed him to. Every single time. He was the first person other than her sister that she wanted to save as well.”

ROWIN SHOWED UP FOR VIVI TIME AFTER TIMEEEE!!!! he continuously noticed things about her, paid close attention. i loved their relationship/dynamic so much!!

“The light isn’t something you need to chase, Genevieve. The light is wherever you are,”

i loved the way he constantly supposed her, listened to her, and was just THERE for her. they understood each other so perfectly and fit so well together!!!

“What is it you need from me? Tell me and it’s done.”

rowin was the definition of touch her and you die!!! he was so protective of genevieve; every time he said the words “my wife” i’d start cheesing… I LOVED THE GENTLE MOMENTS TOO!!! especially when he’d pick her up into his arms and carry her WHCIH KEPT HAPPENING it was too cute!!! and detangling her hair for her because it had her panicking was so sweet and kind!!

“You barely even know me Rowin. He offered you eternal freedom and—”
“Nothing is eternal. Except for the fact that you’ve ruined me. All I’ve ever wanted was freedom from this wretched game, and I didn’t even hesitate for a second to give it up.”

“Fifteen years I’ve lived for everyone else around me. I’ve withered away in this damned place. Until you showed up and you made me laugh. You gave me hope.”

“Shadows can only be seen in the presence of light. I worry when you leave, there will be no one left to see me.”

“Before you, I was going to spend my eternity alone, in the darkest parts of Hell. I’d much rather spend a single lifetime in your light. Or, at least, for however long you’ll have me. I want you to know, I really would have waited for you, right here, forever if that’s what it would have taken. I would have stood in this spot until I could no longer distinguish my own soul from the shadows. Until your light came back to me.”

oh nothing, just them and their love for each other <3

i’m beyond excited to see where these books will go!!!! i’m thinking sevin will have his own book with this mysterious ex he’s pining over… and i caught a certain someone from book one making an appearance at the end… and he’s certainly not done just yet… IM SO EXCITED!!!!

𓍢⊹ ࣪

“Genevieve had gone to Enchantra looking for the reason that she felt she had never belonged in her family. And she had found him. Someone who made her a part of his own family. Whether she had been ready or not.”

[Fairuz ᥫ᭡. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shadow daddy. Murder games. Fake marriage
Let’s gooooooo!!!

THIS BOOK WAS A BLAST AND A HALF!!!!
Spicy shadow games in a cursed Italian estate? A broody immortal who fake marries our FMC to SURVIVE A DEMONIC GAME SHOW?! Yeah. Yeah. I inhaled it like cursed air in a gothic palace—laughing, screaming, and 100% possessed.

Genevieve “Vivi” Grimm = ICONIC.
She’s stubborn, loud, curvy, clever, chaos in heels—and she doesn’t wait around to be saved. She’s too busy OUTWITTING IMMORTAL SIBLINGS and SERVING LOOKS. This is the kind of FMC I live for—fiery, vulnerable, and ready to slap a devil across the face if needed.

Rowin Silver = SHADOW DADDY ENERGY UNLOCKED.
Silent. Deadly. Lip piercing. Tatted. Secretly soft?? The man detangles her hair and then murders for her?? I squealed.
Also?? Every time he says “my wife” I MELTED into my carpet. Like??? Help???

THE VIBES???
Masquerade balls. Hedge mazes.
Magical aphrodisiacs (IYKYK). Corvids.
SECRET PASSAGES.
Fake dating + marriage of convenience + enemies to lovers + found (murdery) family = MY ENTIRE PERSONALITY NOW.

THE BANTER?? THE CHEMISTRY?? THE SLOW BURN???
Top tier. Sharp, flirty, snappy—Rowin and Vivi’s dynamic had me giggling and then screaming and then throwing the book across the room from FEELS.

ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE SILVER SIBLINGS?
Hot mess express. Murderous. Petty. Dramatic. I NEED Sevin’s book. Ellin? Icon. Remi?? GIVE ME MORE!!!
Dysfunction never looked so good.

BUT THE ROMANCE??? OH MY GOD. They see each other. They choose each other. The vulnerability??? The softness??? I WAS UNWELL. I sobbed. I cheered. I swooned. 10/10—they have me in a shadowy, unbreakable chokehold.

THANK YOU, KAYLIE SMITH, FOR THIS SHADOW-FILLED GOTHIC ROMANCE ROLLERCOASTER.
I’m obsessed. Fully. Absolutely cannot wait for more in this world. GIVE ME ALL THE MURDER GAMES AND IMMORTAL DRAMA PLZ.

