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Enchanted, Inc. #9
Enchanted Ever After
Wedding Bells or Magic Spells?
Katie Chandler’s wedding day is coming soon, and she and Owen Palmer have a lot to do to make sure the event is magical. That makes this a very bad time for rumors about magic to be hitting the general public, even the television news.
The secret about magic has been safe for centuries, but can it survive an era of cell phone cameras and the Internet? As Katie delves deeper into an online anti-magic underground movement, she starts to suspect that there’s something more going on. Someone in the magical world is trying to expose magic to ordinary people. The fallout for the magical world could be devastating, and without the restrictions to keep magic out of the public eye, unscrupulous wizards might run amok. Worst of all, the culprit is trying to pin it all on Owen, who makes a handy scapegoat.
Katie’s got to track down and stop the plot—and fast. Otherwise, society will be forever altered, and Katie’s wedding may be missing a groom.
Katie Chandler’s wedding day is coming soon, and she and Owen Palmer have a lot to do to make sure the event is magical. That makes this a very bad time for rumors about magic to be hitting the general public, even the television news.
The secret about magic has been safe for centuries, but can it survive an era of cell phone cameras and the Internet? As Katie delves deeper into an online anti-magic underground movement, she starts to suspect that there’s something more going on. Someone in the magical world is trying to expose magic to ordinary people. The fallout for the magical world could be devastating, and without the restrictions to keep magic out of the public eye, unscrupulous wizards might run amok. Worst of all, the culprit is trying to pin it all on Owen, who makes a handy scapegoat.
Katie’s got to track down and stop the plot—and fast. Otherwise, society will be forever altered, and Katie’s wedding may be missing a groom.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2019
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Shanna Swendson
40 books1,135 followersOnce upon a time ...
A little girl learned to amuse herself by making up stories in her head. She turned everyday activities into exciting adventures, and she made up new adventures for characters from her favorite movies, TV shows and books. Then one day she realized that if she wrote down those stories, she'd have a book! But that was crazy, she thought. Real people don't become novelists. That was like deciding you were going to be a movie star. You couldn't just go and do it.
But, it turns out, you can, and she did. She realized her dream of becoming a novelist and seeing her stories in bookstores.
And then she started to wig herself out by writing about herself in the third-person.
This is her story.
The Novelist's Journey
As I said above in that bit of silliness, I've always been a writer at heart. My favorite way to play was to create stories and act them out with my Fisher-Price people, my Barbie dolls or myself and a box of play clothes. If none of those things were available, I could just sit and make up stories in my head. I occasionally got into trouble for being a little too creative, such as the time when I embellished a bit on my kindergarten experiences (where's the dramatic hook in coloring, cutting out and pasting?).
When I was in seventh grade and a bit old for Fisher-Price people, Barbie dolls or the dress-up box, I started writing these stories down in spiral notebooks. Later, I found an old manual typewriter, taught myself to type, then wrote a lot of first chapters of novels on it. I still hadn't figured out how to actually be a working novelist who gets paid for writing (finishing a book instead of writing a lot of first chapters might have been a good start), so when it came time to go to college, I went to journalism school at the University of Texas. While getting my degree in broadcast news, I managed to structure a curriculum that might also help me in my real career plans. I took fencing (which I thought would be useful for writing fantasy novels), an astronomy course on the search for extraterrestrial life (in case I wanted to write science fiction), psychology, interpersonal communication, and parageography (the geography of imaginary lands).
I got serious about pursuing my novel-writing ambitions soon after I got my first job in public relations (TV reporting, it turns out, would have taken away from my writing time) when I started joining local writing organizations and reading books on how to write a novel. Then I took the big step of registering for a writing conference. With the registration fee, you could enter two manuscripts in a contest that went with the conference. I figured if I was paying that much money, I'd get the most out of it, so I wrote two entries. At the conference, I met a real, live editor, who encouraged me to submit, and one of my entries won the science fiction/fantasy category of the contest. I hurried to finish the novel the editor had asked for, then mailed a proposal.
She ended up rejecting the book, but encouraged me to keep trying. I ended up selling that novel elsewhere, then sold two more books to that publisher before I had another idea for that original editor. That book ended up selling, and then one more.
And then I hit the wall. Due to a number of circumstances, some of which weren't my fault and some of which were, I didn't sell anything else for eight years. But then I had the idea that became Enchanted, Inc., I wrote it, sold it, and here I am.
