Disenchanted

Rewitched #3

by Lucy Jane Wood

Sage Hemlock has no interest in embracing her witchy side. Magic has betrayed her before, bringing nothing but heartache, and she will not let something so foolish happen again.

Instead, Sage has thrown herself into her work and studies, running the local museum and largely preferring the company of her library and her cat to other humans. Her one goal is to fly under the coven's radar so that she can finally shed her blasted powers forever.

But when a strange historical book accidentally triggers a curse, Sage's quiet, small-town life is suddenly overrun and magic is running rife. A beanstalk grows in her garden, and her friend and co-worker Casimir starts to look an awful lot like a handsome prince. Fairytales are coming true . . .

Now, with the threat of the coven on her tail, Sage must confront the magic she’s always denied to solve the mysteries of the book and save everyone she’s come to love from being lost to a fairy tale forever. The question is, can she finally learn to be her own happily ever after?


Everyone is falling under Lucy Jane Wood's spell . . .

‘Beautifully crafted, sparkling with autumn magic’ Beth O’Leary

'Pure, cosy joy' Sangu Mandanna

‘Full of characters you'll cheer for’ Sarah Beth Durst

‘A book to be savored while curled up with a hot beverage and a sweet treat’ Jenna Levine

‘The novel equivalent of Gilmore Girls . . . Just add a spiced latte’ Stylist

'The book to read to get into the cosy mood just in time for autumn' Mirror

‘A warm and witchy delight’ Julie Leong

‘A mug-of-hot-chocolate in book form’ Libby Page

‘The perfect cosy fantasy novel!’ Beth Reekles

Genres: Fantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Cozy, Romance, Witches, Adult, Halloween

Kindle Edition

Expected publication September 8, 2026

About the author

I found myself falling into the world of writing almost by accident. My blogging friends at university were applying for swanky magazine internships, and I decided I should probably do something useful like that for myself. It was an obvious decision that almost made itself on my behalf, because writing is just who I am, and reading has always just been what I do.

Since happily stumbling my way into my first paid writing position for teen website Sugarscape back in 2013, I've been lucky and thrilled to find myself working freelance for giant titles like Marie Claire US, Cosmopolitan UK, MTV and Metro amongst others.

I am currently attempting to write my first fiction book. Wish me luck! I'm going slowly insane with it, and I am reassuringly told that's a good sign.

Reviews

[Katie.the.reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

LUCY IM READY ✨🎀

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars rounded up because I had a great time with this book!

This being said, I feel like I should start with the potential surprise regarding this book. Despite it being a cozy fantasy, with witches and magic, the plot line is a lot more about self-acceptance and self-love, than it is about romance. And it does feel a little dragging but it’s all part of the process.

This is one of the slowest burns I’ve ever read about, because the romance felt slightly as an afterthought, which worked perfectly for me. However, I don’t think it’ll work for someone wishing to read a cozy fantasy with clearly developing romance.

Now to the point where I speak about how much I love the book! We have Sage, our smart reluctant witch that is a control freak, grieving and almost hating her magic, because she doesn’t want to have anything to do with it. Sage is the definition of someone being a little too smart, realistic, and pessimistic all at once. Her stubbornness until the end, is the reason, it might make some readers feel like it drags. But considering her ideals, thoughts and fears, adding the fact that she always thinks she’s right, it makes sense for her to be that stubborn and I like how after everything, she started seeing what everyone has been telling her. And in the end, she is loved. Very much so, if you ask me.

Casimir, the love interest, is her most supportive best friend through it all. He is there for her, supports her, and truth to be told I appreciated him a lot as the best friend, who clearly is fond of Sage, but he accepts her fully with all her quirks and stubbornness, and even her magic.

Their dynamic was so refreshing, because we could see the strong fondness and yearning, including the unspoken love between them, but they were friends first while dealing with everything before they finally took a deep breath in once everything was over, and became something more. Although, if you ask me they have already been something more anyways, they had just never spoken about it.

