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Bewitched #3

Bedeviled

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Expected 18 Aug 26
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“My queen, my wife, my lovely Selene … You who saved me, died for me. Waited eons for me so we could exist in this moment … I am yours forever.”

It’s been two thousand years since Selene Bowers first fell in love with Memnon Uvagukis, the sorcerer king of the Sarmatians. So when, at present, an unbreakable vow forces Selene to marry this soul mate she once died for, it is in many ways a dream made real.

Unfortunately for her, neither she, nor Memnon, are able to bask in the moment for long. Not when demons keep ambushing her, and her husband’s magic appears to slowly be consuming him. And not when, despite eliminating the prior threats to Henbane, the coven still teeters on the brink of shutting down.

And then of course there’s Eislyn, an age old menace who lurks somewhere in the shadows. She led to Selene and Memnon’s demise long ago, and now she threatens their existence once more. It seems she wants something from them, something she’s been waiting millennia for, and if Memnon and Selene don’t figure out what that is and stop her for good, she just might get it—and destroy them in the process.

555 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication August 18, 2026

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Laura Thalassa

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Found in the forest when she was young, Laura Thalassa was raised by fairies, kidnapped by werewolves, and given over to vampires as repayment for a hundred year debt. She’s been brought back to life twice, and, with a single kiss, she woke her true love from eternal sleep. She now lives happily ever after with her undead prince in a castle in the woods.

… or something like that anyway.

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June 28, 2026
I CANT WAIT FOR THIS, fingers crossed I get the ARC.... (pleassseeeeeee)
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June 18, 2025
YES PLEASE😩 I will (this is a fact) cry when this series is over.
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3 reviews
December 9, 2024
I really like it when I stumble upon new authors who are absolute gems 💎 Can't wait to read this !!
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22 reviews1 follower
July 3, 2024
Bespelled link led me here... bewitched #3!!!!
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 19, 2026
4.5⭐️
"You are every hope, every joy, my deepest truth and sharpest yearning. Every breath I breathe is yours. I am yours. Forever."
LOVED this. Such a fantastic ending for Selene and Memnon, who have been through SO much all I wanted was for them to be happy. I think LT did a good job weaving all of the plots together and tying them up nice and neat, while also giving us so many great scenes with our two main characters

Selene and Memnon are of course, eternal. I loved them so so much. Memnon is morally questionable and a complete loose cannon but for Selene he is so openhearted and gentle. He will literally decimate their enemies and rip demons apart and then make Selene some tea and tuck her and Nero into bed. He made them both flower crowns!! I loved how their relationship here grew, even after so many years together. Memnon is willing to put himself wholly into Selene's hands, but is also completely honest with her. And Selene finally lets herself wholly fall for Memnon and be emotional with him. I just loved all of their quiet scenes together, both confessing what's in their hearts.

After reading The Curse That Binds you could see the mistakes they both made in the past that lead to their deaths and here you can see they've both learnt from those and are willing to change course. Memnon isn't going to just continually push and consolidate power without keeping an eye on his enemies- he was betrayed before and lost Selene, and he is sure as hell not going to let that happen again. And Selene here speaks up and helps plan and strategize and doesn't just go along with with things when her gut is telling her not to.

The epilogue was very sweet and honestly I wish it was longer- but I also would just read chapters and chapters of these two living their lives in peace.

Also it was so fun to see Desmond! You definitely don't have to have read The Bargainer to understand his part in this story as everything is explained, but it was great to have him hanging around.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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64 reviews
July 6, 2025
After reading The Curse That Binds, I demand this be 1,000 pages.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
July 19, 2026
You can find this review of Bedeviled on my blog, Heart's Content!

A big shout out and thank you to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review!

I have been reading Laura Thalassa for what feels like time immemorial and yet, it never fails to surprise me how she creates the worlds that she has written, envisions the stories that she has shared and evokes from her readers the emotions, that she intends…and Bedeviled was no different for me.

Arriving at the end of a series is a uniquely bittersweet experience. You’re finally seeing, on page, the peace you have envisioned for these characters for so many years and it’s a painful ache in your heart; at the same time you’re seeing them leave and move on to have experiences that you’ll never witness and it’s a hard truth to face. However—as a third side to this imaginary coin—you also know this means the author has made space for something altogether new and exciting that will soon be a part of the stories you love.

I think reading tastes are shaped and refined over time; however the first few books/authors that helped form our tastes and preferences in reading will always be special to us. For me, Thalassa was one of those authors. She helped drag me into the genre of wickedly delightful fantasies and I never left. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, no one does an anti-hero better than Thalassa. If you’re looking for a good time, a great read with humour, wickedness and of course romance, Thalassa is the way to go.

Circling back to the review portion of this post: I’ve always wondered when I read a series wherein there are connections across books, if the author had planned it all along, or wrote it into the story as they went. Either way, they depict a level of skill and honed technique, in both, the writing and the ability to plan and execute flawlessly. I think every single work of Thalassa’s establishes her prowess and speaks for itself; and this series is no different. I will say the author never shies away from heavy themes (so please check trigger warnings) and always leans into how much they can impact the lives of the MCs and actively tear into the hearts of her readers. But if there’s one thing I would never worry about, it’s that Thalassa will always do right by us in the end. It doesn’t matter how many times she breaks our hearts, she’ll always mend it well before she leaves. Then, of course, she’ll write a new series and do it all again; but by that point you’ve actively signed up for the pain and won’t even mind the devastation.