Other Life Stuff
I think I need to get a few more hobbies or something else going on in my life that isn't related to reading or writing because currently my bio in my books is shorter than the "about the typeface" section. Yes, a typeface has a more interesting life than I do.
When I'm not writing, I'm most often reading. Otherwise, I enjoy watching science fiction TV shows and then discussing them on the Internet, working crossw
A little girl learned to amuse herself by making up stories in her head. She turned everyday activities into exciting adventures, and she made up new adventures for characters from her favorite movies, TV shows and books. Then one day she realized that if she wrote down those stories, she'd have a book! But that was crazy, she thought. Real people don't become novelists. That was like deciding you were going to be a movie star. You couldn't just go and do it.
But, it turns out, you can, and she did. She realized her dream of becoming a novelist and seeing her stories in bookstores.
And then she started to wig herself out by writing about herself in the third-person.
This is her story.
The Novelist's Journey
As I said above in that bit of silliness, I've always been a writer at heart. My favorite way to play was to create stories and act them out with my Fisher-Price people, my Barbie dolls or myself and a box of play clothes. If none of those things were available, I could just sit and make up stories in my head. I occasionally got into trouble for being a little too creative, such as the time when I embellished a bit on my kindergarten experiences (where's the dramatic hook in coloring, cutting out and pasting?).
When I was in seventh grade and a bit old for Fisher-Price people, Barbie dolls or the dress-up box, I started writing these stories down in spiral notebooks. Later, I found an old manual typewriter, taught myself to type, then wrote a lot of first chapters of novels on it. I still hadn't figured out how to actually be a working novelist who gets paid for writing (finishing a book instead of writing a lot of first chapters might have been a good start), so when it came time to go to college, I went to journalism school at the University of Texas. While getting my degree in broadcast news, I managed to structure a curriculum that might also help me in my real career plans. I took fencing (which I thought would be useful for writing fantasy novels), an astronomy course on the search for extraterrestrial life (in case I wanted to write science fiction), psychology, interpersonal communication, and parageography (the geography of imaginary lands).
I got serious about pursuing my novel-writing ambitions soon after I got my first job in public relations (TV reporting, it turns out, would have taken away from my writing time) when I started joining local writing organizations and reading books on how to write a novel. Then I took the big step of registering for a writing conference. With the registration fee, you could enter two manuscripts in a contest that went with the conference. I figured if I was paying that much money, I'd get the most out of it, so I wrote two entries. At the conference, I met a real, live editor, who encouraged me to submit, and one of my entries won the science fiction/fantasy category of the contest. I hurried to finish the novel the editor had asked for, then mailed a proposal.
She ended up rejecting the book, but encouraged me to keep trying. I ended up selling that novel elsewhere, then sold two more books to that publisher before I had another idea for that original editor. That book ended up selling, and then one more.
And then I hit the wall. Due to a number of circumstances, some of which weren't my fault and some of which were, I didn't sell anything else for eight years. But then I had the idea that became Enchanted, Inc., I wrote it, sold it, and here I am.
Other Life Stuff
I think I need to get a few more hobbies or something else going on in my life that isn't related to reading or writing because currently my bio in my books is shorter than the "about the typeface" section. Yes, a typeface has a more interesting life than I do.
When I'm not writing, I'm most often reading. Otherwise, I enjoy watching science fiction TV shows and then discussing them on the Internet, working crossw
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November 30, 2019
I loved this entire series and I'm sorry to see it end. If I hadn't read the rest of the series, a lot would have been confusing. There were a few things from previous books in the series that were just glossed over. I knew about the events, so it wasn't a big deal for me.
I was a little disappointed that it didn't go all the way through to the end that I expected, but it was all wonderful. I am glad I found this series.
I was a little disappointed that it didn't go all the way through to the end that I expected, but it was all wonderful. I am glad I found this series.
November 5, 2021
So tedious as Katie goes over and over and over possibilities.
I read the first three books, but the series was steadily degrading, so I skipped to the last, hoping for a lighthearted pre-wedding romp, but I was sorely disappointed. It is a shame, since I still like the characters and the idea behind the series so much.
I read the first three books, but the series was steadily degrading, so I skipped to the last, hoping for a lighthearted pre-wedding romp, but I was sorely disappointed. It is a shame, since I still like the characters and the idea behind the series so much.
