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Brothers of Fairwitch Isle #2
This Witch Is Not Wicked: A Cozy Fantasy Romance
An ancient witch with a bad reputation.
A charming alchemist with a meddling mother.
The fake dating scheme that might save them both.
In the thousands of years she’s been alive, Enid’s had time to cultivate her reputation as the “wicked witch” of the bog who no one dares come near. Just how she likes it.
But when a sentient castle falls from the sky and lands in her home, Enid’s peace shatters. Now she has to contend with an entire city of people, including Nevan Wolfgang, the town golden boy.
And he has a proposal: he’ll date Enid to improve her reputation while she helps him get his marriage-obsessed mother off his back.
With her bog infiltrated, Enid doesn’t have much choice. It quickly becomes too much—the dates, the family dinners, the mysterious castle, and her growing feelings for Nevan, the only person who sees her as more than a witch.
But when a fake kiss feels too real, Enid’s worried if she doesn’t stop this, her cold, ancient heart is going to get broken. If she does . . . It might anyway.
A charming alchemist with a meddling mother.
The fake dating scheme that might save them both.
In the thousands of years she’s been alive, Enid’s had time to cultivate her reputation as the “wicked witch” of the bog who no one dares come near. Just how she likes it.
But when a sentient castle falls from the sky and lands in her home, Enid’s peace shatters. Now she has to contend with an entire city of people, including Nevan Wolfgang, the town golden boy.
And he has a proposal: he’ll date Enid to improve her reputation while she helps him get his marriage-obsessed mother off his back.
With her bog infiltrated, Enid doesn’t have much choice. It quickly becomes too much—the dates, the family dinners, the mysterious castle, and her growing feelings for Nevan, the only person who sees her as more than a witch.
But when a fake kiss feels too real, Enid’s worried if she doesn’t stop this, her cold, ancient heart is going to get broken. If she does . . . It might anyway.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 25, 2026
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August 8, 2026
“Right. Yes, you’re scared. And I get it. Because love is scary. But you know what’s scarier?”
“A life without you. That’s far worse than any other fate I can think of.”
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genuinely so excited
“A life without you. That’s far worse than any other fate I can think of.”
---
genuinely so excited
June 7, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This Witch Is Not Wicked by Tee Harlow completely swept me away.
I loved the world-building, from the fascinating Godwitches to Enid’s complicated reputation as the village’s “wicked” witch. The sentient bog absolutely stole the show for me, and while I feel like I heard more about the bog than the castle, that ending has me convinced there’s much more to discover in the next book.
The romance was beautifully developed. Watching Enid and Nevan’s relationship grow felt natural and heartfelt, from Enid standing up for Nevan to Nevan choosing Enid when it mattered most. I also loved seeing Enid gradually find her place within the community and begin to build connections of her own.
What really made this a 5-star read was how satisfying the ending was. Every thread of the story came together in a way that felt earned, emotional, and incredibly rewarding.
Enchanting, heartwarming, and impossible to put down. I loved every minute of it
🖤
This Witch Is Not Wicked by Tee Harlow completely swept me away.
I loved the world-building, from the fascinating Godwitches to Enid’s complicated reputation as the village’s “wicked” witch. The sentient bog absolutely stole the show for me, and while I feel like I heard more about the bog than the castle, that ending has me convinced there’s much more to discover in the next book.
The romance was beautifully developed. Watching Enid and Nevan’s relationship grow felt natural and heartfelt, from Enid standing up for Nevan to Nevan choosing Enid when it mattered most. I also loved seeing Enid gradually find her place within the community and begin to build connections of her own.
What really made this a 5-star read was how satisfying the ending was. Every thread of the story came together in a way that felt earned, emotional, and incredibly rewarding.
Enchanting, heartwarming, and impossible to put down. I loved every minute of it
🖤
June 10, 2026
This series is the perfect balance of whimsy, action, and romance! Vine and Morton are my favorite characters.
Nevan is the well liked, hot & nerdy type while Enid is feared and a town outcast. I normally am not a fan of fake dating, but this was done beautifully. I enjoyed watching Enid come into her power and learn how to love all her imperfections. I resonated with Nevan and always putting others needs and wants before his. Their relationship was genuine and I loved the build up to it. I will be reading every single one of the books in this series. I am in awe of the world building and it reminds me so much of movies that Studio Ghibli produces - just book version. This is fun, magical, and inspiring with the right amount of spice!
Favorite quote: "You have value. Your value doesn't lie in what you do or what you create. It's there because you exist."
Thank you for this eARC Tee Harlowe!
Nevan is the well liked, hot & nerdy type while Enid is feared and a town outcast. I normally am not a fan of fake dating, but this was done beautifully. I enjoyed watching Enid come into her power and learn how to love all her imperfections. I resonated with Nevan and always putting others needs and wants before his. Their relationship was genuine and I loved the build up to it. I will be reading every single one of the books in this series. I am in awe of the world building and it reminds me so much of movies that Studio Ghibli produces - just book version. This is fun, magical, and inspiring with the right amount of spice!
Favorite quote: "You have value. Your value doesn't lie in what you do or what you create. It's there because you exist."
Thank you for this eARC Tee Harlowe!
June 25, 2026
This is one of the top cozy fantasy series I’ve read all year. Absolutely 10/10 cannot wait for the 3rd book! Loved the wicked vibes, and fake dating antics. And those spicy scenes *chef kiss*
June 11, 2026
“ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ ᴀ ᴛᴏᴡɴ ᴏꜰ ᴍɪꜱꜰɪᴛꜱ. ᴡᴇ ʟɪᴠᴇ ɪɴ ᴀ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴀʟʟ ᴋɪɴᴅꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄᴀʟ ᴄʀᴇᴀᴛᴜʀᴇꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴏʙᴊᴇᴄᴛꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘʟᴀɴᴛꜱ. ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ’ꜱ ᴀ ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ ꜰᴏʀ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ʜᴇʀᴇ.”
Can I please live in Fairwitch Isle? I love the world that @teeharlowe has created in this series so much.
💭If you could live in a cozy fantasy world, which one would it be?
I loved This Damsel is Not in Distress, and I jumped at the chance to return for Nevan and Enid’s story in 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝. (Thank you so much for the eARC!)
What I loved about this book (and I think you will too):
-The fake dating - Enid is not well-liked in Fairwitch Isle and Nevan’s mom wants him to find a partner. He doesn’t want to date anyone, so he comes up with this idea of fake dating to help her become more likable and for the women in town to leave him alone.