Tropes & Chaos Checklist:
☠️ Murderous found family
💍 Marriage of convenience... with actual STAKES
🖤 Touch her and die energy (YUM)
✨ Shadow MMC meets sunshine FMC
🎭 Masquerades, secret passages, and hedge mazes
🗣 Shadow appendage... 🍆
💃 Curvy FMC being THAT GIRL
⏳ Deadly magical game hosted by literal demons
💘 A romance that SIMMERS and then BOILS OVER

Final words: Read it. Scream about it. Swoon for Rowin.
I’m not saying I’d get fake married in a cursed palace to survive a supernatural reality show—but like... maybe I would.

Manifesting Sevin’s book and rereading every Rowin scene!!

[Uswah · Rating 4 out of 5]

OKAYYY SOOO... I DID NOT EXPECT TO ENJOY ENCHANTRA THIS MUCH BUT OMG I REALLY DID 😭💜

Like... I went in thinking “We’ll see” and came out fully OBSESSED 😭🔥 Genevieve Grimm— or should I say, Genevieve Silver?? 👀 Ma’am?? You’re not just a main character—you’re a movement. The drama. The magic. The WOMAN you are 😩✨

This story had EVERYTHING: magical trials, chaotic games, sibling rivalry, tension so thick you could cut it with a dagger, and twists that had me screaming into my pillow at 2AM 😤 And the way the Hunt and the Games were done?? STRESSFUL but so fun?? I felt like I was in there dodging curses myself 😭

Now let’s get something VERY clear...👀
Sevin and Grave 👀 my eyes are ON you BOTH. Ellin, I like this girl 🫶Covin, oh shii—forgot to add his name wait wait wait—Sevin, Grave, and Covin 👀 my eyes are ON you 🤭Sorry for not including Remi and Wells 😔But hey, I don’t hate ‘em. I like ‘em 🙂‍↕️But more than Sevington, Gravington, and Covington? Sorry pals 👀

✨✨ The Silver Siblings have me in a chokehold and I’m not even mad about it ✨✨

Also can we please appreciate UMBRA?? 😆🖤 That little sassball of a Familiar is everything. Adorable, fierce, protective, and totally iconic. I’d literally sell my soul for Umbra and call it a good deal 🫶

VIVI & ROWIN... THE SLOW BURN. THE BANTER. THE “I PRETEND I DON’T CARE BUT I’D DIE FOR YOU” VIBES 😩 They had me giggling and kicking my feet like a medieval schoolgirl. And THEN—THAT ENDING!? The way I screamed. The way I sat in shock. Like HOW DARE YOU END IT THERE 😭🤯

And okay—let’s talk Ophelia and Salem real quick because 🥹🫶 My precious babies. My safe space. And y’all?? Salem??? When I tell you he reminded me I’m still Top Rank and Rowin could NEVER 😤🔥 Rowin’s great, don’t get me wrong—but Salem walks in and suddenly, everyone else looks like background noise. Priorities = shifted. Focus = locked.

Look, I get it if this book wasn’t your thing 🫂 but for ME?? I surprisingly LOVED every chaotic, magical, heart-wrenching second 😂💜

And NOW??? That final “ I’m coming for you ” line has me ✨ANXIOUS✨ Like WHAT’S GONNA HAPPEN NEXT?? I need Book 3 in my hands YESTERDAY 😭

Until then... I’ll just be here. Thinking about Sevin. Missing Umbra. Simping for Salem. Crying in magical despair. 😔

Okieee byeee 😘 Mwah 💋

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Pre-Read

Ok, I’m excited 👀 Plss be good 💜💜💜

[aeryn rose · Rating 2 out of 5]

2⭐️

It pains me to say that this...wasn't for me. I didn't like this almost at all. I wanted to love it, I really did. But for the reasons I'm gonna explain below I just couldn't for the life of me.

I found Genevieve to be absolutely insufferable. I didn't click with her and I found her to be whiny and annoying like 99% of the time. I found her personality to be a bit immature? I think that's more of a personal preference but her constant combativeness and the need to fight everyone on everything was a bit annoying. Even Rowin was kinda just, meh. I was expecting him to be this broody, grumpy MMC and don't get me wrong, he was. But not in the good way that I typically enjoy. I struggled to enjoy their relationship and felt that they severely lacked chemistry.

The best part of this book were the side characters, more specifically the Silver family. The banter and family dynamic was so funny and if it weren't for them I'd probably rate this even lower...yikes.