February 26, 2020
Katie Chandler is finally working in a department that can utilize her special skills. Once again, she must protect the magical world and her fiancee, Owen Palmer. Someone is attempting to expose magic to the world. Is it an anti-magic group, or is there someone behind the scenes pulling the strings? No one seems all that much concerned, but when it comes to Owen, Katie is very protective.
The existence of magic has been suppressed for over a thousand years. They've kept up with the times, but that's not good enough for Katie. Especially since magical stunts seem to take place near Owen. There are still wizards who are leery about Owen, which makes him the perfect patsy for magical mischief.
The ending is a happy one, but it's also sad knowing this is the last book in the series. I can only hope Shanna Swendson comes up with another story that must be written. I hope it's not a decade or two from now as we read about Katie and Owen's magical and magic-immune kids. I cross my fingers as I remember how Book #7 was supposed to be the last in the series. Actually, the series might have ended at Book #4 if not for the Japanese market.
My average rating for the books in this series is a 4.78. It is the best thing I've read in a long, long time. I highly recommend it to all. Now it's time for the fans to be vocal. Spread the word and at the very least, click that rating star.
The one item I wished was there was a heart-to-heart with Merlin about how special Katie was to MSI Inc. Maybe he could've said something like,
"They didn't need to resurrect me to counter the greatest threat in a millennium. They needed to resurrect me to back you up. If it were not for you, Katie, things would've turned out very bad indeed. Prophets and Lost predicted your value the day you walked in the door for your job interview, but I already knew your value in my heart and soul." Merlin shrugged, "The confirmation was nice, though."
Katie lifted an eyebrow. "I thought Minerva said I was psychically invisible to you guys."
"That is true. You're even more invisible than other immunes, but she can read your impact on others ... and the day you came to MSI, everyone's future shifted drastically. For some, it was a negative probability, but most of us inclined toward a positive." Merlin chuckled, "As a matter of fact, she fell out of her seat the instant you entered the building."
I apologize for the above fantasy dialog, but that's what I do. If I don't like an ending, or think something is missing, I write it on my own. You'll notice it wasn't an alternate ending. That stands very well on its own two feet.
The existence of magic has been suppressed for over a thousand years. They've kept up with the times, but that's not good enough for Katie. Especially since magical stunts seem to take place near Owen. There are still wizards who are leery about Owen, which makes him the perfect patsy for magical mischief.
The ending is a happy one, but it's also sad knowing this is the last book in the series. I can only hope Shanna Swendson comes up with another story that must be written. I hope it's not a decade or two from now as we read about Katie and Owen's magical and magic-immune kids. I cross my fingers as I remember how Book #7 was supposed to be the last in the series. Actually, the series might have ended at Book #4 if not for the Japanese market.
My average rating for the books in this series is a 4.78. It is the best thing I've read in a long, long time. I highly recommend it to all. Now it's time for the fans to be vocal. Spread the word and at the very least, click that rating star.
The one item I wished was there was a heart-to-heart with Merlin about how special Katie was to MSI Inc. Maybe he could've said something like,
"They didn't need to resurrect me to counter the greatest threat in a millennium. They needed to resurrect me to back you up. If it were not for you, Katie, things would've turned out very bad indeed. Prophets and Lost predicted your value the day you walked in the door for your job interview, but I already knew your value in my heart and soul." Merlin shrugged, "The confirmation was nice, though."
Katie lifted an eyebrow. "I thought Minerva said I was psychically invisible to you guys."
"That is true. You're even more invisible than other immunes, but she can read your impact on others ... and the day you came to MSI, everyone's future shifted drastically. For some, it was a negative probability, but most of us inclined toward a positive." Merlin chuckled, "As a matter of fact, she fell out of her seat the instant you entered the building."
I apologize for the above fantasy dialog, but that's what I do. If I don't like an ending, or think something is missing, I write it on my own. You'll notice it wasn't an alternate ending. That stands very well on its own two feet.
January 8, 2020
And so the Enchanted, Inc. series comes to an end, much to my dismay. Katie & co. aren't done saving the world yet, but they can at least have their happily-for-now.