-The continued world building (and the Wicked vibes)
-Moments with Wolfe, Niamh, and Morton. 😍 (they were the main characters from the first book - it’s not necessary to read it first but it would definitely make the experience more enjoyable!)
-The book club and strong female friendships. (The more I read of Niamh the more I’ve come to the conclusion that she and I are a lot alike. The cheese at the romance book club that she organizes sealed the deal for me. 😂)
-The spicy scenes are 🔥 (and they visit his lab together 👀)
I can’t wait to read This Prince is Not Charming.
Eager to read This Witch is Not Wicked? It will be available to read on June 25th!
Can I please live in Fairwitch Isle? I love the world that @teeharlowe has created in this series so much.
💭If you could live in a cozy fantasy world, which one would it be?
I loved This Damsel is Not in Distress, and I jumped at the chance to return for Nevan and Enid’s story in 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝. (Thank you so much for the eARC!)
What I loved about this book (and I think you will too):
-The fake dating - Enid is not well-liked in Fairwitch Isle and Nevan’s mom wants him to find a partner. He doesn’t want to date anyone, so he comes up with this idea of fake dating to help her become more likable and for the women in town to leave him alone.
-The continued world building (and the Wicked vibes)
-Moments with Wolfe, Niamh, and Morton. 😍 (they were the main characters from the first book - it’s not necessary to read it first but it would definitely make the experience more enjoyable!)
-The book club and strong female friendships. (The more I read of Niamh the more I’ve come to the conclusion that she and I are a lot alike. The cheese at the romance book club that she organizes sealed the deal for me. 😂)
-The spicy scenes are 🔥 (and they visit his lab together 👀)
I can’t wait to read This Prince is Not Charming.
Eager to read This Witch is Not Wicked? It will be available to read on June 25th!
July 6, 2026
this was for sure my favorite book from this series! can't wait for the next one 💘💘
May 30, 2026
I just couldn’t help myself and had to start reading my ARC for This Witch Is Not Wicked!! I am once again so grateful to be on Tee’s Street Team so I can yell about her books!! Where do I start? The banter? The yearning? The sentient bog? Vine? The sl🫦tty glasses?? This book was phenomenal!!!!!! Our story continues after the citizens of Fairwitch Isle moved their entire city & castle… the thing is, it landed in a sentient bog. This also happens to be where Enid has lived for …quite a long time. There’s a lot of change for everyone. Unfortunately, Enid develops a bit of a reputation that’s built on misunderstandings. They usually go something like…
Citizen: Insults plants in the bog
Plants: Lets the citizen know they didn’t like the insult.
Enid: “Have you considered not insulting them?”
Citizen: 😡😡 Kick her out!
All of this is happening while Nevan is just trying to be the city’s healer(which is something he doesn’t want to do), but his mother wants to see him settle down and there’s some meddling. In order for both Enid and Nevan to deal with these circumstances, fake dating becomes the answer! This of course goes well enough at first, but then we have… Feelings!! And wow, Nevan sure falls fast for a man who said he didn’t want a relationship. He’s also EXTREMELY devoted if ya know what I mean heheh. We love a smart man who is down bad and he’s obsessed. Enid was so funny despite honestly having been treated quite horribly for the majority of her life. Watching her make friends and get flustered — chef’s kiss 💋. I loved her and it was also pretty cute to see her gradually accepted Nevan’s advances past the fake dating. They had AMAZING chemistry together. While Nevan may have fallen first, Enid just soaks up the attention. I love that for her!!!
I don’t want to say too much more because spoilers. However, I had the BEST time reading this book and I cannot wait for the adventures Tee will take us on in the next book 😏! This Witch Is Not Wicked releases on June 25th!!!!
Citizen: Insults plants in the bog
Plants: Lets the citizen know they didn’t like the insult.
Enid: “Have you considered not insulting them?”
Citizen: 😡😡 Kick her out!
All of this is happening while Nevan is just trying to be the city’s healer(which is something he doesn’t want to do), but his mother wants to see him settle down and there’s some meddling. In order for both Enid and Nevan to deal with these circumstances, fake dating becomes the answer! This of course goes well enough at first, but then we have… Feelings!! And wow, Nevan sure falls fast for a man who said he didn’t want a relationship. He’s also EXTREMELY devoted if ya know what I mean heheh. We love a smart man who is down bad and he’s obsessed. Enid was so funny despite honestly having been treated quite horribly for the majority of her life. Watching her make friends and get flustered — chef’s kiss 💋. I loved her and it was also pretty cute to see her gradually accepted Nevan’s advances past the fake dating. They had AMAZING chemistry together. While Nevan may have fallen first, Enid just soaks up the attention. I love that for her!!!
I don’t want to say too much more because spoilers. However, I had the BEST time reading this book and I cannot wait for the adventures Tee will take us on in the next book 😏! This Witch Is Not Wicked releases on June 25th!!!!
July 6, 2026
**Thank you to the Author for the ARC; all opinions are my own.**
4⭐️
2.5🌶
I really enjoyed This Witch is Not Wicked- I thought it was really fun! I always like thr fake-dating trope, especially when it leads to friends-with-benefits and feelings start to develop.
Enid is very prickly- and rightfully so, since she's been treated rather unkindly in her life. After the events of book 1, Enid and her bog are forced to become apart of Fairwitch. Only one little girl tries to befriend her in the TWO WHOLE YEARS that she's been there. And Nevan, the MMC, wants to be an alchemist but his brother, the King, needs him to be a healer so he just keeps himself miserable. And his mother, as usual, is meddling in his love life-- so he comes up with a plan. ✨️Fake dating.✨️
Both MCs grow as they allow themselves to get to know another and heal from the things that they hold close. As always, this is a HEA, so their story ties up nicely and rather spicy!
I am looking forward to book 3!
☆fake dating
☆annoyance-to-friends-to-lovers
☆sentient plants
☆found family
☆healer x bog witch
4⭐️
2.5🌶
I really enjoyed This Witch is Not Wicked- I thought it was really fun! I always like thr fake-dating trope, especially when it leads to friends-with-benefits and feelings start to develop.
Enid is very prickly- and rightfully so, since she's been treated rather unkindly in her life. After the events of book 1, Enid and her bog are forced to become apart of Fairwitch. Only one little girl tries to befriend her in the TWO WHOLE YEARS that she's been there. And Nevan, the MMC, wants to be an alchemist but his brother, the King, needs him to be a healer so he just keeps himself miserable. And his mother, as usual, is meddling in his love life-- so he comes up with a plan. ✨️Fake dating.✨️
Both MCs grow as they allow themselves to get to know another and heal from the things that they hold close. As always, this is a HEA, so their story ties up nicely and rather spicy!
