This is such a cozy and yet important story about being your true witchy self.

Annie has basically invented the phrase people pleaser. She uses her magic for trying to be everything others (read: snobby coven) expect from her. Even her bakery is perfect.

But then she meets Maeve, a young, snarky, powerful witch. And Hal. So when is it time to ditch perfection? When is it time to fight for what's worth fighting for?

This book has all the cozy witchy vibes, while having great character development and sending messages about self-esteem, authenticity and true friendship.

I'm sure gonna check out the author's first book.

4,5/5 stars

Thank you @netgalley and @panmacmillan for the eARC!

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I read the first book by the author several weeks before seeing Uncharmed available for request. I was having difficult time connecting with a book following a family death, and needed something comforting and witchy/cosy. It was the perfect choice. As soon as I saw Uncharmed available, I knew I needed to request it.

Still struggling, this also provided a wonderful, uplifting escape. There were so many touching and important messages in this book relating to family, self acceptance, and love.

There were so many moments I re-read sections and highlighted quotes to come back to. Annie, Hal, and Maeve’s story was beautiful, and one I will definitely read again in the future.

For many reasons, one of my favourite books of the year.

3.5 ⭐️



Annie es carismática, con una rutina meticulosamente organizada, una sonrisa siempre lista y una panadería que parece sacada de un cuento de hadas. Pero bajo esa perfección brillante se esconde el verdadero conflicto de la novela: una mujer que ha confundido ser encantadora con ser feliz. Su vida amorosa es una sucesión de citas sin chispa, sus amigas brillan con fuerza propia, y ella se limita a cumplir su papel de “la que siempre está bien”.

El romance, en esta historia, no gira en torno a un interés amoroso (aunque lo hay). En cambio, la gran historia de amor es Annie con ella misma: reencontrarse con lo que quiere, soltar la necesidad de controlarlo todo, dejar de vivir para cumplir con expectativas ajenas y empezar a sentirse suficiente, sin necesidad de brillar para todos. Su evolución es lenta, tierna y profundamente humana.





Me gusto, pero siento que todo se trató de forma superficial y tenía mucho potencial por explotar.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest

Annie is living a carefully cultivated, structured life that conveys an image of perfection to everyone around her. Part of a high society, snobbish coven, she takes on too much responsibility, worries too much about what people think, and uses all of her spare time keeping up the facade that everything is perfect. So essentially, Annie is primed and ready to have her perfect life shook up by a strong but untrained young witch!

The character development is done so well in Uncharmed - Annie is always likeable, but she's a people pleaser who doesn't set any boundaries to protect herself, and gives too much of herself away as a result. It's so obvious looking in that the people around her use her and take advantage of her desire to just be accepted. The plot forces her to face these issues. I was rooting for her to stand up for herself and to realise that perfection wasn't worth the price she was paying for it, so it was so satisfying when she got there! I found it quite an emotional payoff.

The romance between Annie and love interest Hal isn't the initial focus of the book, with Hal only making an appearance at the 45% mark. But despite that, it didn't feel rushed or forced it, but rather a perfect addition to the story.

In all, it was a heartwarming cosy fantasy that I found really beautiful and hopeful.

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