A Match Made in Hell by Charlotte Ingham, think Lucifer meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Thank you NetGalley and Charlotte Ingham for this ARC.

We follow Willow, who dies at 21 and wakes up in Asphodel. Feeling that her death was not supposed to happen, she mades a deal with broody and maddeningly attractive King Sath, to conquer the seven deadly sins to earn her freedom. The catch? He’s the last person she’d ever want to spend eternity with… and yet she can’t help falling for him.

This book is everything I love in an enemies-to-lovers story: snappy banter, slow-burn tension and chemistry. Willow’s sass and stubbornness bounce perfectly off Sath’s dark, guarded energy, making every interaction electric. I also adored watching Willow grow from a lost, angry soul (whom I actually found quite annoying at times) into someone who finds strength and even family in the unlikeliest of places.

There were a couple of moments where the pacing dipped in the middle and I do think the ending felt a bit rushed but I overall enjoined the lot.

If you’re craving a funny and delightfully spicy romantasy with a fierce FMC and a grumpy demon love interest, this is your next read.

Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, demon romance and anyone who enjoys a little heat with their heartache.

Loved the book. The story was fun and addictive, could t wait to pick it up. The characters banter was bantering and the steamy scenes were on point!

Thank you NetGalley and Charlotte Ingham for this ARC.

It is a fun and spicy read, it is a good read and easy to get through, however the FMC could have had a bit more about her to really enhance her character development but overall, I did enjoy the chemistry between the two. I would read another story about the two and see how things have since developed or individual stories.

I would recommend! and I would definitely read Charlotte Ingham work again.

3/5 stars — A fun, witty romcom fantasy with heat and humor, but the conclusion could use some polishing

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I really enjoyed the premise and the fun mix of fantasy and romance. Willow’s journey through Asphodel, trying to resist temptation and complete her tasks, was entertaining and full of sass.
The dynamic between Willow and Sathanas, is a highlight — their chemistry and witty exchanges made the story sparkle. The take on the seven deadly sins was fresh and clever.
However, the ending felt too hurried and a bit underdeveloped. After such a strong buildup, I wanted more depth and a smoother resolution to the plot and character arcs.
Overall, a good pick for readers who want a spicy fantasy romcom with humor and heart but are okay with a less polished finish.

I sadly had to DNF this halfway through, I held out for as long as I could hoping the story would pick up, get more exciting or just be more. The FMC is insufferable (and not in a redeemable way) and the MMC has about as much sex appeal as a rotting corpse. There was absolutely no chemistry between the two of them and it felt forced to be believable and swoon worthy. I was so excited about this book and the story but sadly it just fell flat for me

my thanks to netgalley, the publisher and the author for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

A quick read, this is what I call a palate cleanser. It's not a gritty, heart breaking romance that will stay with you for months after, but a light, fun read.

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Thank you to Bonnier Books UK and NetGalley for the eARC. A Match Made in Hell is a brisk, engaging fantasy romance with plenty of humor and a main character who commands attention. The playful premise of a flawed heroine striking a bargain with the devil is delivered with sharp dialogue and light-hearted moments, even if the emotional depth is sometimes lacking. Sath is the classic brooding love interest, and his chemistry with Willow is enjoyable. This novel is an easy, lightly spicy read for anyone who appreciates familiar tropes and a supernatural romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

💔 Enemies to Lovers
🧩 Trials & Challenges
👑 Devilish Bargain
🏠 Found Family

This one really surprised me! Charlotte Ingham delivers a fiery blend of dark humour and sharp wit, wrapped up in a thrilling, unconventional romance. The characters are well-drawn and the story’s pace keeps you hooked throughout.

It’s got just the right mix of chaos and charm — perfect for anyone looking for a romance with a wicked twist. Definitely recommend giving this a go!

A Match Made in Hell has an intriguing premise, and that’s what drew me to it. The concept felt fresh and full of potential, something I was excited to dive into.

But once I got into the story, it started to lose me. The characters didn’t have much depth, and the FMC was particularly hard to connect with her constant whining and lack of personality made her feel more like a placeholder than a real person. Her internal monologue dragged things down too; it was repetitive and didn’t really offer any meaningful growth or insight.

The plot itself was pretty predictable, and at times it didn’t even make sense. Major secrets were revealed way too early, before the characters had formed any believable connection or trust so those big moments didn’t hit the way they were meant to.

Still, I liked the bones of the story. The idea was solid even if the execution didn’t quite work for me. It ended up being an easy, light read, so if you're looking for something quick and don’t mind a few clichés or frustrating characters, it might still scratch that itch.

Thank you for the earc. All thoughts are my own.

I really loved this debut fantasy novel. I went in, hoping for a spicy Hades & Persephone vibe. Yes, mission accomplished on that front but what I got from the book went way beyond that. The world building is excellent and the further I read on, the more I felt totally immersed in Asphodel and I loved discovering all the different elements of that place. The trials that Willow had to undergo to win back her freedom were fascinating, with the perfect balance of tension and triumph. The spice between the two characters was pitch perfect in it's the build up, the chemistry, and the witty banter. Willow is such a relatable character and I absolutely loved how the author wrote her and developed her character throughout the book. I found it so empowering and inspiring.
In short, this is a totally enthralling, mesmerising page turner of a fantasy. I'll be recommending it to anyone who loves the fantasy genre, morally ambiguous characters or who is on the lookout for a new book boyfriend. I'll be crossing my fingers that this is the first book in a series and I will definitely be there for whatever this author writes next.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a chance to review an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

2.5-3 stars ೃ⁀➷ I can't think of anything to say proving how bland it was 😭

Perfect for fans of-
🔥 Trials (simple ones)
💗 Strangers to lovers
🔥 Little spice
💗 Flawed Characters
🔥 Fantasy Rom-Com


A Match Made in Hell follows our very flawed (and borderline annoying) FMC Willow, who dies after jumping off a cliff and discovers she's been sent to asphodel. Distraught and confused, she begins seeking a way to return to life to finish what she wished she could have. Just when it proves to be futile she finds a way by making a deal with the devil, the King of Asphodel, King Sathanas. She needs to complete 7 tasks, one for each sin to prove she is good enough for a second chance at life. If she fails, she'll be forced to stay in Asphodel...