I am looking forward to book 3!
☆fake dating
☆annoyance-to-friends-to-lovers
☆sentient plants
☆found family
☆healer x bog witch
June 16, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
I absolutely love these books! They are so fun!! I liked this one even more than the first! Nevan is a nerdy MMC with slg who doesn’t stand up for himself and does things to make everyone else in his life happy. Enid is a green Demi-godwitch with a cuddly sentient python vine as a bestie. She is misunderstood and never been accepted by the people around her. When they start fake dating for the mutual benefits they get to know and appreciate each other. Enid stands up for Nevan like no one else does and Nevan loves and accepts every part of Enid while helping her make friends and found family among the town. Such a good time!!
Read if you enjoy:
💚 Cozy, spicy fantasy
💚 Fake dating
💚 Nerdy MMC with glasses 🤓
💚 Found family
💚 Magical castle with sentient gargoyles, a suit of armor named Arthur, and a magical painting
💚 A sentient bog with a sweet python vine
I absolutely love these books! They are so fun!! I liked this one even more than the first! Nevan is a nerdy MMC with slg who doesn’t stand up for himself and does things to make everyone else in his life happy. Enid is a green Demi-godwitch with a cuddly sentient python vine as a bestie. She is misunderstood and never been accepted by the people around her. When they start fake dating for the mutual benefits they get to know and appreciate each other. Enid stands up for Nevan like no one else does and Nevan loves and accepts every part of Enid while helping her make friends and found family among the town. Such a good time!!
Read if you enjoy:
💚 Cozy, spicy fantasy
💚 Fake dating
💚 Nerdy MMC with glasses 🤓
💚 Found family
💚 Magical castle with sentient gargoyles, a suit of armor named Arthur, and a magical painting
💚 A sentient bog with a sweet python vine
June 23, 2026
Gah I’m just so dang obsessed with this series !!
Witchy, magic, cozy, spicy , funny and heart warming all at once !
You have a grumpy green fmc and a sunshine nerdy mmc .
Not much else to say other than perfection!!
Witchy, magic, cozy, spicy , funny and heart warming all at once !
You have a grumpy green fmc and a sunshine nerdy mmc .
Not much else to say other than perfection!!
June 24, 2026
Solid 4.5⭐️Such a great book with humor, heart, and SPICEEE 👨🏻🍳💋
Enid is a headstrong plant lady who prefers her bog to people but needs to find a way to get into good graces with the Fairwitch Folk. Nevan is your nerdy alchemist who just wants to work and doesn’t have time to f*ck around…UNTIL he meets Enid and strikes a deal to fake date to help him get his mom off his back and her to get in the good graces of the townspeople. Their love story is well paced, filled with hot tension, and properly written miscommunication trope 🙏 Definitely a cozy spicy fantasy read worth checking out!
Enid is a headstrong plant lady who prefers her bog to people but needs to find a way to get into good graces with the Fairwitch Folk. Nevan is your nerdy alchemist who just wants to work and doesn’t have time to f*ck around…UNTIL he meets Enid and strikes a deal to fake date to help him get his mom off his back and her to get in the good graces of the townspeople. Their love story is well paced, filled with hot tension, and properly written miscommunication trope 🙏 Definitely a cozy spicy fantasy read worth checking out!
June 9, 2026
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓛;𝓓𝓡 ✧˖°
A whimsical cosy fantasy perfect for readers looking for a nature-filled setting with plant magic, a sassy sentient vine sidekick, and physical chemistry that only grows when the clothes come off.
° ˖✧ 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
3.25 ⭐
3 🌶️
° ˖✧ 𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
"You have value. Your value doesn't lie in what you do or what you create. It's there because you exist."
"I'm right here, Enid. If you want someone. Pick me." He cupped my cheek, his voice lowering to a whisper. "Use me."
He smiled, dimples appearing. "You're trouble."
"But the good kind," I said.
Desire flared in his eyes. "Oh, definitely the good kind."
"I'm glad you stayed and didn't go with the other godwitches. I think you belong here with us."
° ˖✧ 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓼𝓲𝓼 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝔂 ✧˖°
When witch Enid’s peace is upset by a bigoted kingdom, alchemist Nevan offers a solution. Dating will improve her reputation while also getting his marriage-obsessed mother off his back - providing they remember it’s all an act...
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
💘 Fake Dating
🧲 Opposites Attract
🫶 Found Family
🌿 Sentient Bog
🔗 Forced Proximity
🏘️ Small Town Community
❤️🩹 Reluctant Hero
✨ Magical Companion
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
💨 Abandonment
🗣️ Bigotry
🌶️ Sexually Explicit Content
° ˖✧ 𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
+ Whimsical Setting
+ Nature-Based Magic
+ Sentient Vine Sidekick
+ Wholesome Friendships
+ Flirty Banter and Spice
+ Culture Shock Moments
° ˖✧ 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
- Time Jumps
- Wanted more Magic/Alchemy Discussions
- Rushed Conflicts
- Some Side Characters became less likeable than first book
- Mismatch of Nerdy MMC expectations
- Immature and Dramatic Reactions
- Overuse of "spurted" in spicy scenes
° ˖✧ 𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 ✧˖°
After having read This Damsel is not in Distress earlier this year, I was excited to read the sequel! Especially when I found out the list of tropes matched some of my favourites. However, it didn't quite meet my expectations.
The story has a prologue that picks up where the previous book ended, then the story skips two years. I would've preferred to not have the time jump, as it would've given a clearer example of the how Nevan and Enid interact before their agreement. As is, they feel almost like strangers, despite other characters mentioning tensions between them.
I do love the world though! Fairwitch Isle is a wonderful community with mystical buildings and powers, and having the setting be in the witch's bog was a really fun change of pace. I enjoyed how nature played a bigger part between Enid's magic and Nevan's alchemy - potions has always been interesting in fiction to me!
I especially loved Vine - the sentient plant Enid had created that follows her around like a mischievous puppy. It's smart and friendly but only when respected, and I was happy Enid didn't have to spend all those years without company. When Vine starts spending time with Nevan and Fiona (a child of a friend in the village), it was so wholesome!
That being said, I would've loved to have seen more of an expansion on Enid's magic and the sentient plants in her bog - it felt like an opportunity missed. This was the same, unfortunately, with the conflict too. A lot of the plot conflict occurs in the last act of the story, and as a result the pacing speeds up and issues are resolved a lot quicker than I prefer. Spreading them throughout the personal conflict would've added more depth and appealed to me more.