This isn't my favourite of the books. Don't get me wrong, it's still lots of fun—Enchanted Ever After takes place in 2007, when rapid changes in technology are making it harder for the magical community to keep their presence a secret from the general public. There's a note at the beginning of the book to remind readers that technology has continued to change, and that smartphones weren't a Thing back then, and at first that note felt superfluous...but as I got deeper into the book, it made more sense.
The chemistry between Katie and Owen was a bit lacklustre, though. It feels a little odd to say this, because for most of the series I've been enthusiastic about how low-key their romance is: very little manufactured drama, awareness from both characters that the things keeping them apart are external factors, et cetera. Here, though, the attempt to frame Owen (and thus create conflict that impacts their relationship) felt less fully conceived than conflicts in the earlier books, and their interactions felt a bit rote.
That said...I'm really, really sorry to see this series end. It's been my go-to light reading for just about as long as I've been on Goodreads(!). Perhaps I'm due a reread!
This isn't my favourite of the books. Don't get me wrong, it's still lots of fun—Enchanted Ever After takes place in 2007, when rapid changes in technology are making it harder for the magical community to keep their presence a secret from the general public. There's a note at the beginning of the book to remind readers that technology has continued to change, and that smartphones weren't a Thing back then, and at first that note felt superfluous...but as I got deeper into the book, it made more sense.
The chemistry between Katie and Owen was a bit lacklustre, though. It feels a little odd to say this, because for most of the series I've been enthusiastic about how low-key their romance is: very little manufactured drama, awareness from both characters that the things keeping them apart are external factors, et cetera. Here, though, the attempt to frame Owen (and thus create conflict that impacts their relationship) felt less fully conceived than conflicts in the earlier books, and their interactions felt a bit rote.
That said...I'm really, really sorry to see this series end. It's been my go-to light reading for just about as long as I've been on Goodreads(!). Perhaps I'm due a reread!
September 14, 2019
I had no idea that this was the last book in the series. I found the first one so many years ago that I can't remember when I started it. I loved the characters and I'm so sad that it's over. 5 stars for the whole series and I'm glad that Katie and Owen are still together.
April 15, 2021
This one brought about the ending to the series in a good way. Katie is happy at work, digging into her new job and finding ways to contribute and planning her wedding to Owen. It was during the planning that things went a bit wonky magic wise causing her to start an investigation. Here one thing led to another, to another and soon she was hip deep into things and pulling in all her friends and co-workers. They did manage to figure things out just in the nick of time and put a stop to magic being exposed, a good thing. The ending was great, loved that we finally got to the wedding and Katie and Owen happy as they started their new life together.
July 23, 2022
A warm and rushed ending.
Honestly, it didn't even feel like the last book. And I think Owen and Katie could use some alone time to be more credible as a couple. Should have shown their second marriage. And the other characters were also left without an ending.
Anyway, it's an acceptable series but it won't be among the best for me.
Honestly, it didn't even feel like the last book. And I think Owen and Katie could use some alone time to be more credible as a couple. Should have shown their second marriage. And the other characters were also left without an ending.
Anyway, it's an acceptable series but it won't be among the best for me.
February 16, 2021
A great ending to a series. I enjoyed every one of these books.
August 6, 2022
A cute and fun ending to a series I’ve loved for many years.
December 21, 2024
It has been 7 years since I read the previous book in this series, but fortunately, I remembered enough of the characters and plot lines to fall back into the enchanted world of MSI pretty easily. This was a fun story line and a great end to the series!
May 5, 2020
Heerlijk einde van een leuke serie
May 19, 2022
Lovely, fun, frantic, snarky ending to a totally fun series. Which means it's kind of depressing, too.
Marriage is NOT the end of the story.
Please, please, please, Shanna ... come back in a few years and tell us the trials and tribulations of a magical immune mommy to a magically hyper-gifted toddler or two?
Katie and Owen are finally heading for the altar. The race is on to find the perfect wedding dress and pick out their decorations and food. And oh, yeah, stop a sudden upsurge of anti-magical blogs and support groups and someone who is out to "out" the magical community and apparently put all the blame on Owen. It'd be fine if this was a perfect world and the magical community could just come out from behind their illusions and say hey, we're here, let's get along. But no, some of the people who are hunting for them want them controlled and consider them dangerous. (Can we say shades of the political situation in the first X-Men movies?)
But our fearless (sometimes) and determine Katie is now working in security for MSI, and she's on the case. In between tasting cake and searching for the perfect wedding reception band that won't enchant everyone ....
