4 stars
I love a good witchy story.
They’re atmospheric and beautiful, and this was no different.
I got swept up in the story and the magic. It was all so enchanting.
After reading this, to my surprise, I found out this was the third book in a series. I think it stood on its own, but I look forward to reading the other two books.

This book is the third in a series and while you could follow the story without having read the previous two, it would hinder the depth of understanding of the plot and the characters.
I have read the first book, the Vine Witch, and absolutely loved it – one of my favourite books last year, but I did not read the second book so some of the interactions mentioned and the characters were unknown to me.
This is the story of Sidra – a jinni, Yvette – a Fee and Elena – a vine witch, and their attempt to help Sidra escape her brother in law, a very powerful and vengeful jinn.
The book is beautiful written and the plot well developed. The characters are likable, but I personally would have liked the book to be a bit more detailed and longer for more depth.

When I requested and started this book, I wasn't aware it was part of a series. The 3rd book in a series. The book claims it could be read as a stand alone, but I was lost not having read the previous 2 books. It has a really interesting premise and the writing style is great, but without out thw background information it was a miss for me.

I will definitely give it another shot after I get around to reading the other books in the series.

As a whole, I really love this series. It is a true comfort read.
On its own, this one was my least favorite of the three books. The story line didn't impress me, and I'm not that crazy about Sidra.
I was happy to see the three women back together. I do love a good female friendship in books.

A spectacular end to The Vine Witch trilogy! Luanne Smith’s writing is just beautiful. I will admit I read the first two books a little while ago, so I didn’t remember much... but honestly the story was able to stand alone!! Great book and great cover !!

This was a fun ending to a fun series. It tied nicely together with the first two books. This book looks more at Sidra, whose broken heart is being repaired by her making friends and forgiving the sorcerer who she thinks accidently killed her husband. The world building of the jinni is very interesting.

After reading all three of these books, I could never warm up to Yvette, who at least isn't in this one as much as the last one.

This review is based on an advanced reader's copy provided through Netgalley for an honest review.

The Conjurer is the third book in Luanne G Smith's Vine Witch Series. Each of the books in the series is focussed on one magical woman, Elena, Yvette , and in this instalment we get Sidra's story. Sidra is a jinni who we first met in a prison in one of the earlier books, where we learned that she was accused of murdering her husband. Though she managed to escape, she is not going to rest until she can prove she is innocent of killing the man she loved, even if it means facing his brother Jamra, the jinni who imprisoned her in the first place. With Elena and Yvette to help her, she may be able to find out the truth of what really happened to her husband and free herself for good.
Once again the world building and magic system is top notch, the concept of scent as a means of magic and using perfume as a spell works very well and is very cleverly utilised. The writer's skill at describing the exotic location, its sights sounds and scents helps to transport the reader to another world.
This book could be read as a stand alone, though readers of the previous books will definitely enjoy it more as it weaves together elements from the previous books to create a very satisfactory finale.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. I'll be posting my review on Goodreads and Amazon

I still don‘t know if it‘s a 3,5 star or a 4 star...
I enjoyed very much the writing style as much as I did with the first two books, Luanne Smith has a unique way of describing the setting (she is definitely talented in conveying the smells and the atmosphere they create) that makes you feel like you‘re really there.
I never read about a book with a jinn as the main character so this was an original experience for me. I like the fact that the author still used the two characters of the previous book, particularly Elena because she‘s my favorite of the trilogy.
Overall I liked the plot, though I have to point out that the plot twist about Sidra‘s husband being alive was a predictable one and I‘m not very convinced that all the revelation about the plan he devised and the way it went wrong makes completely sense.
The vine witch is still my favorite of the trilogy but I‘m very happy I read this series, I loved its main female characters and I hope Luanne Smith writes again because I would be interested in reading something else from this author!

This book was received as an ARC from 47North in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

From when I first picked up the book, I felt a tingle jolt go through my body and I could not figure out what it was from but after I finished this book, the answer became very clear. I was glued to this book by no choice and glad to have read on as long as I did. Just when I had the book figured out, the story took a whole left turn and my heart fluttered so fast that the tingling feeling returned. The voyage Sidra took with her friends all with her brother in law on her tail awaiting to end her life in revenge for his brother just made my jaw drop and my heart speed so fast that I almost had to take a break and recover. I know this book will be a hit with our community and can't wait to hear their opinions.

We will consider adding this title to our Adult Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

I didn't realize this was the third in a series of books. As I hadn't read the prior titles in this series, I was pretty lost in starting this one. Seems to be a cute series though.

* I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

The Conjurer is the third book in the Vine Witch series. If you haven't previously read The Vine Witch and The Glamourist, I would suggest reading them so that you don't miss out on the backstory and get more time with the characters.