Not only did I struggle with the characters, the plot was also ATROCIOUS. This was one of the most boring "action-packed" books I've ever read. For 170 pages, NOTHING HAPPENED? It was all build-up that I inevitably didn't care about. It didn't add much to the plot and that's saying a low because, come on. 170 pages? Before we even get to the "good" part of the book? Disappointing.

However, I will say that I enjoyed the very end of the book. I think it was a bit rushed (which is kinda ironic given the pacing of the rest of the book, no?) and it felt like so much was crammed into the last 50ish pages. Also, the spice was just soooo much in this book. I like some good spice, but this is how the book looked in my eyes: very slow beginning, heavy sex in the middle, rushed ending. Boom. I basically just summed up the book for you.

Overall, I was bitterly let down given how much I liked the first book. The characters didn't do it for me and the plot was lackluster at best. Pained that I spent a couple days on this when I felt like I could've been reading something better in the mean time. Sigh, I'm sad.

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You'll have to pry my cold, dead hands from this book cause I'm about to be sucked in 😭

[cherie ^_-★ (semi-ia + comment restriction) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars ⭐

“The light is wherever you are.”
“Shadows can only be seen in the presence of light […]”

i wasn’t the biggest fan of phantasma, so i went into this book with pretty low expectations. while it wasn’t anything spectacular, i actually enjoyed it a bit more, so i’ll take that as a win! 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️


pre-read 💀💜
starting this book while i patiently wait for my copy of fearless to arrive ~

[brittany:) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Release Day!!✨

“Our vows may have said ‘eternally,’ but as I told you then, nothing is ever truly eternal. Except my longing for you.” ❤️‍🔥✨

This book devoured me. 🖤🔥 Following Genevieve (Ophelia’s sister from Phantasma), Enchantra took everything I loved about the first book and made it even better. The hunt in this book? Way more intense than the trials in Phantasma. The stakes are high—like love high. ❤️‍🔥 And the fact that the people of Hell are watching everything unfold through those eerie looking-glass mirrors? Obsessed. 👀

The Labyrinth vibes? Love, love, LOVE. 🌀✨ The environment is constantly shifting, keeping you on edge the whole time. It also gives Hunger Games energy with its brutal survival aspect and Ready or Not (deadly hide and seek) intensity. 7 deadly games—and everything is on the line. 😵‍💫🔥

Genevieve started off insufferable to me, but I grew to love her. She’s stubborn, strong, and her arc?? Chef’s kiss. ✨ Also, hello, curvy heroine representation—we love to see it! 🙌🏾💖 And Rowin? That guy. 🔥 A shadow-wielding MMC who’s 1 of 7 cursed siblings? Sign me up. Their fake relationship turned very real, and the tension was TENSIONING. 😮‍💨🔥 Touch her and die? Oh, he took that literally. 👀

Also—sibling drama, found family, two outcasts finding each other—ugh, my heart. 💔 I desperately need a prequel on Barrington Silver and Tessie Grimm—their story has to be insane. 👀❤️

I need more of this world ASAP, I’m soooo sat for book 3!!🖤🔥✨

[naz · Rating 4 out of 5]

“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕.” “𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓?” “𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆,” 𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒍𝒚. “𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓.”

I read this SO FAST!!! I was thrilled to dive back into the haunting world of ghosts, demons, and necromancers that Kaylie Smith created… and THIS TIME with an enemies-to-lovers marriage of convenience?! 💍🔥 Do you need more convincing?!

“𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆. 𝑳𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔,” “𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒘𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒅, 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌?”

First off, you don’t need to read the first book to understand this one (personal opinion), but I highly recommend it! 📖✨ It follows the sister’s journey through her own twisted games, and you get a few delicious sprinkles of connections from book one.

The story? A cursed game of hide and seek with demons 👀💀 and the winner from the family doesn't suffer in Hell. And who’s stuck in the enchanted nightmare that is Enchantra? Our beloved Genevieve🖤 After finding an invitation meant for her mother and getting kicked out, she refuses to take no for an answer. BOOM. She’s trapped, and her only way to survive? Marrying Rowington aka shadow daddy 🖤✨ BUAHAHA enter forced proximity, forced teamwork, and undeniable attraction 🔥🔥

“𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒕,” 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒍𝒚. “𝑰 𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒆.” 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒂𝒛𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅. “𝒀𝒆𝒔, 𝑰’𝒎 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆.”