I really enjoyed this book a lot! And i strongly believe this one will be the perfect autumn read with a warm drink.

Thank you so much Pan Macmillan for inviting me to read this one in advance! You made my day better then, and this book made my August a good one as well!

[BookishKB]

🪄 Disenchanted 🪄

📖 Bookish Thoughts

A full review will be shared closer to the publication date.

✨ What to Expect
• Cozy Fantasy
• Reluctant Witch
• Small Town
• Fairy Tale Magic
• Magical Curse
• Black Cat Energy
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📅 Pub Date: September 8, 2026
Thank you to Ace, Berkley Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

[Nicola Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 1 in this series: a winner. Book 2 in this series: a winner. Book 3 in this series (this one): you guessed it, a winner.

I slip into these books so easily and each one brings its own special element. Sage is in rebuttal against her magic and she is eager for it to not only be strictly controlled, but she wants it gone. She hates the unpredictability and lives in fear of loosing control and causing harm. She’s determined and an easy character to get behind.

That and with the romance element with Cal, I was well invested and loved the magical fairytale spin running throughout.

Fantasy, magic and romance. All of my favourites wrapped up in a cosy little book.

Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.

[Abbie Hawkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

I really enjoyed this one! When I first picked up one of Lucy’s books I was new to the genre. But this time I knew to expect cosy, fairly low stakes, whimsical magic… and plenty of good cat action!

This book was based around fairytales, and it certainly read as one. Let yourself enjoy the simple magic and it’s a lovely escapist read! And I actually thought the romance in this was her best yet- subtle but buyable.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publishing team, and LJW for this advanced copy in return for an honest review.

[Dotti · Rating 1 out of 5]

Rating: 1.5 stars ⭐️

Disenchanted is a witchy romance about Sage, a young academic who wants her magic to disappear. When Sage unleashes a fairy-tale spell over her town by mistake, she and her friends must try to untangle the curse and break the spell.

I love a cozy book. I love whimsy. I love witchy romances and books about people who love books and spooky old towns. I was so excited for this book, as the premise seemed interesting, with the promise of real character development and a fun romance along the way. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met.

The one thing that was done well was the fairy tale spell. The elements to the spell were clever and the integration into the plot was very fun. I appreciated both the whimsical and sinister elements, which go hand in hand in a classic fairy tale. Between the beanstalk, the gingerbread house, the sleeping princess, the enchanted forest, and the talking cat (and more!!), the story really leaned into the classic fairy tale elements, and it worked for me.

The main character from this story is a deeply negative person. If the glass could be half empty or half full, Sage would see flaws in the glasswork and decide all the water should be thrown out. Her approach to almost everything is clouded by her pessimism. Even in moments that she allows herself to indulge in the whimsy around her, she is haunted by her own negative thoughts. I couldn’t understand what the love interest saw in her, or why I as a reader should root for her. The romance itself felt underdeveloped, and I kept wishing for a point-of-view chapter from our love interest so I could see some kind of chemistry brewing between the two.

There’s also a strange contradiction that was never addressed or explained. Our main character is deeply afraid of her magic, noticing that it gets stronger leading up to Halloween and explodes in a variety of ways. She laments her magic as a whole, but especially her inability to control it. Yet, she starts our story telling the audience that she is avoiding the local witch coven. She has no good reason for avoiding them; the worst they could do to her is take her magic away, which is all she wants. She has no contact with other witches to warn her about any nefarious or predatory deeds, and she has no context about the coven’s motives or actions. We’re never given a good explanation why she would hide herself, and the problem facing her town, when all she wants is to suppress her magic and keep her family and friends safe. If the author had explained this motivation at any time, it might have made more sense, but from what I could tell, she avoided the coven because they’re magical and she doesn’t want to be? It was nonsensical, especially from a character who wants nothing more than to research and understand the history of magic.

