This was original and a very fun read. Moments of slight horror going on and I’m not entirely sure who it was aimed at as it had a young adult feel but also some more adult themes. I’m sure young adults would cope fine with these themes and a more mature audience will enjoy if they’re not adverse to a bit of fun.

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Starts of really funny and I loved getting to know Sath and Willow but as I got more into the book the themes were very mature. I loved finding out what is really bothering Willow and how its about not being perfect but knowing someone has tried to be their best selfs.

The 7 trials was genius and the dash of suspene really sold it to me.

It was dark and witty and fast paced!

Loved it!

3.25 ⭐ thanks to Bonnier Books UK & NetGalley for the eARC. This was an easy read although I couldn’t love the premise? I felt that the reason for Willow being in Asphodel in the first place was quite weak and the fact that she constantly felt like she had to redeem herself for it felt repetitive. I also found that the ‘tasks’ she did to overcome or resist sin were not difficult and so this element also felt a little flat.

However, that being said, I liked Sath as a character, and felt that his internal struggle was prominent throughout and although the reader could sense that something was amiss, it was kept well hidden what his true intentions were. I liked how their relationship was together and this gave cosy fantasy vibes. Also, the found family element in Harper & co also was a good addition to the plot that enabled Willow the power to become a protector rather than someone who needs protecting.

A fun and spicy read. I mainly requested this for the cover I won’t lie with how pretty the art is but it was a great book. Willow who is the FMC was amazing and she had me hooked from the start with her sass and humour. It had darkness, brooding and spice. I couldn’t get enough. I would definitely recommend this and it only took me two sittings to finish.

A Match Made in Hell, by Charlotte Ingham, is a brilliant romantasy, that is a whole lot of fun.

At twenty-one, Willow was supposed to be turning into a responsible adult, not proving her mother right when she called her a failure. Now, thanks to one tiny (if fatal) mishap, she's landed in a dimension named Asphodel that looks suspiciously like hell.
Determined to redeem herself, Willow makes a deal with Asphodel's ruler, King Sathanas: complete seven tasks, resist the seven sins, and he'll let her return to her human existence. But when Sath is sin itself, temptation may be hard to resist ...

I really enjoyed this one and Ingham’s take on the classical deal with the devil. I equally loved the setting, Asphodel was really well developed and I enjoyed seeing all the different parts that could be discovered. Its unstable nature worked extremely well in adding serious tension to the story!

I really liked both Willow and Sath and was rooting for them throughout. I really felt for Willow, she had been made to be someone else by everyone who was supposed to care for her and was so lost, and indeed self destructive, at the time of her death. Without giving anything away I enjoyed seeing her journey through the trials and how she was able to be truly herself in Asphodel. Sath meanwhile made for a great MMC, a little broody and scary at first but a whole lot more gentle and indeed fragile the more you get to know him.

This was a wild ride and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ll look forward to whatever Ingham writes next.

Hell is kind of a fun place actually
*if you ignore the demons trying to take over

This book takes the classic deal-with-the-devil story and gives it a fresh, sinful twist that's not just clever but downright funny too. Filled with smart, fast-paced dialogue with bite, this banter is deliciously devilish.

I really enjoyed the slow-burn romance between Willow and Sath. Their initial annoyance with each other turns into something much deeper, and that burn was well worth the wait. Willow is such a fantastic main character. She's bold and a bit sassy, which made her journey of self-discovery all the more engaging. And Sath? He's exactly the kind of devilishly charming character you want in, well, the devil.

If you’re into stories with that grumpy/sunshine dynamic and quick, witty banter, then this book is definitely for you. Willow’s exploration of sin and second chances added a nice layer of depth to her character, making her journey all the more captivating.

Highly recommend if you're looking for a unique, mix of humour, heart and that sprinkle of romantasy spice!

