The perfect joyous cosy Autumn read. It's especially to see a main character in Bella that is older than many characters we read about but still having the same issues of so many. Loved it!

I thought I gave feedback to the audiobook whose narration is fantastic. The narrator’s voice really got me to listen much more than just reading it physically (which I already enjoyed very much). Their voice choices for the character makes it easy to follow who’s talking and their overall tone is just perfect.

(The review from the physical copy)

A cozy, funny, and absolutely clever novel! It’s been a while since I stayed up to two in the morning to read a book. Even the familiar bits in a cozy fantasy felt so nostalgic rather than boring.

Belle is a witch that works in a cozy bookstore who took her magic for granted and hasn’t used it much in the fifteen years she’s had it. One day, she receives a message summoning her to stand in front of a panel of witches and wizards to decide based on those fifteen years if she’s worthy of keeping her powers for life.

I loved the take on the “witch trial” that’s so different from the macabre ones we know. And I also enjoyed the way she defends everyone’s uniqueness despite them not having magical powers. That magic is within a person, fantastical or ordinary. I kept cheering for Belle from beginning to end; an absolutely wonderful character on her own and against other characters. I genuinely adored every character the author created: Belle’s best friend, her mother, and her teacher. Plus, her love interest in a beautifully developed romance subplot.

The entire novel although fantastical has many relatable moments. “plus it had pockets” is a phrase that made laugh out loud and one that I hear a lot among fashion influencers and in our household when my mom buys dresses with pockets, lol. Also “the small quiet reminder of an ever-loving presence” is equally a very relatable remark on her grandmother’s brooch. I feel the same way when I wear a ring grandma gave me.

My only problem with this is that the witch fight scene in the audiobook was a little overstimulating that I had to lower the voice and would’ve been a good choice to slow it down. But that’s my problem. It could be perfect for you, so I urge you to pick it up.

“You’ve turned down chances, allowed yourself to remain unhappy, simply because you were afraid of the changes & even the successes they might bring”

This is a cozy witchy fantasy with 90s vibes about self love, self discovery & learning to accept yourself. But also learning to not be afraid of taking the risk to go for what you want, to not be afraid of change & what it can bring. To see the magic in all of us.

Belladonna is about to turn 30 & she is burnt out. But when she is summoned for her trial which ends disastrously, she has one month to show them she should be allowed to keep her magic.

Belle was such a wonderful character, filled with self doubt & putting off what she truly wants in life because she’s afraid to take the risk. She spends her days working at Luna Books & her evenings with her housemate & best friend, Ariadne & her cat, Jinx, who is her familiar.
I loved seeing her character development throughout the story of re learning to love herself & her magic & to take the opportunities that will make her happy.

There is a wonderful found family who support her in many ways. There’s also a slow burn romance but it’s not the main focus of the book which I appreciated.

This is a perfect feel good read that will leave you feeling warm & cozy.

"he made you cry"
"I cry all the time, I cried at a donkey sanctuary advert this morning, are you going to punch everyone who mistreats donkeys?"
"Id love too"

This was such a cute autumnal read!🍂
This feels perfectly nostalgic, cozy and FUN, like a Worst Witch novels for adults💚

I read this in a day so easily bingable witchy book, perfect for autumn. Plot was interesting enough to keep me reading but I just could not get behind the romance, I think the FMC treated the MMC like shit and just did not believe when she did a complete u-turn and professed to have feelings for the poor guy..

I listened to an audio arc and was not a fan of the narrator.

Oh the twists and turns this beautifully written book will take you on! I loved that it was set in london rather than a typical smaller town and the bookshop was a perfect addition to the book! I could not put it down and it set the mood perfectly for the autumn equinox!

"Rewitched" delivers a snug, autumnal ambiance, although its initial slow pace may be somewhat disconcerting. The story is delightful and vivid, capturing the quintessence of autumn through the endearing exploration of aging, friendship, and self-acceptance.

This was surprisingly good. I enjoyed listening to it, as there was a mystery element in addition to all the cozy vibes, magic and a dash of romance. And rediscovering magic/ self love was a breath of fresh air after reading all the witchy "kids and teens" overpowering kingdoms with their magic. 🙈😌
I loved the bookshop and bookish references and the chemistry - with her mother, Ariadne, Artorius and Rune, especially Arty. The banter between Rune and Bell was so good, but the age seemed bit of a stretch and unwanted, maybe?!
The mystery element really kept me and the plot going, I didn't predict it at all or the reason. But everything kind of made sense by the end.
The narrator did an awesome job, it was really engaging and delightful.

This is a story about love; self love, family, friends and a sprinkle of romance. This book was full of such cozy joy and palpable nostalgia, perfect for book lovers during spooky season. Bel is such a relatable protagonist working through self doubt and anxiety with the help (and hinderance) of a bit of magic and help from the people who love her. Definitely a must read if you are looking for a comforting story and love 2000’s witchy vibes.

Belladonna is trying to hide her witchy side from her freinds but as her 30th birthday approaches the Coven want to strip all of her powers. This is a fantastic autumnal Halloweeny/paranormal story, with a really good story and a good debut audiobook! The narrator Evie Hargreaves was fabulous too!
Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillian Uk Audio for an advanced copy to enjoy.

