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Disenchanted
Sage Hemlock has no interest in embracing her witchy side. Magic has betrayed her before, bringing nothing but heartache, and she will not let something so foolish happen again.
Instead, Sage has thrown herself into her work and studies, running the local museum and largely preferring the company of her library and her cat to other humans. Her one goal is to fly under the coven's radar so that she can finally shed her blasted powers forever.
But when a strange historical book accidentally triggers a curse, Sage's quiet, small-town life is suddenly overrun and magic is running rife. A beanstalk grows in her garden, and her friend and co-worker Casimir starts to look an awful lot like a handsome prince. Fairytales are coming true . . .
Now, with the threat of the coven on her tail, Sage must confront the magic she’s always denied to solve the mysteries of the book and save everyone she’s come to love from being lost to a fairy tale forever. The question is, can she finally learn to be her own happily ever after?
Everyone is falling under Lucy Jane Wood's spell . . .
‘Beautifully crafted, sparkling with autumn magic’ Beth O’Leary
'Pure, cosy joy' Sangu Mandanna
‘Full of characters you'll cheer for’ Sarah Beth Durst
‘A book to be savored while curled up with a hot beverage and a sweet treat’ Jenna Levine
‘The novel equivalent of Gilmore Girls . . . Just add a spiced latte’ Stylist
'The book to read to get into the cosy mood just in time for autumn' Mirror
‘A warm and witchy delight’ Julie Leong
‘A mug-of-hot-chocolate in book form’ Libby Page
‘The perfect cosy fantasy novel!’ Beth Reekles
Instead, Sage has thrown herself into her work and studies, running the local museum and largely preferring the company of her library and her cat to other humans. Her one goal is to fly under the coven's radar so that she can finally shed her blasted powers forever.
But when a strange historical book accidentally triggers a curse, Sage's quiet, small-town life is suddenly overrun and magic is running rife. A beanstalk grows in her garden, and her friend and co-worker Casimir starts to look an awful lot like a handsome prince. Fairytales are coming true . . .
Now, with the threat of the coven on her tail, Sage must confront the magic she’s always denied to solve the mysteries of the book and save everyone she’s come to love from being lost to a fairy tale forever. The question is, can she finally learn to be her own happily ever after?
Everyone is falling under Lucy Jane Wood's spell . . .
‘Beautifully crafted, sparkling with autumn magic’ Beth O’Leary
'Pure, cosy joy' Sangu Mandanna
‘Full of characters you'll cheer for’ Sarah Beth Durst
‘A book to be savored while curled up with a hot beverage and a sweet treat’ Jenna Levine
‘The novel equivalent of Gilmore Girls . . . Just add a spiced latte’ Stylist
'The book to read to get into the cosy mood just in time for autumn' Mirror
‘A warm and witchy delight’ Julie Leong
‘A mug-of-hot-chocolate in book form’ Libby Page
‘The perfect cosy fantasy novel!’ Beth Reekles
411 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 8, 2026
About the author
Lucy Jane Wood
8 books1,667 followersI found myself falling into the world of writing almost by accident. My blogging friends at university were applying for swanky magazine internships, and I decided I should probably do something useful like that for myself. It was an obvious decision that almost made itself on my behalf, because writing is just who I am, and reading has always just been what I do.
Since happily stumbling my way into my first paid writing position for teen website Sugarscape back in 2013, I've been lucky and thrilled to find myself working freelance for giant titles like Marie Claire US, Cosmopolitan UK, MTV and Metro amongst others.
I am currently attempting to write my first fiction book. Wish me luck! I'm going slowly insane with it, and I am reassuringly told that's a good sign.
Since happily stumbling my way into my first paid writing position for teen website Sugarscape back in 2013, I've been lucky and thrilled to find myself working freelance for giant titles like Marie Claire US, Cosmopolitan UK, MTV and Metro amongst others.
I am currently attempting to write my first fiction book. Wish me luck! I'm going slowly insane with it, and I am reassuringly told that's a good sign.
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September 20, 2026
« You couldn’t be normal if you tried. And you shouldn’t want it for yourself anyway. You’re far, far too good for anything as wretched and unbecoming as normal. »
I was really excited for this because I liked Rewitched and absolutely loved Uncharmed. Unfortunately, I did find this one very mainstream. The two previous instalments had a lot of meaningful & impactful moments but this one was more superficial. I didn’t particularly connect to the characters & the storyline. It dragged endlessly and didn’t feel as if it had been edited.
There were missed opportunities for topics such as not fitting into society, the burden of ‘normality’, burnout & giving all of yourself to your work. I think the previous instalments dived into their respective topics in a better way than this did. I just thought all of those relatable topics or sentences were thrown in there without it being properly tied or explored.
« her younger siblings would always be her little brother and sister. The merest mention of one of them being anything less than good and happy filled her with a syrupy dread that assumed the worst and a determination to fix whatever their problem might be. She had never been able to grow out of that. »
« How could anyone not notice you? »
I was really excited for this because I liked Rewitched and absolutely loved Uncharmed. Unfortunately, I did find this one very mainstream. The two previous instalments had a lot of meaningful & impactful moments but this one was more superficial. I didn’t particularly connect to the characters & the storyline. It dragged endlessly and didn’t feel as if it had been edited.
There were missed opportunities for topics such as not fitting into society, the burden of ‘normality’, burnout & giving all of yourself to your work. I think the previous instalments dived into their respective topics in a better way than this did. I just thought all of those relatable topics or sentences were thrown in there without it being properly tied or explored.
« her younger siblings would always be her little brother and sister. The merest mention of one of them being anything less than good and happy filled her with a syrupy dread that assumed the worst and a determination to fix whatever their problem might be. She had never been able to grow out of that. »
« How could anyone not notice you? »
October 24, 2025
LUCY IM READY ✨🎀
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Rating: 1.5 stars ⭐️
Disenchanted is a witchy romance about Sage, a young academic who wants her magic to disappear. When Sage unleashes a fairy-tale spell over her town by mistake, she and her friends must try to untangle the curse and break the spell.
I love a cozy book. I love whimsy. I love witchy romances and books about people who love books and spooky old towns. I was so excited for this book, as the premise seemed interesting, with the promise of real character development and a fun romance along the way. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met.
The one thing that was done well was the fairy tale spell. The elements to the spell were clever and the integration into the plot was very fun. I appreciated both the whimsical and sinister elements, which go hand in hand in a classic fairy tale. Between the beanstalk, the gingerbread house, the sleeping princess, the enchanted forest, and the talking cat (and more!!), the story really leaned into the classic fairy tale elements, and it worked for me.
The main character from this story is a deeply negative person. If the glass could be half empty or half full, Sage would see flaws in the glasswork and decide all the water should be thrown out. Her approach to almost everything is clouded by her pessimism. Even in moments that she allows herself to indulge in the whimsy around her, she is haunted by her own negative thoughts. I couldn’t understand what the love interest saw in her, or why I as a reader should root for her. The romance itself felt underdeveloped, and I kept wishing for a point-of-view chapter from our love interest so I could see some kind of chemistry brewing between the two.