The tension? IMMACULATE. The way they had to hide together, play the deadly games, and tiptoe around their growing attraction drove me INSANE (in the best way possible)💜

Oh and the spice scene exists in this book and trust me.. they do not disappoint.

“𝑰 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒎𝒆.” 𝑯𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒅. “𝑰’𝒎 𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍, 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆.” “𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒅, 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆.”

What I loved most about Enchantra? Genevieve’s journey of self-discovery. She wasn’t just uncovering her past, she was also embracing the present, realizing that even though she didn’t receive the care, love, or attention she deserved, the ones who truly matter will always give it to her. 💜✨ AKA ROWINNNNNNN THAT IS A MAN.

The twists and turns of the game made this so much fun to read. I cannot imagine what’s coming next, but I need it ASAP!!!!!

⋆. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁⋆.⋆. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁⋆.
➳ 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ i am so reading for some spooky fantasy romance hehe

Thank you Forever for this e-arc! ily4ever

[évieane · Rating 2 out of 5]

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ㅤ✦ . 　⁺ 　 . 2.6 - 2.9 ☆ . 　⁺ 　 . ✦
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ˋ°•*⁀➷ㅤmight contain spoilers ❗

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ Please believe me when I say that I did try, and I genuinely hoped I would get to like this book. After how incredibly suitable Phantasma felt for me when I read it, I did hope that this book wouldn't disappoint and instead would keep those elite Victorian-Gothic vibes that I enjoyed so much while reading the first book in this series (I was even more shocked to find out this is a series because WASN'T THIS SUPPOSED TO BE A DUOLOGY??). But, sadly, I really found myself bored with the plot, frustrated with the low exploiting of a really intriguing idea and completely disconnected from what I considered to be some very uninteresting characters.

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ “Then she did the only other thing she could think of: she bit him. In the ass.”

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍˗ˏˋ★‿︵‧ ˚ ₊⊹ short summary
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ Enchantra by Kaylie Smith sets the stage with all the right fantasy drama: a cursed palace, deadly magical games, and a reluctant heroine, Genevieve Grimm, who finds herself roped into a fake marriage with the infuriatingly broody Rowin Silver—to survive the game without being eliminated.
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ Sounds spicy, right? Unfortunately, the romance falls flat. Despite the forced proximity and fake dating setup, Genevieve and Rowin have about as much chemistry as two damp scrolls. Their relationship feels more like a plot device than something to root for.
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ The book teases a fascinating family magic legacy that could've added serious depth, but it stays frustratingly surface-level. Enchantra has cool ideas, for sure—it just doesn’t fully enchant.


ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍˗ˏˋ★‿︵‧ ˚ ₊⊹ honest thoughts
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ⋅ ☾ I have only one genuine questions: what even happened with the plot and the idea of this book? Maybe this just didn't really work out for me, because I saw quite a lot of people enjoying the book and even praising it, but I could not enjoy the constant lack of direction in this book whatsoever. It felt like a repeating cycle of uninteresting events, despite the potential being there, that sometimes got added some smut here and there.

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ⋅ ☾ Also, I didn't really understand why the author chose to repeat the entire plot idea of the first book, and here I am referring to the trials trope, but offered it such little attention in comparison to the first novel. What I did appreciate for Phantasma was the quite incredible attention to details and descriptions offered for each of the trials; they were full of gore and, therefore, shocking for the reader, they were intriguing, and they were inventive.
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ However, for this book, I often found myself entirely forgetting that, theoretically, this book was also focusing on some kind of trials. I was so caught up in the repetitive interactions between the main characters, which lacked in both chemistry and depth, that I couldn't even truly focus on the rest of the book. Not to mention that I was literally way more intrigued and captivated by the rest of the Silver family members than I was by the main characters....

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ⋅ ☾ And while I mentioned the characters' interactions, I will also make sure to specify that this had to be probably one of the worst romantic plots I've ever read about. I knew, since this was also seen in Phantasma, that the romance will most probably be some sort of insta-lust so my expectations were correctly set for it. What I did not expect, however, was for the romance to feel this lacklustre.
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ Maybe I just couldn't really vibe with either Genevieve and Rowin, not like I instantly did with Blackwell and Ophelia, and this is why I found myself rather cringing at their interactions and their progress; but I couldn't feel ANYTHING while reading about them. And while both love stories start pretty similarly, I feel like Blackwell and Ophelia had some sort of depth to their feelings towards the end of the book, which is something that entirely lacked between Genevieve and Rowin.