I was also a bit disappointed by some of the pre-existing characters from book 1. I quite liked Cillian in Damsel, but he's extremely unlikeable in Witch. And Wolfe, now that his story is complete, felt a bit flat compared to the insights we got previously. However, I did enjoy Niamh's friendship with Enid and the other book club ladies.
The physical tension between Enid and Nevan was great! Once they'd begun spending time together, the tension was immediate, and I loved their flirting. It was also interesting to see her react to modern culture that she'd not been exposed to previously. Plus their spice was great - with the exception of the word "spurted" being used so often.
However, going into the book expecting a nerdy shy character in Nevan, I actually got a nerdy charmer. It took a bit of getting used to, as Nevan felt a bit arrogant - which isn't my preference in MMCs. Also Enid seemed quite immature, though this could be due to her lack of social interactions with others. Their overall relationship conflict seemed sudden and with extreme reactions. It's surprising because their are actually more pages in Witch than Damsel, but the story felt much less developed to me.
Despite being really interested in how Cillian's book will go next, I'm not sure that I'll pick it up. That's not to say that you won't enjoy the series though!
Thank you to Tee Harlowe for the opportunity to receive an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
A whimsical cosy fantasy perfect for readers looking for a nature-filled setting with plant magic, a sassy sentient vine sidekick, and physical chemistry that only grows when the clothes come off.
° ˖✧ 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
3.25 ⭐
3 🌶️
° ˖✧ 𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
"You have value. Your value doesn't lie in what you do or what you create. It's there because you exist."
"I'm right here, Enid. If you want someone. Pick me." He cupped my cheek, his voice lowering to a whisper. "Use me."
He smiled, dimples appearing. "You're trouble."
"But the good kind," I said.
Desire flared in his eyes. "Oh, definitely the good kind."
"I'm glad you stayed and didn't go with the other godwitches. I think you belong here with us."
° ˖✧ 𝓢𝔂𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓼𝓲𝓼 𝓢𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝔂 ✧˖°
When witch Enid’s peace is upset by a bigoted kingdom, alchemist Nevan offers a solution. Dating will improve her reputation while also getting his marriage-obsessed mother off his back - providing they remember it’s all an act...
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
💘 Fake Dating
🧲 Opposites Attract
🫶 Found Family
🌿 Sentient Bog
🔗 Forced Proximity
🏘️ Small Town Community
❤️🩹 Reluctant Hero
✨ Magical Companion
° ˖✧ 𝓣𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 ✧˖°
💨 Abandonment
🗣️ Bigotry
🌶️ Sexually Explicit Content
° ˖✧ 𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
+ Whimsical Setting
+ Nature-Based Magic
+ Sentient Vine Sidekick
+ Wholesome Friendships
+ Flirty Banter and Spice
+ Culture Shock Moments
° ˖✧ 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ✧˖°
- Time Jumps
- Wanted more Magic/Alchemy Discussions
- Rushed Conflicts
- Some Side Characters became less likeable than first book
- Mismatch of Nerdy MMC expectations
- Immature and Dramatic Reactions
- Overuse of "spurted" in spicy scenes
° ˖✧ 𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 ✧˖°
After having read This Damsel is not in Distress earlier this year, I was excited to read the sequel! Especially when I found out the list of tropes matched some of my favourites. However, it didn't quite meet my expectations.
The story has a prologue that picks up where the previous book ended, then the story skips two years. I would've preferred to not have the time jump, as it would've given a clearer example of the how Nevan and Enid interact before their agreement. As is, they feel almost like strangers, despite other characters mentioning tensions between them.
I do love the world though! Fairwitch Isle is a wonderful community with mystical buildings and powers, and having the setting be in the witch's bog was a really fun change of pace. I enjoyed how nature played a bigger part between Enid's magic and Nevan's alchemy - potions has always been interesting in fiction to me!
I especially loved Vine - the sentient plant Enid had created that follows her around like a mischievous puppy. It's smart and friendly but only when respected, and I was happy Enid didn't have to spend all those years without company. When Vine starts spending time with Nevan and Fiona (a child of a friend in the village), it was so wholesome!
That being said, I would've loved to have seen more of an expansion on Enid's magic and the sentient plants in her bog - it felt like an opportunity missed. This was the same, unfortunately, with the conflict too. A lot of the plot conflict occurs in the last act of the story, and as a result the pacing speeds up and issues are resolved a lot quicker than I prefer. Spreading them throughout the personal conflict would've added more depth and appealed to me more.
I was also a bit disappointed by some of the pre-existing characters from book 1. I quite liked Cillian in Damsel, but he's extremely unlikeable in Witch. And Wolfe, now that his story is complete, felt a bit flat compared to the insights we got previously. However, I did enjoy Niamh's friendship with Enid and the other book club ladies.
The physical tension between Enid and Nevan was great! Once they'd begun spending time together, the tension was immediate, and I loved their flirting. It was also interesting to see her react to modern culture that she'd not been exposed to previously. Plus their spice was great - with the exception of the word "spurted" being used so often.
However, going into the book expecting a nerdy shy character in Nevan, I actually got a nerdy charmer. It took a bit of getting used to, as Nevan felt a bit arrogant - which isn't my preference in MMCs. Also Enid seemed quite immature, though this could be due to her lack of social interactions with others. Their overall relationship conflict seemed sudden and with extreme reactions. It's surprising because their are actually more pages in Witch than Damsel, but the story felt much less developed to me.
Despite being really interested in how Cillian's book will go next, I'm not sure that I'll pick it up. That's not to say that you won't enjoy the series though!
Thank you to Tee Harlowe for the opportunity to receive an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
July 2, 2026
✨ Cozy fantasy romance
✨ Whimsical
✨ Fake dating
✨ Sentient bog
✨ Magic & alchemy
✨ Spicy scenes
The FMC Enid and MMC Nevan begin fake dating as a way to improve Enid's reputation, and to get Nevan's mother off his back for being single. The story and romance were beautifully developed. The world building, action, characters, and cosy vibes were absolutely spot on. In this book, we find out more about the Godwitches, their backstory, and Enid's connection to them.
Vine was an absolute delight throughout, and the sentient bog, and poisonous plants were so much fun to read about. There were lots of comical moments when Enid's plants would attack the townsfolk, which had me laughing out loud. I also loved the community and found family aspects of this book.
Some of my favourite characters from This Damsel is Not in Distress make an appearance, as well as the sentient castle, Morton, and the hilarious bickering gargoyles.