I thought this was a lot of fun, a sort of contemporary twist on the romantasy you love. Willow and Sath had incredible chemistry and their relationship was so well handled. I loved that Willow had such a rich and complex backstory and the arc of her coming to understand herself and her past paid off brilliantly at the end. I’d love to read another book set in this world so we get more of an opportunity to see the Asphodel they created, plus Willow’s badass powers! A great read for fans of Kerri Maniscalco or Kaylie Smith

A fun and spicy read, Willow is a great MFC who draws you in immediately with her sassy humour. Sath is dark and brooding, everything we like in a devil-ish MMC. Reminded me of Kingdom of the Wicked, dark and spicy!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for approving me to read this, I’m rating it 3.5-3.75 stars.

I adored the cover and the premise, and this is what drew me in to read the book. This is unique and fun, with a lighter story than I was expecting. It explores sin and second chances in a new way. Considering the gravity of what is being asked of our FMC during her ordeal I do think things were a bit too easy at points and this felt like a bit of a let down. I do think the story takes a wild turn at one point in the book though and the stakes become so much more serious and real, and this is what had me re-engaged with the book. The vibes are good and for a fun standalone with some romance and decent tension it really does the job.

Picked this one up for its gorgeous cover.
21-year-old Willow has made some bad
decisions lately. And her most recent has
left her, er, in Hell (sort of). To return to
life, King Sath of Hell tells Willow she must successfully complete seven tasks, based on the seven deadly sins...

This book was fun - good for fans of Lucifer, Buffy, Charmed. One of the 🌶 scenes was seriously steamy... I thought the ending was great; less sure about the middle. Sidekick was great fun, and I liked the touch about matching hair dye to the scenery. Willow is a flawed heroine, but she’s young and she’s learning. The portrayal of her toxic friendship with Sasha felt very authentic, not over the top, and isn’t something I’ve seen done so well in other books. I saw another review which didn’t like King Sath’s emotional side… girl what?! #LetMenCry We’re all better off for it!

This was a light hearted, easy read. Fun with a FMC that's easy to get behind and root for!

The slow burn was worth the wait. If you enjoy romantasy with grumpy/sunshine vibes & quick banter this one's for you!

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley for an e-arc of this book. All opinions will be my own

21 year old Willow finds herself dead in Asphodel, the in-between of Tatarus and Elysium, and immediately decides that she is not sticking around.
The Devil "Sath" presents her with 7 challenges representing the 7 deadly sins. If she passes, Willow can return to Earth, if not, she's stuck in Asphodel for good.

This was a fun, New Adult, Romantasy with a slow burn worth waiting for. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Willow and Sath, along with the platonic relationships she forms along the way. The humour was so good, especially between Willie and Sath. I was rooting for them very early on.
I also enjoyed how flawed Willow was, making her a multi dimensional character.
One thing I wish was that there was more depth to Sath and his backstory, but overall it was a fun read with an interesting magical system and twists I did not expect.

This was a silly fun romance and I had a great time reading it. The FMC was likeable and I was rooting for her. A fun mix of genres - romance/fantasy/paranormal

3.5 ⭐️

This was a fun and easy read, with an interesting take on the afterlife. Willow is a 21 year old who finds herself dead and stuck in the in between, Asphodel. Where she agrees to face a series of challenges, each one related to a different deadly sin, to win the chance of getting free and back to Earth.

The writing style flowed well and was easy to read and I enjoyed the feistiness of Willow as a FMC. I wish there was more of a build up in Willow and Sath’s relationship, as it all seemed rushed towards the end. I enjoyed the premise of the trials but again felt like these could be dramatic and difficult.

Overall, I did like the book, I just felt parts of the story could have been developed more.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC, all views are my own.

If you like Kingdom of the Wicked, you’ll love this. A great read, plenty of action, plot twists and loveable characters. Willow is a great MFC who is bold and a little sassy, Sath is all kinds of devilishly goodness. A fun easy read that will keep you turning pages.

I enjoyed this book, it was fun and easy to read with a bit of spice thrown in for fun.
The writing was simple and I would have preferred much more banter and fun to counter act the ‘darker’ edge.

