I really enjoyed this. It's charming, sweet, and humorous with great main characters who really connect. The writing was well done and engaging. The relationship between the three sisters is entertaining, interesting, and fun. I'd love to read more about them. The concept is a familiar trope but it's executed well. A lovely read.

As a music lover, I was very intrigued about this celebrity musician romance from the moment I read the description. While a dazzling love story is at the centre of the story, Under Your Spell is also a beautiful story about finding yourself and embracing sisterhood & family. I was committed to this story from the beginning - the characters felt real and the writing style was a perfect mix of heartfelt emotion, quirky dynamics, witty humour and tasteful spice. While the concept may be a little far-fetched, it is just the perfect amount to have you hooked until the end and truly believing that fairytales can happen in real life. I think I may just have found a new favourite author for myself and anyone who is a fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid meets Emily Henry.

My brain is still short circuiting from how much I am obsessed with, “Under Your Spell.” From the character work, charming dialogue, amazing tension and build up, and my GOD the satisfying steam, this book really has it all.

Forced proximity is always a solid romcom trope, but the unique spin Laura puts on it really made this such a fun book. I loved, loved, LOVED Theo. He’s the epitome of Labrador-Sunshine Boy energy, while simultaneously having the knack for causing heart palpitations and butterflies in your stomach. The sisterly bond between Clementine, Serena, and Lil was adorable, and even side characters like David had me eager for more.

The perfect balance of humor, spice, and emotional vulnerability, “Under Your Spell” should be on every romance fans’ TBR this year.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

-forced proximity
-3rd act break up
-1st person POV
- he falls first
-one night stand
-mistaken identity
-Wiccan magic
-rockstar trope

Claps for the weird sisters! This book was everything and more. I loved the dedication and the characters. Clementine and Theo are perfect for each other. Lil & Henry. Just an overall quick easy read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC

This was a slow burn romance but I really enjoyed it. There were times where it almost felt too slow but it held my interest. This was a sweet romance with minimal spice. The 'spell' portion of the book isn't an overall theme just something 3 sisters do as a cathartic way to get over a nasty breakup. I really enjoyed how sweet, caring, and considerate Theo was of Clemmie's feelings. Clemmie is the daughter of a rock star who got around, having 3 daughters within 6 months. Clemmie is wary of anyone in the industry because of her father and an ex who both cared more about the fame than about her and her feelings. And then she meets Theo. The tension between them 😘 Theo and Clemmie's relationship was built on trust and communication and I love that. They also both have therapists, so yay mental health representation! Clemmie's growth was so good and I was so proud of her by the end. I would love more books about her sisters, especially commitment-phobe Serena. Overall, I really enjoyed this sweet, slow burn romance and look forward to more by the author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Under Your Spell is such a great rom-com. I adored it. The chemistry between Clemmie and Theo is off the charts and I loved their banter. I thought the whole personal assistant deal was hilarious, especially the flu thing. I loved it when Theo would say her name, I could hear him in my mind saying "Clemmie". The song lyrics were great and added to the chemistry of the two of them. I was never a rom-com reader before Netgalley and now I can't get enough. This is one of my faves. Great story!

4.5 ⭐️

This book has so many of my favorite romance elements:
💕Character growth
💕Emotionally intelligent MMC
💕Pro-therapy
💕 Swoony MMC
💕 Supportive/lovable cast of characters
💕 Celebrity characters
💕 Adorable banter
💕 Slow burn romance
💕 A full circle ending

This will surely be at the top of any romance reader’s list for 2024. Wood really impressed me!

I received an E-Arc from Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review!

Thank you!

The beginning chapter caught my attention... Then the next and next. It is nonstop story. I could not stop reading this amazing story even when I was doing laundry! Yup it was that good.

The story dives into Clemmie who is the main character for like the 99 percent of the time. Enter Theo! He joins Clemmie in the story for a while like 90 percent of the time. The two of them have this very cool chemistry together. It's so sweet.

I love Clemmie's sisters, Lil and Serena. All three of them have such an epic family connection. Those sisters would do anything for each other!

