5/5 stars! I absolutely loved this book! I am so happy to receive an arc of this book. I absolutely love this series and Laura Thalassa is one of my favourite authors. Bespelled is book two in the Bewitched series and it did not disappoint. Both of the books in the series have been 5/5 stars and I can’t wait to continue the story in the next book. I highly recommend reading this book when it gets released May 28, 2024. Thank you to Laura Thalassa, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

Does the truth set you free?
In the second book in the Bewitched series, Selene Bowers is forced to recon with the memories of her past life. Sorcerer and supposed Soulmate Memnon has to come to terms with an account of history that directly contradicts with his own memory- making him incredibly determined to fix and repair what he broke with the once love of his life.

Selene and Memnon form an uneasy alliance to help solve the murders happening to the witches in Henbane coven. With their enemies getting closer and the murderers still out of reach, Selene is under enough stress….. except her husband from her past life is determined to win her back and pick up where they left off two thousand years ago.

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AHHHHHH my first ARC and official review!! I cannot tell you guys how excited I was to read this book. I’m such a huge fun of Laura’s Bargainer and her Four Horseman series that I already came into this expecting great things- and of course she delivered.

The relationship dynamic between Selene and Memnon is something that scratches this incredible itch for me- there’s no instant love on our heroines side, and yet there’s always this undercurrent of yearning from Memnon. He knows what it is to be loved by her and is desperate to have it back and see her restored to her full power and glory. Where to get a partner that wants to see you absolutely dominate…. though maybe one who kills a little less? But we all have flaws. The handling of Selene’s memories being restored was SO GOOD. Seeing Selene struggle to align the two sides of herself and their separate desires was fantastic.

Absolute legend of a book and definitely a worth the read. Get excited!! Coming May 2024!

If Bewitched left you wanting and with more questions than answers, buckle up because you’re about to be in for a wild ride!
We finally get some much needed backstory (and fairly early on in the book, too) about Memnon and Selene’s ancient history together and why things have ended up as they are.
There’s finally some spice, and our FMC embracing her inner BA Queen. Not to mention Memnon’s groveling and overall story arc was so satisfying.
Definitely recommend and can’t wait to read the next book!

“You are the air in my lungs and the blood in my veins, and all the power and glory in the world are useless without you.”

It was soooo good!!😍 I think that my favorite aspect about the novel was the romance🫶🏽 and the world building🌎, because i felt that the end was a little bit rushed and I kind of expected more. More drama, more suffering and betrayal. And I felt that the book was big enought to give us all of that, but it wasn’t deliver at the last minute. I mean, i really enjoyed the battle, the writing, the declarations of love, but the villains did not deliver 🫠

I feel this world it’s getting bigger, that we are only seeing the surfaces. In the first book we met the characters, a little about their dreams and motivations. But now in this secuel we can understand better their relationship and how they develop in their surroundings. So I hope that in the next book we will meet new and old villains who will provide us with that drama❤️‍🔥

~I’ll kill for you 🥵
~I hate everyone but you😩
~Soulmates ♾️
~He wants her forgiveness 🙏
~Witches/werewolves/sorcerers 🔮🐺
~He worships the floor she walks on🧎‍♂️

"I love you, my Roxi, my Selene." he breathes against my skin. "I love you, I love you, I love you. A thousand lives wouldn't be enough with you, but I have to content myself with just this one."

My favorite part of this second book is Memnon's regrets. Him trying to earn Serene's forgiveness. Reading about someone who declares total adoration and obedience to their lover is very romantic 👀 and also reading the parts where he takes revenge on her abusers.😈

"Call me a monster, call me a devil, but you and I both know I will fucking shatter the rules for you." He stares at me fervently. “Always for you."

Mamnon was so good with his words, I started falling for him in the first book, but here we can really appreciate the devotion he has for his mate. And of course his dirty talk always made me laugh (and blush):

"You might get wet tonight, est amage, but not from the rain."👀

He has such a dirty mouth. He literally talks about girls blushing and I blush🤭:

"Love the way you blush, little witch. I hope you do that again when I eat you out like dinner later."

In conclusion, this book is sexy and dark, and about eternal romance.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

“Cities can burn and centuries can pass and none of it means anything to me without you. So stay safe, my queen. And remember: stab first, ask questions later.”

Laura Thalassa has done it again!! Her books are always a step above the rest and Bespelled was no different. The spice was great and the groveling was *chef’s kiss*!! So excited for the next book and novella!

Oh my, this was exactly what I wanted as the next installment in the series. It had drama, mystery, some redemption...but not entirely, can't expect an ancient warlord to just give up his ways after all. I thought the continuation of the world building we saw in the first book was excellent. The expansion of Memnon and Roxi's backstory was so well crafted. Selene's progression was also handled in a way that made sense knowing who she is and what she's been through and we really see her coming into her own power. I raced through this, the storytelling was just that good.

Bespelled is a wonderful book, and if I may, a better book than the first one in the series. Here, Selene remembers her past life as Memnon's queen and co-ruler, and how it all came crashing down thousands of years ago.

And Memnon, who has long believed Selene betrayed him, must now do whatever he needs to do in order to win her back. This is a story of redemption, of forgiveness, and of immense growth. If you like groveling, this is the book for you, but both sides must come to terms with both their past and their current predicaments and the feelings that threaten to tear them apart before they can be together.

