"Saved by the Spell" by Susanna Shore weaves a delightful tale that combines magic, romance, and a touch of mystery, creating a charming and engaging story. The protagonist, Phoebe, finds herself in a predicament when a spell makes her repulsive to men, prompting her to contemplate a career shift to witch hunting.

Shore's narrative unfolds with a perfect blend of humor and intrigue, drawing readers into Phoebe's world of enchantment and self-discovery. The chance encounter with a charming stranger adds a layer of romance to the story, but the revelation of the spell complicates Phoebe's dreams of a happily-ever-after. The author skillfully builds tension as Phoebe, along with her boss Archibald Kane and her landladies, seeks to unravel the mystery behind the spell that defies their magical expertise.

The plot's twists and turns keep the reader engaged, and the question of who spelled Phoebe and why adds an element of mystery that propels the story forward. Shore's writing style is light-hearted and witty, making the book an enjoyable read. The exploration of magic within the story is imaginative, and the challenges Phoebe faces create a unique and entertaining backdrop for the narrative.

The characters, especially Phoebe, are well-developed and relatable. Phoebe's journey of self-acceptance and determination to break the spell adds depth to her character, making her a protagonist readers can root for. The supporting cast, including Archibald Kane, contributes to the richness of the story, and their interactions add humor and warmth to the overall narrative.

"Saved by the Spell" earns a solid four stars for its engaging plot, well-crafted characters, and the seamless integration of magic into a contemporary setting. Susanna Shore succeeds in creating a magical world that captivates readers, and the blend of romance and mystery adds layers to the narrative. This book is a delightful escape into a world where spells and love intersect, leaving readers enchanted from beginning to end.

"Saved by the Spell" by Susanna Shore is a charming and enchanting read that casts a delightful spell, immersing you in a world of magic and romance.

A guilty pleasure! A delightful paranormal mystery set in London with an entertaining cast of characters!

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. A good Halloween book! Love the cover.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Saved by the Spell by Susanna Shore is a cozy fantasy book that is the second book in a series. The story revolves around Phoebe, who discovers that she's been cursed to be repulsive to men. When men look at her, even if they are aware that she's attractive, they can't help but look away. Who could have cursed her like this? It's up to Phoebe and her friends to find out!

Here is a gripping excerpt from Chapter 1:

"I ran into a wolf outside my bedroom. Not literally, or I wouldn't be here to tell the tale.
I was sleepwalking to the bathroom early Monday morning, and there it was, as if the hallway were a perfectly normal place for a woodland beast. My body froze in shock even as adrenaline surged through my veins, screaming for me to flee."

Overall, Saved by the Spell is a delightful cozy fantasy for readers who want some magic but don't want any battles between good and evil. This book is exactly what is advertised. The story contains magic and is interesting, but you won't find the action that is in other adult fantasy books. Personally, I prefer my books to have a bit more action. I'm sure other readers won't mind that though. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of fantasy books in general, you can check out this book, which is available now!

I really enjoyed the first book in the series so I couldn’t wait to read this one. The characters were so entertaining in the first one that I was looking forward to the growth in the book. Phoebe took a little step backwards for me. She let a good looking guy influence her. However as the story develops it becomes clear what is going on with Phoebe. The mystery is well written. There are plenty of surprises woven into the story to keep you guessing. Looking forward to the next. I recommend for fans of paranormal cozies with a touch of romance.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

Saved by the Spell is the second book in Susanna Shore's new series of paranormal cozy myteries set in London. Earlier this year I reviewed the first book Hexing the Ex (this has got to be one of the most popular titles in the genre-hmm, I wonder what it says about the human nature...). We got introduced to the protagonist, Phoebe Thorpe, a recent graduate in History of arts who is working in an antiques shop. When her hapless flatmate floods their tiny flat, they get evicted and Phoebe has to look for a new place, which miraculously she finds on the same day. Even more miraculously, despite its premium location, this room to let above 'a magic shop' is something Phoebe can afford. The landladies are very sweet, meals are included in the rent and the flatmates all seem very friendly. Of course, our naive Phoebe has no idea she is about to enter the world of witches/mages/dangerous warlocks, vampires and werewolves- well, all the usual suspects are there, plus a hellhound or two.
I enjoyed reading Book 2 even more than the first one. Just when Phoebe starts thinking she might have had her own very special 'meet cute', she discovers a strange thing- she has become extremely repulsive to all men. This magic spell, which turns out to be usually cast by super-protective magical fathers (and a few jealous husbands as well), is making her work quite difficult - not only with the customers, but also with her boss Archibald Kane. Convenient as it is for giving her extraordinary amounts of physical space during her morning commute, the spell has to be broken. It soon becomes clear that the mystery goes beyond the romantic life (or lack of it) of one non-magical human, and what is at stake is a political leadership of London magical community.
There were quite a few twists (some were easier to predict and see through than the others) in this action-packed cozy. Phoebe continues to charm with her irresistible mix of innocence/naivety and desire to protect people around her. Her landladies, her flatmates Ashley and Luca, and, of course, the archi-gentleman Mr Kane are all unique characters that grow on you the further you get into the book.
Light, uncomplicated, clean, Saved by the Spell is great for anyone who loves paranormal mysteries and is looking for a quick read. Looking forward to the next story in the series!

Cozy magical mystery with overarching romance plot is a hell of a nichey niche.
It's managing to keep my curiosity enough to hope I'll catch book 3, so good job on that. The loveable main cast helps and made it a magical read!