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It’s a perfect witchy, magical, and cosy autumn read. There is so much warmth in the story. I found the reader's strong accent quite jarring though. The book was set in London and Belle is a londoner, so why does the narrator have such a strong accent?

Here is some feedback about the story itself:
Personally, I found a couple of issues in the storyline that threw me off. In the beginning, Belle almost loses her magic because she has previously been a selfish witch, only using magic to enhance her own life. The solution is a course in magic. Why? Clearly, she can do magic, the problem are her morals rather than her skills. It would have worked much better if the problem was that she was a poor witch, then you could solve that with a tutor and a crash course in magic. But since her morals were the issue, I don't see the correlation.

Sometimes the story felt very slow and repetitive, but it was beautifully written and therefore still a joy to listen to.

3 stars - a cosy autumn read, but too slow-paced for me.

The writing was cute and atmospheric, making Rewitched a great autumnal read with sweet messages surrounding aging, friendship, and self-love, but I found the pace too slow to keep my attention. The book could have been much shorter with the same storyline and message without losing any aspects of the story - over 50% through, only a few days had passed and very little had happened in Belle’s story. The narrator was enjoyable, but could have been a little more realistic, as the over-enthusiastic reading sometimes took me out of the story.

4.5 star
Audiobook

A cute magical witchy read, perfect cosy autumn read.

Set in the UK, Bella (Belladonna) Blackhorn has to prove herself worthy of her Coven's magic, has to pass a series of magic trails or risk losing her magic forever. But there is a mysterious saboteur working against her. From her coven appointed mentor who is sworn to protect and who of course is annoyingly handsome.

Belle is very relatable, easy to root for.

The audiobook is such a nice listen - the characters do have a British London accent.

Thank you Netgalley & Macmillan for the audio Arc

I really love cozy witchy books and I particularly liked 'the very secret society of irregular witches'. I have borrowed the audio version and unfortunately I get so far with it and lose concentration, so I haven't finished at around the 28% mark. I might give it another go with a paper copy.

A very cosy, autumnal read (or listen if you opt for the audio book version).

The book was very descriptive and I could easily imagine the characters and the locations. I felt the story was also a very unique one - which is hard to find. So credit to Lucy Jane for that especially for a debut novel. A really light hearted read, perfect for the spooky season.

The audio book did obviously take me a lot longer to get through than I would reading the book - but it made a nice change.

Overall, I would recommend.

4.5 ⭐️

I loved it! It was magical and sweet and cozy and just a perfect fall read.

A story set in October, with a FMC working in a bookstore and also being a witch, plus the cover are what got me interested in the story. The cozy atmosphere, the intriguing, sweet, funny and at times surprising characters, and overall wit of the writing kept me hooked. My only complaint is that there isn’t a sequel (yet?).

If you have the chance listen to the audiobook for this one. Evie Hargreaves did an incredible job narrating the audiobook and has put a lot of work into the production which really shows.

Rewitched is a delightful introduction to fantasy. Its accessible writing style and cozy atmosphere make it ideal for readers who are new to the genre. Imagine a rainy afternoon, a cozy blanket, and a good cup of tea, the perfect setting for getting lost in Rewitched's magical world. The characters and heartwarming story will make you feel right at home.

I wanted to give the cosy witchy romance genre a try, but I have realised it is simply not for me, and DNFed this book at the 30%

Summary

Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5

Spicy rating: 0/5

Fluff rating: 💖💖💖 3/5

I so enjoyed this cosy autumnal fantasy. It was a heartwarming and affirming story of a witches journey of self discovery and reclaiming her magic. I found Bella to be really relatable. She’s awkward and funny, full of self doubt and doesn’t recognise her worth or her own potential and honestly as soon as she said she cried at the donkey sanctuary advert she spoke straight to my soul! I do that every time! 😭

There was a great mystery element to the story that was fun to read play out alongside the very gentle romantic subplot which was sweet and charming to read. I loved the platonic love between Bella and Ari as well as the blossoming friendship between Bella and her older wizened mentor. The climax of the story was well written and Lucy has an Mersey descriptive writing style that I enjoyed, she paints a picture really well.

I would’ve liked the romance to have been played out a little more as well as more Bella and Ari content and potentially a slightly faster pace in parts but overall it was a comforting autumnal real. It felt like a love letter to all things 90s and witchy. Even though it’s not set in the 90s it read sweetly nostalgic and reminiscent of Sabrina the teenage witch and charmed so if like me you loved both I think you’ll really enjoy this one!

The narrator for the audio book was fab by the way. Really easy to listen to and distinguished between characters well.

4.5⭐
Get your coffee (or tea) and a fall snack ready for this witchy, cosy fantasy story. This book feels like a warm blanket, while it's mainly comforting it's also empowering. For me personally (and a lot of other young people) the struggles of the main character are very recognizable. In the end it's a tale about self-love and starting to believe in yourself. The characters are very lovable and I'm hoping there will be more books set in this world.
The audiobook really manages to bring the cosy autumn vibes to life. The narrator did an amazing job with this one.