There was something about this series that reached out and touched my soul. Though it may not immediately seem like it, in my opinion, this was a story about vulnerability and trust in many, many ways. The narrative shapes these two themes in alternating braids through its storytelling and the tale builds from shattered ashes and pain into something beautiful and lasting. Though, in all honesty, I feel there are interconnected worlds she’s building that we are yet to fully see. Ask me in a decade, so I can say “I was right!” That and “I told you so,” of course.

The plot in this series is so interesting because each book follows an important plot point that feel unique and whole in itself. However, they also serve a larger plot purpose and link all the four books together. This last book serves as the final piece that snaps the whole puzzle into place and you make connections across all books and realize the horror and abject injustice that is wrecked over the course of this series by the hands of the greedy. In all honesty, how’s this different from today’s society? One person’s greed and corruption has far reaching consequences; as it trickles down to the very roots of the people’s lives, affecting and infecting them with the poison of that one person’s inability to be a decent human being. You can feel all the fury, feminine rage, betrayal and the desperate war for peace coating every line of this series—and this builds until the final chapter.

There are little secrets and big secrets but you can never tell which hurt more when they are revealed.

Honestly, by book three the world has been established, built and reinforced. That doesn’t stop Thalassa from adding some layers of complexity and depth to her world anyway. She draws some interesting elements from her others series and drags and drops it into this one at the perfect moment. The reveal was gorgeous, as always. I’m truly curious to see what else Thalassa is going to create and if there will be more parallels drawn across her different series. As always, I can’t wait.

The pace of any Thalassa book is always stuffmyface speed. It’s a new word I’ve coined to describe how swiftly and easily I consume a book. There’s always something addictive and satisfying in reading anything written by Thalassa and safe to say that this series was no different. In fact her work is so special to my heart that my favourite book in this series is actually the little novella that slots between books: The Curse that Binds. It was ingenious, beautiful, just perfect. It was every single emotion you’d see in this series—over the course of three books—packed into one tight, neatly written book. But please read the series in the order mentioned in the author’s website to be able to truly enjoy it as intended.

The rest? I’m going to let you find out for yourself.

Five stars! Happy, happy reading! Please check trigger warnings as always as there are themes in this story that can be difficult for some!

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309 reviews1,189 followers
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May 30, 2026
From one of my favorite authors, I'm so concerned for the book slump I'm about to get when I finish this series !!
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July 27, 2025
I'm so excited for this, ya'll!!! The Bewitched series is the first series I willingly started knowing it wasn't complete. I'm obsessed and unwell in the best way possible. I'm constantly looking for other reads that give me the same vibes this series does. Memnon is, without a doubt, my fav MMC right now- I love a man OBSESSED! It's somewhat painful having to wait for the final book, but it's also exciting to be a part of Laura Thalassa's eager fan groups; I've added myself to every Facebook page and social media group chat in existence while patiently waiting for book 3! I dream about this series for crying out loud!
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February 1, 2026
Can’t wait for more unhinged Memnon.
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577 reviews67 followers
July 8, 2026
ESTOY TRISTE DE QUE ESTA TRILOGIA HAYA TERMINADO, ES DE MIS FAVORITAS! 😭

No se por donde empezar, ME ENCANTÓ TODO, 🤎desde el libro 1 hasta este ultimo libro, es una historia tan atrapante, adictiva, romantica muy romantica, entretenida, tragica pero también muy hot (hay de todo un poco)😏🤎

Primero que nada, amo la pluma de Laura, sus libros son muy enganchante y rapidos de leer, por eso es de mis autoras favoritas, todo lo que ella escriba, TENGO QUE LEERLO! (Estoy desesperada por saber cuál es su siguiente historia) 😩

Este libro no fue suficiente, NECESITO MÁS, 😭voy a extrañar mucho a Selene, Memnon y Neron (también a otros personajes 👀), Laura quiero un extra por favor, o tal vez vuelvas a este mundo en el futuro? Por que hay mucho potencial…👀😏
El cameo de Desmond (no es spoiler) omg jaja él y Memnon son tan estupidos,🤣 sus interacciones son lo mejor, los amo.
Memnon, OMG, Laura NECESITO que sigas escribiendo este tipo de hombre PORFAVOR jajaja😮‍💨😮‍💨
Selene, que reina, LA AMO, esta pareja es simplemente caotica y perfecta.🥹🤎

Este final fue perfecto, me gustó todo, tiene todo lo que me gusta, 🤎quiero decir mucho más pero no puedo porque serian spoilers AAAAAHHHH, asi que solo diré que disfruté mucho leer este libro y que estoy triste porque ya terminó, si aun no has leido esta trilogía HAZLO!😠

Pd. Agradezco que haya epilogo, yo amo los epilogos (no muchas autoras lo ponen jaja)✨





— Eng


I’M SAD THAT THIS TRILOGY HAS ENDED, IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITES!😭