The characters were easy to like although willow seemed to get over Noah and Sasha a little too easily considering that was her whole mission the first half of the book. I enjoyed watching her relationship with Sath develop.

I liked the demon element but wanted a little more from the final scene.

Overall this was a fun romantasy read with a couple of spice scenes and a tied up ending.

Reviewer’s note: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A Match Made in Hell is a darkly funny and sharply written fantasy romance that takes the classic deal-with-the-devil trope and gives it a deliciously modern, sarcastic spin. Charlotte Ingham delivers an entertaining enemies-to-lovers story filled with snarky banter, sizzling tension, and a hellish setting that’s more red tape than brimstone—think infernal bureaucracy meets romantic chaos.

The chemistry between the leads is the real highlight here. Their dynamic is crackling with tension, resentment, and reluctant attraction, which makes every interaction feel charged. The writing is fast-paced and witty, with moments of emotional depth woven in among the chaos. I also appreciated the creativity of Hell’s structure—more soul-sucking admin job than eternal torment, which was a clever and fresh take.

That said, I would’ve loved to see a little more worldbuilding detail. While the setting is intriguing, it sometimes felt like the story skimmed the surface of its own rich potential. I also found that the pacing lagged slightly in the middle—there were a few repetitive beats in the character dynamic that could’ve used a bit more variation or development.

Still, the ending is satisfying, the dialogue is sharp, and the character growth shines through by the final act. Ingham clearly has a talent for writing chemistry and conflict, and I’ll definitely be picking up whatever she writes next.

Perfect for fans of:
• Grumpy/sunshine or enemies-to-lovers pairings
• Demons with a sense of humor
• Urban fantasy with a romantic core
• Smart, fast-paced dialogue with bite

A devilishly good read with heart, heat, and humor.

This was a fun, low stakes romantasy that is light on spice but good banter! The reading isn’t taxing so it’s a great entry point into the genre. A little predictable in parts but enjoyable nonetheless.

I just couldn't get into this one properly, I'm not sure if it was the writing style or the way the story felt a little clunky at times but it didn't fully grasp my attention. The writing definitely feels a bit basic, I was expecting a lot more of a fun sexy read but it really wasn't anything amazing.

This reminds me a lot of For Whom The Bell Tolls by Jasea Lynn - similar prose but less execution. This one left me feeling a bit miffed, the story didn't feel like it progressed and the title gives of steamy hell romantasy vibes and I was served with a flat, disjointed universe.

I know that there are people out there that will love this book for what it is, but unfortunately I am not one of them.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC!

This was a pretty fun read that's ideal for romantasy fans looking for something a little more light-hearted.

Willow wakes up in the Underworld, or what she calls Hell, after dying. She's in Asphodel - the realm between Elysium (where super good people go) and Tartarus (where really bad people go). Obviously, this is a shock, and she's confused and upset about why there are suddenly demons and other dead people around her. Even more so when those demons have no issues killing the newly dead humans. Despite that, Willow is convinced that there's been a mistake; she doesn't belong her,e and she has things she needs to finish.

Sathanus, the King of Asphodel, doesn't particularly care. Not all humans are happy to be there, and they all think there's been a mistake. Willow is adamant and makes a bargain with him. If she can resist the seven sins, she can return to Earth. The problem? Sath is very attractive, and he's bound to try to tempt her to break each sin.

In addition, there's an overarching plot about how Asphodel seems to slowly be falling apart, and the demons are getting more eager to hurt the humans populating the realm.

We get some pretty good character development with Willow. She's only 21, so she acts pretty immature at times. Despite that, you get to know her backstory and feel pretty outraged on her behalf. Some of the things she said had me saying out loud 'oh my god', but people don't realise when they're in these moments. I enjoyed seeing her grow; she started childish but grew into herself.

There wasn't too much to Sath, to be honest. He was the standard romantasy hero - broody, grumpy and impossibly handsome.

Either way, this was a fun, light read!