Harried Witch

Wretched Mage #2

by Juliana Pinheiro

In Harried Witch, the Beauty and the Beast–inspired romantasy duology reaches its searing conclusion, following the debut novel Wretched Mage. Told from dual POVs, it brings higher stakes, a richer view of the mageborn world, and longing that will haunt readers long after the final page. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked, Servant of Earth and Princes of Sin.

An impossible revelation threatens to unravel everything Jane knows. Torn between her family and the role she has been chosen for as Lady of Mountheim, she must prove herself and outwit every foe standing between her and the man who has claimed her heart.

Reagan has barely completed his sentence when fresh threats and expectations surge around him. Determined to expose the conspirators who targeted him and the woman he loves, he refuses to wait for danger to strike again.

But the conspiracy runs deeper than either of them imagined, revealing the sinister reach of enemies far more dangerous than they anticipated. As alliances form and their love is tested, Jane and Reagan must summon every ounce of strength to protect those they care for, even if it means letting go of each other.

Genres: Fantasy

Paperback

Expected publication June 1, 2026

Reviews

[Juliana Pinheiro]

Hi friends! I’m over the moon that Harried Witch will be out in just a few months! In the final book of this romantasy duology, you’ll find answers to lingering questions, shocking conspiracies, new monsters, higher stakes, more magic laws, swoony and steamy moments, and plenty of scheming.
The official release date is June 1st, 2026, but early copies are already available on NetGalley, just like for Wretched Mage. Thank you so much for reading!

[Anne]

PART TWO? PART TWO! Count me in

I GOT AN ARC!!! Brb while I put my TBR on hold for this book

[Em ☽✦ღ · Rating 5 out of 5]

WE ARE BACK BABY!!!! I am actually unwell about Harried Witch!!! I thought I loved the first book, but this just came in and absolutely wrecked me in the BEST way.

First of all, being back with Jane??? Immediate serotonin. I already adored her, but watching her grow even further into her power, her confidence, and her sense of self in this book was EVERYTHING. She’s still clever and stubborn and hopeful, but there’s this new edge to her now. The way she navigates the magic, the politics, and the absolute chaos around her?? LOVE.

And Reagan. REAGAN. I need a moment.
This man??? The layers??? The quiet intensity??? I was already intrigued by him before but this book just deepens everything. And the tension between him and Jane??? I was LOSING MY MIND!!!!! Every scene felt charged, like something was about to snap, and I was just sitting there like “please give me more immediately.”

The magic system continues to be SUCH a standout!! It’s intricate without being overwhelming, dark without losing its sense of purpose, and every spell, every consequence feels like it matters. I love how the rules of magic aren’t just there for aesthetics, they actually shape the story and the choices the characters have to make. It makes everything feel so much more intense.

And the plot??? HELLO??? The pacing in this was incredible. I absolutely flew through it. There’s so much happening — twists, reveals, tension building on tension — and yet it never feels messy. I cannot even begin to explain how attached I am to this cast now!!!! The friendships, the loyalties, it all adds so much depth to the story. It genuinely feels like a living, breathing world full of people who matter.

This book took everything I loved about the first one and amplified it — the characters, the tension, the magic, the stakes. It’s darker, sharper, more emotional, and completely addictive. Five stars, no hesitation, no notes, just me screaming into the void about how much I love Jane and Reagan.

Thank you so much to Juliana Pinheiro and NetGalley for this eARC!!!

[Rebecca ~ readinginNZ · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ARC Review✨

“This was no simple attraction anymore. The edges had blurred to the point he could not tell how far he would go to keep her from ever falling under harm’s way. That thought frightened him because there seemed to be no boundary left.”

✨ Dual POV
✨ Deadly conspiracy
✨ Forbidden magic
✨ “My wife”
✨ Duty vs desire
✨ Yearning

A strong, heartfelt finale that brings Jane and Reagan’s story home with magic, tension, and a relationship that really steps into its depth. I loved getting more time with Jane as she grows into her power and place in the world, especially as everything around her becomes more dangerous and complex.