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ⋅ ☾ The only genuine good thing about this book, for me, was the idea that was behind the plot of the book. I loved every single aspect of it, and despite it not being entirely used to its own potential, I have to praise the author for the immaculate vibes behind it.

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ⋅ ☾ The ending of the book felt both rushed and underwhelming. I know the author probably tried to only set the premises for the following book, but one thing I hate the most in series is when authors act like they are only writing books just to fill some plot and prepare the readers for what is coming next. I am one of those people that consider all books in a series need to be offered the same level of attention, and each should have a suitable and perfect ending. Failing to do so and rushing a book just to prepare the reader for the next one is driving me insane.


ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍˗ˏˋ★‿︵‧ ˚ ₊⊹ characters
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍I was so disappointed with these characters that I feel like I don't even want to talk about them, but I will still try to offer at least SOME of my ideas regarding them.

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ✠ Genevieve - If I am being entirely honest, I didn't really like her character that much in the first book either, but I really hoped that, considering I enjoyed the first book, I will actually come to like this one as well. I also hoped there would be some sort of growth and development to her character and that I would actually come to like her. None of these things happened. There was literally little to no development to her character, and I started this book disliking her and ended it by hating her.

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍✠ Rowin - This is the first time when I am reading a book, and I am getting more intrigued by some random secondary character than the MMC...I have nothing to say about this man because there was absolutely nothing interesting about him apart from some randoms "she's mine thrown from time to time to everyone in a growl and some hugely unexplored shadows that he possesses.

ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ✠ Grave, Covin, Sevin, Ellin - Now THESE are the characters I really needed justice for. I was so captivated by them and so intrigued by their story that I usually found myself looking forward to another of their appearances. This family had some rather intriguing potential candidates for interesting men, yet the most boring one was picked to be MMC. Even Ellin was more interesting as a female character than Genevieve, and I was rooting for their friendship to grow and bloom more than I was looking forward to the supposedly romantic interactions between the MCs.


ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍˗ˏˋ★‿︵‧ ˚ ₊⊹ should you read this?
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍Probably, if you also read Phantasma you should read this book. I kept seeing a lot of people who loved it, and, therefore, maybe there was just something wrong with me with regard to this book. I think the thing that affected my opinion about this novel the most was my inability to get attached or to relate to any of the main characters. While I found small parts of me in Ophelia, I was completely annoyed by Genevieve as a character, and, therefore, this is maybe what caused such a loss of interest for me in this story.
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍I want to clarify that I went into this book with the correct expectations, especially after reading Phantasma; so I picked this up only because I truly wanted to continue this story and to relive that pretty amazing and vivid Gothic imagery that Phantasma offered. However, sadly, I did not feel the same level of intrigue while reading this second book, and not even the pretty acceptable idea behind the plot and the quite interesting descriptions could make me entirely like this book.



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ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ᯓ ✿ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍pre-reading ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ⪼ ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ started ┆27-May-2025┆
ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ㅤ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ⤿ my ever-growing physical TBR that I kept ignoring for months is breathing down my neck, so I urgently need to take care of it. And I am starting with this one!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCUSE ME WHILE I WIPE THE DROOL OF MY FACE.

ROWIN!!!!!!!!!!! THE FICTIONAL MAN YOU ARE!!!

PHEW. I need a breather. I thought Phantasma was incredible and was like nah, it can’t get better, BAM 💥 ENCHANTRA came along.

I seriously loved this, from the plot, to the romance, to the spice, to the (hopefully) possibility of the side characters getting a main story, it was perfection. I ate this up faster than a McFlurry from McDonald’s.

—fantasy romance
—they play games at a mansion
—second in series
—plus size FMC
—HE HAS A LIP RING 💍

yeah, I’m on my knees (like Rowin) quite literally begging you to read this book. Thank you.

[Alyssa Nieves · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVED this!!

I was so excited to read more about Genevieve after enjoying Phantasma so much, and this did not disappoint! The setting and the vibes!! I was a bit nervous that it wouldn’t have the same feel as Phantasma since it takes place somewhere completely different, but it was done so well and I instantly fell into world again. I feel like there aren’t many fantasy/romantasy books that give spring vibes and this was perfect!

Genevieve was such a girl boss!! Rowin and her had me giggling all throughout this book! Their banter was SO good!! I will honestly fall for any fictional man with shadows. And the ending was so so cute!

I do think I enjoyed Phantasma a bit more so that’s why I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5, but I did enjoy it so much!! I can’t wait for the next book!

"𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓲𝓼𝓷'𝓽 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓷𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓼𝓮, 𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓿𝓮. 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝔀𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓻𝓮,"

[Madison Kait · Rating 4 out of 5]

the plot, the characters, the magic, the storyline in general... i m m a c u l a t e
idk if it was my head space, or me in general; this just didn't HIT for me

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

ready or not except it’s a marriage of convenience and now you’re trapped in a competition to the death with your new in-laws

genevieve and the horrible no good very bad week

kaylie you cooked this like a 7 course meal and i’m out here begging for more!!

thank you to read forever for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review *mwah*

full review to come

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[hailey&#x1f940;&#x1f9a2;✮˖°. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

ROWIN AND GENEVIEVE!! they really make my bi panic flare up. i want them BOTH!

idk if it’s the unpopular opinion or not, but i liked this even more than phantasma. while i really like phantasma, i loved enchantra and absolutely devoured it. ate it tf up and left no crumbs.

my only slight grievance is that i loved the spooky gothic horror vibes of phantasma, and while they were still somewhat present in enchantra it was a bit toned down. other than that: perfection! the world kaylie smith has created is so much fun and i’m so glad there’s going to be another book (hopefully books, plural) to expand upon it even more. the game of enchantra was so unique and has me itching to see what’s she’ll come up with next.

i just really preferred genevieve as an fmc over ophelia which was a major contribution to my enjoyment of this as well. she was an absolute delight and so hilarious. probably one of my favorite fmcs i’ve read about in a while tbh! now when it comes to rowin, it’s hard to choose between him and blackwell bc they’re both amazing. so, i simply won’t. this man was so fine and had me eating out of the palm of his hand. plus, an mmc with facial piercings?? why do i feel like that’s almost unheard of? give me more.

on top of having a great fmc and mmc, the supporting cast was also so much fun! i think that’s something phantasma was lacking. the silvers were such an interesting bunch and i really hope the rest of the series continues to give us more of them! (especially sevin🫦 loved him.)

i had my reservations going into this, but i’m so glad i picked it up!! i’ve been in the most horrendous, diabolical slump ever and still loved this so much so that should really be saying something. if you liked phantasma you should definitely give this one a go as well!!

[seeraaa ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

☆ 4.5 / 5 ☆
"𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧. 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬. 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞"


Forced Proximity 🔒❤️
Fake Marriage 💍
Magical Trials / Deadly Game 🎲☠️
Gothic Setting 🕯️🏰
Hidden Agendas 🕶️🧩
Power Couple Vibes ♟️🔥
Found Family  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🫂
The Chosen One / Special Bloodline 🩸✨

After her mother’s death, Genevieve finds a letter that leads her to a mysterious castle in Italy 🇮🇹. There, she meets Rowin and his brothers... and gets forced into playing dangerous games  where the stakes are life or death ☠️. As things unfold, her bond with Rowin grows stronger , but so do the secrets and the danger around her.

I was sooo excited for Enchantra after finishing Phantasma ✨, and let me tell you... it did NOT disappoint! It was full of tension, and dark vibes  that made the story deeper. I kept comparing both books, but honestly? Each one is amazing in its own way 🖤📖

One of my favorite parts was Genevieve and Rowin’s relationship 💕. It felt real and slowly developed in a way I loved. You could really see how much they start depending on each other.
And I can’t forget Umbra, the cutest thing ever! 🥺💫

The Silver brothers?? They added something special to the story. Each one has their own vibe... some are mysterious , others intense , even fun at times. Every time one of them showed up, I felt like I needed to know more about them . There’s so much depth and history there .

BUT for me, Sevin is the best. No doubt! His energy?? Mysterious 🖤. Magnetic. Every scene with him felt more intense. I honestly feel like he’s even more complex than Rowen, and that’s why I couldn’t help but like him more hehe 😏💘.

The best part? There's gonna be another book in the series!! And all I’m wishing for is that it focuses on Sevin... he’s the one who keeps me hooked and excited for what’s next! ✨

☽⋆｡˚ 𖤐˚₊✧༚ 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞! ⋆｡°✩༘*
⚡🖤🕯️⛓️🎭


꧁✨ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚 ✨꧂

So excited to see where the story goes after all the mystery in Phantasma… 💜🔮📖

[manas (NEW YEAR) · Rating 3 out of 5]

➳ thank you netgalley for the arc!

this book was a really fast paced and fun read. i got the audiobook version and i really enjoyed the narration. laura did a great job on voicing every character. similar to phantasma, this book has the same gothic fantasy vibe. personally, you don't need to read this book after book 1. this can be read as a standalone. i really liked the romance in enchantra and really liked both main characters. the only reason i would rate this lower is because i prefer to physically read my fantasy books. sometimes, i find the narrative in audiobooks to be iffy, depending on the genre.