I don't know where to start I LOVED EVERYTHING, 😭from the first book to this last one. It’s such a gripping, addictive, entertaining, romantic very romantic, tragic, yet also steamy/hot (it has a little bit of everything).🤍

First of all, I love Laura's writing style; her books are incredibly engaging and quick reads, which is why she's one of my favorite authors, I HAVE to read everything she writes! (I'm dying to know what her next story will be!)🤍🥹

This book wasn't enough, I NEED MORE🗣️. I’m going to miss Selene, Memnon, and Neron (and the others👀) so much. Laura, I’d love an extra, please or maybe you’ll return to this world in the future? Because there’s so much potential...👀haha

Desmond's cameo (not a spoiler) OMG haha, he and Memnon are so stupid😭their interactions are the best, I love them.🥹
Memnon, OMG, Laura, I NEED you to keep writing this kind of man, PLEASE hahaha😏😮‍💨
Selene ,what a queen, I LOVE HER; this couple is simply chaotic and perfect🤍🥹

This ending was perfect, I loved everything about it; it has everything I enjoy.🤎 I want to say so much more, but I can't because it would mean spoilers AAAAAHHHH so I'll just say that I really enjoyed reading this book and I'm sad it's over. If you haven't read this trilogy yet, DO IT!😠

P.S. I appreciate that there’s an epilogue; I love epilogues (not many authors include them haha😆)


If you like this, you need to read it:
•Urban fantasy / Paranormal romance
•Morally grey mmc
•Witches/sorcerers/werewolves and more
•Magic
✨Wife, My Queen, Empress, Est Amage✨
•Soulmates / Fated mates
•Ancient curse
•Mysterious deaths and disappearances
•“Touch her and die”
•Obsessed/possessive mmc
And much more!


Thanks Laura for the arc

Release: August/18
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494 reviews3 followers
July 9, 2026
Another banger by Laura Thalassa !
I always love how she concludes her series. She knows to wrap up plot points, deliver plenty of action and still give us room to breathe and marvel at the love between the characters. This book had it all. Reading Bedeviled after the heartbreak that was The Curse That Binds really gave another dimension to the series and made it more epic. I also loved to see This Guy, great cameo !!!

Thank you so much to Laura Thalassa for letting me read this book early, what an honor. I devoured it and can’t wait for her next series !
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Review of advance copy received from Author
July 7, 2026
🇫🇷French & English reviews🇬🇧


*Cette chronique est basée sur un ARC en échange d'un avis neutre et honnête*

📖Genre & Tropes📖 : Romantasy x Modern World x Witch x Sorcerer x Fated mates x Morally Grey x Pregnancy kink x Touch her/him and Die x Spicy

ATTENTION : comme c’est le dernier tome de la série, il faut absolument avoir lu les deux premiers ET même si ce n’est pas obligatoire, je vous conseille quand même d’avoir lu la série Les Secrets de l’AutreMonde !

Le dernier tome qui conclue cette trilogie en beauté !

J’ai TELLEMENT hurlé de joie quand j’ai reçu ce ARC de l’auteure >< Attendre jusqu’à fin août devait de plus en plus dur avec tous les teasers que l’auteure avait mis en ligne donc je me suis empressée de dévorer ce livre comme si dormir ne signifiait rien … Et maintenant je regrette parce que je l’ai terminé trop vite ><

C’est difficile de faire cette chronique sans trop spoiler MAIS j’ai particulièrement aimé :

- l’univers ! J’ai particulièrement aimé dans ce tome tout le folklore autour des divinités souterraines qui m’a bien intriguée mais aussi tout le côté sororité des sorcières ! J’ai absolument adoré ces scènes d’entraide à Henbane Coven et ça m’a donné envie d’aller vivre là-bas =)

- l’intrigue ! On a enfin toutes les réponses à nos questions et j’ai adoré le rollercoaster de tensions et de révélations qu’on a tout au long du livre !

- les personnages ! Je ne sais pas exactement pourquoi mais je les ai trouvé plus « humains » dans ce tome ! Certes, Memnon est toujours un sorcier maléfique mais c’est aussi quelqu’un avec un long passé douloureux et j’ai bien aimé aussi voir Selene prendre de l’assurance et s’imposer en tant que Selene et pas étouffer par les souvenirs de Roxi !
Mention spéciale pour un certain Bargainer … =D

- la romance était bien plus intéressante dans ce tome parce que, contrairement aux deux autres tomes avec les trop nombreuses pertes de mémoire et autre, ici les personnages ont le temps de développer leur romance qui devient plus « réelle » =) Bien sûr, il y a toujours des scènes très sexy mais il y a aussi des scènes plus romantiques et mignonnes ce que j’ai particulièrement apprécié (mention spéciale pour la scène des « parents » xD)
Mention spéciale pour les déclarations d’amour de Memnon : il peut tuer qui il veut s’il me parle comme ça xD

- ceeeette fiiiiiiin <3 Je dirais rien de plus =D (enfin si, je veux absolument un tome avec la deuxième génération =D)

Bref, un tome de romantasy avec une intrigue forte en tensions, des personnages complexes et sombres et une romance chaud bouillante ! Je recommande toute la série pour les lecteurs et lectrices qui aiment leur romance avec de la magie, du sexe et des héros moralement discutables <3

PS : to the author, thank you so much for the ARC =D

Pour plus de jolies chroniques 😘 : Mon Bujo tout en couleurs et en livres


⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐


*This review is based on a ARC in exchange for a neutral and honest review*

NOTE : Since this is the final volume in the series, you absolutely must have read the first two books and although it’s not mandatory, I also highly recommend reading the Bargainer series !

