I really enjoyed the second book in this series. The banter with the characters is great. I'm eagerly awaiting for more books.

I love Laura's books, and I loved this one too! Bespelled was the perfect sequel to Bewitched and had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can't wait for the next one!

[NetGalley ARC]
I’ve waited so long for this book and it did not disappoint! It made me fall in love with reading romance books again.

Selene is probably one of my favorite FMC in romantasy. She’s clever, actually uses information she has learned in the past, listens to advice from people she trusts and therefore avoids any easily avoidable consequences of her own actions.

And, of course, love her relationship with Mnemon!

While I was excited to continue this series, it intimately fell flat to me. The pacing was slow and I struggled to connect with Selene. It felt like smut scenes where just the main goings on in the book and it just wasn’t for me.

Romantasy • Witches • Werewolves
Published • May 2024

₊˚⊹♡⊹ ࣪ ˖🐈‍⬛ I’m reviewing these books in a two for one because the cliffhanger at the end of Bewitched is so massive, you’re going to want to read both at once.

This series is pure escapism: easy to read, fast paced, and quickly binged. If you are in a reading rut and want a very spicy 🥵🌶️🌶️ and fun read, then look no further. The kindle books are also free on Prime reading.

So while the smutty romance portions are sizzling, the fantasy components don’t hold up on their own. It’s not that the plot is weak. It’s more that the magic happens too easily, is not really explained... and the spells are cheesy (basically just come up with a rhyme and *boom* you’ve got yourself a spell).

When the main characters can heal from any wound it starts to lose its impact when they are taking multiple mortal injuries and then standing back up the next day. I had a similar issue as Selene lobs “explosion” spells overcoming any opponent. Everything is a little too “ta-da” easy peasy, convenient.

Characters felt a bit flat other than the main characters. I wanted to love the wolves but the pack mentality and their selfishness got to me. Same with Mr. Shadow Daddy. I think he won me over by the end despite being a pretty big douche for the entirety of book 1 and into book 2.

Points for Selena’s giant furrball Nero, a black panther — her grumpy familiar was one of my favs.

Endings are a big deal and Bespelled does tie up the main plot lines neatly, leaving open a possibility for a third book in the future.

★·.·.·★ “𝗡𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀. 𝗘𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹.” ★·.·.·★

I had some reservations about this book, because I struggled a little with the first one. Without going into too much detail, the mmc Memnon did some things to the fmc Selene that I just could not forgive. This led to me not shipping them anymore, so I was rooting for the romance to fall apart, lol. And again, without going into too much detail, all is now forgiven. In the same way that Warner, in the Shatter Me series, can be forgiven after reading further into the series, Memnon can be forgiven after reading Bespelled.

I really enjoyed this book! Selene grew a lot as a person and as a witch, and her connection to Memnon became clearer and a lot more romantic throughout the book. Similarly to the first one, I loved the way the magic worked in this one as well. Also, I am a sucker for magical bonds between people, so Bespelled definitely hit the spot on that one. The book has intrigue, mystery, drama, action, and romance. I enjoyed it a lot!

If you’re into romantasy as a genre, or you love reading about witches, werewolves, anti-heroes getting the girl, and suspenseful drama, then definitely give this series a go!

I thought i loved the first book the most? No. This one beat it by far. I loved seeing the redemption. I was sad to see the shift from academia to more of a mafia happenstance but Laura’s writing still kept my attention from the beginning until the very end.

Selene’s character development takes off in this book like crazy and I am entirely all for it. Memnon though. Swoon. I was not sure about him by the end of the first book but he sure as hell wasn’t ready for the cold hard truth of it all.

Anxiously waiting for the next book!!

I love Laura Thalassa's writing. She keeps me up late at night reading her stories. She makes it so easy to suspend belief and fall into her world.
after the close of the 1st book, I really wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Memnon. He was so evil to her throughout the first book I didn't think there was anything he could do to make it up to her.
The story moved along quickly. The battles, and intrigue of figuring out the murders of Selene's witch friends was really good. This didn't have a sophomore slump that a lot of middle books have, it moved the story along and it had the end battles scenes were so good as Selene really comes into her powers.
I think my one issue with the book is that the 1st book was so focused on her getting into this Henbane Coven Academy. I always love a dark academia book and I thought this is where it was going. This book seemed to force that storyline a little bit and we have moved more into the "mafia" type world and away from the school. I keep forget how young Selene is in the grand scheme of things.
Overall super good series and I will defiantly be waiting for the 3rd to see where it goes.
Recommend to anyone that like enemies to lovers, second chance romance, spicy romance with witchcraft, soul mates and moral grey characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Bespelled by Laura Thalassa!

The plot of this was great, I love the different array of magical creatures. Selene character development really takes off and it was refreshing and rewarding to read this part of her journey.

Memnon…. Don’t get me started 😏 my new book boyfriend forsure.

Overall, I enjoyed the plot twists and spice and I’m excited for the prequel 😍

This was JUST as good as the first one and I NEED book 3 to be out in the world already! This also makes me want to go back and read the Bargainer series since it's in the same world and I have not read it just yet.

Thank you netgalley for the review copy!

Laura did it again people, and might I say this book ja even better then the first one?!
Get ready for more love, more mystery and more amazing twists and turns!

Bespelled is book 2 in the Bewitched series and contine with Selene and Memnon's story and I was hooked until the end.

When Memnon woke from his sleep, he swore to find out why Selene betrayed him, but, after unlocking her memories, he is unprepared for the truth.

This story was well paced and gave us action and drama, amusing banter and an animal companion I loved. The heat was turned up in this book but I will admit Selene frustrated me alot in the story.

We are taken on quite a ride with this novel which ends in a cliff-hanger. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to romance lovers.

This was a great second book, I’m so used to second books having a lull but I thoroughly enjoyed being back in this world and cannot wait to see what else this author has in store.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Laura Thalassa never fails me. I didn't think she could write something better then Bewitched but here it is. This is my second series from this author and she is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

one of the best books i’ve read in a while! i loved the motion portrayed of the couple and how each of them sacrificed something for the other to be together. i really love the idea of getting a novel to see their life before everything went down!

Fabulous. Second book in series. Has a little bit of every magic. The groveling and angst in this second book is great. Definitely recommend.

Witches, demons, curses, evil - non stop action, intrigue, betrayal, murder and torture - and passion from past and present collide within it all. Secrets and high level of evil weaving through everything, yep, you will be rooting for some to die! And just when you think it is over, yep a cliff ...

I think this may be my favorite witchy series! In book 2 Selene and memnon are still back and forth between love and hate. They need to work together to try to figure out the plot currently putting Selenes life at risk while also unraveling their shared past. This was every bit as good as book 1. It kept me on my toes because I definitely didn’t know what was coming next. I think the magic system is very well done. Memnon is probably a little over powered, but it ends up balanced with all the secrets he keeps. I enjoyed seeing more of the wolves in this book, but I do wish her familiar was around more!