I considered stopping this book at the 60% mark. Our main character was, throughout the story, defined by her over-responsibility, her academic pursuits and her rational mind. In the second act, our character behaves in ways that go against that characterization entirely. In what can only be described as a mental breakdown, our character goes against everything that she stood for and acted recklessly. The act itself has political implications that made me feel deeply uncomfortable, without any real acknowledgement from the character that her actions were obscene. I genuinely don’t understand what, in her addled state, she believed that the act would do; it seemed both reckless and senseless, destruction simply for the act of aggression. For the rest of the story, I was haunted by her choices. I pushed through, and the book ended in a better place, but I couldn’t get over our character’s actions.

I wanted so badly to enjoy this book. It had so many elements that I love, and the fairy tale spell felt whimsical and fun. But the main character was overly negative, the romance was lackluster, and the plot contained too many unclear elements for me to enjoy the book.

Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood, Berkley and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disenchanted by Lucy Jane Wood is a charmingly atmosphere-rich cozy fantasy that tackles grief, self-acceptance, and the terrifying beauty of stepping into one’s own power.
The story follows Sage, who accidentally discovered her witchy abilities around age fifteen. After a harrowing calamity early on in her magical journey, Sage made a firm vow never to use her magic again. Instead, she channeled her obsession into tracking down and preserving history, becoming a dedicated archivist determined to uncover everything about magic from a safe distance. Together with her best friend and colleague, Casimir, whom she met in college and has worked alongside ever since, she runs the local museum in the coastal town of Port Sylvan—a place with a beautiful, naturally magical feel that draws in tourists eager to learn about its legendary past.
Wood excels at creating rich character dynamics driven by contrasting personalities. Sage is delightfully prickly, introverted, and living under the heavy weight of lingering trauma, with her sibling, Robin and Laurel being the only people who seem immune to her sharp edges. In contrast, Casimir serves as the ultimate foil, handsome, easygoing, slightly goofy, and naturally beloved by everyone he meets. Meanwhile, Maggie, the resident ghost in Sage's home, is a standout joy whose long-standing, fond relationship with Sage gives the book a cozy, grounded feel while playing a crucial, heartwarming role as the plot unfolds.
Set against the idyllic backdrop of Port Sylvan, the story gathers momentum as autumn approaches. As October draws near, Sage is horrified to discover that her magic is beginning to leak, causing chaotic events completely outside her control. To fix it, she turns her research toward Lilara, a powerful witch from a century ago whom Sage has long admired, believing Lilara successfully found a way to banish magic from her life forever.
While the narrative takes its time setting up the world and character foundations—making the opening act feel a bit slow and the eventual romance a true end-game slow burn, the patience pays off. Once the story hits the halfway mark, the plot picks up considerably, spiraling into a captivating, heart-filled conclusion. Ultimately, it is a thoroughly delightful, enchanting read that makes for the perfect cozy, autumn-infused escape. This was a 4 star read for me.

[Karina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lucy has done it again, this story is full of whimsy, supportive side characters and a magic world.

Sage blames herself for a tragic event in her past, and since then has devoted her life to keeping things stable and serious and protecting her younger siblings. Sadly, this also means rejecting her magic. She therefore manifests as a typical eldest daughter.

I got so frustrated with Sage at points, everyone tries to tell her not to blame herself for her parents death but she just doesn't listen. Just when we think she's making progress, she takes a step back, and although required for the plot, did annoy me somewhat.

I adored the manifestation of the fairy tale town. I wish we could have spent more time in each of the charms, and seen more of the fairy tales come to life. I would have happily read another 100 pages of that. And I also wanted more time with the vegetarian Welsh dragon!, Lucy if you ever fancy doing a short story telling more of that tale, I'd eat it up!

I think if you go into this book expecting a big romance plot, you'll be disappointed. The plot is very much focused on Sage and the fairy tale storyline, there is a small romance subplot, which is satisfying, but not focused on much at all. This is a whimsical witchy fantasy.