The final volume that brings this trilogy to a brilliant conclusion !

I squealed with SO much joy when I received this ARC from the author ! >< Waiting until the end of August was getting harder and harder with all the teasers the author had posted online, so I devoured this book as if sleep didn't matter ... And now I regret it because I finished it too quickly ><

It’s hard to write this review without giving too many spoilers BUT I particularly loved :

- the universe In this volume, I especially loved the folklore surrounding the underworld deities—which really intrigued me—as well as the sisterhood among the witches ! I absolutely adored the scenes of mutual support at Henbane Coven; it made me want to go live there myself =)

- the plot ! We finally get all the answers to our questions, and I loved the rollercoaster of tension and revelations throughout the book !

- the characters ! I’m not exactly sure why, but I found them more "human" in this volume ! Sure, Memnon is still an evil sorcerer, but he’s also someone with a long, painful past. I also really liked seeing Selene gain confidence and assert herself as Selene, rather than being overshadowed by memories of Roxi !
Special mention for a certain Bargainer … =D

- The romance was far more interesting in this volume because—unlike the previous two books, with all the memory loss and such—here the characters actually have time to develop their relationship, making it feel more "real" =) Of course, there are still plenty of steamy scenes, but there are also sweeter, more romantic moments that I really appreciated (special shout-out to the "parents" scene xD).
Special mention for Memnon’s declarations of love : he can kill whoever he wants if he talks to me like that xD

- Thaaat ennnnding <3 I won’t say another word =D (well, actually, I absolutely need a book about the next generation =D)

In short, a romantasy volume packed with high-tension plotting, complex and dark characters, and a sizzling romance ! I recommend the entire series to readers who love their romance mixed with magic, sex, and morally grey heroes <3

PS: To the author, thank you so much for the ARC =D

For more pretty reviews 😘: My Bujo, all in color and books
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July 15, 2026

**** I received an ARC of Bedeviled in exchange for an honest review. This review is long and contains spoilers ***

Where do I even BEGIN with this review? First off, thank you Laura for the recap at the beginning of the book, that was incredibly helpful.

Bedeviled is easily the best installment in the series. From start to end, this book had me in a chokehold, addicted to every word. There were multiple times in this book that I held my breath in suspense, laughed out loud, blinked away tears in fear of what was going to happen next.

The love between Memnon and Selene in this installment is so satisfying given the reluctance and anger Selene/Roxi had in Bewitched and Bespelled. I adored Memnon’s multiple declarations of love, it really showcased how absolutely enamoured he is with Selene.

Learning about what he was really doing behind Fortuna's Empire was gratifying. When I first read that people were pleading and saying no at their death beds, there was a moment of “Oh, Memnon, no” but as soon as you find out he is ending their lives and then reincarnating them to free the witches of their bonds was so perfectly Memnon for Selene that it clarified that behind that brick wall, Memnon is really a softy.

One of the aspects I did miss the most about the series was the lack of Sybil, Kane, and Sawyer. While it made sense that they were not present due to the Sacred Seven, I wished we saw a bit more interaction, especially between Sybil and Selene. It was heartwarming to see how much Selene cared about Sybil, putting her life on the line to help her best friend during her first transformation - it goes to show that despite everything else in the world, Selene could be there during her best friend’s most vulnerable moment. Then the scene where Sybil consumes poison at the final Henbane Academy dinner froze me in fear. For a brief moment I truly thought her and Sawyer were gone. That whole scene was both traumatic and beautiful at the same time with how Selene managed to get everyone to work together to expel the poison from everyone present.

Eislyn - she is such a great antagonist, I love to hate her. The tension felt between her and Selene was so strong and convincing that you could tell they had thousands of years of build up. When Selene drank the very obvious fae wine (for those who read the bargainer series) and it hindered her bond between her and Memnon, I was heartbroken and BEGGING that they got it back - though Selene, I have to side with Memnon on that one for willingly drinking the enemies wine. At this point, I knew a certain someone had to help them as soon as Eislyn was proving her Fae heritage was too strong for their human magic.

I nearly screamed when she called upon the bargainer! It reawakened my love for Des and seeing the interaction between Memnon and Des was simply amazing, and while I do wish we saw some Callie, Des is definitely enough for this crossover. Seeing his shadows work again and witnessing Memnon basically stepping down to Des in that first interaction was Chef’s Kiss to Laura. I was giddy the entire interaction.

Now onto the Demons, Laura pulled off creepily terrifying perfection. The scene where they fed off the witches in the forest, the scene where one stood in the road and caused Selene to crash, and especially the scene where they surrounded Memnon’s house outside the ward and stared in - absolute chills.