I loved the growth in Clemmie. She learns how to cope with the emotions she has gone through in life. This shows that life is messy and yet it can be a lesson to learn from! She is amazing and real.

Theo is quite the nice man with a kind heart considering he is labeled as a rock star. A heart of gold! A talented writer! A musician! What more can I say about him?

I had so many laughing out loud moments, sweet moments with awwwing at it and drama where I yelled at the story! This book was full full of chemistry and banter.

This is a must read!!

Pick it up on June 25, 2024!

This book was really sweet. That feels like the best word for it. I liked Clemmie. I was always rooting for her. There were a few times I almost forgot it was a rom com. It felt like it was right on the line for me of romance vs women's fiction, which can be good!

I really enjoyed this book. I love rom coms and I love guitars and music but it isn't often that I find a rom com that does a musician character justice and doesn't treat them like a caricature. Under Your Spell was a wonderful read for this. Theo is a swoon worthy book love interest and I loved reading about Clemmie's relationship with him but also with her sisters and moms. The banter between Clemmie and Theo was hilarious and the secluded seaside setting for the first half of the book made me want to be there.

I adore romance books but never look forward to the third act break up- sometimes they are outrageous and over blown. The one in this book makes sense and really propels the ending. I'd recommend this book to my friends to read!

What a cute rom com, less spice and more swoon. Theo is a rock star with a bad boy reputation. Clemmie is the estranged daughter of a bad boy rocker so she's wary of musicians. The two are paired together for six weeks as Theo works on his next album while Clemmie acts as personal manager. Their time together is just cute and sweet. There's no drawn out angst, and Clemmie's sisters are there with humor and reflection every step of the way.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria for the eARC.

It is rare for me to give a book 5 stars but Under Your Spell wholeheartedly deserves it. I was hooked from the start, and crying with laughter within the first few chapters. This is more than just a witty, fun, romcom though-- there is a surprising and refreshing amount of depth to all the characters along with plenty of development of non-romantic relationships.
The writing was also superb, with the plot well paced and a unique and readble first person narration.
I highly recommend this to literally anyone-- romance fans, women's lit fans, and anyone looking for a bubbly, adorable, bingeable romcom.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria books for this ARC!

3.75 ⭐
(rounded up)

Clemmie is the daughter of a rockstar who is close with his other love children, her half sisters. She has sworn of musicians (I get it, girl), but finds herself alone with one for 6 weeks. A wild premise but it was entirely believable and vastly entertaining. I love a rom-com where a character's sisters are more important than the man. This one definitely has that aspect, as well as a host of completely lovely characters who were humorous and well rounded. Points off because at times there seemed to just be a lot going on and Clemmie could be a bit insufferable. Definitely worth the read, though!

In "Under Your Spell" by Laura Wood, readers meet Clementine Monroe, who is having one heck of a day – dumped by her cheating ex, fired from her dream job, and on t he verge of losing her flat. It's not a day anyone wants to repeat.

Then, add a childhood ritual called the breakup spell, and things get even more complicated. And when Clemmie thinks it can't get any more surreal, she lands a new job – spending six weeks alone with a rock star heartthrob. Suddenly, Clemmie's life just went from chaotic to bizarre.
What follows is a mad romp through love, life, and learning the importance of being careful what you wish for.

This book is filled with humor, heart, and plenty of unexpected twists and turns. The author's witty writing and charming characters will keep you hooked from beginning to end. This is a book worth reading more than once!

This book was adorable! I could not put it down-- Wood has checked every box: adorable main character, swoony romantic lead, plenty of drama and challenges for our characters without making me totally anxious, hilarious secondary characters, and she manages realistic flaws for both of our leads. The dialogue flows nicely, the story is well-paced, and I appreciated the closed-door-ish nature of the romance. The combo of books, Chaucer, and music made it perfectly fit for my taste. I'm adding all of Laura Wood's books to my TBR pile! Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

Gah! I loved this so much! So many parts were so funny, I was roaring with laughter. The banter was *chef's kiss* fantastic. The relationship among the sisters and moms was so supportive and loving. Theo needs to be added to the book boyfriend list. His honesty with Clemmie and his care for her was wonderful to see. The slow burn romance was perfect. I loved seeing Clemmie's emotional and mental health grow stronger throughout the story. Can't recommend this highly enough.