“He met her gaze. Jane’s gaze. And it was like walking toward the horizon where sea met dusk, beautiful and drowning.”

The romance between Jane and Reagan delivers all the yearning and emotional weight you want from them, full of loyalty, pull, and those quiet moments that hit the hardest.

“Choosing her would be the most selfish act of his life. Not choosing her would be a slow kind of misery.”

The conspiracy storyline builds well and ties everything together in a satisfying way, keeping the momentum strong right through to the end. It wraps Jane and Reagan’s journey in a way that feels emotional and complete.

“There will be no one else but you. There will be nothing that can keep me from you. There’s no place in this world where I wouldn’t find you. And I won’t let go again.”

Chaos, vibes, and opinions are all my own ✨ please give credit if you share.

[Amy Wearmouth · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

A simple plot and heavy on familiar tropes, but executed very well. This book is packed with emotion and I found it hard to put down. The magic system felt refreshingly different, exploring various ‘sources’, relics, and types of spellwork that kept the story feeling fresh and engaging.

While it isn’t bloated with extensive world-building, a huge cast of characters, or a convoluted plot, the story doesn’t suffer for it. Instead, it stays focused and maintains real tension throughout, making it an engaging and satisfying read.

[Shylis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming from reading Wretched Mage, I could not stop myself from diving headfirst into this book. I loved the first book and how I felt reading it, and I thought it couldn't be topped. Here I am telling you- topped it was. Drama, Intrigue, DUAL POVs , Love, Lust, Betrayal.

*`*`*`Read this Duology!!!! *`*`*`*

Now, let's get to the meat and potatoes. This book was a wild ride. Not once did I truly know what was going to happen moment to moment. I found myself mad at Jane a few times. I had to remind myself of my own review of Wretched Mage- "Never underestimate a strong woman." Jane needed to get her act together a few times. Girl, quit standing in your own way. If I didn't care I wouldn't have been so upset. As a testament to the writing, this frustration did not once take away from my enjoyment of the story.

I have one "dislike", if you could call it that (Joy at the beginning... I'm Kidding). It's the dual POVs. I felt like I was a passenger with Reagan rather than actually getting a glimpse of his thoughts. His chapters are not written in first person. I would have loved to experience his POV as intimately as Jane's. I still love Reagan. No Notes on the man himself.

I am giving this book a 4.5, Rounding to 5. Only because other than my one complaint I genuinely loved this book. I cannot wait to see what Juliana Pinheiro comes out with next. You've got a Fan for life <3

ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful follow-on from book one, with a great balance between the action of the storyline and the intense yearning between the two main characters.

There’s a lot of additional character development in this installment, which I really appreciated. I thought I understood the characters by the end of book one, but this sequel adds even more depth and nuance, making their journeys feel richer and more complete.

I really loved this book 🖤
• Established relationship
• One love interest
• Dark-haired MMC
• Emotional tension & yearning
• Unique magic system (relics + sources)
• Found family vibes

What stood out most to me was the magic system. It felt refreshingly different, with its focus on sources, relics, and varied spellwork. Even without heavy world-building or an overly complex plot, the story never felt empty—instead, it stayed focused and maintained a steady sense of tension throughout.

The romance is definitely a central strength here. It’s emotional, full of tension and yearning, and I loved that it centered on an established relationship with one clear love interest (and yes… dark-haired MMC supremacy 😌). There’s a softness to it that really worked for me and made the emotional moments hit even harder.

That said, I did find myself wanting more from the side characters. There were so many interesting personalities—especially Finn and Joy—but they didn’t get quite enough page time to fully shine. I loved the dynamic between the sisters and really wish we’d gotten more of Joy’s journey adjusting to her new life. It felt like there was more story there that we only just brushed against.

The ending also left me a little conflicted. While it wraps up the main storyline, I found myself wishing for an epilogue or just a bit more closure—something to show how everything settled after the chaos and to follow through on some of the threads introduced earlier on.