⌞genevieve⌝

i actually prefer gen over ophelia. i like that she isn't your stereotypical fantasy FMC and has unique quality traits that also aren't annoying. that was one of the pros i found in the first book as well. fantasy doesn't always mean unreasonable and lame. i can't wait to see where the world goes from here.

⌞rowan⌝

every character named rowan is hot and i don't make the rules. i prefer rowan over blackwell. while it is your typical shadow daddy love interest, i ate it up, nonetheless. he came and did his job. we stan.

[Kezia Duah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

Phantasma was very fun, so of course I had to pick this one up next!

I was super excited at the start. Enchantra promised tension, fun, and an alluring world. While it didn’t quite live up to all my expectations, I still had a good time with it. It was definitely fun overall, though I think I enjoyed Phantasma just a bit more.

The romance was really cute, even if it didn’t completely sweep me off my feet. The characters, though were awesome. Funny, intriguing, and honestly felt like they deserved a stronger plot to match their potential. I’d love to see more of them in the third book which I’m definitely picking up!

[Nilufer Ozmekik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, let me kick this off with a little confession: I didn’t exactly fall in love with Phantasma. In fact, I struggled with it and found myself hesitating to dive into the second book of the Wicked Games series. I kept wondering—does this sequel really deserve all the hype? But then, one of my guilty pleasures came to mind: Ready or Not—especially that iconic line:
“– Jesus Christ, what happened to you? – In-laws!”
That movie is pure gold, and the pitch “Ready or Not meets Throne of the Fallen” felt like a siren song I simply couldn’t resist. Add in the fact that purple is my absolute favorite color (and that cover? Drop-dead gorgeous!), I thought: “What have you got to lose?”

And wow—was I glad I gave it a chance! This book completely exceeded my expectations. It delivered all my favorite tropes in one go: enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, a marriage of inconvenience, and yes—my beloved locked room mystery vibes. Oh, and let’s talk about the chemistry. Rowin and Genevieve brought the heat—so much steam, the pages practically fogged up! I’m a sucker for spice, and this one had enough to make you sweat, gasp, and maybe fan yourself a little. 🔥

Beyond the romance, the twisted family dynamics of the Silver siblings were absolutely delicious. Dysfunctional? For sure—especially when your family tradition involves hunting each other down every equinox due to a devil’s curse. But they’re also fascinating. Sevin, with his irresistible charm and sweet tooth, completely stole my heart. I need a whole book about him! But I’d also happily dive into stories centered on the darkly magnetic Grave, the mysterious and chaotic Covin, the softer, more shadowed Remi, and the enigmatic Wells (who I hope we get to know better soon). And Ellin—the only sister in the clan—was such a standout: sharp-tongued, fiercely independent, and a powerful healer. She’s begging for her own story too!

The plot kicks off with Genevieve Grimm trying to find peace on an Italian vacation, still reeling from her mother’s death, the trauma of the Phantasma competition, and the emotional wreckage left by a lover who shattered her trust in relationships. Following a trail of crows and a series of letters between her mother and the mysterious Barrington Silver, Genevieve winds up at the Silver family’s imposing estate. But instead of meeting Barrington, she’s greeted—rudely, might I add—by his son, Rowin, who promptly slams the door in her face. Challenge accepted.

Little does Genevieve know, she’s arrived at the worst possible time—Equinox. Thanks to Barrington’s deal with a demon named Knox, the entire Silver family is now immortal and cursed to play a deadly game of hide-and-seek every equinox. To survive, she must become one of them… which means marrying into the family. Cue a spontaneous wedding with none other than Rowin—the grumpy guy who tried to kick her out just moments ago.

Suddenly, Genevieve’s stuck in a blood-soaked, high-stakes game where trust is scarce and danger lurks around every corner. She doesn’t trust Rowin—or anyone, really—but the more they face together, the harder it becomes to deny the electric tension between them. As her feelings shift and their connection deepens, she has to face the terrifying truth: survival might cost her more than she expected—especially her heart.

And let’s be honest… she’s definitely not ready.

Overall: This was a wildly addictive, adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster of a read! A perfect blend of fantasy, high-stakes suspense, irresistible romance, and jaw-dropping twists. I devoured it and now I’m begging for more! Sequels, spin-offs, bonus scenes—I’ll take it all. Just don’t leave me hanging!