The side characters really make this story something magical. They feel integral to the story, and less of a "side" character. Laurel and Maggie especially. Again, more characters I'd happily read a novella about.

I also adored the small cameo name-drop of Rune again in this book! I love that although these are standalones, you can see how they join in the greater world of Selcouth.

Overall, I enjoyed being back in this world. Lucy is a favourite author of mine at this point, and creates these warm sugary worlds that I keep wanting to go back and spend time in.

Thank you to Pan Macmillan for sending me an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

[Emily Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF @36%. This is listed as romance fantasy. At 1/3 of the way in, I should have experienced some romance. There's none. I'm not 100% sure who the male romantic interest is supposed to be. I am guessing it's supposed to be the friend Casimir. But I find that possibility really unsatisfying. He teases her, she glares at him. They are described as long-time best friends but there is no reason given for why they like each other except long-term proximity. Worst of all, they work at the same museum, and he does very little work and mooches off her hard work. Which is maybe the least romantic trait a man could have. In fact, I would dare say that 'man expects woman to do all the work' is the number one cause of divorce in the real world. Meanwhile, I didn't really like the main female character, Sage, either. She's an introvert who doesn't like socializing. That's fine. Me too. But she seems outright mean and dismissive. Given that we have access to the character's internal monologue we should have some sort of redeeming qualities that overcome the meanness. But we really don't. She doesn't seem to have any interesting hobbies or anything outside work. She even leaves her family for more work. Then there's the fantasy element: she wants to get rid of her magic. At a third of the way in, we still don't know why. There are hints of some sort of tragedy. But I really need more than hints at 1/3.

I feel bad about the DNF, especially since I'm not seeing a lot of other reviews yet, but I just find I'm not interested in how the book turns out. Hopefully other readers will love it more than I did.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sage Hemlock has no interest in embracing her witchy side. Magic has betrayed her before, bringing nothing but heartache, and she will not let something so foolish happen again.

Instead, Sage has thrown herself into her work and studies, running the local museum and largely preferring the company of her library and her cat to other humans. Her one goal is to fly under the coven's radar so that she can finally shed her blasted powers forever.

But when a strange historical book accidentally triggers a curse, Sage's quiet, small-town life is suddenly overrun and magic is running rife. A beanstalk grows in her garden, and her friend and co-worker Casimir starts to look an awful lot like a handsome prince. Fairytales are coming true . . .

Now, with the threat of the coven on her tail, Sage must confront the magic she’s always denied to solve the mysteries of the book and save everyone she’s come to love from being lost to a fairy tale forever. The question is, can she finally learn to be her own happily ever after?

The fairy tale getting out of control is a great plotline and the final 30% of the book is very good but unfortunately the rest of it was really quite dull, particularly in comparison with the first two books of the series. I would have liked more overlap with the previous books and it definitely needs more work on the romance side.

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The world of witchery may be an uncertain one at times, but there are some things that are almost always guaranteed. At the top of that list is the fact that witches will nearly always be found among books.”

Lucy Jane Wood delivers again with a cosy fantasy about modern witches, this time with a fun fairytale twist!

I will not lie, I didn’t love the main character in this one, but I also didn’t dislike her enough for it to detract from my enjoyment of the book. It was just enough for me to wonder exactly what the MMC sees in her, because a decade of pining for somebody so pessimistic and closed off is a long time. Their romance was still sweet though, and I was rooting for them by the end.

You don’t really see characters from the previous books in this one, so if you picked it up as a standalone you would do absolutely fine, which is GREAT because I forgot pretty much everything that happened in the first two books. I never felt lost, and it made returning to this world really easy.

It doesn’t scream autumn other than being set around Halloween, but it absolutely screams cosy, which is what I am here for. If you enjoy warm, witchy reads with a touch of fairytale magic, this is another lovely addition to Lucy Jane Wood’s growing collection.

Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the eARC.

[Ana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lucy Jane wood always delivers when it comes to stories about cosy, 90s inspired witches. Though unfortunately, I found this third book to be lacking in some areas.