This is a solid, emotional sequel that leans into character development, romance, and a focused plot rather than overwhelming world-building. It may not have hit quite as strongly as the first book for me, but it was still an engaging and satisfying read.
And honestly- I’d absolutely come back to this world—especially if we ever get more of Joy’s story.

🖤Thank you to Juliana Pinheiro & NetGalley for the eARC!

[Jillian Pancott · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐

Earlier this month I finished Wretched Mage and I was delighted to receive an ARC for Harried Witch so I could finish this duology. And this duology finished strong.

It was nice to continue the story from book 1, and see our FMC, Jane, grow more in the mage world, learning more about magic and her past. It was also... interesting...to meet her family. I always say that as an only child, I do not understand sibling dynamics, and I did find Joy difficult to relate to at times throughout this story and questioned why Jane tolerated her behaviour. I'm not even certain I found her redeemed by the end, but she was more tolerable than when she was first introduced.

The relationship between Reagan and Jane had its teething pains as was expected in book 2, and the constant pushing away of one another earlier on was tiresome. Thankfully, they found their footing again and were able to move on and solve their problems together.

I did feel like there were some threads left unanswered - around Jane's mother, her father (the bit about Reagan finding something about his response didn't sit well with him, then nothing came of it?), the Wraiths and also the Scion Order, not to mention the Lord and Lady of Erisea always seemed "off" me - so whether this was the author's choice to leave future expansion of this world, or I was looking for threads where they don't exist, I'm not sure.

Overall, this was a solid duology that found its rhythm over the two books.

[rofesta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spice: Medium
Romance: High
Established relationship
One love interest
Dark hair MMC
RATING: 3.5 out of 5

This book started off very slow and took a while to find its footing, but once it did the story was immersive and interesting. The second half definitely redeemed the slow beginning.
Unfortunately, the side characters didn't get as much time to shine as I had hoped. I was left wanting more of their individual stories and development, especially Finn and Joy. I loved that we got to see such a sweet and tender relationship between the sisters and wish we would have gotten more of a spotlight on Joy coming to terms with her new life. I secretly hope we can get another book in this series following her as it would make my feelings of unrest from the ending of this book not feel so strong.
I really thought there would be an epilogue to kind of tighten up all those loose ends and give us a flash forward of maybe a couple of months after everything settled and to give us closure but we didn't get to see any of the seeds that were planted in the beginning of this book come to fruition.

All in all, this was a really good book but it wasn't nearly as strong as the first book.

Thank you SO much to Juliana Pinherio and NetGalley for gifting me this ARC!

[GJO AND PUPS · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the perfect follow up to Wretched Mage. Despite being wrapped up beautifully i do hope there will be more to the series so we can delve further into the other characters who light up these books.

The authors writing remains consistent, with atmospheric settings.

Jane's elationship with her sister is emotive and genuine. I was over the moon to see Reagans POV and really adored his admiration towards Jane and the respect he showed her when she set boundaries . The tension between them coiled between the action and drama until it was close to snapping. SIZZLING.

The magic and rebellion continue to work well and move the story along, with one fuelling the other and pivoting the sisters into their power and claiming their place amongst the Mageborn.
The strong, unwavering bonds between the characters and their tested loyalty really reinforces the new, dangerous world Jane has stepped into.


I do feel the start of the book, (about 20% ) is heavy on the political intrigue and master planning, which hinders the action for a while.
But its not long before we delve back into twists and turns , deception and the real beauty of the story, Reagan and Jane's bond.

Thank you to netaglley and the author for this ARC. So glad I didn't have to wait after reading Wretched Mage.

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Harried Witch definitely has its moments—but overall, it still feels like a series that should be better than it is.

The start is slow, and the story leans hard into political intrigue… which would be fine if the world-building could actually carry that weight. Unfortunately, it still feels pretty thin. We’re told just enough to understand what’s going on, but not enough to feel fully immersed—and it shows.