The last 100 or so pages of Bedeviled were a masterpiece, I could go on but I will try to keep it short. When Memnon was taken by Eislyn and could not speak to Selene yet, the suspense was high. Why was he restrained and what did she intend? Once we learned she forced him to drink fae wine (I mean sure, give Selene her bond back thanks for that) but then bonded him to all those demons, I was terrified for Selene’s future and was convinced Memnon would end her. When Selene ended him and his heart almost did not revive, I screamed, begging for it to work so they could be one again.

Then we got to see good ol’ Des again absolutely obliterate the demons in one blow with his shadows - Mwuah - ok time to read the bargainer series again.

Finally, we reach the face off between Selene and Eislyn. Just like the end of The Curse That Binds, it comes down to these two - it was gratifying that Eislyn was wounded in the stomach the same way she had wounded Roxi, and made perfect sense that the Hungering Ones took her from this world.

All in all, this was a perfect cross over and series ender. Readers will not be disappointed.

P.S. Memnon will be an amazing boy dad.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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951 reviews62 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 17, 2026
5 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“You are every hope, every joy, my deepest truth and sharpest yearning. Every breath I breathe is yours. I am yours. Forever.”

Bedeviled is the fourth and final instalment in the adult romantasy series, Bewitched. Written in first person POV the story continues the journey of Selene and Memnon now that an unbreakable vow draws them together. Yet what starts as a reunion they never dreamed of quickly becomes something darker when the past comes back to haunt them. With demons, all consuming magic, and an age-old menace wreaking havoc all around, these two must quickly unravel the secrets that have long held them...because what's been waiting for over a millennia to unfold is on the brink, and it will consume them both.

Gah this series is one I easily fell in love with and this book just immortalises this love.

Selene having the knowledge of everything that has unfolded makes her so much more of a kick butt character as we get to see her really dive into her magic. I loved the confidence there! I also found the ease to which she accepts Memnon to ease the story along. She fights him in the right places because she's not trying to get rid of up - just keep her sense of self.

Memnon is feral and in love and that is a combination that is true beauty. He will do the crazy and morally black things to get Selene to admit to her feelings but he also is fully willing to stand by and let her run the show. I loved the confidence he had in their love and how far he is willing to go to protect her.

“I am every bit a monster, est amage,” he says. “And if I were less of one, I would feel sorry that I am yours.”
I run my fingers over the names. “Well,” I say. “I wouldn’t.” My eyes lift to him. “Monster or not, I am glad you’re mine.”


In terms of spice I would place this book at 3.5 spicy peppers out of 5 spicy peppers. There are approximately 6 spicy scenes with the first appearing around the 11% mark. This couple is in a pre-existing relationship so spice earlier is expected. The spice is feral and passionate and there is a chase sequence that was so much fun. I liked how the spice alternated between romance and desperation because there is this need for the other but also a deep love. The spice is explicit and detailed and you will love it if you have loved the previous books.

The story itself is broken up into two stages I felt - the first is seeing Memon and Selene reconciling their pasts and present selves. I loved the banter that came with this and the play because it showed how much these two are so good for each other even though Memnon is morally black. We also get to explore other characters like Kane and Sybil and I liked how it opened up the story away from Memnon and Selene. The second half of the story heavily pushes the plot along with a focus on the baddie from the past. I enjoyed how much it brought our characters together against a common enemy. We get some great action and so much mortal peril to help raise the tension and show everything at risk. Also, for those who love Easter Eggs and have read another series by Laura that is set in this world you will have a lot of fun! I felt the pacing worked for the story and it all came together quite beautifully. The ending is an HEA that felt good! I was not expecting parts of it because dang did it feel good!

Overall, this series is one I will reread again and again!

Thank you Bloom for this arc!
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268 reviews26 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 18, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and to Sourcebooks Bloom Books for the ARC of Bedeviled by Laura Thalassa.

Readers definitely do need to read the previous books in the series -- this is the final book. There is a really helpful catch-up chapter right at the beginning for those who have not reread the previous books before opening this one.

And what a way to end the series! This was such a great read -- in the same way her Bargainer series dragged me in and would not let me go, The Bewitched series has been such an absolutely engaging use of time. I don't know what it is about her writing, but Thalassa has the ability to wriggle in like an earworm song -- but like, an eyeworm book? There is something addictive about it. She does a great job maintaining the high energy, high stakes plot-driven story alongside the enduring romance and spicy scenes. Fans of the previous books in the series should feel really satisfied with the ending, especially (!) if they have been fans of Thalassa's other work.

I do think at times the pacing with this one was a bit lopsided, and I wish more of the action at the end had been spread out instead of contained in such a small amount of the book vs some of the earlier scenes that felt less essential to what becomes a very intricate plot and firework finale ending. Memnon and Selene have a lot of big character moments in the last 15%, and I would have loved some of that growth and plotting earlier in the novel to better tease it all out. I think we lose a bit of the overall understanding and utilization of the magic system as well, including any gauge on how powerful Memnon and Selene actually are, which was a bit confusing at times.

And while some memories/reminders of the plot were overly repeated or didn't entirely make sense at the end too, but, again, eyeworm style writing, you just go with it because it's so entertaining. Mostly I was just very happy to be along for the ride and my love for the characters and this world filled in the gaps. Having Memnon and Selene finally be together and care for each other was so satisfying after all the push-and-pull of the previous two books, and their urge to protect each other is such an important piece of this finale.