The ending sets the series up nicely for the next book. I can't wait to read more of this amazing series.
✨ Whimsical
✨ Fake dating
✨ Sentient bog
✨ Magic & alchemy
✨ Spicy scenes
The FMC Enid and MMC Nevan begin fake dating as a way to improve Enid's reputation, and to get Nevan's mother off his back for being single. The story and romance were beautifully developed. The world building, action, characters, and cosy vibes were absolutely spot on. In this book, we find out more about the Godwitches, their backstory, and Enid's connection to them.
Vine was an absolute delight throughout, and the sentient bog, and poisonous plants were so much fun to read about. There were lots of comical moments when Enid's plants would attack the townsfolk, which had me laughing out loud. I also loved the community and found family aspects of this book.
Some of my favourite characters from This Damsel is Not in Distress make an appearance, as well as the sentient castle, Morton, and the hilarious bickering gargoyles.
The ending sets the series up nicely for the next book. I can't wait to read more of this amazing series.
July 1, 2026
ARC Review
4.5/5 ⭐️
A cozy read to end the month!
We love a HEA!
I loved the healer and botany aspect that Enid and Nevan brought to the story!
I need more of Fiona! She’s such a cute character and has the potential to be such an amazing mc 👀 fingers crossed!!!
Also, Vine! Love it!! I’m obsessed with fierce, protective side kicks!
4.5/5 ⭐️
A cozy read to end the month!
We love a HEA!
I loved the healer and botany aspect that Enid and Nevan brought to the story!
I need more of Fiona! She’s such a cute character and has the potential to be such an amazing mc 👀 fingers crossed!!!
Also, Vine! Love it!! I’m obsessed with fierce, protective side kicks!
August 9, 2026
4.25 stars
loved this so much
Enid and Nevan’s dynamic has my whole heart
love the side characters so much and can’t wait to continue the series
loved this so much
Enid and Nevan’s dynamic has my whole heart
love the side characters so much and can’t wait to continue the series
June 26, 2026
I adored everything about his book! It was such a sweet, cozy and whimsical story! I did read the first in the series so already understood the world and the magic. Nevan and Enid are so perfect for each other, her being misunderstood and him needing to be who he really wants to be! And of course this one had another awesome sidekick, this time a python vine. I am so looking forward to the next one in this series!
Thank you to the author for the advanced copy.
Thank you to the author for the advanced copy.
June 25, 2026
Tee Harlow has officially become my favorite cozy fantasy author. Every time I pick up one of her books, I’m reminded why I love this genre so much. This Witch Is Not Wicked was pure joy from beginning to end.
Enid and Nevan were absolutely adorable together. I loved the fake dating, the grumpy sunshine dynamic, and watching Enid slowly let people into her heart. Their chemistry felt so natural, and the romance was sweet, cozy, and just the right amount of spicy.
But honestly, the real stars of this series are the magical companions. The sentient vine had me laughing every time it appeared, and I was so happy to see Morton again. They bring so much personality and charm to these books that I can’t imagine the series without them.
Fairwitch Isle has become one of my favorite places to escape to. It’s cozy without ever feeling slow, full of heart, humor, magic, and characters that feel like old friends. I finished this book with the biggest smile on my face and immediately wanted the next one.
If you’re looking for a cozy fantasy romance with fake dating, lovable magical companions, found family, and all the warm, whimsical vibes, you need to start this series. It’s quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite cozy fantasy worlds.
Enid and Nevan were absolutely adorable together. I loved the fake dating, the grumpy sunshine dynamic, and watching Enid slowly let people into her heart. Their chemistry felt so natural, and the romance was sweet, cozy, and just the right amount of spicy.
But honestly, the real stars of this series are the magical companions. The sentient vine had me laughing every time it appeared, and I was so happy to see Morton again. They bring so much personality and charm to these books that I can’t imagine the series without them.
Fairwitch Isle has become one of my favorite places to escape to. It’s cozy without ever feeling slow, full of heart, humor, magic, and characters that feel like old friends. I finished this book with the biggest smile on my face and immediately wanted the next one.
If you’re looking for a cozy fantasy romance with fake dating, lovable magical companions, found family, and all the warm, whimsical vibes, you need to start this series. It’s quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite cozy fantasy worlds.
June 16, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Thank you so much to one of the coziest authors Tee Harlowe for this opportunity to read the second book on the Fairwitch Isles series.
Firstly, I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!! I loved that this story was heavily coded in Elpahaba and Fiero vibes. If Fiero was a nerd, but alas Nevan is still a prince and fell in love with a woman who rocked his world unexpectedly that comes from “not” societal norms.
The story pretty much goes right into where we semi leave off of from the first book when the castle teleported but it happens that Fairwitch Castle lands on an enchanted bog, and and thus the story is off.
The story was adorable, and don’t get me wrong I loved Wolfe and Naimh, butttttt I think Nevan and Enid are definitely my favorite. This Witch is Not Wicked sets an amazing tone when you need to just sit back, kick your feet, an enjoy an enchanted cozy book.
I absolutely cannot wait for the third book.
Thank you so much to one of the coziest authors Tee Harlowe for this opportunity to read the second book on the Fairwitch Isles series.
Firstly, I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!! I loved that this story was heavily coded in Elpahaba and Fiero vibes. If Fiero was a nerd, but alas Nevan is still a prince and fell in love with a woman who rocked his world unexpectedly that comes from “not” societal norms.
The story pretty much goes right into where we semi leave off of from the first book when the castle teleported but it happens that Fairwitch Castle lands on an enchanted bog, and and thus the story is off.
The story was adorable, and don’t get me wrong I loved Wolfe and Naimh, butttttt I think Nevan and Enid are definitely my favorite. This Witch is Not Wicked sets an amazing tone when you need to just sit back, kick your feet, an enjoy an enchanted cozy book.
I absolutely cannot wait for the third book.
June 18, 2026
a huge thank you to the author for gifting me with ARC. I am such a huge fan of her writing style, so this book was a 1000/10 for me!
This book is the second book of the series but can also be read as a stand alone. It does integrate characters from the previous book, which I loved. I loved seeing Morton back in the mix because he was one of my faves from the first book. This book feels like a mix between Howls Moving Castle mixed with a little Wicked in there. The vibes were incredibly high.
Enid was such an amazing main character. She’s so spunky and starts off super sour, but turns out to find herself and her real friends. I also love that she has Vine. He’s such a fun and cute character!
Nevan is the handsome and nerdy main male character. I love his interactions with Enid! It’s so sweet and genuine. I love that he also learns to be true to himself.