Fun! One of these days, when I'm kinda-sorta caught up on my Do list, I'm gonna take a week and read the entire series from one end to the other, just to relive all the fun and silliness and snark and adventure and *gasp* and giggle moments.
Thanks, Shanna. It's been a fun ride. And it was over far too soon. (For me, at least!)
Marriage is NOT the end of the story.
Please, please, please, Shanna ... come back in a few years and tell us the trials and tribulations of a magical immune mommy to a magically hyper-gifted toddler or two?
Katie and Owen are finally heading for the altar. The race is on to find the perfect wedding dress and pick out their decorations and food. And oh, yeah, stop a sudden upsurge of anti-magical blogs and support groups and someone who is out to "out" the magical community and apparently put all the blame on Owen. It'd be fine if this was a perfect world and the magical community could just come out from behind their illusions and say hey, we're here, let's get along. But no, some of the people who are hunting for them want them controlled and consider them dangerous. (Can we say shades of the political situation in the first X-Men movies?)
But our fearless (sometimes) and determine Katie is now working in security for MSI, and she's on the case. In between tasting cake and searching for the perfect wedding reception band that won't enchant everyone ....
Fun! One of these days, when I'm kinda-sorta caught up on my Do list, I'm gonna take a week and read the entire series from one end to the other, just to relive all the fun and silliness and snark and adventure and *gasp* and giggle moments.
Thanks, Shanna. It's been a fun ride. And it was over far too soon. (For me, at least!)
August 8, 2019
Katie and Owen’s relationship was disappointing. They acted as though they were just coworkers or friends for the whole book even though they are engaged.
April 18, 2022
Great ending to a great series. Loved seeing Owen and Katie get their Enchanted Ever After.
July 22, 2022
I liked this series when I was younger, so when I came across this I had to see how things wrapped up. And . . . it was really weird.
Age brought a new perspective to things, and some things that were just accepted background aspects of the worldbuilding are now honestly a little disturbing (such as one of the side characters using an attraction spell on a regular basis to hook up with women, which is specified to make women with zero interest in him suddenly want to sleep with him. If it can turn a no into a yes, it's basically a magic roofie).
With that in mind, it feels like there should have been some kind of middle ground for the mundane characters in the world to be seeking with regard to find out that magic is real. The story framed it as a case where the only possible options were to either bring back the witch trials or just accept magic is real, go on with your life, and do absolutely nothing about it.
Even when it was specified that a decent number of these characters had encountered magic users who caused them to do something against their will, Katie focused on the one guy in the group who was lying about it. I mean . . . if I'd been there, I'd be pushing for magic users to be brought into the light entirely to ensure there was literally any oversight on the thing where magic can override someone's free will, which the magical world seems to consider a nonissue.
Age brought a new perspective to things, and some things that were just accepted background aspects of the worldbuilding are now honestly a little disturbing (such as one of the side characters using an attraction spell on a regular basis to hook up with women, which is specified to make women with zero interest in him suddenly want to sleep with him. If it can turn a no into a yes, it's basically a magic roofie).
With that in mind, it feels like there should have been some kind of middle ground for the mundane characters in the world to be seeking with regard to find out that magic is real. The story framed it as a case where the only possible options were to either bring back the witch trials or just accept magic is real, go on with your life, and do absolutely nothing about it.
Even when it was specified that a decent number of these characters had encountered magic users who caused them to do something against their will, Katie focused on the one guy in the group who was lying about it. I mean . . . if I'd been there, I'd be pushing for magic users to be brought into the light entirely to ensure there was literally any oversight on the thing where magic can override someone's free will, which the magical world seems to consider a nonissue.