Under Your Spell by Laura Wood is a charming rom-com that delivers on heartwarming moments and relatable characters. The story follows Clementine Monroe, the daughter of a rock star, who finds herself in a series of unexpected events after a breakup spell goes awry. She ends up working for Theo Elliott, a famous musician, and soon discovers that love might be in the air, despite her reservations about dating celebrities.

One of the highlights of the book is the strong bond between Clementine and her sisters, which adds depth to the story and provides some of the most heartwarming moments. The relationship between Clementine and Theo is also well-developed, with both characters experiencing growth and learning to overcome their pasts.

While the book has many enjoyable aspects, such as the English countryside setting and the sweet romance between Clementine and Theo, it does fall into some familiar tropes of the genre. Additionally, some readers may find the plot to be somewhat predictable.

Overall, Under Your Spell is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance. Laura Wood's engaging writing style and likable characters make this a book worth picking up, especially if you're in the mood for a feel-good story with a touch of magic.

When I read that this book is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Henry I immediately requested to read it as that is right up my alley. I do agree that this is a similar story type to those authors and I think many readers will love this book. My one complaint with this book is that the title "Under Your Spell" makes it seem like it's a bit witchy and while it does have the sisters doing a "spell" it's not a witchy book at all. It's more like sisters make wishes and call it a spell.

I did really like Theo and how committed he was to Clemmie. I love how Clemmie does a bit of soul searching to find out what she really wants. The ending is great and had me giggling and smiling.

This was a lighthearted, entertaining contemporary romance that I think will definitely be on the top of many readers lists this year.

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books and Laura Wood for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Under Your Spell follows Clementine Monroe as she traverses an epic bad luck steak. First, she’s unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend of four years (who was cheating on her and got the mistress pregnant), then she loses her job as a professor, and finally she’s forced to leave her flat that she can no longer afford without said boyfriend or job. Adding to the complicatedness of her life, Clementine is the daughter of rock legend – and absent father – Ripp Harris and has sworn off all to do with the music industry in general. In sweeps her older sister to offer her a job babysitting a famous rock star, who Clementine just so happened to accidentally have a one night stand with, more or less unintentionally.

When I tell you this book has EVERYTHING. I absolutely adored every character. Clementine and Theo, obviously. But her sisters, the mums, Theo’s family, Theo’s assistant. IN LOVE WITH THEM ALL. It is the perfect amalgamation of romance, forced proximity, he falls first goodness that hits on every level. I need this to become a series desperately. I want Lil and Serena and Lisa and David and a book for everyone. GIVE ME ALL THE BOOKS! Five stars. Ten out of ten. No notes. My best contemporary romance read of the year by far.

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Under Your Spell by Laura Wood is about Clementine and her 2 sisters who are thw daughters of a famous rockstar (think Mick Jagger). At first I was thinking this book would be ridiculous, I balked at the name Clementine, but this novel charmed me completely! Clementine and her sisters grew up together with their three moms and jokes that they were a coven abound in the press so the girls leaned not it and did "spells" as kids. After a break-up, they jokingly redo the break up spell and quickly see it coming true in their lives.

The character of Clementine is so well-drawn and layered. I loved the element of her therapy sessions with the world's most blank slate therapist! A therapist myself I was amazed at Ingrid's restraint, though it came with a big payoff. I liked that both Clemmie and Theo went to therapy to heal their pasts; they weren't expecting a partner to majorly complete them.this was an adult relationship with two people who were struggling to show up for themselves and each other.

Loved:
Lil and Serena the sisters! So different, so supportive
In general the theme of women supporting each other and not competing
Grammy Mac! I want to stay in her cottage
The Jane Austen wedding venue
Theo's sister was awesome
The friendship between Clemmie and Theo
Mild spiciness
4.5 stars. Will definitely read again and made me want to look up Wood's other work.
Thanks to Atria Publishing and Net Galley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.