The banter between the characters is my absolutely favorite. There are sooo many funny moments between Morton and book club and little Fiona! I couldn’t put this book down! If you love cozy and spicy romances with funny moments and wholesome themes, you have to check this out!! 💕🐍🌱❤️
This book is the second book of the series but can also be read as a stand alone. It does integrate characters from the previous book, which I loved. I loved seeing Morton back in the mix because he was one of my faves from the first book. This book feels like a mix between Howls Moving Castle mixed with a little Wicked in there. The vibes were incredibly high.
Enid was such an amazing main character. She’s so spunky and starts off super sour, but turns out to find herself and her real friends. I also love that she has Vine. He’s such a fun and cute character!
Nevan is the handsome and nerdy main male character. I love his interactions with Enid! It’s so sweet and genuine. I love that he also learns to be true to himself.
The banter between the characters is my absolutely favorite. There are sooo many funny moments between Morton and book club and little Fiona! I couldn’t put this book down! If you love cozy and spicy romances with funny moments and wholesome themes, you have to check this out!! 💕🐍🌱❤️
June 16, 2026
Having read and loved the first book( The damsel is not in distress) of this series(different couples within one setting) I had really high expectations and they were more than met.
I really enjoyed this read. It was fun, touching, relatable and so sweet.
Enid is a tough on the outside and soft on the inside kind of FMC which I really like. She is so set on her being a bad person and not deserving of anything that reading it sometimes hurt. This belief is so ingrained in her mind that she nearly misses her one true love.
I really like the chemistry she has with Nevan and how all of this starts out as fake dating- but we all know how fake dating goes in books 😉
I really loved the plants and her affinity for it. I was especially fond of Vine. It did not speak but the author still made a „person“ out of this plant that I really got to like.
I can not wait for the third book ❤️
I really enjoyed this read. It was fun, touching, relatable and so sweet.
Enid is a tough on the outside and soft on the inside kind of FMC which I really like. She is so set on her being a bad person and not deserving of anything that reading it sometimes hurt. This belief is so ingrained in her mind that she nearly misses her one true love.
I really like the chemistry she has with Nevan and how all of this starts out as fake dating- but we all know how fake dating goes in books 😉
I really loved the plants and her affinity for it. I was especially fond of Vine. It did not speak but the author still made a „person“ out of this plant that I really got to like.
I can not wait for the third book ❤️
June 17, 2026
First off thank you to Tee Harlowe for the privilege of the eARC of this book. I loved it! Interestingly, I found out via FB memories that I read the my first Tee Harlowe book, Potions and Prejudice, exactly one year ago.
This was a charming, funny, spicy, and just overall wonderful read and a great addition to this series! I loved all the new characters and it was so nice to see the ones we already knew as well. I really enjoyed the story and how the town slowly accepted Enid and, more importantly, how Enid accepted herself. The fact that so many in Fairwitch Isle are misfits and that is why they said Enid would fit it was just so perfect. Everything about this book, the story, and how it was told just made me smile and I just loved it! The way this book ended has me very excited about the next book - I cannot wait!!
This was a charming, funny, spicy, and just overall wonderful read and a great addition to this series! I loved all the new characters and it was so nice to see the ones we already knew as well. I really enjoyed the story and how the town slowly accepted Enid and, more importantly, how Enid accepted herself. The fact that so many in Fairwitch Isle are misfits and that is why they said Enid would fit it was just so perfect. Everything about this book, the story, and how it was told just made me smile and I just loved it! The way this book ended has me very excited about the next book - I cannot wait!!
June 25, 2026
The perfect whimsical fantasy romance.
Harlowe writes fairytales for adults that just make you feel pure joy.
If you liked This Damsel is Not in Distress then you'll love this!
The vine and morte really made the book for me haha. But I loved the sentient bog. I thought that was a really cool element.
This book had me in a chokehold to be honest. And those slutty little glasses, I mean... need i go on?
5 stars. I absolutely loved it!
Harlowe writes fairytales for adults that just make you feel pure joy.
If you liked This Damsel is Not in Distress then you'll love this!
The vine and morte really made the book for me haha. But I loved the sentient bog. I thought that was a really cool element.
This book had me in a chokehold to be honest. And those slutty little glasses, I mean... need i go on?
5 stars. I absolutely loved it!
June 13, 2026
✨This Witch Is Not Wicked✨
I just love getting to read for Tee and it’s been such a delight to do so since Ship of Shadow!
TWINW is book two in Tee’s interconnected standalone Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series. Book 1 we followed grumpy brother Wolfe and now we get to witness the journey of our nerdy, alchemist who wears glasses brother, Nevan. And he’s to die for! To get his mother off his back about marriage, he offers the idea to fake date the grumpy “witch” their castle landed on. In hopes to keep herself from getting exiled from her bog, in which a castle landed in two years ago, Enid agrees to partner with Nevan in hopes to improve her reputation.
I think this is one of my faves by Tee (I might say that every time). I absolutely loved the dynamic between Enid and Nevan. The kindness, understanding, love for plants, and the grace was all so beautiful. Not just between our MCs but also our found family. As always, the banter, yearning, spice is TOP TIER and I adored our silly sentient Vine!
Tropes you may find in TWINW are fake dating, sentient bog and Vine, found family, banter, medium spice, “let’s enjoy the benefits”, she’s way older, hidden identity, cozy Romantasy, HEA, he falls first and harder, and slutty little glasses.
Thank you, Tee, for allowing me to continue to arc read for you. It’s ALWAYS a joy.
I just love getting to read for Tee and it’s been such a delight to do so since Ship of Shadow!
TWINW is book two in Tee’s interconnected standalone Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series. Book 1 we followed grumpy brother Wolfe and now we get to witness the journey of our nerdy, alchemist who wears glasses brother, Nevan. And he’s to die for! To get his mother off his back about marriage, he offers the idea to fake date the grumpy “witch” their castle landed on. In hopes to keep herself from getting exiled from her bog, in which a castle landed in two years ago, Enid agrees to partner with Nevan in hopes to improve her reputation.
I think this is one of my faves by Tee (I might say that every time). I absolutely loved the dynamic between Enid and Nevan. The kindness, understanding, love for plants, and the grace was all so beautiful. Not just between our MCs but also our found family. As always, the banter, yearning, spice is TOP TIER and I adored our silly sentient Vine!
Tropes you may find in TWINW are fake dating, sentient bog and Vine, found family, banter, medium spice, “let’s enjoy the benefits”, she’s way older, hidden identity, cozy Romantasy, HEA, he falls first and harder, and slutty little glasses.