December 26, 2022
Enchanted Ever After on Books On Track
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Previous book reviews:
✦ Frogs and Kisses (Enchanted, Inc. #8) ~ ★★★ (26/09/2022)
✦ Paint the Town Red (Enchanted, Inc., #7.5) ~ ★★★ (26/09/2022)
✦ Kiss and Spell (Enchanted, Inc., #7) ~ ★★★ (27/08/2022)
✦ No Quest For The Wicked (Enchanted, Inc., #6) ~ ★★★ (19/08/2022)
✦ Much Ado About Magic (Enchanted, Inc., #5) ~ ★★★ (26/12/2021)
✦ Don't Hex with Texas (Enchanted, Inc. #4) ~ ★★★★ (17/01/2012)
✦ Damsel Under Stress (Enchanted, Inc. #3) ~ ★★★ (19/11/2011)
✦ Once Upon Stilettos (Enchanted, Inc. #2) ~ ★★★★ (25/01/2010)
✦ Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc. #1) ~ ★★★★ (23/01/2010)
✦ Criminal Enchantment (Enchanted, Inc. #0.5) ~ ★★★ (22/08/2022)
July 18, 2021
After nine books, I'm sad to say that this magical series has finally come to an end, for now. I've enjoyed the zany situations that Owen and Katie find themselves in. New York has been a fabulous setting and I loved the crazy bridal dress chaos that erupts when Katie tries to find a wedding dress. As with everything else in their lives, Katie and Owen's wedding preparations and ceremony are definitely not easy or normal. With someone trying to expose magic to the real world, Katie and Owen have to figure out who is doing this and why.
While it wasn't my favorite book of the series, I did enjoy it. I wished there had been more at the end with the wedding. It seemed rushed and there were no details about celebrating with Katie's family. But, we finally get the happily ever after that we've all been waiting for.
Rating: 3 stars
Romance: clean
Language: a few mild swear words here and there.
While it wasn't my favorite book of the series, I did enjoy it. I wished there had been more at the end with the wedding. It seemed rushed and there were no details about celebrating with Katie's family. But, we finally get the happily ever after that we've all been waiting for.
Rating: 3 stars
Romance: clean
Language: a few mild swear words here and there.
May 2, 2021
100 stars and many more
OMG. A perfect book. I am in love with this series and this book was simply perfect. It had perfect amount of cuteness, romance, twists and plots, thrills. Nothing was overdone. That’s is what I love.
As usual, the magical world needs hero when groups of people are trying to expose magic. So, Katie and gang, of course with cute Owen, is here to save it. The only thing lacking is, merlin. There aren't much scenes with merlin. Evenif present, he was not contributing much. I really miss his wittiness and sense of humor.
Shanna, please do not end the series here. There are so many things to read. Like how their married life turns out. I would love to see interaction of Katie and Owen after their wedding. I just love shyness of Owen.
Ooohh. I would love to see how their children turns out and how they handle parenting. Would Merlin help them babysit? So many questions Shanna. Please write another book soon. Waiting eagerly.
OMG. A perfect book. I am in love with this series and this book was simply perfect. It had perfect amount of cuteness, romance, twists and plots, thrills. Nothing was overdone. That’s is what I love.
As usual, the magical world needs hero when groups of people are trying to expose magic. So, Katie and gang, of course with cute Owen, is here to save it. The only thing lacking is, merlin. There aren't much scenes with merlin. Evenif present, he was not contributing much. I really miss his wittiness and sense of humor.
Shanna, please do not end the series here. There are so many things to read. Like how their married life turns out. I would love to see interaction of Katie and Owen after their wedding. I just love shyness of Owen.
Ooohh. I would love to see how their children turns out and how they handle parenting. Would Merlin help them babysit? So many questions Shanna. Please write another book soon. Waiting eagerly.
September 21, 2024
This series would be a five star one for me if it didn't have the swearing and sexual references throughout it. However, unlike other series I've read, this one didn't get worse as the books progressed. In fact, it got a bit better until this last one where the swearing was, once again, a downer.
However, on the upside, I really like the relationship between Katie and Owen. They treat each other the way couples should without one of them lording over the other one. They both watch out for each other, respect each other and love each other. Not many modern books have that balance and I found it quite delightful.
This is a series that I will be listening to/reading again.
However, on the upside, I really like the relationship between Katie and Owen. They treat each other the way couples should without one of them lording over the other one. They both watch out for each other, respect each other and love each other. Not many modern books have that balance and I found it quite delightful.
This is a series that I will be listening to/reading again.
February 28, 2020
Happily Ever After
I fell in love with this series (and Owen and Katie) in junior high. I discovered there were more books in college and read them. I’ve reread the series a handful of times–it’s light hearted, fun, and brings back warm memories. Discovering this last one was a delight. Even though the author “ended” the series a few times, I’m glad Katie and Owen finally got their happy ending. These books are short, light YA novels. No debauchery or anything horrifying. No deaths. No teens acting like adults. Whimsical, magical, rom-coms.