This series is just a lot of fun - it's funny, it has a great romance, it has a ton of action, it has mystery - I'm sad it's over, but, it seems (maybe) that if Thalassa is going to write another story that Kane may finally be able to find his own mate, which will keep this world of characters growing and evolving, and I'll definitely tune in for another eyeworm book for his story.
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2,114 reviews29 followers
July 14, 2026
Phenomenal series ending

This book. Phew. Strap in for this teeth clenching, edge of your seat, twisty turny epic dark fantasy conclusion. The story beautifully weaves together exhilarating action, palpable tension, plot twists, mystery, suspense, humor, magic, and spicy romance with just the perfect amount of emotions all set against the backdrop of phenomenal world building. This author does a fantastic job creating multi-layered characters and plot lines which completely immerse you in the story. Just like the other books in this series, I was captivated from the first page until the last. This is the conclusion of the spellbinding tale which started in Bewitched and the story picks up exactly where Bespelled left off. The tale is again told from the POV of Selene, who is no longer just a sweet, kind, dedicated and powerful witch. The events in the first two books have restored her memory, given her back her past as Roxilana, and fundamentally changed who she is and what she’s willing to do. Memnon and Selene will need to fulfill the unbreakable marriage pact now that the trafficking ring has been destroyed and she loves him but any wedded bliss is just a blip before bad things start happening again. Now they’ll need to deal with Eislyn, their fae enemy from long ago and try not to repeat the way their story ended the last time. Be warned, this is a dark fantasy so not too many glittery rainbows. There are no black and white lines in this book and no purely good or evil actions or characters. There are shades of gray and hard choices about how to interpret and implement “good” intentions. And oh boy was I feeling all the things - laughing, crying, sighing, gritting my teeth, swooning, biting my nails, and yelling - as Selene struggled with her feelings for Memnon, as the events unfolded and as the danger increased. The book includes everything you would expect from this genre - sweet moments, spice, intrigue, dangerous situations, supernatural creatures, evil masterminds, henchmen, loyal friends and family, tragic back stories, secrets, mystical coincidences, snark, laughs, unexpected plot twists, and all the love. Seeing Des in this story from the Bargainer series was just the icing on top of this perfect dark fantasy cake of a series conclusion.

While this book could be read as a standalone, do yourself a favor and read the series in order to get the most out of the complex and rich storyline and the full breadth of Selene’s character arc.
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203 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 17, 2026
“I see,” Memnon says carefully. Across our bond, however, I can tell that Memnon does not, in fact, see.


Honestly, I completely forgot how funny Selene was.

“Holy fucking imps,” I breathe, glancing at Nero. The panther looks like someone shit on his birthday cake, which honestly, same, bro.

Tho I have to be forever thankful to the author for helping me remember everything else. I really have to start this review by praising her for not only the few pages of summary before we even start book 3, but for small one sentence recaps of past events throughout their mentions sprinkled in. Now, when I usually binge a series this used to annoy me, but never again. It’s been 2 years since I’ve read of this world and I do not feel like I missed anything and been able to keep up without having to reread. 10/10 author etiquette imo.

“Devil’s double-pronged dick. The bitch is gone.”

I have to say, the expletives in this book were something else. As a person who curses a lot, Selene has me beat by 3 million miles with how creative she is. Likely why I enjoy her character so much and how I managed to stay entertained with a single pov story throughout multiple books. She’s supposed to be in her early 20s but she is such a well done mature character. The “ I was alive before I 2000 years ago” is really coming across flawlessly, especially in this book. Her and Memnons relationship finally progressing and settling was a delight to read. In fact, the first 40% revolves mostly around that and I enjoyed that part the most out of the entire thing. These two together just work.

Now the part that absolutely made me scream, was the crossover I never saw coming. And I haven’t even read the series that the certain character is from but I sure will now. Selenes interaction with said character were absolute gold and I was laughing out loud.

Overall the Bewitches series has been such an entertaining ride and, as a massive Laura Thalassa fan, I am super excited to see what she has in store going forward.
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195 reviews8 followers
July 17, 2026
⭐️ 4/5

🔮 romantasy
✨ enemies-to-lovers
🔮 fated mates
✨ plot twists
🔮 betrayals
✨ morally grey MMC
🔮 reincarnation / past lives
✨ “touch her and die”
🔮 dark academia
✨ witches, shifters, demons, fae, etc.

THE CONCLUSION TO THIS LOVE STORY WAS EPIC.
Like, seriously. I am absolutely obsessed with Selene and Memnon’s story. It’s so magical and beautiful and there’s just something about this whole “second chance” that is incredibly powerful. “We did it once and failed, so we must try again and succeed” kinda story. It was absolutely beautiful.
I laughed and cried. The parental relationship between Memnon and Selene’s parents was unexpected but incredibly delightful. Honestly, it seems as if no stone was left unturned in this finale. I truly ate it up in less than 24 hours.
I feel like it’s so hard to do a series finale well, but this was done so well. The “finale” (so-to-speak), was fast-paced, intense, plot-twisty, and high-stakes. (Wow, I need to stop using hyphenated words lol.) A real page-turner, for sure. (Ok I’m done now I promise!)