Thank you, Tee, for allowing me to continue to arc read for you. It’s ALWAYS a joy.
June 28, 2026
A cozy romantasy in a delightful bog full of kind (dangerous/venemous) botanical creations. I loved the addition of the romance book club for the ladies of Fairwitch and I especially loved the friendship between Vine and Fiona. Cute, quick read!
July 19, 2026
3.5
These are cute, very low stakes
I like that multiple years pass between books
I also like that despite it being very low stakes, theres a plot about the town and royal family that progresses each book.
Easy reads
These are cute, very low stakes
I like that multiple years pass between books
I also like that despite it being very low stakes, theres a plot about the town and royal family that progresses each book.
Easy reads
June 29, 2026
Deliciously sweet and spicy! Tee Harlowe at their best!
July 14, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! It genuinely surprised me how much I loved it. There was something about Enid and Nevan. I really loved our grumpy Enid and how Nevan was always treating her properly. Their dynamics just worked perfectly, and their relationship development was so genuine and sweet. Through their relationship even I felt seen. 🥹
Also, I really loved Vine and Fiona. There were so sweet. It was lovely to go back to the magical town and see what everyone was up to. This book felt overall like a cozy blanket.
Thank you so much for the ARC! I loved it. 🩷
Rating: 5/5
Also, I really loved Vine and Fiona. There were so sweet. It was lovely to go back to the magical town and see what everyone was up to. This book felt overall like a cozy blanket.
Thank you so much for the ARC! I loved it. 🩷
Rating: 5/5
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August 7, 2026Another cute, low stakes book. Really repetitive words used in the spicy scenes again. A thesaurus would be handy for the author.
June 6, 2026
I am so very grateful and ecstatic that I was able to receive both the ARC and ALC of this. Thank you so much, Tee!
This was so good! I honestly can’t decide if I like this one more than the first or not because they’re both so amazing.
A cozy, spicy Romantasy with a black cat / cinnamon roll vibe, will have you hooked. All the characters from the first book are back with a few more additions - namely Enid, her sentient bog, and her adorable pet plant, Vine.
The town’s golden-boy healer, Nevan needs to get his mother off his back about settling down. The new local “witchy” misfit, Enid needs to become well-liked in order to not be exiled. Enter in the fake dating scheme.
This story is equal parts romantic, heartwarming, funny, and witty. This was definitely a “one-more-chapter” type book. I read it in one sitting because I had to know what would happen in the next chapter.
I immersive read this, and both narrators, Sara Brodt and D.B. West, were absolutely wonderful! Their abilities to use unique voices for each character really brought the story to life. I adored how Sara chose a very specific voice and accent for Enid to set her apart from everyone else in the town. I love it when books suck me right in to the world, and this dual narration did just that.
This was so good! I honestly can’t decide if I like this one more than the first or not because they’re both so amazing.
A cozy, spicy Romantasy with a black cat / cinnamon roll vibe, will have you hooked. All the characters from the first book are back with a few more additions - namely Enid, her sentient bog, and her adorable pet plant, Vine.
The town’s golden-boy healer, Nevan needs to get his mother off his back about settling down. The new local “witchy” misfit, Enid needs to become well-liked in order to not be exiled. Enter in the fake dating scheme.
This story is equal parts romantic, heartwarming, funny, and witty. This was definitely a “one-more-chapter” type book. I read it in one sitting because I had to know what would happen in the next chapter.
I immersive read this, and both narrators, Sara Brodt and D.B. West, were absolutely wonderful! Their abilities to use unique voices for each character really brought the story to life. I adored how Sara chose a very specific voice and accent for Enid to set her apart from everyone else in the town. I love it when books suck me right in to the world, and this dual narration did just that.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A fake dating rom com set in a magical sentient castle that has recently landed in the middle of a thriving bog.
Enid takes pride in being known as the wicked witch of the bog. She's been alone for thousands of years, and she is more than happy to have only her sentient plants as company. Unfortunately, Fairwitch Castle has crashed directly into her bog and now her swamp is swarming with people. She tries her best to ignore them, but when they threaten to banish her for her plants' misdeeds, Enid needs to get into the people's good graces—and fast. That's when prince Nevan Wolfgang enters her life and offers her a proposal: the two shall fake date for the next eight weeks in order to get the townspeople to like Enid and to get Nevan's overprotective mother off his back. A bargain is struck and the two reluctantly begin to spend time together. As their fake dating scheme deepens, they find that they value the other's time more than they ever could have anticipated.
I was a huge fan of book one in the "Brothers of Fairwitch Isle" series, so I was super excited when the ALC of "This Witch is Not Wicked" hit my inbox. I enjoyed Nevan and Enid's story almost as much as I loved Wolfe and Niamh's, which is really saying something!
Enid is quite a spunky FMC. She has been alive for thousands of years and it honestly quite fed up with people (which is totally valid). She is a witch with unique powers and a hoard of sentient plants at her back. Vine is an absolute cutie (though he isn't quite on the same playing field as Morton), and I can say with conviction that sentient plants make any cozy fantasy all that much cozier. Having such a grumpy character to pair with Nevan was quite great, and I'm happy that she was willing to tolerate Nevan's crazy scheme so they could end up together in the end.
Nevan Wolfgang loves his family and will do anything to please them. Anything, that is, except get a girlfriend. Nevan is a bit of a nerd who would rather spend all of his time locked in his room reading a book than socializing with a pretty woman. However, he is a people pleaser at heart, and he puts his own feelings aside to serve his people and appease his mother. It was nice to see Enid bring out a wilder side of Nevan, because though I love his nerdy side, it was nice to see him do daring things, like learn to swim in Enid's bog.
The fake dating plot in this book is top notch! It was so funny seeing Enid and Nevan try to bury their attraction for one another as if they were simply fake dating for mutual gain. They learn that they have a ton in common from their love of plants and nature to their yearning to be accepted for who they truly are. It was so sweet watching them push one another to tackle their own dreams, rather than keep being suppressed by what society has declared for them. The way that Nevan shows Enid that she is enough just as she is was actually so heartwarming and swoonworthy these two have me feeling as though my heart could melt.
Similar to the first, this book is quite spicy. Honestly, I'm not sure if these two ever have sex in an actual bed, so Enid and Nevan certainly like to live their lives with a little risk and adventure. They first decide to get intimate to take advantage of the situation they are in, but it's clear that these two were already harboring some deep feelings for each other. Their chemistry is electric, and they certainly like to talk dirty in the bedroom. These two have a hard time keeping their hands off one another, so this book ends up being pretty spicy.