I fell in love with this series (and Owen and Katie) in junior high. I discovered there were more books in college and read them. I’ve reread the series a handful of times–it’s light hearted, fun, and brings back warm memories. Discovering this last one was a delight. Even though the author “ended” the series a few times, I’m glad Katie and Owen finally got their happy ending. These books are short, light YA novels. No debauchery or anything horrifying. No deaths. No teens acting like adults. Whimsical, magical, rom-coms.
May 22, 2020
Sad it's over, what a great series
What a wonderful adventure and love story this has been, these books were fun to read even when in the last books u saw the foreshadow and wanted to yell at the characters to get it already. I will miss these characters and probably picture any hot guy character with light skin and dark hair to be Owen. Thank you Shanna for continuing the series, this was the perfect ending for our favorite duo. Jumping into the little half series just for one last taste of MSI
What a wonderful adventure and love story this has been, these books were fun to read even when in the last books u saw the foreshadow and wanted to yell at the characters to get it already. I will miss these characters and probably picture any hot guy character with light skin and dark hair to be Owen. Thank you Shanna for continuing the series, this was the perfect ending for our favorite duo. Jumping into the little half series just for one last taste of MSI
July 8, 2023
Series is enchantingly cute
I’ve loved reading this series. All of the characters are really fun to get to know. It was very fun reading how the relationships developed and each friendship became something special. Katie is a very sweet non magical woman who stumbles into a magical world. She fits in numerous ways and this series documents her journey. Very cute and appropriate for a young reader.
I’ve loved reading this series. All of the characters are really fun to get to know. It was very fun reading how the relationships developed and each friendship became something special. Katie is a very sweet non magical woman who stumbles into a magical world. She fits in numerous ways and this series documents her journey. Very cute and appropriate for a young reader.
August 5, 2020
I love this series, but I thought this one was the weakest. I love the humor in the series and I really like Katie. I also like the fact that author doesn't spend a lot of time in needless description. There's enough to set the scene and let your imagination take care of the rest. For example, I didn't need intricate description of the bridesmaids' dresses--and there wasn't any!!!!
September 30, 2020
What a magical ending to a cute series. I must admit, there were times when these books dragged a bit and I glossed over several instances where Katie tackles the magical realm. But overall this was an adorable series with likeable and relatable characters. Who doesn't want to believe magic is real after all?
October 24, 2020
2.5 ⭐️. Unfortunately this was the weakest of the series. The author spent so much time explaining events that happened in previous books, I felt like I wasn’t getting much in the way of new plot. Overall, this is a cute series and the final book is a quick read - even if you lose a little interest during this last one.
September 18, 2021
A really good end to an enchanting series that's a little hard to describe. It's like a modern day fairy tale with mystery, spies, magical battles, Merlin as CEO, dragons, gnomes, etc. Add in friendship, family, life in the big city, gradual love and a light, amusing tone, and you have books like no others I know. This is a series that should be read in order. Check it out and have some fun!
May 6, 2022
Too bad this was the last book in this series! I've been involved with this series since way back when. I've had some trouble finding the more recent books, but found this one on Kobo. I loved it!
Finally, Katie and Owen are ready to tie the knot. But it wouldn't be them if everything went smoothly, without magical hiccups...
Finally, Katie and Owen are ready to tie the knot. But it wouldn't be them if everything went smoothly, without magical hiccups...
February 5, 2024
Perfect ending
All the feels. I giggled and smiled so much my cheeks hurt. I teared up towards the end. You can't help but root for the main characters. In this sweet action packed Sex in the City meets The Ministry of Magic tale. Such an easy read. Would love an extended scene of their magical honeymoon getaway.
All the feels. I giggled and smiled so much my cheeks hurt. I teared up towards the end. You can't help but root for the main characters. In this sweet action packed Sex in the City meets The Ministry of Magic tale. Such an easy read. Would love an extended scene of their magical honeymoon getaway.
March 9, 2024
This book could have been condensed into about a quarter of what it was. Most of the dialogue and prose were rehashed conversations and redundant ideas. It just said the same thing over and over and over. The plot didn't make sense, and I didn't connect with the characters or their motivations. Glad this series is done.
It was clean, though.
It was clean, though.
March 2, 2020
One of the best books of the series and this is my favorite series. I'm a little sad that there probably won't be any more Enchanted, Inc books, but it makes sense to end it where it does and how it does.
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