I am obsessed with Selene and Memnon’s love / bond / connection / banter / fucking alllll of it. He’s so smitten by her and vise versa. It’s so lovely seeing love written as being so powerful and consuming. I loved every minute of it.

TLDR; I LOVED THIS BOOK. Seriously so bingable—I feel the same way about The Bargainer series as well.

‼️SPOILER ALERT BELOW‼️

The way I scrumpt at the crossover!!!! The ********* showing up made me lose my damn mind! I loved loved loved getting to see that particular character again and even more-so, seeing that fae wine being put to good use for the sake of true love, once again. Seriously giggled when he popped up.

Also, I kinda suspect we’ll get some sort of story about Kane next, given his less-than-satisfying ending. (Since he obviously didn’t get the girl, because the girl was fated mates with a morally grey sorcerer, sorry bud.)
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446 reviews14 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 20, 2026
I am so sad to see these characters go. I have definitely loved Selene and Memnon. Their story has definitely been one for the ages. Getting to read their beginning in The Curse That Binds and then moving into this one made me love them that much more. Desmond making his appearance in this book was amazing as well. I love a good series cross over! This book was a good wrap up for everyone involved. From Memnon getting everything he needed and wanted was beautiful. Even though he isn't out here ravaging battlefields anymore he is still getting to use his skills elsewhere. Selene coming to terms with everything was great too. Not to mention getting to do everything she wanted in this life even after learning about herself as Roxilana. In this one we definitely see Selene show that she is also a force to be reckoned with. Both her and Memnon are well matched and it is displayed very well with this conclusion. It was such a good wrap up that I can say that I was satisfied with everything. I would love to learn more about Sibil and how things are going to turn out for Kane and him moving on and hopefully finding his real mate. Other than that everything else was great. I loved the history that was thrown in, the language that I almost felt like I learned through Memnon and Roxilana. I don't think there has been a series by this author that I have not loved.

The spice in this book was amazing. Memnon and Selene have such real chemistry in both of their lives that getting the spice made everything that much better. 4 out of 5 for the spice. Overall I really enjoyed this book and I'm going to miss this world and these characters. It was done so well that I will definitely always recommend this series to anyone who likes their men savage and their women to be right there with them. This is a great fantasy read with a nice little overlap with the Bargainer series that I think fans will love!
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51 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 10, 2026
Advanced reader review from author

I want to start off by saying this was truly an honor to read, and to be selected by Laura and her team to review prior to the release. I’m a long-time supporter of her writing, and these characters have each healed a small part of me over the years. Selene, in particular, I have always admired.

As far as series endings go, I was prepared to feel empty when it was done. Honestly, the sheer magnitude of love and happiness this wrapped up with made my heart feel incredibly full, and I am so happy with how each and every character in this story had their own endings. I found myself with a wine glass in hand and tears in my eyes the last 20% of the book! Get your tissues ready.

In the other books, I felt like I didn’t get to connect with some of the other witches, Nero was in and out a lot, and Memnon was mostly from just Selene’s perspective… but that definitely was not the case in this. Tons of action-packed girl power, kitty snuggles (and flights? 😂) and Memnon being an unrealistic new standard for men. Each moment Memnon and Selene were together made my pulse pound, the romance was incredible. I love my husband, but DAMN! 🥵

Another thing that truly makes this book stand out is how much work and research must have gone into the culture and lifestyle of ancient civilizations. It felt modern, but after reading The Curse that Binds, you felt half in the past and half in the present. I thought that dynamic really made for unique character development for Selene.

Lastly, just thank you. This had everything I could have ever wanted out of a series, and it was great to revisit some old friends… 😏 (IYKYK)
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156 reviews33 followers
July 18, 2026
✨ARC Review✨

This series overall is fine. I really enjoyed a lot of parts. I thought it was very funny and also could be very sweet even though it is very lust forward. I thought Memnon's love and devotion with wanting to have intimacy in a connection way more than just physical was great. There were cringey moments and inner thoughts, but I enjoyed it enough to continue it.

I like the series. It's as simple as that. I will say, this final book felt a little convinent. Things happened convinently and I didn't feel there was any real stakes or any moments where I was concerned it wasn't all going to work out. And I think that is just what the series is. I don't think it was supposed to be this crazy dramatic series and that's fine.

I LOVED the crossover so much. And it made me realize that I love the Bargainer series more, I do feel it is a stronger series, BUT again... I enjoyed this book and I enjoyed the cute simple moments we had, and I enjoyed the banter. It was just an easy to read, chill book! Sometimes with a series, we don't get to enjoy the simple moments or get to live in them, they are glossed over, but with this book we get to live in the bliss for a time and we get to see moments that we normally don't. Time was spent on those moments where the characters are connecting and I did enjoy that.

Overall, it was decent, I enjoyed my time.

Thank you so much for the ARC!
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63 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 19, 2026
✨ Bedeviled by Laura Thalassa✨

"... 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍'𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒔... 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔... 𝑨 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈... 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓..."

Laura Thalassa has done it again. Bedeviled is an unforgettable finale packed with magic, heartbreak, devotion, and high-stakes battles that kept me completely hooked from beginning to end.