And once again, the same frustrations pop up: side characters are introduced like they’re about to matter, only to fade into the background, and the world never expands beyond the basics. Finn’s backstory is a perfect example—we get just enough to be intrigued, and then… nothing. No real payoff, no deeper exploration, just wasted potential.

That’s kind of the theme here: potential. There are glimpses of a much stronger story hiding underneath, but the execution never quite delivers.

It’s not bad—it’s an easy enough read, and there are moments that genuinely shine—but it stays firmly in 3-star territory because it never fully commits to being as rich or compelling as it could be.

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book in this duology dropped us off right where we left off at the end of the first book. I felt like I was able to understand the characters more and I LOVED the circle of friends further expanded upon in this book.

Jane grew so much as the story went on and became so confident in herself. Learning more about the magic system alongside her, as she is someone with no extreme background to the magic here was very helpful for setting readers up for the rest of the book. I also loved the tension between Jane and Reagan (good and bad). My heart hurt during earlier parts of the book where we were unsure where Jane’s future with Reagan would be, but at the same time that feeling is what solidified how strong this book is!! The angsty layers of their connection propelled the story further and connected everything beautifully.

This world truly was very well thought out and I felt extremely immersed in the plot and the feelings created throughout. Pretty sure this is it for Reagan and Jane since this is a duology, but would love to read more about this world and other characters if that’s an option PLEASE!

Thank you so much to Juliana Pinheiro and NetGalley for this eARC :)

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible duology!!

This book is chalk full of mysteries, twists, tension, secrets, and magic. I fell in love with the imagery and regions within this world. I loved the last book, but this one was even better.

The pacing was absolutely perfect, the banter (as always) was incredible as well.

"Being yours is the greatest honour of my life."

Jane is such a strong character. I see so much of the inspiration (Belle from Beauty and the Beast) and I love every second of it . She has such a soft heart and does not let anything take that away from her. She is strong, beautiful, and so witty.

Raegan gives me huge Cardan from The Cruel Prince vibes in this one. He is so rough around the edges and so scared to lose his loved ones.

"There is nothing that can keep me from you. There's no place in this world where I wouldn't find you. And I won't let go again."

The TENSION in this book was incredible too. The ending of the last book set up Jane and Raegan perfectly for the sizzling tension and strain in this book. You could feel the burning on every single page .

This was a fantastic duology. I beg you all to check it out. 5/5 stars, no notes!

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

We should be shouting from the rooftops about these books. This is the second book in the Wretched Mage series and it delivered. I ate up the first book falling in love with FMC -Jane Darling and swoon grumpy MMC Regan. While the first book was primarily relationship building this book dealt more with politics and plot. Dont get me wrong relationships and obsticals to overcome were present. Gut wrenchingly present. I ate this book up too and this quickly became the book you CANNOT wait to finish and then brood over FINISHING.
I felt that the author did leave room for more books either on this couple or apparent couples in this world and Im here for it. I truly hope she doesnt consider this a duology and goes the J L Armentrout path of multiple books in same universe all characters in the books. I wanted to see what is in store for these characters that I have fallen in love with.
6 stars if I could.....and spice level was 🌶️🌶️ for the most part and appropriately placed.

Kudos Juliana Pinheiro .......

[Jo Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this follow-on to Wretched Mage. It’s the second in the series and completes the duology focussed on Jane and Reagan.

The story contains court politics, magic, spells, elves, betrayal and intrigue by the bucketload, all held together with the struggles Jane encounters trying to access her magic, and the beautiful tension in her relationship with Reagan.

There are moments of intentional cruelty (not our MMC/FMC), torture, slavery, abuse and murder so just be warned if you are sensitive to those things. Personally I thought the author did a great job of weaving these darker themes into the story in a way that upped the stakes and kept them relevant.

I devoured it! It was seriously difficult to put down - kudos to the author for the pacing, unique world building, convincing plot and mouthwatering, yearning, romance.

This book built superbly on the first one (there’s a useful recap at the beginning) and gave us MORE. If I have one request it’s that the author focusses the next book around Joy and Finn - I want so much more of those two!

Many thanks to the author and NetGalley for the eARC.