I found the concept of the fairytale curse really interesting, such a fun concept and seeing how all these fairytale tropes popped up in Sage’s world was cool. However, I really didn’t love the wicked witch part- which you could consider a fairytale staple, I just hate the stereotype of- woman gets her heart broken, becomes evil and wants revenge! If she can’t have love AND magic then no one can!! I think there could’ve very easily been a way to subvert that specific trope, especially because our main character is a witch!

I also found it a bit frustrating that the character development was really only about 75-80% into the book, and when it does happen it’s so sudden. Same applies to the romance, I love friends to lovers, but this felt like such a sudden shift (on Sage’s part especially) in their relationship. Like she’s denying that Casimir would ever feel something for her but then can all of a sudden accept it and says she loves him too??? I wanted to see more development.

All in all, still an enjoyable read, just maybe not my favourite of LJW’s works.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disenchanted by Lucy Jane Wood
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 stars)
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the eARC!

Disenchanted was such a warm, cozy read about Sage Hemlock, a witch who wants nothing to do with magic. After experiencing betrayal and trauma tied to her powers, Sage refuses to use magic at all costs. Instead, she'd rather spend her days curled up with her cat and surrounded by books in the library.

Everything changes when a mysterious historical book accidentally unleashes a curse, causing Sage's town to transform into something straight out of a fairytale. With pressure from the coven, Sage must confront the magic she's spent years avoiding in order to break the curse and save her town.

I really enjoyed the whimsical blend of classic fairy tale elements woven throughout the story. From towering beanstalks, dragons, charming "princes" to troublesome trolls wreaking havoc, the magical atmosphere made this such a fun adventure. While the pacing was a bit slow at times and didn't fully pick up until the final portion of the book, the cozy setting and enchanting world kept me invested.

This was my first book by Lucy Jane Wood, and I'd definitely be interested in reading more of her work.

[Diane Poppleton-brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve read all of Lucy Jane Wood’s Rewitched series and have loved all of them but this one was a bit of a disappointment to be honest. But let’s start with what I enjoyed …

I love a cosy magic tale and a cosy magic tale full of books ticks a lot of my boxes, so there’s a win right there. I also revelled in the fairy tale theme that prevailed throughout, I loved its intricacy and how it gained momentum.

Where the story lost me was really the main character, basically she frustrated me, there was a lot of repetition around her needing rid of her magic, she couldn’t trust it, didn’t want it etc etc and that she had to avoid the Coven at all costs. The tragedy that made Sage want rid of her magic was explained but why she was hiding from the Coven didn’t seem to make any sense whatsoever but drove a lot of her actions. At the end of the day, if you can’t quite fathom the main character it makes it difficult to fathom the whole book, so this one was a ‘miss’ for me but when Lucy Jane Wood writes another cosy witchy tale I’ll still be there to read it, one miss out of three is still 2 hits.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review..

[Brenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley & Penguin Random House for the eArc of this book!

This is a very cute fantasy book set in a quaint little town/ village where a witch Sage lives. She’s always been hesitant about using her magic and often finds it to be a burden and worry. She has a (very handsome) best friend named Casimir who works at the museum with her. He has been around since their university days and has been through all the work, research, and more with her. He even knows about her magic.

Because of her traumatic past, she doesn’t trust her magic and this causes an issue when she finds Lilara’s grimoire. (The witch she has done so much research and museum work on). The whole town goes through some changed and Sage has to figure out how to save the people she loves.

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It was a cute book overall! I was a little disappointed it took so long for Sage to realize how madly in love with her Casimir was. I loved his character and how he did everything to support Sage through it all.

[Stef · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a really interesting premise and concept but unfortunately, I did struggle with this book which isn’t something I had expected as I did enjoy the previous two books in this series.

I just found Sage, the main character, incredibly frustrating as she was constantly stroppy and unnecessarily difficult and didn’t get any real character development until quite late and by that it occurred it didn’t do anything to make me like her character.