I have to say thank you for granting me the chance to read this story. I have not had the fortune to read the first book in this series, but I will definitely go back and buy it to get the chance to see how Phoebe and her gang started on their adventures. This story carried well for a second book. I did not feel as if I was missing anything by starting with the second book. The story is filled with action, adventure, and thrills. Great read, we’ll written. I recommend to anyone who loves a little magic in their stories.

Action packed.

It's about a month after the events of the first book (there is a short recap in this story, in case you missed the first book) and Phoebe thought her life had turned back to normal. Well, sort of normal, living in a household with a werewolf, a vampire and two mages. But then her boss tells her he finds her repulsive. He kindly adds that he shouldn't feel this way.

It turns out, Phoebe is under a spell. And while her boss (also a mage) tries to find a counter-spell, Phoebe tries to stay out of his way and to dodge her mother. Her (second) cousin Olivia is getting married and apparently, for mother Thorpe this is reason to pester her daughter about getting married. (For reals? Is her mother from the Regency period?)

The hunt for the counter-spell leads to the discovery of a conspiracy among mages.

As I said, action packed.

Firstly I would like to say thank you to the publisher and the author of this book as I am very happy to have received a electronic advanced read a copy of this book as I’ve heard of it in my book community and I was very intrigued and thank you to net galley for allowing me to use the website to gain access to books and to share my opinions and feedback with authors. I enjoyed this book I thought it was really good overall it was very witchy vibes and great for this time of year especially as it’s coming up as Halloween

Shore opens Saved by the Spell with a chance encounter with a charming stranger that renders our protagonist, Phoebe, repulsive to men. Luckily her boss, Archibald Kane, and her landladies are experts on magic, but they are confounded, which leads the reader on a race to discover the reversing spell. Vampires, werewolves, witches, mages, warlocks abound. Fun reading. The story had me rooting for Phoebe, and very much captured my imagination—not to mention expanded my understanding of magically creatures and the paranormal. Nicely done, Susanna!

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley

Sexy, fun and full of page turning magic!

I have been dying to see where this series takes me, and this installment did not disappoint. While I think you can probably play catch up if you started the series here, it's probably better to go back to book 1, where Phoebe enters the "house of magic."

Poor Phoebe. She's had a rough go of it. She lost her home, but found a new one, but also went through the traumatic event of being cursed, learning about all sorts of paranormals, and then being told she isn't even a drop magical. New book, new chances, right? Well, unfortunately, after meeting a lovely man on her way to work, she finds herself paranormally repulsive to men. Her boss breaks the news to her, which leads them all on the hunt to find the fix.

There are quite a few twists and turns, but this book was pleasantly short and sweet when it came to the "big bad." While I was sad about the reveal (poor Pheobe), we end the book with a renewed sense of things to come for our girl. I am really enjoying this series, and most especially the characters that are Phoebe's new roommates in this wonderfully weird world.

Saved by the Spell by Susanna Shore is the second book in this cozy paranormal series.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series.
This book was even better than the first. The characters are really fun and well written.
The mystery was great, and the world building we awesome.

Princess Fuzzypants here: Phoebe thinks the invitation to her cousin’s wedding shower is the worst thing that will happen to her that day. Little does she realize but she will be thrust into a power play between her boss and some unknown enemy and whoever it is does not play fair. The fact that she is the only human in a crowd of supernaturals does not help. She is surrounded by Mages, a vampire and a werewolf and possibly an evil Warlock.

Her troubles begin when she is cursed with a spell that makes her repulsive to all men. Her boss, Kane, is the first one who notices and when he realizes it is a challenge to his leadership of the Mage Council, he attempts to find a counter spell. Life is not pleasant for Phoebe as she repels every man she meets until a gorgeous guy latches onto her at her cousin’s reception. Unfortunately, he turns out to be one of the villains and the only clue so far to discovering who is behind the attacks on Kane.

All along Phoebe feels like the odd man out as magical events swirl around her. The evil forces are quite willing to hurt anyone and everyone to get what they want. That means Phoebe, Kane and the rest will be put into danger time and again before the final confrontation. As a mere human, she must dig deep to challenge the powerful forces. As she and her friends defeat the bad guys, she learns some important secrets that will change her life in the future. Clearly her life will never be the same.

Four purrs and two paws up.

Loved this book! Saved by the Spell was an easy read with very well-crafted characters.

Quite enjoyable and highly recommended. Can't wait to read more from this author.

A solid 4 1/2 stars.

A whimsical read, I enjoyed this more than I anticipated (I'm not super into shapeshifters so I didn't know if I would like the cast of characters here). I tend to be drawn to books that are set in real life but have a paranormal twist and this is exactly that (minus the werewolf exception)

Worth picking up, I can't wait to read the next one!

Thank you Netgalley, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This enjoyable book, kept my attention with its fast pace, interesting storyline and fun characters that just draws you in. Looking forward to the next book release.

Saved by the Spell (House of Magic 2) by Susanna Shore
Publisher: Crimson House Books, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Publication Date: August 15, 2021
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers | Sci Fi & Fantasy

Saved by the Spell is the second book in the House of Magic series by Susanna Shore and it is so good! This can be read as a standalone book, but you don't want to miss out on the fun of Hexing the Ex, the first book in the series!

I really enjoyed this book! It is a fast read that kept my attention. The story is captivating and fast moving! I loved the characters and seeing how they were developed throughout the book. This book kept me on the edge of my seat, there was just so much happening! This is truly a must read for supernatural mystery fans!

I can't wait for the next book in the series to be released in January! I can't wait to see what will happen next and it will make for a great bday present to me!

I'm so grateful to Susanna Shore, Crimson House Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.