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[joe (hiatus) · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

📍PINNED MESSAGE (pls read b4 proceeding):
I enjoyed reading this, yes, but the plot and characters just didn't feel right (to the series). I loved the journey and by emotions I prolly would've rated it 3.5⭐️ and above. I'm not insulting whoever enjoyed this, because as I said, this book's flow was good.

📍REVIEW
I stand by what I said; this book should've been about (by ranking) Sinclair (his ties with Salem's past would've been a great way to tie this series up, and he's hot/Genevieve clearly liked him during book #1), or Grave (the enemies-to-lovers plot would've been FIRE🔥), or even my loverboy Sevin. Instead, we got this bland MMC with Genevive, playing a Phantasma 2.0. I mean, what have we not seen before? I kept hoping for Rowin to prove himself as the MMC, but he just proved my pre-read thoughts right.

it was enjoyable and hard to put down, yes, but i suspect if not for kaylie's writing, i would've put this down long ago. rowin was just not my ideal MMC, and his siblings stole his spotlight SO easily.

-> It's sad when you can clearly see her pulling Phantasma's fame for a cash grab. There's book no.3 for what? And Sinclair saying "I'll come find you." to Salem at the end of Enchantra? THAT should've been book #2's plot instead, not this extended/boring version of Phantasma.

you spend the entire book GLAZING Grave (he's so big, he's the most powerful of them all, he's so grumpy) and then expect me to like Rowin🙄 like, bffr.

->🚩🚩 their whole interaction (THROUGHOUT the book) is basically child x adult man. like, why don't u follow my orders etc. and also, why did she preach feminism so much but then the whole book's just Rowin saving her?? like??

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update: 23%
give me Sevin, you take Rowin okay?🤭

pre-read:
imagine my disappointment when i got a few chapters into the book and realise the MMC isn't Sinclair☹️☹️ I'm very upset.

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My review of this series:
i. Phantasma
ii. Enchantra

[Grace Quan · Rating 4 out of 5]

HE WAS A SHODOW DADDY YOUR HONOR ✋ I PHYSICALLY CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ACTIONS. 🔥🥵🫦🤰🏻🙇🏻‍♀️🔥🫦🥵🥵🧎🏼‍♀️🧎🏼‍♀️

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kalylie Smith has cast her spell on me the second time around! She wowed me with Phantasma and I continued to be enchanted, enamored, and dazzled by Enchantra! It is gripping, sexy, dark, dangerous, magical, and deadly. I was once again swept away and into the wonderful gothic world that Kaylie Smith has created. I enjoyed her cast of characters, the atmosphere, the setting (mainly in Italy), the danger, and the scent of romance in the air!

Enchantra focuses on Genevieve Grimm who intercepts an invitation meant for her mother and travels to Italy in hopes of attending a gala at a beautiful palace. But this is not Cinderella's story, it's Genevieve's story and it is far from a fairy tale!

She is met by Rowin Silver, a tall, dark, and handsome man who is incredibly rude and warns her to stay away. But she is determined, headstrong, and curious and enters the grand home. Apparently, no one warned Genevieve what curiosity did to the cat! What she finds is a dark family that is caught in a deadly and twisted game. She must play or be trapped there. She and Rowin come up with a plan and an allegiance. Genevieve will soon wonder if their wicked games will be enough to win?

Holy Moly! Fans of Phantasma will love Enchantra as well! As I mentioned it has the same dark, deadly, wicked, twisted, and sexy vibe flowing throughout the book. I was never a big fantasy book reader but there are certain authors who have cast their magical spells on me and Kaylie Smith is one of them!

I enjoyed the banter, the chemistry, the world building, the twists, the tension, the dread, the danger, and the vivid descriptions in this book. I also enjoyed the magical aspect and Genevieve's spunk and courage. Plus, this book ends in a way that in my opinion left room for another book in the series. **wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

Fans of fantasy, dark romance, enemies to lovers romance books will fall head over heels for this one. I know I did.

I was lucky enough to have both the kindle and audiobook version of Enchantra!!! Laura Horowitz narrated this book (she narrated Phantasma as well) and did a fabulous job of bringing the characters to life!!

Wonderfully written, dark, sexy, and left me wanting more!!!!

*This is the second book in a series but would work very well as a stand alone!

4.5 stars

Thank you to Second Sky/Forever, Bookouture Audio | Second Sky Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

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