Overall I did enjoy the fairytale theme and how that unfurled as the plot progressed, however, the the cause of it being revealed to be due to a broken hearted women becoming evil ruined it for me as it was very stereotypical. The book also read a little bit too YA for me at times so would probably be more recommended towards a younger audience.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review of advanced copy from Netgalley.

Disenchanted is the third Lucy Jane Wood novel set in the same universe, all leading back to Selcouth Coven. Sage is a grumpy librarian who has spent her life pushing her magic away, finds herself, along with handsome colleague, Casimir, at the centre of a fairy tale. But as the darker side of this story emerges, can Sage save the day?

I found this a fun read, I'd actually like to see a little more overlap between books in the series, but I do enjoy that each of them have an angle of female empowerment and understanding of their abilities. And Sage had great character development throughout, which endeared her more and more to me.

Recommended for fans of cozy magical stories and like A Witches Guide to Magical Inkeeping.

Thanks again to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley for this ARC.

[Rosie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disenchanted is another delightfully magical cosy read from Lucy!

Sage is a witch in hiding, terrified of being found out by the coven and being blamed from her parents death she tries to suppress her magic whilst also being fascinated by the magical world. Chaos ensues when she accidentally triggers a spell that turns her life into a fairytale and she has to make the decision of saving her town and the people she loves or continue to ignore her magic.

This is very much a standalone book in the world of Selcouth, honestly it was the only slightly disappointing bit to me! I would have loved more of our previous characters to be present throughout the story. I'm dying to know more of what happened in the coven after the events in Rewitched!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC!

[Rachael Nicholls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the eARC of Disenchanted by Lucy Jane Wood.

This was such a cute, cosy read full of whimsy and magic. Sage is a reluctant witch and her character development throughout the story is great to read. As is her slow burn relationship with Casimir, her handsome yet bothersome colleague.

I enjoyed the out of control fairytale curse storyline and of course the cat, who can resist a talking cat?! This was such an easy read, I flew through it in 2 days and I enjoyed the small town setting which gets taken over by the fairytale curse.

This is the second book by Lucy I have read and her writing is so magical and fun. I look forward to reading the other book in this interconnected series of standalones.

This is a book which will be perfect to read in the autumn under a cosy blanket.

[Louise Wilkes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.
I have read Rewitched and Uncharmed by the same author.

First thing I want to say about this book is I love the chaos. I love the way it escalates throughout the book and honestly I am here for it, and there was some funny moments too.

I wish we had more Mal the cat he was witty without being annoying.
Lots of fairytale references and it felt like a fairytale when I was reading it and I was happy that the romance wasn't over the top as it was more of a cosy fantasy than romance.

I enjoyed Sage and Cal's characters they love to annoy each other especially Cal, but there love for sweet things and coffee and history makes them closer.
Nice easy read with magic, cosy feels, ghosts, mystery, set in a small village with a fairytale feel. And again chaos but the fun kind😈

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was exactly what I needed to read, after being in a bit of a slump this book has brought me back out of it 🥰
-cosy fantasy
-reluctant witch
-feel good
-friends to lovers
-close family
-fairytale setting

I could not put this down and picked it up when ever I could!
Fantasy, romance and a cosy magical setting! What more could you want from a book?
I loved the relationships between everyone and especially loved mal the cheeky cat 🐈 Sage did get a little bit frustrating at times but you can understand how she was feeling and why she was a bit closed off. Cas was perfect, cheeky and I loved the banter and communication between him and sage.
This book was perfect, I didn’t want it to end and I could have quite happily carried on reading.

Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on Netgalley in return for my honest review

[Kaylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks Pan Macmillan for the ARC copy

I'd give this a 3.5 stars.
I absolutely loved the previous two books, but this one fell a little flat for me.
The FMC was not my favourite, as an Introverted nerd myself, I guess I didn't quite vibe with her attitude towards others.