There’s also a strange contradiction that was never addressed or explained. Our main character is deeply afraid of her magic, noticing that it gets stronger leading up to Halloween and explodes in a variety of ways. She laments her magic as a whole, but especially her inability to control it. Yet, she starts our story telling the audience that she is avoiding the local witch coven. She has no good reason for avoiding them; the worst they could do to her is take her magic away, which is all she wants. She has no contact with other witches to warn her about any nefarious or predatory deeds, and she has no context about the coven’s motives or actions. We’re never given a good explanation why she would hide herself, and the problem facing her town, when all she wants is to suppress her magic and keep her family and friends safe. If the author had explained this motivation at any time, it might have made more sense, but from what I could tell, she avoided the coven because they’re magical and she doesn’t want to be? It was nonsensical, especially from a character who wants nothing more than to research and understand the history of magic.
I considered stopping this book at the 60% mark. Our main character was, throughout the story, defined by her over-responsibility, her academic pursuits and her rational mind. In the second act, our character behaves in ways that go against that characterization entirely. In what can only be described as a mental breakdown, our character goes against everything that she stood for and acted recklessly. The act itself has political implications that made me feel deeply uncomfortable, without any real acknowledgement from the character that her actions were obscene. I genuinely don’t understand what, in her addled state, she believed that the act would do; it seemed both reckless and senseless, destruction simply for the act of aggression. For the rest of the story, I was haunted by her choices. I pushed through, and the book ended in a better place, but I couldn’t get over our character’s actions.
I wanted so badly to enjoy this book. It had so many elements that I love, and the fairy tale spell felt whimsical and fun. But the main character was overly negative, the romance was lackluster, and the plot contained too many unclear elements for me to enjoy the book.
Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood, Berkley and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.
Disenchanted is a witchy romance about Sage, a young academic who wants her magic to disappear. When Sage unleashes a fairy-tale spell over her town by mistake, she and her friends must try to untangle the curse and break the spell.
I love a cozy book. I love whimsy. I love witchy romances and books about people who love books and spooky old towns. I was so excited for this book, as the premise seemed interesting, with the promise of real character development and a fun romance along the way. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met.
The one thing that was done well was the fairy tale spell. The elements to the spell were clever and the integration into the plot was very fun. I appreciated both the whimsical and sinister elements, which go hand in hand in a classic fairy tale. Between the beanstalk, the gingerbread house, the sleeping princess, the enchanted forest, and the talking cat (and more!!), the story really leaned into the classic fairy tale elements, and it worked for me.
The main character from this story is a deeply negative person. If the glass could be half empty or half full, Sage would see flaws in the glasswork and decide all the water should be thrown out. Her approach to almost everything is clouded by her pessimism. Even in moments that she allows herself to indulge in the whimsy around her, she is haunted by her own negative thoughts. I couldn’t understand what the love interest saw in her, or why I as a reader should root for her. The romance itself felt underdeveloped, and I kept wishing for a point-of-view chapter from our love interest so I could see some kind of chemistry brewing between the two.
There’s also a strange contradiction that was never addressed or explained. Our main character is deeply afraid of her magic, noticing that it gets stronger leading up to Halloween and explodes in a variety of ways. She laments her magic as a whole, but especially her inability to control it. Yet, she starts our story telling the audience that she is avoiding the local witch coven. She has no good reason for avoiding them; the worst they could do to her is take her magic away, which is all she wants. She has no contact with other witches to warn her about any nefarious or predatory deeds, and she has no context about the coven’s motives or actions. We’re never given a good explanation why she would hide herself, and the problem facing her town, when all she wants is to suppress her magic and keep her family and friends safe. If the author had explained this motivation at any time, it might have made more sense, but from what I could tell, she avoided the coven because they’re magical and she doesn’t want to be? It was nonsensical, especially from a character who wants nothing more than to research and understand the history of magic.
I considered stopping this book at the 60% mark. Our main character was, throughout the story, defined by her over-responsibility, her academic pursuits and her rational mind. In the second act, our character behaves in ways that go against that characterization entirely. In what can only be described as a mental breakdown, our character goes against everything that she stood for and acted recklessly. The act itself has political implications that made me feel deeply uncomfortable, without any real acknowledgement from the character that her actions were obscene. I genuinely don’t understand what, in her addled state, she believed that the act would do; it seemed both reckless and senseless, destruction simply for the act of aggression. For the rest of the story, I was haunted by her choices. I pushed through, and the book ended in a better place, but I couldn’t get over our character’s actions.
I wanted so badly to enjoy this book. It had so many elements that I love, and the fairy tale spell felt whimsical and fun. But the main character was overly negative, the romance was lackluster, and the plot contained too many unclear elements for me to enjoy the book.
Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood, Berkley and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.
August 23, 2026
Disenchanted is the third standalone installment in the cozy fantasy Rewitched series. Ever since an incident when she first gained her powers, witch Sage Hemlock has wanted to be rid of her magic. She now rarely uses it, instead running a local museum with her best friend, Casimir Everald, in her hometown of Port Sylvan that has a rich magical heritage. But when Sage accidentally casts a spell from a historical book, fairy tales begin coming to life throughout the town. To save Port Sylvan from being permanently cursed into a fairy-tale parody, Sage must confront the magic she has spent years denying and unravel the book’s mystery.
There is something about this author’s writing that never perfectly clicks for me. Each book has a promising core, but one or two issues consistently keep it from fully coming together. The earlier installments, Rewitched and Uncharmed, struggled with focus and pacing. Unfortunately, Disenchanted has similar problems, including the same slow start, while also adding a more significant issue: its protagonist.
A pessimistic, dreary protagonist works against the comforting atmosphere that cozy fantasy relies on, and Sage often frustrated me. She is rash and repeatedly acts against her own better judgment. Her attitude toward magic also felt inconsistent with her life: although she claims to hate it, she surrounds herself with it through both her studies and her museum work. I also struggled to understand why Sage was so determined to avoid the coven’s attention. She seemingly should not know enough about any coven to fear it so specifically, and their harshest punishment which is removing a witch’s magic is exactly what she wants. This added to the frustration I had surrounding her choices.
The curse’s origin was similarly difficult to accept and make sense of. The villain’s scheme felt overly convoluted and so specifically designed for Sage that it seemed unlikely it could apply to anyone else. That was disappointing because the premise of fairy tales coming to life in a small magical town is easily the most compelling idea in the series and had so much potential. As for the romance, it felt underdeveloped. Sage and Casimir’s best-friends-to-lovers dynamic could have been genuinely charming, but the relationship did not receive enough on-page development to make it fully land. Casimir himself was a highlight, though; I loved how flamboyant, warm, and consistently supportive he was. Sage’s cat familiar, Malachite, was also underused. While his presence added some coziness, Mal had little meaningful impact on the plot. Likewise, Sage’s ghost friend Maggie had an important role in the story, yet still felt like an afterthought.