The Conjurer picks up Sidra's storyline, having been wrongfully accused of murdering her husband, pursued by her brother-in-law, and trying to prove her innocence by finding out what really happened. Once again, it seems that Sidra and Yvette's fates are tied together throughout this story. When Jamra, Sidra's brother-in-law, forces Elena to help him find Sidra, the trio winds up together again. But will they be able to each claim their destiny and defeat the evil that has been pursuing them?

I have really enjoyed this series. Luanne G. Smith does a wonderful job with her descriptions, not just of the characters and the magic, but she has mastered the art of making you feel like you have been traveling in the book. I must say that I am dying to go to France after reading these books. She also does a great job of giving each of the magical trio their turn in the spotlight without overshadowing the others. While Sidra is by far the most mysterious character, her mysteries don't outweigh Elena or Yvette. I look forward to reading more by Smith, and maybe another installment of this series.

First, I didn't know that this is a series and so I couldn't grasp some things quite a bit, but now I am surely planning on reading its first two books in the series, this one was done well, another first from this author, a spellbinding book filled with magic. My only mistake wasn't reading the first two, why haven't I heard of this series any sooner????

This third installment was a good continuation of the first two. I liked the different setting and some of the world building but the characters were a little off in this one. Of course the writing was still really good but something was missing for me to really love this one.

I loved reading this book. It was good to read a jinni's story for a change in the fantasy world. I liked learning about their lifestyle and customs in this book. It also brought these women together and to fight against the evil to see that their world was safe. The story brought out the sisterhood that enabled them to find their home and balance in life. If you enjoy reading fantasy stories combined with mythical characters in action, then this book will keep you booked!

I was very excited to have been able to receive an ARC via #NetGalley for this highly anticipated book. I read its predecessors, The Vine Witch and The Glamourist, in a days time each. The same eager reading occurred upon beginning #TheConjurer. This book was a great story and Luanne G. Smith did not disappoint with this installment of The Vine Witch series. It is rare for an author to captivate me with each book in a series, without any let down. Sidra's story was powerful and spellbinding. I highly recommend you dive into this magically series.

This has been such a wonderful series! This book wears full of twists and turns! Impossible to put down! This author really knows how to suck you in!!

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

this was another great book in the Vine Witch series, the characters were great and I enjoyed the plot. It made me look forward to more in this series.

Holy smokes! Will Book Three be the conclusion of Luanne G. Smith's series? I'm not sure, but I will say it's the best of the three. When I was beginning Book Two, I knew that Sidra the jinn would be the most interesting of the women. THE VINE WITCH (Book 1) begins with Elena. She is exactly that — a vine witch that hones her magical crafts on a vineyard. THE GLAMOURIST is Yvette's story. Yvette is a feisty blonde who's had to be creative when living on the streets. She's had a hard knock life, yet, she portrays a mystical quality. Yvette is an airy, enchanted creature. Elena is the heart of the story. Yvette delivers the laughs. However, THE CONJURER is the showstopper. Sidra steals the spotlight from Elena and Yvette. THE CONJURER is the most exciting. It's fiery, atmospheric, emotional, and has, once again, intertwined the fate of all three women. Combining magical gifts and facing their biggest challenge to date, fate binds the witch, the fae, and the jinn. They'll have to walk the path of togetherness to maintain the world in equilibrium.

I loved this book! Sidra is my favorite character. Her story has the most depth. Smith's series is filled with sensory stimulation: the taste and smell of fine wines, the scent of fresh baked goods, aromatic perfumeries, and the imaginative scenes from rooftops. Flying on a magic carpet or disappearing through the cracks of a damp, dark cave. It was even possible to imagine myself in the ether world of jinns and the shadow world of a sorceress. Sidra's tale is the most heartbreaking of all. Her pain can be felt and as a reader, my heart was pounding for a heroic resolution. Smith nails it! Does the story end here? I don't have the answer to that question but I'd be perfectly content if it did.

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Accused of murdering her husband, Sidra returns to France, to a village where she grew up alongside perfume witches. Here, Sidra must not only prove her innocence, but survive the jinni set on seeking justice.


To be completely upfront, when I requested this book, I wasn't aware it was the third installment of "The Vine Witch". And for the sake of being upfront, I was intrigued by the cover first and foremost. Still! That isn't to say that I didn't enjoy the book.

From the very first page, you can tell that every word strung together to tell this story was carefully crafted. There is something so smooth, vivid, and eloquent about this prose. For someone who has not read the first two books of this series, I was suckered in by this world. I saw it. I saw the magic and it was breahtaking.