This book would have done better with less of a colloquial tone. My personal preference when death and the afterlife is discussed is for it to be handled with more of a grave (pun intended) and serious tone, because it is genuinely such a vast topic with so many opportunities for symbolism and grand events.

This might be my fault for picking up the book to be honest though. It's literally a fantasy romcom so perhaps it wasn't up my alley. To be fair, I eventually liked the plot I just found Willow to be slightly annoying- her personality and the writing style of her internal monologue.

Willow is a girl with major mommy issues. And that's lowkey pretty much all we get about her. That and how she was a shit friend and also had a shit boyfriend. Her personality switch up at the end was cool but I feel like we needed more to it.

Sath AKA Sathanas was cool. Your regular love interest. He actually had some personality though which I appreciated. He's got this tough exterior but really he's a sad, tortured little boy. At the end his glamour wore off for me and he became mid. Aside from that we dont get anything else about him much.

They had good chemistry. Not OMG, amazing chemistry but it was there and I really wanted them to give in to eachother. Whatever transpired at the end, his actions made up for it completely. He's lowkey so wholecome.

I semi liked the plot. The trials plot is always wicked but these trials were so lame and completely HALF ASSED. Not an ounce of effort. It was like she just stuck with the first thought that came to mind and didn't bother developing it. Like come on!!! Trials testing sins can go CRAZY.

One more thing that it is FACT, is that the title is a MAJOR lie. 'A Match Made in Hell'- NOPE, it's more 'A Match Made in Asphodel', which is described as a middle ground AKA Purgatory between Tartarus (Hell) and Elysium (Heaven). It is literally stated that they aren't in hell, lol. Secondly, for this place to be a middle ground sort of afterlife place, it's not even bad. Everyone parties, drinks and does whatever they want. Only meh thing is the living quarters- which are really small and not great tbh, but they don't even have to pay so I wouldn't complain.

Overall, this is a light read, fantasy rom com that should have had the feel of high stakes but in reality it was really low and I couldn't have been less invested. But the vibes were nice and Willow and Sath had a cute romance.

Thank you to Netgalley & the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review :)

2.5-3 starssss

What happens when you suddenly find yourself dead but you refuse to accept your fate of Asphodel? You make a deal with the devil to get out of course! The fact that he is sinfully hot doesn't make it easier and in fact, might be your downfall.

Willow is not happy to find herself in "hell" after a sudden fall from a cliff and she wants to get out of there, so she makes a deal with Sath thw King of Asphodel that if she can complete 7 tasks (resiting all 7 deadly sins) she can go home, easy right? Wrong. Willow is a life long f-up and a disappointment to her mother and she now has to prove she's worth another chance.

This book was fine, for me it was lacking a bit in character depth and getting to know them, it may have benefitted from a dual pov. However, I was intrigued by the tasks and how things would go, which kept me reading until the end. The concept and the overall story were great, but the execution wasn't my favourite.

A superbly crafted romance book full of more charm, intrigue, angst, longing and adventure than you've ever seen - but in the best way possible.

An enemies to lovers romance book like none I have read before!

I absolutely devoured this novel, enjoying a fresh take on a subject matter that usually I'd expect to find in the dark romance category. Surprisingly heartwarming and hopeful, A Match Made in Hell is a book I'll be recommending for a long time coming!

The trials were great, and the slow burn was torturous between Sath and Willow, exactly how I like it!

I loved the fact that this book had twists and turns that are uncommon for a romance that absolutely had my jaw hitting the floor. I can't wait to see what this author brings in the future.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book via Netgalley.

A unique story pulling on well know elements. The devil and the deadly sins make for a great combination when mixed with a ‘will they/won’t they’ romance. Loveable characters that you root for from the start made it a book I didn’t want to put down from the moment I picked it up.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

The banter and the sass I really enjoyed! This started out really fun but unfortunately missed the mark a little bit for me, and I just didn’t find the trials interesting enough to want to read on. Maybe I’m in a bit of a slump but it just wasn’t it for me but I know there will be people who will love it!

Honestly, I struggled to get through this without dnf'ing it . The main character kinda got on my nerves and the writing was simple. I was hoping for more spice, but it just didn't deliver. That being said, I'm sure plenty of people will love it, but it just wasn't my cuppa tea.
Thanks to Netgalley for this arc.

An easy read. There were times where this felt a little YA, but there were also adult elements with regards to the spice and darkness. It was clever and funny and I’d recommend as a good palette cleanser

4 stars

Not bad, a new author to me. I got the impression it was prossibly for young Adults.

Although our heroine, Wilow, felt duped it was fairly obvious that Sath had an agenda and who the main villian was amongst the demons.
I enjoyed the story though it was a bit gory.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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.