Overall, Disenchanted has the most appealing premise of the series so far, but its slow start, frustrating protagonist, and underdeveloped elements kept it from fulfilling that potential.
*Thank you to Pan MacMillan for the eARC via NetGalley
There is something about this author’s writing that never perfectly clicks for me. Each book has a promising core, but one or two issues consistently keep it from fully coming together. The earlier installments, Rewitched and Uncharmed, struggled with focus and pacing. Unfortunately, Disenchanted has similar problems, including the same slow start, while also adding a more significant issue: its protagonist.
A pessimistic, dreary protagonist works against the comforting atmosphere that cozy fantasy relies on, and Sage often frustrated me. She is rash and repeatedly acts against her own better judgment. Her attitude toward magic also felt inconsistent with her life: although she claims to hate it, she surrounds herself with it through both her studies and her museum work. I also struggled to understand why Sage was so determined to avoid the coven’s attention. She seemingly should not know enough about any coven to fear it so specifically, and their harshest punishment which is removing a witch’s magic is exactly what she wants. This added to the frustration I had surrounding her choices.
The curse’s origin was similarly difficult to accept and make sense of. The villain’s scheme felt overly convoluted and so specifically designed for Sage that it seemed unlikely it could apply to anyone else. That was disappointing because the premise of fairy tales coming to life in a small magical town is easily the most compelling idea in the series and had so much potential. As for the romance, it felt underdeveloped. Sage and Casimir’s best-friends-to-lovers dynamic could have been genuinely charming, but the relationship did not receive enough on-page development to make it fully land. Casimir himself was a highlight, though; I loved how flamboyant, warm, and consistently supportive he was. Sage’s cat familiar, Malachite, was also underused. While his presence added some coziness, Mal had little meaningful impact on the plot. Likewise, Sage’s ghost friend Maggie had an important role in the story, yet still felt like an afterthought.
Overall, Disenchanted has the most appealing premise of the series so far, but its slow start, frustrating protagonist, and underdeveloped elements kept it from fulfilling that potential.
*Thank you to Pan MacMillan for the eARC via NetGalley
August 8, 2026
4.5 stars rounded up because I had a great time with this book!
This being said, I feel like I should start with the potential surprise regarding this book. Despite it being a cozy fantasy, with witches and magic, the plot line is a lot more about self-acceptance and self-love, than it is about romance. And it does feel a little dragging but it’s all part of the process.
This is one of the slowest burns I’ve ever read about, because the romance felt slightly as an afterthought, which worked perfectly for me. However, I don’t think it’ll work for someone wishing to read a cozy fantasy with clearly developing romance.
Now to the point where I speak about how much I love the book! We have Sage, our smart reluctant witch that is a control freak, grieving and almost hating her magic, because she doesn’t want to have anything to do with it. Sage is the definition of someone being a little too smart, realistic, and pessimistic all at once. Her stubbornness until the end, is the reason, it might make some readers feel like it drags. But considering her ideals, thoughts and fears, adding the fact that she always thinks she’s right, it makes sense for her to be that stubborn and I like how after everything, she started seeing what everyone has been telling her. And in the end, she is loved. Very much so, if you ask me.
Casimir, the love interest, is her most supportive best friend through it all. He is there for her, supports her, and truth to be told I appreciated him a lot as the best friend, who clearly is fond of Sage, but he accepts her fully with all her quirks and stubbornness, and even her magic.
Their dynamic was so refreshing, because we could see the strong fondness and yearning, including the unspoken love between them, but they were friends first while dealing with everything before they finally took a deep breath in once everything was over, and became something more. Although, if you ask me they have already been something more anyways, they had just never spoken about it.
I really enjoyed this book a lot! And i strongly believe this one will be the perfect autumn read with a warm drink.
Thank you so much Pan Macmillan for inviting me to read this one in advance! You made my day better then, and this book made my August a good one as well!
This being said, I feel like I should start with the potential surprise regarding this book. Despite it being a cozy fantasy, with witches and magic, the plot line is a lot more about self-acceptance and self-love, than it is about romance. And it does feel a little dragging but it’s all part of the process.
This is one of the slowest burns I’ve ever read about, because the romance felt slightly as an afterthought, which worked perfectly for me. However, I don’t think it’ll work for someone wishing to read a cozy fantasy with clearly developing romance.
Now to the point where I speak about how much I love the book! We have Sage, our smart reluctant witch that is a control freak, grieving and almost hating her magic, because she doesn’t want to have anything to do with it. Sage is the definition of someone being a little too smart, realistic, and pessimistic all at once. Her stubbornness until the end, is the reason, it might make some readers feel like it drags. But considering her ideals, thoughts and fears, adding the fact that she always thinks she’s right, it makes sense for her to be that stubborn and I like how after everything, she started seeing what everyone has been telling her. And in the end, she is loved. Very much so, if you ask me.
Casimir, the love interest, is her most supportive best friend through it all. He is there for her, supports her, and truth to be told I appreciated him a lot as the best friend, who clearly is fond of Sage, but he accepts her fully with all her quirks and stubbornness, and even her magic.
Their dynamic was so refreshing, because we could see the strong fondness and yearning, including the unspoken love between them, but they were friends first while dealing with everything before they finally took a deep breath in once everything was over, and became something more. Although, if you ask me they have already been something more anyways, they had just never spoken about it.
I really enjoyed this book a lot! And i strongly believe this one will be the perfect autumn read with a warm drink.
Thank you so much Pan Macmillan for inviting me to read this one in advance! You made my day better then, and this book made my August a good one as well!
September 19, 2026
This was another cosy, magical read by Lucy Jane Wood and I loved it!!
Sage has been hiding away her magic for all her life, convinced it’s something bad and hurtful. Despite that, the history of magic and fairytales are her special interest and the main focus of her job at the museum. But her accidentally releasing a curse, changes her entire safe world around and forces her to come to terms with her magic.
I desperately wanted to give her a hug throughout most of it. It’s so clear that she wants an excuse to love and embrace her magic but she’s so terrified that she shoves it all away. Not just her magic, but all the whimsy in her life. Luckily Casimir is there to help her out and push her out of her comfort zone every once in a while, or just stand handsomely by her side.
I loveddd their dynamic, plus all of the other amazing side characters in this. They’re all just so lovely. I also enjoyed the museum setting and whenever Sage went on one of her tangents about magic and fairytales. I love how those fairytales were woven into the story as well. It made for such a fun plot.
The perfect cosy read for autumn if you ask me!
Thank you to Macmillan and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Sage has been hiding away her magic for all her life, convinced it’s something bad and hurtful. Despite that, the history of magic and fairytales are her special interest and the main focus of her job at the museum. But her accidentally releasing a curse, changes her entire safe world around and forces her to come to terms with her magic.