This was a great conclusion to the series, I loved the world-building, the pace, the plot and characters and will definitely be reading the authors next book.

No doubts in my mind - a 5 star read

[Krisztina Fodor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for an eARC copy.

Harried Witch started straight where Wretched Mage left off.

With the arrival of Jane's sister and father to Mountheim, more problems and questions arose that Jane could have ever imagined.
Finding out that both her and Joy, her sister, were hybrids (half human half mage) put a lot of pressure on her relationship with Reagan.

The best part of the story for me was focusing on both of them discovering and controlling their powers. I really enjoyed this, I loved how the author made the sisters so different with having different abilities.
And the yearning, oh the yearning. Reagan was absolutely lost without Jane and being unable to stay close to her.
He honestly might just win book boyfriend of the year award for me.

There were a lot political intrigue, scheming of a shady Mage organisation and lot of inner battle for both Jane and Reagan, trying to do what they thought were the best for their loved ones and others around them.

The book did have happy ending, and no major characters were ☠️☠️, win win.

[Jenifer Recinos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much to the author and @netgalley for the digital e-ARC of Harried Witch.

While I'm sad that this duet is over, I feel like this ended perfectly with just the right amount of tension, edge of my seat action and of course mutual pining to the ultimate level. 😩 This story was a perfect example of the struggle between love and duty for both Reagan and Jane, possibly to the ultimate degree as Jane works to not only prove her worth to herself but also to stand as an equal with Reagan.

The tension and twists and turns with this story was just the perfect follow up to the cliff hanger ending from Wretched Mage. We got to explore more of Reagan and Jane's relationship as well as learn more about Jane and her sister's powers and their history.

An ever looming feel of dread and mystery hovering over this story adds to the emotional impact and really makes this story stand out and just continues to add to why I love this series so much!!

If you want a story with equal parts Mystery, Revenge, Forbidden Magic, Magical folks and hybrids, mutual Lust and yearning than you absolutely need to read both Wretched Mage and Harried Witch!

Favorite Quotes:

"If you still want me , then I need you to know that I want you. I want to be the person who gets to love you and help carry your burdens.”

"You Wicked Wild Witch."

"Kissing him was like a storm breaking, like the reckless urge to run into the rain despite the lightning."

[bookicated · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the absolute shocker of an ending in Wretched Mage, I had NO choice but to immediately start Harried Witch. There was simply no way I was waiting to find out what happens next. And honestly? I enjoyed the direction this story took 😊

This book feels much more focused on the bigger picture and the problems happening within the world itself but I spent a large part of this book screaming internally: PLEASE JUST BE TOGETHER ALREADY 😭 After all the yearning, tension and chemistry in the first book, I personally just wanted more Reagan & Jane scenes where they could actually exist together instead of constantly going through the “I want them but I can’t” carousel 🫣 That still felt like one of the main themes of the book, even though so many other interesting plotlines were happening around them. Honestly, if they had just BEEN TOGETHER already, I feel like we could have explored some of those other storylines even deeper.

That being said… once everything starts coming together, it REALLY works. The ending made me very happy and overall I still had such a good time with this duology.
Book one still owns a slightly bigger part of my soul… but I’m very glad I got to continue this journey immediately 📚

Thank you to Juliana for providing me with an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review 🥰

[Rogue Kayl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow!!!! This book was awesome.
If you like magic, mages, elves, wars, a tense love story and non'stop action this is a book for you.
I felt it followed on perfectly after the cliffhanger in Wretched Mage.
The bond that siblings Jane and Joy had was sooo heartwarming, stuck to each other through thick and thin.
The book was pretty fast paced and every chapter had something happening, from the sisters discovering magic, the push and pull of Jane and Reagans relationship (the will they wont they). The scions plotting and carrying out their evil doings.
I was hooked from the first book and this book just flowed seamlessly.
Only thing i an a bit disappointed of was, i would have loved to have seen an epilogue. I didnt want it to end, i wanted to see how the bonded union, maybe children... and if Finn ever reconciled with his family in Banfgaard. Also what becomes of Joy, We read about her learning to control her mana with training etc, but what becomes of her???