The romance was insanely slow burn, so slow burn I don't even think I'd call it a romance. It isn't like there will be another book to explore their relationship after it's developed. So only go into this if you're prepared for a wait.
Casimir absolutely held this book together for me, his personality and attitude were refreshing after Sage's.

The story itself was a fun little fairytale twist, but the why of it all didn't feel like the wrap up it deserved.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lucy Jane Wood just nails the cosy 90’s witch mixed with Gilmore Girls vibes that leave you feeling cocooned in a magical hug as you read. Despite all the mishaps and hi-jinx, you know you’re safe here.

Sage is a witch, but she really doesn’t want to be one. She suppresses her magic as much as she can, and is desperate for a way to give it up for good! And she thinks she’s found a way to do it - but instead, she ends up unleashing magic across the whole of her small town.

Whilst it sounds like something straight out of a fairytale, Sage soon learns there’s more to learn behind the fun costumes and gingerbread houses. Can she save the town and get a happily ever after? Or is she set to be cursed forever?

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan for the ARC.

[Yasmin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disenchanted is a charming, witchy cosy fantasy that surprised me in all the right ways. I don’t usually read much in the cosy fantasy space, so this felt like a refreshing change of pace. It's gentle, warm, and full of small‑town magic without ever becoming overly sweet.

One detail I especially appreciated was how closely the setting resembles Port Sunlight. The architecture, the museum atmosphere, and the village feel were instantly recognisable.

Overall, a lovely, comforting read with witchy charm and a strong sense of place. I’d happily recommend it to fellow newcomers to cosy fantasy looking for something magical but easy to sink into.

Thank you to Pan Macmillan, Netgalley and Lucy Jane Wood for this eARC, all opinions are my own.

[Faye Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disenchanted is a standalone, witchy romance set in the same world as Rewitched and Uncharmed. While both previous books were 5 stars reads for me, there was something about Disenchanted that I just didn't click with, unfortunately. It was perhaps the slow start or maybe just that I didn't feel a romantic relationship between witch Sage and her long-time friend and colleague Casimir. So for whatever reason, this one wasn't for me, but the plot itself was interesting and I think a lot of readers will love this witchy, seasonal read.

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley, but this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Jennybeast · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gah, I feel bad about this, given how much I liked the other books in the series, but this one just did not do it for me. Too much fairy tale shenanigan and self-hatred, and I just really did not like Sage as a character. Her martyr complex is over the top. Also, for all that the story is quite original, the dang thing dragged liked it was weighted down with stones. I sincerely hope other fans have a better time with it. I did enjoy Casimir's ridiculous personality, Maggie the ghost and Mal the cat. Siblings Laurel and Robin brought some good energy to the table.

Advanced Reader's Copy provided by Edelweiss.

[Katy Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a delightful book. I love the cozy vibes alongside the magical realism. The town slowly merging with fairy tales made for a very fun ‘what’s going to come next?’ kind of anticipation. It was a little slow at this beginning m, especially with how buttoned up of a character Sage is at the start, but she quickly became an endearing character. I am very curious about what will happen with Maggie. She is a sweetheart and I definitely want to see more of her!

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

✨3.5 stars✨

I thought Disenchanted was a cute, witchy book while I was reading it yet upon completion I realised that this was quite a forgettable story and nothing particularly stood out to me.

I do think the author’s writing has improved and if you’re looking for a cosy fantasy for spooky season, or if you have enjoyed this author’s previous books, then you’ll probably enjoy this book.

I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sorry to say I haven’t finished this book. Got about half way through and although there is nothing bad about it, it’s just not for me. I feel it has been written for a younger reader, with the magical and fairytale theme, so would recommend for a tween/teen/YA audience.

[Clairelettersandmore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disenchanted was such a fun mix of magic, mystery, and cozy fantasy. I loved the magical atmosphere, and it was one of those books that was easy to settle into from the very beginning.
Made me think of the series once upon a time but where the witch casts a curse by mistake