I desperately wanted to give her a hug throughout most of it. It’s so clear that she wants an excuse to love and embrace her magic but she’s so terrified that she shoves it all away. Not just her magic, but all the whimsy in her life. Luckily Casimir is there to help her out and push her out of her comfort zone every once in a while, or just stand handsomely by her side.
I loveddd their dynamic, plus all of the other amazing side characters in this. They’re all just so lovely. I also enjoyed the museum setting and whenever Sage went on one of her tangents about magic and fairytales. I love how those fairytales were woven into the story as well. It made for such a fun plot.
The perfect cosy read for autumn if you ask me!
Thank you to Macmillan and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
September 3, 2026
This is the perfect, most whimsical, autumn book that I promise you will need to read.
I have really enjoyed all of these books so far but the fairytale theme in this one tips it over the edge as my favourite.
I really don’t want to give too much away but it was such a fun and eventful book to read.
Sage and Casimir have worked to research witchy beings and magic alongside each other ther for a number of years. Casimir gets on her nerves more often than not but essentially his presence provides her with such comfort and is her best friend.
The truth behind Sage wanting to rid herself of her magic and free herself from the burden she believes it places on her was really sad. As the book progresses we unravel more about her character, her past and start to learn that perhaps her magic might not be the problem she thinks it is.
Honestly loved all the characters in this, Casimir needs to just be protected at all costs and Mal made me laugh so much 😂 I’m fond of responsive familiars within these books and so you are in for a treat with him.
I enjoyed how the pace of the book picked up towards the end and even though fairytales typically are fun throughout, this has a different spin on it that I really enjoyed. The story development was fabulous and I loved the growth of Sage’s personal journey as the book progressed! Definitely a book you need in your shelves this autumn or in the build up to Halloween.
I have really enjoyed all of these books so far but the fairytale theme in this one tips it over the edge as my favourite.
I really don’t want to give too much away but it was such a fun and eventful book to read.
Sage and Casimir have worked to research witchy beings and magic alongside each other ther for a number of years. Casimir gets on her nerves more often than not but essentially his presence provides her with such comfort and is her best friend.
The truth behind Sage wanting to rid herself of her magic and free herself from the burden she believes it places on her was really sad. As the book progresses we unravel more about her character, her past and start to learn that perhaps her magic might not be the problem she thinks it is.
Honestly loved all the characters in this, Casimir needs to just be protected at all costs and Mal made me laugh so much 😂 I’m fond of responsive familiars within these books and so you are in for a treat with him.
I enjoyed how the pace of the book picked up towards the end and even though fairytales typically are fun throughout, this has a different spin on it that I really enjoyed. The story development was fabulous and I loved the growth of Sage’s personal journey as the book progressed! Definitely a book you need in your shelves this autumn or in the build up to Halloween.
September 11, 2026
Wow I’ve never wanted to live inside a book as much as this one! Lucy described it as a witchy Shrek and I couldn’t agree more!
Lucy has done really well with this series, by creating three completely different characters but ones that we root for each time. Each one is unique but with enough Easter eggs to hint at them being set in the same world. Well done 👏🏻
Thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope we’re back in the same world again!
Lucy has done really well with this series, by creating three completely different characters but ones that we root for each time. Each one is unique but with enough Easter eggs to hint at them being set in the same world. Well done 👏🏻
Thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope we’re back in the same world again!
September 21, 2026
Sadly, this book didnt hit the way book 1 did. I found myself very disconnected and not caring at all with the fmc.
September 16, 2026
⭐️4.5
Lucy Jane Wood has done it again!! loved this
Lucy Jane Wood has done it again!! loved this
September 12, 2026
⟡ Thank you for the free ARC, Berkley Romance and NetGalley.
Book three in the Rewitched series was a lovely start to witchy season. I enjoyed Sage and Casimir’s slow-burn romance and the depth of their story. This cozy fantasy is a great option for your fall TBR.
Book three in the Rewitched series was a lovely start to witchy season. I enjoyed Sage and Casimir’s slow-burn romance and the depth of their story. This cozy fantasy is a great option for your fall TBR.
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July 6, 2026🪄 Disenchanted 🪄
📖 Bookish Thoughts
A full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
✨ What to Expect
• Cozy Fantasy
• Reluctant Witch
• Small Town
• Fairy Tale Magic
• Magical Curse
• Black Cat Energy
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📅 Pub Date: September 8, 2026
Thank you to Ace, Berkley Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
📖 Bookish Thoughts
A full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
✨ What to Expect
• Cozy Fantasy
• Reluctant Witch
• Small Town
• Fairy Tale Magic
• Magical Curse
• Black Cat Energy
_ _ _ _
📅 Pub Date: September 8, 2026
Thank you to Ace, Berkley Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
September 18, 2026
Rating: 1.5⭐️
Before anything else, I want to credit another reviewer from Goodreads because the opening idea here isn't mine. I came across a review that started with the dictionary definition of disenchanted: no longer feeling enthusiasm, belief or satisfaction in something after realising its flaws or hidden problems. They said the title sums up the story for them, and it stood out to me straight away because I resonated with it so much. It's exactly how I felt reading this book.
I started Disenchanted on 2nd September, six days before its release on the 8th, and thought that was more than enough time. It took me a TOTAL OF 15 DAYS to read. For reference, five days is what I'd normally call a ‘long time’ for me to finish a book.
I usually love cosy fantasy and magical realism, so I went in hopeful, and it seemed to have potential at the start. But it lost me completely and I never managed to get back into it. Nothing about it stood out to me. The whole book was forgettable and I don't think I'll remember a thing about it.
I contemplated giving up multiple times and toyed with the idea of DNFing more than once. If it hadn't been for my guilty conscience and my inability to DNF a book, I would have stopped reading very early on.
I also really struggle with the author's writing style, which made picking it up feel like a chore.
I've read every book in this series, and I've been let down more often than not. ‘Why?!’, I hear you ask… I think I was enticed by the pretty covers, but the stories themselves have been lacklustre for me. The second book, Uncharmed, was my favourite of the three, but that isn't saying much. If there are further books in the series, I unfortunately will not be picking them up.
Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood, Berkley and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Before anything else, I want to credit another reviewer from Goodreads because the opening idea here isn't mine. I came across a review that started with the dictionary definition of disenchanted: no longer feeling enthusiasm, belief or satisfaction in something after realising its flaws or hidden problems. They said the title sums up the story for them, and it stood out to me straight away because I resonated with it so much. It's exactly how I felt reading this book.
I started Disenchanted on 2nd September, six days before its release on the 8th, and thought that was more than enough time. It took me a TOTAL OF 15 DAYS to read. For reference, five days is what I'd normally call a ‘long time’ for me to finish a book.
I usually love cosy fantasy and magical realism, so I went in hopeful, and it seemed to have potential at the start. But it lost me completely and I never managed to get back into it. Nothing about it stood out to me. The whole book was forgettable and I don't think I'll remember a thing about it.