[Cody Nixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second book syndrome is real, and I was nervous. I did not need to be.

🤎

Harried Witch picks up everything Wretched Mage built and delivers on every single promise. The characters feel real, the world pulled me in even deeper, and the romance payoff is so good 🤌🏻💋 If the first book was a slow burn, this one will show you what a healthy partnership actually looks like. And omggg the FMC is such a badass. I won't spoil it, but let's just say she absolutely does not need saving 👏🏻

🤎

As a debut duology, Pinheiro knocked it out of the park. I would read anything they write next. Also, I need Joy to get her own book immediately 😂

🤎

I read this book as an ARC through NetGalley, and Harried Witch releases June 1st. If you love strong female leads, obsessed fantasy men, and dark(ish) plot lines, read Wretched Mage now and preorder this one so you're ready to get into it.

🤎

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️

Strong FMC
Healthy Romance
Dark(ish) Fantasy
Fairy Tale Retelling

🤎

[Imogen L · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thrilling and satisfying end to the Wretched Mage duology.

The will they, won’t they of the beginning chapters, both of them thinking they are helping the other by being apart, created such tension and yearning but also greatly influenced their reactions to what was happening.
Jane’s block on her access made everything seem bleak, she tried so hard but could not control her mana. She was holding herself back, fear of what would happen next, to her, her sister, her father, it consumed her.

The Scions. My goodness I hated them, wanted them to lose at every turn, wanted them to suffer as they made others suffer. Elitist asshats.

Jane’s journey, her resilience and strength, even when facing horriffic conditions, was inspiring. She grew into herself, embraced her strength, and chose her path. I enjoyed this book and thought it wrapped up their story nicely, while leaving room for more books in the series down the line.

[Jennifer Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harried Witch takes over immediately following the events at the end of Wretched Mage and still follows both Jane and Reagan. There continues to be threats to Mountheim and to the future Lady of Mountheim herself.

Jane and Reagan are faced with decisions between family, what is best for Mountheim, and what they actually want for themselves. We experience a push and pull between the two as the only viable options perceived by each of them often conflict with what the other wants. At times you want to grab Reagan, and especially Jane, by the shoulders and shake some sense into them. The two of them fully join forces just in time to be thrust right into the middle of the threats from the outside. This is when we truly get to see Jane shine.

Harried Witch was just what was needed to end the Wretched Mage duology. There was as much action as in the first book and the storyline felt complete without forcing too much resolution for all the problems concerning Mountheim and Magekind.

[L. Duggs (duggintoreading) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and JB Pinheiro for the opportunity to read this eARC. The following review and thoughts are my honest opinions:

Harried Witch, Book Two of the Wretched Mage duology, starts off with everyone in Mountheim recovering. Jane's family has ended up crossing the barrier, revealing family secrets and Raegan's betrayal. Reagan's curse is broken but the two are tasked with finding out who is using Forbidden magic and saving the kingdom from the rebellion.

I really enjoyed the tension building between Jane and Reagan as she battles with whether or not to forgive him. The slow burn was burning! The payoff is worth it and happens just as I became the most frustrated with them both. All in all, Harried Witch was very entertaining and a solid 4 star read.

Read Harried Witch if you like:
- Beauty and the Beast vibes
- witches and mages
- curse breaking
- Political intrigue
- slow burn

Happy Reading!

[Lia Dizon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a chaotic and fun read from the start. It follows a witch who’s constantly juggling magic, pressure, and everything going wrong at once—which makes the whole story feel fast, messy, and really engaging.

I loved how flawed and stressed the main character was—it made her feel more real and easy to connect with. The pacing is very quick and keeps things moving, so it’s hard to get bored, and the unpredictable magic adds to the tension.

That said, the story can feel a bit overwhelming at times, especially when big moments happen back-to-back without much breathing room. I would’ve loved a little more depth in some parts.