Selene and Memnon's story reaches an emotional and satisfying conclusion, and I loved seeing just how much both characters have grown throughout the series. Their chemistry is as intoxicating as ever, but it's the unwavering devotion, sacrifice, and depth of their love that truly stole my heart.

The pacing never lets up—every chapter delivered twists, danger, and revelations that had me saying "just one more chapter." The blend of dark fantasy, ancient magic, witches, demons, and romance created an immersive world I never wanted to leave. The emotional moments hit just as hard as the action, making this finale feel both epic and deeply personal.

If you've been following the Bewitched series, this is everything you could hope for in a finale. It's emotional, action-packed, romantic, and gives these beloved characters the ending they deserve.

Read if you love:
🖤 Dark fantasy romance
✨ Fated mates
🖤 Morally-grey heroes
✨ Powerful witches
🖤 Ancient magic & demons
✨ High-stakes adventure
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58 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
July 15, 2026
If you loved the high-stakes tension of the first two books, *Bedevilled* takes the series to a whole new level. Following the massive shift in their power dynamic, this final installment feels like a massive payoff.
The love story here feels significantly more mature and balanced. Selene and Memnon are finally navigating their complex connection on more equal footing, showing genuine growth that makes their bond feel incredibly deep. Yet, despite this emotional maturity, the playful banter is still very much alive—their back-and-forth dialogue is absolutely hilarious, sharp, and consistently witty.
Memnon is in prime form in this book. His romantic gestures are so grand, thoughtful, and genuinely touching that they could win over absolutely anyone, making his determination to earn Selene's heart feel entirely earned. And for those waiting for the chemistry to boil over: the spice is exceptionally high, delivered with the perfect amount of tension and passion.
By blending laugh-out-loud humor, top-tier romantic groveling, and a genuinely gripping plot, *Bedevilled* delivers a thoroughly addictive, beautifully balanced, and highly satisfying conclusion to the series.
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197 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
July 12, 2026
Laura Thalassa somehow managed to make every book in this series better than the last, and Bedeviled is no exception. I was completely hooked from beginning to end.

The romance between Selene and Memnon continues to evolve in ways that are both heartbreaking and beautiful, while the stakes are higher than ever. The blend of ancient magic, curses, reincarnation, and nonstop action kept me turning pages late into the night. Just when I thought I knew where the story was going, Laura threw in another twist.

And if you're a longtime Laura Thalassa fan, there's an appearance from Desmond Flynn, the Bargainer, that had me grinning from ear to ear. It was such a fun crossover without taking anything away from Selene and Memnon's story.

This is one of my favorite romantasy series, and Bedeviled absolutely lived up to the hype. Now I'm desperately waiting for the next book because I need answers after that ending! Highly recommend this entire series to anyone who loves magic, fated love, morally gray characters, and epic fantasy romance.
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17 reviews
July 18, 2026
My most anticipated book to come out this year and boy did it not disappoint ❤️

It’s so hard to put into words how amazing this story has been from Bewitched to Bespelled to a detour into the past with The Curse That Binds to now but, without spoiling anything, I can absolutely say this was an ending worth waiting for ❤️

It wasn’t easy getting there and my anxiety went through the roof during some scenes in this book, but what I love most about this story is how Memnon and Selene acknowledged what went wrong in the past but also embracing what was amazing about their past and those parts felt like full circle moments and made all their successes that much more fulfilling.

Oh….and that cameo was pretty nice too 😝

All in all, I loved this book and I’m so sad that it’s over but also so happy with how it ended. ❤️

Can’t wait to pick up a physical copy of this next month :)
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26 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 7, 2026
Thank you Laura for this eArc in exchange for an honest, spoiler free, review.

Bedeviled was my most anticipated read of the year and I was over the moon to be gifted an eArc a month before release 🎉.

The final book in the bewitched series doesnt dissapoint. It is a stunning, epic conclusion to Selene and Memnons love story that is so deeply deserved.

There are plenty of soft moments that the characters deserve, and plenty of action to keep you gripped. The last 20% had me gasping. There is also heartbreaking revelations along the way.

I loved the cameo 👀 and i would absolutely beg on my knees for more.

I am obsessively happy and satisfied how this story came full circle. 🖤🌙🧹🧙‍♀️🧚‍♀️
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59 reviews2 followers
July 18, 2026
6 stars. This story was one of the series I read when I encountered my love of fantasy romance books. And it has always been my favorite. Thank you to net galley for this Arc. I loved every single minute of this book. Such a gorgeous love story with humor and of course the sassiness of Memnon and the badassery of Selene. The plot was fantastic, Nero was the wonderful familiar as always, there was suspense, mystery, and action, and the series ended the way it was always always supposed to be. True romance....we should all be loved like Memnon loves his true soul mate.
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July 12, 2026
This is the third book in the Bewitched Series by Laura Thalassa published by Sourcebooks Bloom Books.
For best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order. The previous books are Bewitched and Bespelled.
This is the conclusion to Selene and Menmon's story.
The soulmates in a foemer life are now running from each other, but karma isn't finished with them. A clash of wills, danger, drama, the whole nine yards, you have everything in this epic final book.
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