I contemplated giving up multiple times and toyed with the idea of DNFing more than once. If it hadn't been for my guilty conscience and my inability to DNF a book, I would have stopped reading very early on.
I also really struggle with the author's writing style, which made picking it up feel like a chore.
I've read every book in this series, and I've been let down more often than not. ‘Why?!’, I hear you ask… I think I was enticed by the pretty covers, but the stories themselves have been lacklustre for me. The second book, Uncharmed, was my favourite of the three, but that isn't saying much. If there are further books in the series, I unfortunately will not be picking them up.
Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood, Berkley and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 2, 2026
What better way to start off the cosy season than by starting my ARC of Disenchanted 🍁🍂✨
I really do adore these books and they always bring the magic, fun and whimsy.
This story had its usual magic and whimsy with the feel of Sabrina the Teenage Witch mixed X Once Upon A Time x Shrek and I am 100% the target audience for this 🧙🏻♀️🪄
Lucy knows how to write compelling characters, stories and even included some dark twists in this book.
Thank you Lucy Jane Wood, Pan MacMillan and Negalley for the early copy of this book and helping me start my cosy season right 🍁🍂✨
I really do adore these books and they always bring the magic, fun and whimsy.
This story had its usual magic and whimsy with the feel of Sabrina the Teenage Witch mixed X Once Upon A Time x Shrek and I am 100% the target audience for this 🧙🏻♀️🪄
Lucy knows how to write compelling characters, stories and even included some dark twists in this book.
Thank you Lucy Jane Wood, Pan MacMillan and Negalley for the early copy of this book and helping me start my cosy season right 🍁🍂✨
September 21, 2026
3⭐️ Wood’s magical books are usually a warm hug for me. I didn’t connect with Sage like I have her other MCs which meant this story was a little lacklustre for me. My attention wondered during the middle part and it just wasn’t memorable
September 13, 2026
This was very different from the other books in the series but still as magical and lovely just not as many pastries which is also good because I wasnt as hungry or annoyed that I didn't have a cinnamon roll or muffin to eat while reading.
September 13, 2026
The beginning was slow (action doesn’t start until page 60/70) but it became something I couldn’t put down. Lucy Jane Wood knows how to write books for the soul.
September 13, 2026
None of these standalones hit as good as our OG Rewitched They're still such fun whimsy stories with some deeper lessons but the level of emotions I felt with the first book in this series of standalones has been unmatched. I was so fond of the ending part of this one though where the lesson really starts to get instilled into our main character.
If you are looking for a read that's kind of a mishmash of Halloweentown, Disenchanted, and dare I even say a dash of We Call Them Witches this gave so many vibes from each of those.
If you are looking for a read that's kind of a mishmash of Halloweentown, Disenchanted, and dare I even say a dash of We Call Them Witches this gave so many vibes from each of those.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 Stars
The premise of this novel drew me in as a lover of fairy tales. Having never before read this author I was interested in seeing what twists/homages they would incorporate. I enjoyed the charms as chapters they had to experience as well as how the story really leant into the fairy tale structure. It gave me cozy Halloween t.v. vibes & I feel like it would make a great cozy fall movie.
I enjoyed how she wrote her characters. Sage’s black cat/grumpy energy vs. her coworker Casimir’s golden retriever/sunshine. There was some great banter b/w the two & as a lover of romance, I truly ate up all the tiny breadcrumbs offered up. The supporting characters were amazing & also provided some levity to Sage’s dark thoughts. Shout out to you Mags & Mal!
Overall if you are a fan of fairy tales and cozy fall vibes, this book might be just the read for you this fall season. For my romance reader besties out there, just know that there is just a touch of romance in this one, like a fairy godmother who just get’s you to the ball five minutes before midnight.
The premise of this novel drew me in as a lover of fairy tales. Having never before read this author I was interested in seeing what twists/homages they would incorporate. I enjoyed the charms as chapters they had to experience as well as how the story really leant into the fairy tale structure. It gave me cozy Halloween t.v. vibes & I feel like it would make a great cozy fall movie.
I enjoyed how she wrote her characters. Sage’s black cat/grumpy energy vs. her coworker Casimir’s golden retriever/sunshine. There was some great banter b/w the two & as a lover of romance, I truly ate up all the tiny breadcrumbs offered up. The supporting characters were amazing & also provided some levity to Sage’s dark thoughts. Shout out to you Mags & Mal!
Overall if you are a fan of fairy tales and cozy fall vibes, this book might be just the read for you this fall season. For my romance reader besties out there, just know that there is just a touch of romance in this one, like a fairy godmother who just get’s you to the ball five minutes before midnight.
September 4, 2026
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓛;𝓓𝓡 ✧˖°
A charming Cosy Fantasy perfect for readers looking for a slower paced exploration of fairytales in real life, a heartwarming friendship that gently becomes something more, and a relatable message of self-acceptance and forgiveness.
° ˖✧ 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
3.75 ⭐
0 🌶️
° ˖✧ 𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
Fairy tales remind us that transformation and change are inevitable.
Time would pass regardless, whether wonder was permitted among it or not.
Her sister was a walking wish, her brother an abundance of trust and her best friend, with all of his charm, was the jammiest fool she had ever encountered.
"It was the witch I wanted. But not because she's the villain; she was never the villain. But she was always mine."
° ˖✧ 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓼𝓲𝓼 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝔂 ✧˖°
When grumpy librarian Sage discovers a curse in an old book, she must confront the magic she’s always denied. But when fairytales start to escape the pages, can she resist her princely coworker Casimir and save their small town?
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
🏢 Workplace Romance
💘 Friends to Lovers
❤️🔥 Slow Burn
👑 Fairytale comes to Life
✨ Bookish Curse
🫶 Found Family
🏘️ Small Town
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
🪦 Parental Grief
° ˖✧ 𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
+ Sassy FMC
+ Friendly Banter
+ MCs Opposing Dynamics
+ Interesting Side Characters
+ Promising Concept
+ Self-Acceptance and Growth
° ˖✧ 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
- MMC was sometimes inconsistent
- Very Slow Pacing
- Emotional Disconnect
- Romance lacked Tension
- Abrupt Ending
° ˖✧ 𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 ✧˖°
Unfortunately, this book came at a point in my life where I just had too much going on to really appreciate it. So even while some things disappointed me, I've erred on the side of rating a little higher because I do think that a different Me might've enjoyed it more (but life got in the way!).
I really enjoyed Sage's overall sass as a character. Her internal voice was generally quite funny and it quickly got me interested in the story. I also really enjoyed her banter with Cas in front of her tour group - though I think it gave me a different impression of their relationship than intended.
Cas appears more like a rival coworker than a best friend of many years, and so I found it quite jarring when they began to treat each other with more kindness and trust than in the first couple chapters. That being said, I do think he was a good opposite for Sage. She's broody and a grump, whereas he's more charming and personable. They bring out good parts of each other.