I loved Laura's Horsemen series and this series is winning me over as well - her prose is compelling and kept me reading well past my self imposed limit, but both Memnon and Selene are such wonderful characters and their story makes the lack of sleep worth it.

First I'd like to thank Netgalley for my first arc. Cause hello I love me some Laura. This book comes out May 2024.

This book was absolutely amazing. I missed Selene, Nero and Memnon so much. I loved this book as much as I did the first. The world is absolutely amazing, the characters are lovable and hate-able. This book makes me wish I was a witch in this world. It's so fun, sexy and funny. The ending had me reeling. Ugh. Absolutely cannot wait for the next installment.

This book is AMAZING! Laura Thalassa's writing is beguiling, always keeping you coming back for more and this book was no different! It is a witchy, magical world full of lust with surprising twists and turns! This series is intriguing and I would HIGHLY recommend!

Thank you NetGalley, Bloom Books and Laura Thalassa for the arc of this book!

I didn’t think that book 2 could top Bewitched but it did! I absolutely love the relationship between Selene and Memnon. This book had such amazing action, banter, and spicy scenes. I love it so much.

I know Laura Thalassa has another series of books, so I will definitely be giving them a read

This was a great upgrade to bewitched. We have more of that plot and wow how did I enjoy Memnon realizing his mistakes. Selene definitely brought him down a notch. I was glad we finally get to hear what he has been doing while away with Selene. It makes so much more sense than it did in book 1. I also admire Selene’s choice of not giving in immediately, she definitely makes him work for their relationship. I enjoyed the flashbacks, a lot just finally made sense and I like where this is going now.

I loved the second installment more than the first. While Bewitched was necessarily disjointed due to Selene's memory loss, Bespelled builds as Memnon and Selene's relationship grows. Full of dark curses, gruesome battles, and a healthy dose of spice in all the right places, I was frantically flipping the pages towards the end.

I already reviewed this on Goodreads.

This was such a great story. There was so much banter and *the wanting* was so major. I had so much fun reading this and watching this relationship blossom. I can’t wait for the finale.

Thank you Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the ARC of this book!
I loved this book, which is the second in the Bewitched series. I devoured it and could not put it down! Sorcerer who did his wife dirty and grovels? Say no more. Action, fights, drama, steamy make ups? Yes please! I also felt the plot was a bit unique from other romantasy books. The banter was also a huge perk and I found myself chuckling out loud. I definitely recommend this series!

This book picks up right where the last one left off with Selene in a bad spot and Memnon gloating. The tables are turned though and we find out a few twists from the past. All is not what it seemed when he awoke. Our two main characters become allies, much to Selene’s reluctance, to figure out who is really murdering all the supernaturals. I loved Memnon in this story, we get to see a lot more of him kicking ass and taking names, but we also get to see more of his loving side as well. Nero is still his adorable self 🥰 Selene definitely comes into herself in this book as well, I really enjoyed watching her grow and come to terms with things; she is a bad ass herself. I can’t wait to see what book 3 will bring for them!

I loved this book soooo much!! 🥰🥰 I think Selene has come into her own in this novel, I love how she sticks up for herself. Although, she’s stubborn! But I really enjoyed her character growth in this one.

Memnon…how do I put into words how I feel about this man? I’d put myself into his hands to protect and care for any day of the week. He’s humbled some in this book but still incredibly in charge.

I am having bad book withdrawal after this story. This love story is the stuff of dreams, eternal, endless, full of power and promise. It’s everything! I can’t recommend this series enough and I really can’t wait to read more about these characters.

Wow, I didn’t realize I had strapped myself in for an emotional roller coaster! The highs were soaring, and the lows made my stomach drop, I have whiplash in the best way.
I loved seeing more of Selene’s bold personality coming to the forefront and loved all the fiery Memnon moments. Absolutely adore their banter!
This book was an excellent follow up to Bewitched, highly recommend!

DNF @ 10%

I wanted to see if I could give this book a shot and finish it but unfortunately I think the hero is too possessive for me to get into the story and support the romance. The rest of the story is fascinating but since the romance isn't working for me and it's such a central part of the story, I think putting down this book is the right call. I hope other fated mates/alpha hero lovers fall in love with this book because I'm sure the things that made it not work for me will be what make you fall in love with the series.

I was lucky enough to get an arc of this book through netgalley!! Yall need to preorder this book asap!!!! Sooo soo good!! No spoilers or anything but I fell more in love with Memnon and was on the edge of my seat the entire book!! Selene is a QUEEN!!!! I cannot wait for more!
There was so much action, suspense, blood, magic and romance. Getting to see Selene dealing with remembering her past life while living her current life was so interesting. Then seeing Memnon's reaction to finding out what really happened....ugh. It was so good. I honestly cannot put into words how much I loved this book. The magic in it is so unlike anything I have read before and I am completely obsessed with this series!

This was such a strong follow-up to the first book in the series. The stakes felt greater, the adventure, romance, and lore were interesting and kept me flying through this book. This book continues from the events in the last book and we get a lot of answers, history and learn more about Memnon and Selene's past and what led them to where they were in the first book. There was a lot of magic, spells, and steam and it made for a fast paced, adventure-filled book. I loved the fmc Selene's growth and development and how morally grey and badass the characters were. If you need more romantasy with witches, sorcerer spice, and morally grey characters this should be on your tbr! Thank you Bloombooks for this arc!