What. A. Rollercoaster. Okay buckle up because this courtroom drama/family feud/magical world/sexy romance is CRACK. It took a minute for me to get into the story as it is told in first person present, but once I was in I WAS IN. Sadie is an amazing independent woman who has made a life of her own away from everything she grew up with and loved. Her family loves each other and the town they rule dearly, almost to the point of insanity. When she returns, what she thought she knew about her life and her family is rocked with murder allegations and her own discoveries now as a full grown women with immense power. The person responsible for literally all of this and the man holding her freedom in his hands is Gabriel. Whooooooo boy Gabriel gives major Rhysand vibes and I will always be sat for that. I loved being in Sadie’s mind, but I would love a POV from Gabriel’s.

Moving on from our main characters to the plot. Part 1 is all set up and backstory, but Part 2 is where it all starts to move and boy does it move. Like Sadie’s bed, it is rocking with every new allegation and discovery both in the courtroom and outside. The plot moves quickly, but its the characters that really stick with you. Revelations of Sadie’s past and present, Gabriel’s involvement, the family feud, the protection of their town, the history of both families just keep coming and you cannot put this story down. Highly recommend and I can’t wait for the sequel!

Moving away from her family 6 years ago, Sadie is a lawyer in London trying to live a normal life. Overspending on everything, going on questionable tinder dates… seems like the average life for someone in their mid twenties! Until she hears from her mother asking her to come home to come to her brother’s rescue…again. Last time she did that, she made a mistake that made her leave town and her family. This time her brother was accused of murdering his rival’s (Gabriel) father. They expect Sadie to be his lawyer. But only one condition…she wants to do it undercover and have no one know it’s her. Once she’s in court, Gabriel knows it’s her and does what he can to get her attention.

I loved Sadie’s character and how she grew throughout the book. She knew right from wrong and was able to stand for what she believed in, whether her family agreed or not.

This is an enemy to lovers kind of book. The perfect amount of fantasy mixed with romance.

I really enjoyed this book. The magical world was really interesting and seamless. The pacing of the story was well done. The ending left me wanting to continue the series and wasn’t predictable. Great writing and character development.

Sadie bargained away her powers to Gabriel to save her brother. Unfortunately, her brother is in trouble again and needs her to come back home to save him. Now she has to face Gabriel again...

Sadie is a terrific character. Love how strong she is. I enjoy the magical background of the book and all the politics involved.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Thanks NetGalley and publishers for the Arc of The twisted mark by Sophie Williamson.

Ohhh so good! The story flows and you get caught up in it. There’s a bit of everything - definitely worthwhile reading.

A perfectly witchy enemies to lovers story, featuring two rival families, a binding deal and a town to protect.

'I've sworn off magic nowadays, but I make an exception for checking up on Tinder dates'.

Synopsis
Our FMC, Sadie Sadler, is happy with her life in London as a lawyer, but there's a fear in the back of her mind about using magic.. using magic could bring Gabriel Thornber right to her.

Six years ago, to save her brother, she entered into an unbreakable deal with Gabriel. The mark still there was her finger, hidden by a ring.

'I was ruined for love the moment that mark appeared on my finger'.

But now she's called back home under a disguise to be her brothers lawyer, who is accused of murdering Gabriel's father. Returning home is a huge risk, will Gabriel see right through her disguise?

As the trial commences, Sadie begins to figure out the true villains in the town, battle with her thoughts about Gabriel and try to stay true to her family loyalty.

Thoughts
Hello Gabriel, although enemies in the first instance, I was so excited to see Sadie and Gabriel's relationship grow - very 'Romeo and Juliet'-esque with the two rival families, but instead of Montagues and Capulets, it's the Sadlers and the Thornbers.

'God help me. He's the worst person I've ever met, and I love him with more force than I could have ever imagined'.

The suspense of Sadie's brothers trial, and the secrets that are exposed along the way keeps you hooked into finding out if her brother really did murder Gabriel's father, or if it was a set-up.

Im so excited to read the next one! 

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC, this review is voluntary.