The story is VERY slow. Granted it's a cosy book, but it felt like it meandered a lot before getting into the meat of the plot. Even once the spell had been triggered there was a lot of indulgence exploring every possible part of the village and it's characters before moving on. It was only at the very end that the pact picked up pretty drastically.
I did quite like the characters, besides Sage and Cas, there was also Sage's siblings, and the ghost and cat she lives with among various other townsfolk. They all felt unique and interesting, but again I really struggled to connect with any of them. Certain scenes do take a more sinister turn than expected but other than overall eeriness, I didn't feel anything for the characters effected themselves.
Even the main characters had this affliction, because their romance is practically non-existent until the very end. While I do enjoy a slow burn, I need there to be romantic tension too and that just wasn't the case here. Sage finds Cas attractive, but he's conventionally attractive anyway and catches the eye of lots of women. Cas never once crosses a line with her, staying firmly as her friend. It's only when he starts to lose himself that he speaks more freely but Sage believes it's an effect of the spell - it's maddening!
Which is a shame because this book has so much promise for me. The concept is an intriguing twist on other book-come-to-life tropes, and I appreciate the author's prose. I think I just had slightly different expectations, and when they weren't met in combination with my Life Stuff I just felt really burnt out with the story.
Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood and Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to receive an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
A charming Cosy Fantasy perfect for readers looking for a slower paced exploration of fairytales in real life, a heartwarming friendship that gently becomes something more, and a relatable message of self-acceptance and forgiveness.
° ˖✧ 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
3.75 ⭐
0 🌶️
° ˖✧ 𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
Fairy tales remind us that transformation and change are inevitable.
Time would pass regardless, whether wonder was permitted among it or not.
Her sister was a walking wish, her brother an abundance of trust and her best friend, with all of his charm, was the jammiest fool she had ever encountered.
"It was the witch I wanted. But not because she's the villain; she was never the villain. But she was always mine."
° ˖✧ 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓼𝓲𝓼 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝔂 ✧˖°
When grumpy librarian Sage discovers a curse in an old book, she must confront the magic she’s always denied. But when fairytales start to escape the pages, can she resist her princely coworker Casimir and save their small town?
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
🏢 Workplace Romance
💘 Friends to Lovers
❤️🔥 Slow Burn
👑 Fairytale comes to Life
✨ Bookish Curse
🫶 Found Family
🏘️ Small Town
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
🪦 Parental Grief
° ˖✧ 𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
+ Sassy FMC
+ Friendly Banter
+ MCs Opposing Dynamics
+ Interesting Side Characters
+ Promising Concept
+ Self-Acceptance and Growth
° ˖✧ 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
- MMC was sometimes inconsistent
- Very Slow Pacing
- Emotional Disconnect
- Romance lacked Tension
- Abrupt Ending
° ˖✧ 𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 ✧˖°
Unfortunately, this book came at a point in my life where I just had too much going on to really appreciate it. So even while some things disappointed me, I've erred on the side of rating a little higher because I do think that a different Me might've enjoyed it more (but life got in the way!).
I really enjoyed Sage's overall sass as a character. Her internal voice was generally quite funny and it quickly got me interested in the story. I also really enjoyed her banter with Cas in front of her tour group - though I think it gave me a different impression of their relationship than intended.
Cas appears more like a rival coworker than a best friend of many years, and so I found it quite jarring when they began to treat each other with more kindness and trust than in the first couple chapters. That being said, I do think he was a good opposite for Sage. She's broody and a grump, whereas he's more charming and personable. They bring out good parts of each other.
The story is VERY slow. Granted it's a cosy book, but it felt like it meandered a lot before getting into the meat of the plot. Even once the spell had been triggered there was a lot of indulgence exploring every possible part of the village and it's characters before moving on. It was only at the very end that the pact picked up pretty drastically.
I did quite like the characters, besides Sage and Cas, there was also Sage's siblings, and the ghost and cat she lives with among various other townsfolk. They all felt unique and interesting, but again I really struggled to connect with any of them. Certain scenes do take a more sinister turn than expected but other than overall eeriness, I didn't feel anything for the characters effected themselves.
Even the main characters had this affliction, because their romance is practically non-existent until the very end. While I do enjoy a slow burn, I need there to be romantic tension too and that just wasn't the case here. Sage finds Cas attractive, but he's conventionally attractive anyway and catches the eye of lots of women. Cas never once crosses a line with her, staying firmly as her friend. It's only when he starts to lose himself that he speaks more freely but Sage believes it's an effect of the spell - it's maddening!
Which is a shame because this book has so much promise for me. The concept is an intriguing twist on other book-come-to-life tropes, and I appreciate the author's prose. I think I just had slightly different expectations, and when they weren't met in combination with my Life Stuff I just felt really burnt out with the story.
Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood and Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to receive an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 13, 2026
Oh dear, I've always been lukewarm on this universe but now am thoroughly disenchanted. I did buy them all! That counts for something.
I can't tell if this book has not been edited enough or has been edited, as the author might say, to bits. Events do not happen in proper sequence for good storytelling and this results in characters having reactions to things without proper motivation. The dialogue in this book might as well be randomized. For example, people talk around a package and the book it contains in a way that is unfairly suspicious, then wrongly banal, then sudden suspicious again.
The idea of changes in the town suggesting a fairytale is not properly structured or paced. There would need to be at least one more incident and those things together would need to more properly suggest a fairytale. Thinking that your house has been converted to gingerbread overnight by a town committee is ludicrous.
As with the other books I don't mind having a "flawed" main character, but she isn't established properly. If she's the logical, practical one (especially of her siblings) then that needs to be something that is both clear about her and her approach and something for which she is appreciated. We need positive examples of her being "the logical one" in the lives of her loved ones – that would give her a proper character history and also license to be a bit sarcastic and disdainful and still endearing. We have no actual proof that Sage is "reliable" and "clever." As-is she is presented as ill-tempered and her reactions are quite emotional, and then she is layered with the idea of being logical and scholarly after that and it doesn't sit well on her. If she were first presented as very logical and then found herself reacting very emotionally, that would be complex. To be emotional and then logical and then emotional again is perhaps more true-to-life but causes whiplash on the page.
People just keep saying things with no supporting evidence; as though I've missed a chapter somewhere. There is no proof that ambient magic is here to teach Sage some kind of lesson or make her accept her magic.
I got through this book by pretending it was like Cain's Jawbone and all the pages were out of order (and maybe some were missing.) Lucy seems a lovely person and a well-intentioned author and she's been failed by her editors here. I beg for a rewrite.
I can't tell if this book has not been edited enough or has been edited, as the author might say, to bits. Events do not happen in proper sequence for good storytelling and this results in characters having reactions to things without proper motivation. The dialogue in this book might as well be randomized. For example, people talk around a package and the book it contains in a way that is unfairly suspicious, then wrongly banal, then sudden suspicious again.