Overall, it’s a really entertaining, high-energy read that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Perfect if you’re in the mood for something magical and a little chaotic.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a way to finish off this duology! WOW. Absolutely a 5 star read for me!!

I was absolutely blessed to get this arc.

First off, the characters? Jane is an absolute badass. I love how she stands up for herself and finds her own way. She works hard and learns to trust in herself more and WOW does it pay off! No notes needed. She is one of my all time favorite FMCs.
And Reagan. Hello?? If you love the MMC that will destroy anyone that harms his love but is secretly the absolute sweetest ONLY for her? Then you'll adore this man.

In book 2 we get to see even more of the world than we did in book 1. Water spiders (yuck), creepy sirens? Im here for it.

This novel was action packed, dark, twisty, with a fantastic plot, and I just could not put it down.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much to the author, J. B. Pinheiro, and to Netgalley for the arc.

[Audrey Case · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
1🌶
Thank you netgalley and J.B Pinheiro for the opportunity to read and review Harried Witch.
What a fantastic end to this duet. I loved getting to follow Reagan in this story. There's something about a yearning MMC and his POVs that I just love. I still loved Jane's POVs, following her around, getting to learn more of the lore of this world and how her magic works. I wish we got to spend a bit more time in the eleven territory, it seemed very intriguing. The vilians was easily disliked and was really well written. So much so I wished I could have joined in with Jane 😆.
The ending was so bittersweet. I was not ready to leave this world. There was still a few side things not wrapped up that I hope J.B. comes back to eventually and gives us answers to! All in all definitely a great series, I highly recommend!

[Amber Graves · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great sequel. I had the chance to read this ARC shortly after finishing The Wretched Mage, and it was exciting to return to this world. The story follows Jane and introduces her sister Joy as they explore magic. I especially enjoyed learning about the different types of magic alongside Jane.

The book does a great job expanding both the world and the relationships between the characters. The romantic tension is still there, and I liked that the FMC and MMC spend part of the story apart, which adds to the anticipation and allows for some individual growth.

Overall, this was a really engaging read that I had a hard time putting down. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy with strong character development.

[Sheena · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great conclusion to this duology! I loved this book! I was so happy to be reunited with Jane and Reagan.

I loved the adventures this book took them and their found family on, the adversity they were met with and the strength with which they all faced these things! I was rooting for all of them throughout the book!

I also loved seeing Jane blossom in this book. She takes charge in some very challenging situations, but she wouldn’t be her if she hadn’t.

The ending was fantastic - nicely wrapping things up politically and amongst the wonderful characters!

This series was a fabulous take on the always loved Beauty and the Beast - and it did not disappoint!

What to expect:
Mages, humans & hybrids
Political intrigue
Yearning
Dual POV
She finds her power

[Lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Juliana Pinheiro for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fantastic sequel. The pacing of the second book was much more engaging, and the book kept me invested from start to end. I thoroughly enjoyed the highs and lows, even if Jane was incredibly frustrating at some parts.

It's hard to give my thoughts without spoilers, so I will say I enjoyed the romance in this book, the pacing felt very appropriate, with the couple adjusting to their new reality. I also enjoyed the sisterly bond in this book, and the love and trust felt refreshing.

The whole cast of characters was impressive in size, but I will say - some characters were introduced as if they were important, only to be never seen again. I wish that was expanded on more.

Overall, I loved this sequel and I devoured it in two days!

[Tegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harried Witch is the perfect follow up to Wretched Mage. The yearning between the FMC and MMC is palpable, and the tension, banter, and devotion only made me love these characters even more than I did in the first book.

The dual POV worked so well for the conspiracy, political intrigue, and unraveling truths woven throughout the story. I kept needing to know how this duology would end. While the world building isn’t overly heavy, the world still feels immersive because the characters are fully fleshed out and emotionally driven.

This was such a strong duology and one I’d absolutely recommend for readers who love a darker fantasy with tension, yearning, and character-driven storytelling.

Thank you to NetGalley and JB Pinheiro for the opportunity to ARC read this