Returning to Fairwitch Castle is like coming home. Every time I start to read one of these books, I am overwhelmed by the feeling of comfort this series provides. This book was especially cool because I was already familiar with so many of the characters; truly our only new recruits were Enid and her plants and Fiona, a young village girl that Enid befriends (which actually we may have met her in book one, but I don't recall). Seeing Niamh, Wolfe, Morton, Margaret, Cillian, Ceri, and the rest of the gang was like a family reunion, and I was totally here for it. I'm sure this feeling will only grow in the next book.
The ending to this one also has me desperate for more. I hope that one day the citizens of Fairwitch will be truly safe from those that hunt them. I am interested to see how the final showdown with the Brotherhood goes and what exactly will happen to our fourth mysterious Wolfgang brother. I hope he gets his own book in this series, because he really intrigues me and he is a brother of Fairwitch, after all.
Overall, "This Witch is Not Wicked" is another fantastic installment in the "Brothers of Fairwitch Isle" series. I am absolutely addicted to this world, so reading this book was so comforting. I was a huge fan of the fake dating plot and thought that Enid and Nevan are just perfect together. From the romance to the characters, to the worldbuilding and the cozy vibes, literally everything about this book is amazing. I am super excited to read Cillian and Ceri's story in the next book "This Prince is Not Charming" in the very near future.
Audiobook Note: Tee Harlowe has hired amazing narrators to bring this series to life, and this book was no exception. Sara Brodt does an amazing job of bringing Enid to life. She has the most gorgeous accent she uses, and I can't imagine Enid sounding like anything else now. Her kid voices were also really cute, and I feel her voices for reoccurring characters from book one also matched well. D.B. West uses his talents to bring the male characters to life. Nevan is a bit of a foxy nerd, and West's voice matches that perfectly. These narrators nailed their characters, and I would listen to more of their work with no questions asked.
Enid takes pride in being known as the wicked witch of the bog. She's been alone for thousands of years, and she is more than happy to have only her sentient plants as company. Unfortunately, Fairwitch Castle has crashed directly into her bog and now her swamp is swarming with people. She tries her best to ignore them, but when they threaten to banish her for her plants' misdeeds, Enid needs to get into the people's good graces—and fast. That's when prince Nevan Wolfgang enters her life and offers her a proposal: the two shall fake date for the next eight weeks in order to get the townspeople to like Enid and to get Nevan's overprotective mother off his back. A bargain is struck and the two reluctantly begin to spend time together. As their fake dating scheme deepens, they find that they value the other's time more than they ever could have anticipated.
I was a huge fan of book one in the "Brothers of Fairwitch Isle" series, so I was super excited when the ALC of "This Witch is Not Wicked" hit my inbox. I enjoyed Nevan and Enid's story almost as much as I loved Wolfe and Niamh's, which is really saying something!
Enid is quite a spunky FMC. She has been alive for thousands of years and it honestly quite fed up with people (which is totally valid). She is a witch with unique powers and a hoard of sentient plants at her back. Vine is an absolute cutie (though he isn't quite on the same playing field as Morton), and I can say with conviction that sentient plants make any cozy fantasy all that much cozier. Having such a grumpy character to pair with Nevan was quite great, and I'm happy that she was willing to tolerate Nevan's crazy scheme so they could end up together in the end.
Nevan Wolfgang loves his family and will do anything to please them. Anything, that is, except get a girlfriend. Nevan is a bit of a nerd who would rather spend all of his time locked in his room reading a book than socializing with a pretty woman. However, he is a people pleaser at heart, and he puts his own feelings aside to serve his people and appease his mother. It was nice to see Enid bring out a wilder side of Nevan, because though I love his nerdy side, it was nice to see him do daring things, like learn to swim in Enid's bog.
The fake dating plot in this book is top notch! It was so funny seeing Enid and Nevan try to bury their attraction for one another as if they were simply fake dating for mutual gain. They learn that they have a ton in common from their love of plants and nature to their yearning to be accepted for who they truly are. It was so sweet watching them push one another to tackle their own dreams, rather than keep being suppressed by what society has declared for them. The way that Nevan shows Enid that she is enough just as she is was actually so heartwarming and swoonworthy these two have me feeling as though my heart could melt.
Similar to the first, this book is quite spicy. Honestly, I'm not sure if these two ever have sex in an actual bed, so Enid and Nevan certainly like to live their lives with a little risk and adventure. They first decide to get intimate to take advantage of the situation they are in, but it's clear that these two were already harboring some deep feelings for each other. Their chemistry is electric, and they certainly like to talk dirty in the bedroom. These two have a hard time keeping their hands off one another, so this book ends up being pretty spicy.
Returning to Fairwitch Castle is like coming home. Every time I start to read one of these books, I am overwhelmed by the feeling of comfort this series provides. This book was especially cool because I was already familiar with so many of the characters; truly our only new recruits were Enid and her plants and Fiona, a young village girl that Enid befriends (which actually we may have met her in book one, but I don't recall). Seeing Niamh, Wolfe, Morton, Margaret, Cillian, Ceri, and the rest of the gang was like a family reunion, and I was totally here for it. I'm sure this feeling will only grow in the next book.
The ending to this one also has me desperate for more. I hope that one day the citizens of Fairwitch will be truly safe from those that hunt them. I am interested to see how the final showdown with the Brotherhood goes and what exactly will happen to our fourth mysterious Wolfgang brother. I hope he gets his own book in this series, because he really intrigues me and he is a brother of Fairwitch, after all.
Overall, "This Witch is Not Wicked" is another fantastic installment in the "Brothers of Fairwitch Isle" series. I am absolutely addicted to this world, so reading this book was so comforting. I was a huge fan of the fake dating plot and thought that Enid and Nevan are just perfect together. From the romance to the characters, to the worldbuilding and the cozy vibes, literally everything about this book is amazing. I am super excited to read Cillian and Ceri's story in the next book "This Prince is Not Charming" in the very near future.
Audiobook Note: Tee Harlowe has hired amazing narrators to bring this series to life, and this book was no exception. Sara Brodt does an amazing job of bringing Enid to life. She has the most gorgeous accent she uses, and I can't imagine Enid sounding like anything else now. Her kid voices were also really cute, and I feel her voices for reoccurring characters from book one also matched well. D.B. West uses his talents to bring the male characters to life. Nevan is a bit of a foxy nerd, and West's voice matches that perfectly. These narrators nailed their characters, and I would listen to more of their work with no questions asked.
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