The idea of changes in the town suggesting a fairytale is not properly structured or paced. There would need to be at least one more incident and those things together would need to more properly suggest a fairytale. Thinking that your house has been converted to gingerbread overnight by a town committee is ludicrous.
As with the other books I don't mind having a "flawed" main character, but she isn't established properly. If she's the logical, practical one (especially of her siblings) then that needs to be something that is both clear about her and her approach and something for which she is appreciated. We need positive examples of her being "the logical one" in the lives of her loved ones – that would give her a proper character history and also license to be a bit sarcastic and disdainful and still endearing. We have no actual proof that Sage is "reliable" and "clever." As-is she is presented as ill-tempered and her reactions are quite emotional, and then she is layered with the idea of being logical and scholarly after that and it doesn't sit well on her. If she were first presented as very logical and then found herself reacting very emotionally, that would be complex. To be emotional and then logical and then emotional again is perhaps more true-to-life but causes whiplash on the page.
People just keep saying things with no supporting evidence; as though I've missed a chapter somewhere. There is no proof that ambient magic is here to teach Sage some kind of lesson or make her accept her magic.
I got through this book by pretending it was like Cain's Jawbone and all the pages were out of order (and maybe some were missing.) Lucy seems a lovely person and a well-intentioned author and she's been failed by her editors here. I beg for a rewrite.
September 14, 2026
I absolutely loved this book. Full of whimsical charm, Lucy Jane Wood yet again brings a book full of gorgeous characters, a picture perfect setting, and oh just a hint of the drama magic can bring! I loved Sage and her siblings, and of course Cas, the prince charming of the story and the plot was so well written. Just when I thought I knew what was happening, something else would pop up and keep me on my toes! These books feel like a big autumnal hug!
Yet again, I felt I could relate to this main character a lot. Initially, she was a little difficult to warm to whilst we met her (as, I know for a fact, am I) but once Sage shows her colours we get insight into a fantasically complex character who is so realistic. I’m also an academic, and I could completely understand why some days she wished to stay in the archives amongst research rather than talking to people! Sage is human, and we get to see all of her flaws and still love her for it - especially when she overcomes obstacles we know have been tough for her. By the ending, when you really understand her character you’re met with a satisfying conclusion and I feel like I’ve travelled through such a journey with Sage!
Yet again, I felt I could relate to this main character a lot. Initially, she was a little difficult to warm to whilst we met her (as, I know for a fact, am I) but once Sage shows her colours we get insight into a fantasically complex character who is so realistic. I’m also an academic, and I could completely understand why some days she wished to stay in the archives amongst research rather than talking to people! Sage is human, and we get to see all of her flaws and still love her for it - especially when she overcomes obstacles we know have been tough for her. By the ending, when you really understand her character you’re met with a satisfying conclusion and I feel like I’ve travelled through such a journey with Sage!
August 15, 2026
Sage has spent years building up an exhibition for all things magic in the town of Port Sylvan. Despite her academic love for the topic, she’s spent her whole life suppressing her own magic and wants to nothing more than to get rid of it. When the lost grimoire of Lilara Mournfell mysteriously ends up at her doorstep, she thinks this may be the key to getting rid of her magic for good. Instead, she casts an incantation that results in magic popping up everywhere in her town.
Sage is an interesting character. She blames herself and her magic for the tragedies she has experienced in life, and has a fairly negative outlook on life. She’s not a character that I instantly warmed to, which was different to my other experiences with cosy fantasies. That being said, the more the book progressed the more I understood her. She’s the typical older sister type, carrying a lot of responsibility at all times.
Casimir was a brilliant side character. I found him so entertaining at times, and he was great alongside Sage. If you’re expecting romance a key focal plot then this won’t be for you. Whilst there is a romance subplot, it’s subtle, and the focus is mainly on Sage and her journey of self acceptance.
I instantly adore a cosy fantasy with a familiar and this was no exception. Mal was a great familiar and the talking moments were so so good. I also loved Maggie, and loved that she played a key role in this book.
Lucy does such a beautiful job of creating immersive cosy fantasy reads. This book is beautifully descriptive and the fairy tale theme just added to that even more. The fairy tales were cleverly woven into the plot as the spell played out and it added a unique twist to this book.
I am so grateful to have received a proof for this book, and all views are my own.
Sage is an interesting character. She blames herself and her magic for the tragedies she has experienced in life, and has a fairly negative outlook on life. She’s not a character that I instantly warmed to, which was different to my other experiences with cosy fantasies. That being said, the more the book progressed the more I understood her. She’s the typical older sister type, carrying a lot of responsibility at all times.
Casimir was a brilliant side character. I found him so entertaining at times, and he was great alongside Sage. If you’re expecting romance a key focal plot then this won’t be for you. Whilst there is a romance subplot, it’s subtle, and the focus is mainly on Sage and her journey of self acceptance.
I instantly adore a cosy fantasy with a familiar and this was no exception. Mal was a great familiar and the talking moments were so so good. I also loved Maggie, and loved that she played a key role in this book.
Lucy does such a beautiful job of creating immersive cosy fantasy reads. This book is beautifully descriptive and the fairy tale theme just added to that even more. The fairy tales were cleverly woven into the plot as the spell played out and it added a unique twist to this book.
I am so grateful to have received a proof for this book, and all views are my own.
September 16, 2026
Disenchanted is the third installment in the Selcouth Series, and this time we follow Sage’s story, a witch who refuses to use her magic, but she will have to face it sooner than she imagined.
It’s a cozy book, set around Halloween, with a lighthearted, hopeful feel that keeps you reading.
I really liked the characters, from Sage to Casimir, Maggie, and Mal. However, it was sometimes difficult for me to fully understand Sage. But in the end, I could see more of her and see the complexity of her character. I enjoyed reading this book and immersing myself once again in the Selcouth world. I liked how it ties nicely to the previous book, but not so much that you need to read them to understand this one fully.
I appreciated the romantic side of the story very much, because it was subtle and yet very sweet.
Overall, it was a lovely read; it has everything you would like in an autumn, cozy story, and I recommend it if you are looking for something heartwarming, especially if you’ve read the other two books.
It’s a cozy book, set around Halloween, with a lighthearted, hopeful feel that keeps you reading.
I really liked the characters, from Sage to Casimir, Maggie, and Mal. However, it was sometimes difficult for me to fully understand Sage. But in the end, I could see more of her and see the complexity of her character. I enjoyed reading this book and immersing myself once again in the Selcouth world. I liked how it ties nicely to the previous book, but not so much that you need to read them to understand this one fully.
I appreciated the romantic side of the story very much, because it was subtle and yet very sweet.
Overall, it was a lovely read; it has everything you would like in an autumn, cozy story, and I recommend it if you are looking for something heartwarming, especially if you’ve read the other two books.
September 20, 2026
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Macmillan for sending me the e-arc of Disenchanted!
Lucy Jane Wood will always be an auto buy author for me. She is the QUEEN of cosy witchy fantasy.
