Uncharmed is anything but uncharming, it's a fabulous twisty tale of found family and false friends!
Our protagonist Annie is a wonderful, competent witch who runs a successful bakery in the non-wicche world. Obsessed with perfection and all things pink, Annie is stretching herself paper thin in her efforts to please everyone and to fit in with the upper echelons of Sorciety - the secret society within her coven.

When mentoring talented fifteen year old Maeve is foisted upon Annie, it seems only a matter of time before something will have to give in Annie's perfect world ...but how explosive will the consequences be? And why exactly are the secret society so interested in Maeve? Staunchly supported by Hal, in who's house Annie and Maeve are unexpected guests, the trio must take on the might of the coven and the sorciety.

I absolutely loved this book which deserves 5 glittery pink stars! Annie and Maeve are brilliantly fleshed out and realistic characters and I found their relationship very relatable - who hasn't questioned all their life choices after being appraised by a teenager!
Set in the same universe as 'Rewitched' but in a different era, this book is a great standalone read, perfect for anyone who loves magical stories full of warmth, wit, and humour.

Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan
for the review copy.

Lucy does it again!!! OMGGG I AM LITERALLY OBSESSED!!! She could write me a shopping list for B&Q and I'd probably get the same thrill. LOVE LOVE LOOOOVED THIS OMG IT WAS PERFECT

How does this author get me so hooked I laugh and cry, this book did not disappoint to deliver the goods!

This was a charming low-stakes fantasy and, while part of a series, I was able to easily read as a standalone. I loved the development of Maeve and Annie's relationship, and the side characters really made the story. I felt it took a while to build up to the main plot points, but overall was sweet and cosy.

If Barbie or Elle Woods was a witch you would get our FMC.
I struggled with the first 20% and almost DNF however then Maeve enters the plot and life gets a little more interesting.
By the time Hal joins, I am fully invested.

Uncharmed is the most delightfully cosy story that made me want to curl up in a blanket with a hot chocolate whilst it rains outside!

Annie is a clever and kind witch who runs the most adorable bakery and pushes herself to be perfect for everyone around her, despite the toll her perfection puts on her. We follow Annie as she is given charge of a young, untrained witch, Maeve, who exudes power yet is extremely unsure of herself (and a very well written teenager!).

This is a gorgeous story of a found family, with a perfect grumpy/sunshine relationship between Annie and Hal. I thought the storylines were well balanced, we don’t meet Hal till about 45% into the book yet the rest of the story doesn’t get abandoned in order to push their romance onto us. Instead you get a cute, slow burn romance that feels very believable to the situation they’re in.

I can’t wait to reread this in the autumn and feel all cosy inside☺️🍂

Thank you to NetGalley and PanMacmillan for the ARC!

I loved Rewitched, so this was a highly anticipated ARC for me and honestly, Uncharmed delivered just what I hoped for: a comforting, quietly magical story full of warmth, wit, and heart.

Annie Wildwood is the kind of character who thinks she has everything in control: lists, appearances, polished plans. But when she’s sent to a rundown woodland cottage to mentor Maeve, a prickly teenage witch with a lot of baggage, everything begins to unravel and heal. Add in the grumpy-yet-soft cottage owner Hal, and you've got a cast that slowly melts together in the most satisfying way.

Where Rewitched sparkled with whimsy and surprise, Uncharmed simmers with emotional growth. The magic here is softer, cozier more about connection and letting go than dramatic spells or plot twists. It’s cottagecore fantasy at its finest, with plenty of dry humor, delicious baked-goods spells, and the kind of found-family storyline that sticks with you.

4.5/5 stars

This book is cute, cosy and just fabulous. The jealousy i have over people who got a Proof copy, is insane.

Tropes:
Cosy fantasy
Grumpy X Sunshine
Witchy
Friendship

World Building:
Look, if you're looking for some in your face, strong fantasy, this is not it. Uncharmed is the perfect cute and cosy romance, with witchy vibes. There is always a worry that book 2 just won't live up to expectations, but I was in love with this book as much as I loved Rewitched. Both books are perfect in their own way. The friendship plot line had me so invested. It was so real life without being real life. Lucy, please don’t ever stop writing these books.

Characters:
Annie, our FMC, was adorable! But Maeve became my favourite so quickly! There was so much to her, the depth and detail that went into character was simply mesmerising. Watching Annie and Maeve come together was perfect. Oh, don't forget Hal, don't get me wrong, he was a lovely added extra, but I was stuck on Annie and Maeve.

Summary:
You want a book that will make you feel warm and fluffy, then this is it. This is the perfect book you'd snuggle on the sofa with, a hot chocolate, listening to the rain fall. It’s beautiful, it’s mesmerising and it’s perfect. Hats off to you Lucy, your debut made you one to watch but book 2, that’s now made you an auto buy author.

Yes, I already have my waterstones Edition Pre-ordered!

Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood, Pan Macmillan | Macmillan, and NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Uncharmed is the interconnected sequel to Wood’s debut novel, Rewitched. In Uncharmed, we follow a new witch, Annie Wildwood, mentoring a troubled teenage witch whilst balancing love and her bakery.

This is a very sweet romance book with very light fantasy elements. I would recommend it to romance readers that want to dip their toe into urban, low-stakes romantasy. I wouldn’t recommend it for fantasy readers that aren’t a fan of romance as you could pretty much take all the fantastical elements out and it wouldn’t really change the plot. Lovely writing style, but this book was not for me.

This book is a charmingly magical tale with a cosy heart that feels like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold, crisp winter's morning.

Annie's journey to self-confidence and self-acceptance is a joy to follow along with, as is seeing Maeve flourish and the found family they create along the way.

I thoroughly recommend this book, perfect for the nights drawing in and creating that warm, snuggled feeling. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Charming, Cozy, and Quietly Magical
Uncharmed is the literary equivalent of a warm mug of tea on a rainy afternoon. Lucy Jane Wood has crafted a gentle, witchy tale that blends found family, emotional healing, and quiet rebellion against perfectionism—all wrapped in a soft, magical atmosphere.
Annie Wildwood, the picture-perfect witch with a pastel life and a pressure-cooker heart, finds her world delightfully unraveled by Maeve, a powerful, rough-edged teenage witch she’s assigned to mentor. Throw in a reluctant warlock housemate (Hal, who’s gruff but golden underneath), and you get a warm, slow-burning story of connection and rediscovery.
What I loved:
* The cozy fantasy vibes are strong: enchanted baking, woodland cottages, and coven politics with a cinnamon-sweet twist.
* Annie’s emotional arc is beautifully done—watching her loosen her grip on “being perfect” was relatable and moving.
* Maeve is an instant favorite: funny, chaotic, powerful, and vulnerable all at once.
A perfect read for anyone who needs a reminder that it's okay not to have it all figured out. Uncharmed embraces the beauty in imperfection, showing that life doesn’t have to be polished or perfect to be meaningful, funny, and worth celebrating.

Lucy Jane Wood has cemented herself as an instant-read for me with this book! Rewitched was one of my favourite titles last year and so when I heard she was publishing this I knew I had to read it.

This is the perfect cosy, uplifting, autumn read and should be paired with a pumpkin spiced latte and your favourite pyjamas. I demolished this in one day with my cat on my lap which I feel the main character - Annie - would have approved of!

Also some subtle Taylor Swift references dotted in which I loved!

10/10 cosy witchy fantasy with found family and a grumpy x sunshine element that will be perfect for the academically gifted eldest daughter > burnt out adult <3

I worried I wouldn’t enjoy this as much as Rewitched but wow! I definitely didn’t need to worry. Such a heart warming story, an easy, comfy read! I loved it.

So cosy and heartwarming, Lucy Jane Wood has done it again! She manages to create stories that feel like a warm hug without being saccharine or cliche. Uncharmed is a story of self discovery, I could picture Annie so clearly, and I really enjoyed how the grumpy/sunshine trope was utilised in a mother/daugther relationship as well as a romantic one!

Lucy Jane Wood does it again! Back to the world of Rewitched but with brand new characters to get to know. Annie has the perfect life, the perfect business, the perfect friends - but at what cost? There's nothing quite like a teenage girl to break your façade and Annie being thrown into mentoring the slightly crabby Maeve turns her world upside down.

The main highlight of this book is the relationship between Maeve and Annie - they both have a lot to teach each other and it feels organic and real. There's a little romance in this book but it takes a bit of a back seat compared to female friendship dynamics (both positive and negative!) which I felt was the right choice. Returning to this world was a joy, with everything vividly and colourfully depicted - this time with plenty of pink.

If you've ever achieved something then wondered if you even wanted it in the first place, if you've ever been told you're a people pleaser, or if you've ever felt like you're not enough, this book is likely meant for you, as it was for me.

I hope there's more stories of Selcouth, I can't wait!

a charming story about discovering that perfection is not everything, and letting go can be freeing.
the found family was written in such a quirky and fun way you knew it could only end one way.
the growth in the individual was just as big as the growth they had as a family.
Uncharmed is a lovely second book although rewitched will stay my favorite for now.

I think my heart just exploded, in the best way possible.

Man, I love a found family trope and boy did this get me. It was an absolutely amazing story and I couldn’t wait to get reading again whenever I had to Velcro rip myself away from it.

I adored the first book in this series and this one, while in the same world, could work as a standalone if you hadn’t read the first (which I also fully recommend too). From the moment you open the page or fire up your (kindle) reading device, you’re enveloped into a cosy, warm magical atmosphere where you want to stay for all the cakes and company.

Alice was a pure delight, as was Hal and I immediately fell in love with Maeve. You couldn’t ask for more out of the writing. It was a perfect escape from reality for a bit and I couldn’t have loved and enjoyed it more if I tried.

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