Disenchanted was a book that I savored , only letting myself read a few chapters at a time, curled up with a hot drink in bed. Which is the perfect way to experience any LJW novel by the way!!
But I could have easily burned through this in a day. The ultimate autumnal comfort read.
What you can expect:
💕A lovable FMC
💞A super slow burn romance
👻A sweet ghost companion
🐈A cheeky ginger cat
✨Out of control magic
🍂So much personal growth
This was an absolute joy to read about! I found myself laughing and smiling the entire way through this sweet novel. Disenchanted is an absolute must read for autumn lovers and cosy small town witchy romances!
Lucy Jane Wood will always be an auto buy author for me. She is the QUEEN of cosy witchy fantasy.
Disenchanted was a book that I savored , only letting myself read a few chapters at a time, curled up with a hot drink in bed. Which is the perfect way to experience any LJW novel by the way!!
But I could have easily burned through this in a day. The ultimate autumnal comfort read.
What you can expect:
💕A lovable FMC
💞A super slow burn romance
👻A sweet ghost companion
🐈A cheeky ginger cat
✨Out of control magic
🍂So much personal growth
This was an absolute joy to read about! I found myself laughing and smiling the entire way through this sweet novel. Disenchanted is an absolute must read for autumn lovers and cosy small town witchy romances!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I have enjoyed this series.
Disenchanted is the perfect autumn cozy with a little mystery, self-discovery, and magic. The romance in this one is served solidly on the side as a deliciously cute and loyal slow-burn.
Sage Hemlock is working on an exhibit about magic and the town of Port Sylvan when she isn’t giving magical historical tours. Sage may possess magic, but a tragic event in her past makes her avoid it. All magic comes with a cost, or goes sideways for her. Because of this, she keeps her head down and focuses on things she can trust, like books, history, and family.
Sage’s best friend from college and co-worker, Casimi, knows all about her magic, the tragedy, and Sage’s struggles. To anyone around them, it’s obvious Casimi has it bad. When a strange package is delivered containing a grimoire, Casimi, her family, and ghostly cook will all be there for her.
I got caught up in this one as the town transformed and Sage found herself. We learn more about the witch Lilara Mournfell and about Sage’s own tragic past as the story unfolds. The romantic development felt genuine and left me grinning.
From familiars to beanstalks, Disenchanted delivered a well-paced cozy fantasy filled with magic, character growth, family, and heart.
This review originally published at Caffeinated Reviewer
Disenchanted is the perfect autumn cozy with a little mystery, self-discovery, and magic. The romance in this one is served solidly on the side as a deliciously cute and loyal slow-burn.
Sage Hemlock is working on an exhibit about magic and the town of Port Sylvan when she isn’t giving magical historical tours. Sage may possess magic, but a tragic event in her past makes her avoid it. All magic comes with a cost, or goes sideways for her. Because of this, she keeps her head down and focuses on things she can trust, like books, history, and family.
Sage’s best friend from college and co-worker, Casimi, knows all about her magic, the tragedy, and Sage’s struggles. To anyone around them, it’s obvious Casimi has it bad. When a strange package is delivered containing a grimoire, Casimi, her family, and ghostly cook will all be there for her.
I got caught up in this one as the town transformed and Sage found herself. We learn more about the witch Lilara Mournfell and about Sage’s own tragic past as the story unfolds. The romantic development felt genuine and left me grinning.
From familiars to beanstalks, Disenchanted delivered a well-paced cozy fantasy filled with magic, character growth, family, and heart.
This review originally published at Caffeinated Reviewer
September 20, 2026
Having thoroughly enjoyed the previous books by this author, I was delighted to find that this latest instalment completely lived up to my expectations. This story felt much more like a classic fairytale than its predecessors, and it was an absolute joy to spot the clever Easter eggs hidden throughout, with the beanstalk being a personal favourite. What really set this book apart for me was its message; rather than being heavily romance-focused, the narrative centres on a beautiful journey of self-acceptance and healing. While romance is included as a subplot, it takes a back seat to the personal growth, unfolding as a wonderfully executed friends-to-lovers arc filled with playful banter and witty conversations. Speaking of wit, the main character’s cat familiar completely steals the show with his hilarious quips and sharp humor. If you love fairytales, witches, and cosy vibes, this is definitely a story for you, balancing all of its magical elements perfectly so that it never becomes overly sweet.
July 19, 2026
Book 1 in this series: a winner. Book 2 in this series: a winner. Book 3 in this series (this one): you guessed it, a winner.
I slip into these books so easily and each one brings its own special element. Sage is in rebuttal against her magic and she is eager for it to not only be strictly controlled, but she wants it gone. She hates the unpredictability and lives in fear of loosing control and causing harm. She’s determined and an easy character to get behind.
That and with the romance element with Cal, I was well invested and loved the magical fairytale spin running throughout.
Fantasy, magic and romance. All of my favourites wrapped up in a cosy little book.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
I slip into these books so easily and each one brings its own special element. Sage is in rebuttal against her magic and she is eager for it to not only be strictly controlled, but she wants it gone. She hates the unpredictability and lives in fear of loosing control and causing harm. She’s determined and an easy character to get behind.
That and with the romance element with Cal, I was well invested and loved the magical fairytale spin running throughout.
Fantasy, magic and romance. All of my favourites wrapped up in a cosy little book.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
September 10, 2026
Such a fun, cute autumnal read! 🍂✨ I absolutely loved the cosy small-town setting, the quirky magical elements and the fairytale vibes woven throughout the story.
Sage was such a fun character to follow, especially as she was forced to confront the magic she’d spent so long trying to avoid. I loved the mix of mystery, magic, friendship and a little bit of romance, and Casimir was definitely a highlight! 🥰
This was the perfect light-hearted, cosy read for autumn and gave me all the warm, magical vibes. A really fun story that was easy to get lost in! 🍁✨
Sage was such a fun character to follow, especially as she was forced to confront the magic she’d spent so long trying to avoid. I loved the mix of mystery, magic, friendship and a little bit of romance, and Casimir was definitely a highlight! 🥰
This was the perfect light-hearted, cosy read for autumn and gave me all the warm, magical vibes. A really fun story that was easy to get lost in! 🍁✨
September 17, 2026
4.5 ⭐️| this was such a delightful, autumnal read! the descriptions of port sylvan made me ache to be there in the town. i found sage to be both vulnerable and fierce, and that made it all too easy to root for her and her journey to find joy and whimsy. and i really loved that theme in the book. it was all too needed for me at this point in my life. so i am truly grateful to have been given the chance to read this. thank you to the berkeley publishing group for granting me an ARC on net galley!
i also loved sage and casimir’s dynamic because it felt very reminiscent of emily and wendell’s from the emily wilde books. this was my first lucy jane wood book but it most certainly will not be the last!
i also loved sage and casimir’s dynamic because it felt very reminiscent of emily and wendell’s from the emily wilde books. this was my first lucy jane wood book but it most certainly will not be the last!
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