In Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood, the author has created a charming and spellbinding story about embracing your true self and all the magic within you. I absolutely adored this novel and it’s not just because my birthday is the same day as Belladonna. Part of the charm in this story lies in the way Belladonna fights for her magic and for herself even when it’s difficult.
Belladonna is a charming character who struggles in believing in herself. And as she realizes she may lose her magic for good, she begins fighting for herself. What’s even better is that she finds family along the way and ends up fighting for her friends as much as for herself. She learns to believe in herself and follow her instincts. And the twists and turns of the story will keep you on the edge of your seat as you realize not all is as it seems. From coziness to a climatic magical battle, this is a beautiful story about love and found family.
If you like stories about magic and witches, you will love this charming and spellbinding story by Lucy Jane Wood. I love the way she emphasizes believing in yourself, in love and found family, and in embracing your magic and your truth. Even without magic, I think all of us could use a dose of what’s in Rewitched. It is positively magical.

What an absolutely PERFECT book for Autumn. It is the perfect mix of a cozy Fall read and a witchy October story. As someone who leans more Pumpkin Spice than Spooky, but enjoys both vibes, this is the book I have been waiting for. It’s hard to find a book with magic that doesn’t go overboard with throwing long, complicated explanations of the magic at you from the start, but Rewitched was SO good at working little bits of info into the story, and better yet, not explaining things that didn’t need explanations. It kept me in the story instead of making me feel like I had to take notes to keep up. I loved that while magic is the key focus of the events in the story, the story itself is about very normal human experiences like not feeling good about yourself, not knowing what you’re doing with your life, and feeling like you’re not where you want to be at a certain age. The writing is funny and charming, and the the pacing was flawless. I will definitely be recommending this book to anyone and everyone who wants a cozy read with substance and magic.

Cozy fantasy book with October vibes….good for lovers of cats, found family, and character growth. It doesn’t have much in romance so don’t read looking for that. The book was strong in developing friendships and showing how belle grew. I still hoped for more from this book but that might have been my fault for setting my expectations high.

A charmingly romantic autumn tale. I was surprised to learn this was Wood's first story! Her prose are excellent and though the beginning of the book was slow to unfold I found that reminiscent of so many authors I adore. This is certainly one I think I'll revisit in Autumns to come. A perennial reminder that there is magic in finding yourself.

4.5 Stars
Rewitched was delightful!
I’ve been in the mood for cozy, witchy books lately and let me tell you, this has all the cozy, magical vibes I was looking for!

It’s beautifully written, full of lovable characters (Arty was my favorite!) and I loved the world-building and magic system.

Belle is a wonderful main character. She’s trying her best to balance her two lives, the magical and non-magic, while also battling deep-rooted self-doubt. I loved following along as she re-discovered not only her love of magic, but herself.

I enjoyed the slow-burn romance and Rune was the perfect love interest. They may not have had the best start but the chemistry was there - I’m pretty sure I was smiling almost every time they were on the page together. I also appreciate that the romance was more of a subplot than the main focus of the story.

This was an amazing debut and I can’t wait to read whatever Lucy Jane Wood releases next!
You should definitely pick this up if you’re on the hunt for a cozy, heartwarming paranormal book for your fall TBR.

This was quite literally the perfect witchy fall read! I adored the beginning and the end section but found the middle to be a bit draggy in speed and plot. It was also slightly frustrating how often the perfectly capable main character acted like she would fail at literally everything one second and then being a capable 30 year old adult the next but overall I really loved the vibes, the atmosphere and the characters!

Thank you to @berkleypub, @netgalley, and the talented @lucyjanewood for the gifted e-book!

This enchanting tale is brimming with cozy witchy vibes that had me spellbound from start to finish. The magical system and characters are utterly captivating, especially Bella's empowering journey as she embraces her magical prowess. Artorius's role in helping Bella unlock her potential added an extra layer of charm to the story, keeping me hooked with its mystery and intrigue.

While the book starts off a bit slow as the author sets the stage, the world-building and character development only add to the enchantment. My only wish was for more insight into the relationship between Bella and Rune, her protector.

If you're a fan of witches and magic, this book is an absolute must-read! Grab your copy now and get ready to be bewitched!

This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart


Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

With the autumn season heading this way, I forgot how much I enjoy magic and witches. I always love found families, finding yourself, and an uplifting win.

Belle has been doubting herself, not sure if she can take over running Lunar Books when her boss/owner retires. So the boss decides to give her son a shot at running it. Now Belle has to do all the work and fight him to do what needs to happen.

At the same time, she discovers as she reaches her 30th birthday, she must go to the coven for a ceremony to keep her magic. Plus she has recently lost her beloved grandmother. When the ceremony goes badly, she has a month to prove she should be a witch. She's given a mentor and a watchmen.

The mentor has a questionable past but she connects with him quickly. He's a kind old man who works hard to help her. The watchmen stirs her attraction which is annoying since it feels like he sees her failing all the time. Belle works all day at the bookstore, all night at the mentoring, and is exhausted. Her roommate and best friend is mad at her for shutting her out, working all the time.

But with the overwhelming support of co-workers, roommate, family and friends, including her mentor and watchmen, Belle starts to believe in herself and finally makes choices in her life with confidence. I really enjoyed this character development journey with magic, evil authority, found family and a slow burn romance. Rewitched went from despairing to inspiring, and it was a hard fought win.

On her thirtieth birthday, Belle Blackthorne receives a summons from her coven and faces a trial that tests her capabilities as a witch. After said trial goes disastrously, she has one month to find a mentor, train, complete magical tasks, evade a nefarious force that's trying to sabotage her, and change her coven's minds. Sounds simple, right?

(Spoiler alert: it isn't.)

I appreciated the cozy witch vibe of this. In fact, that's what drew me to the book initially. I love me some autumnal whimsy this time of the year and this fit the bill in that regard; however, I couldn't connect to either the characters or the plot. The magical trials Belle had to face seemed to blur together, the mentor portions fell flat, plus the romance left much to be desired. I'm sure other readers may find much to love about this one, but it wasn't for me.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

Cozy witch fiction! This was a fun read, if not a tad frustrating. Belle and Ari are great characters, though I could have done without Rune's broody protective romance thing - I think he could have just been a great protector and friend, not sure why this stuff always needs goopy romance, but thankfully it felt more like an afterthought than much else. It felt like "Hocus Pocus" but veiled in a Harry Potter type magical challenge and leaving adolescence (even though Belle is turning 30). Fun, cozy, witchy, best friends, magic, cats -- what's not to like?

This was such a a fun and cozy read. I loved the vibe for fall.

Witches
Murder
Magic Trials
Bookstore
A lovely old fella
Evil
A touch of romance
Friendship

So much. I just loved it. Belle, Ari, Arty, and Rune. Loved the characters and how the story unfolded.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ace for my complimentary eARC of Rewitched. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book !! It is pure witch perfection.
It has all of my favorites:
Witches
Warlocks
Covens
Secrets
Magical Deadline
Mystery
Romance
They all come together to form the perfect fall read.

I cannot pick a favorite character.
Belle, Rune, Bonnie, Ariadne, and Artorius make a great found family. I really liked how their stories all weaved together.

As soon as we met Bell I was rooting for her. I wanted her to prove she deserved her magic, and I really wanted her to take over the bookshop, and maybe throw a hex or two Christopher's way. (you'll see why as soon as you meet him)

Throughout the whole story, I loved Bell, her relationships with her mother and best friend, and how much she loved the bookshop. Some of the other parts fell a bit flat for me. It did take a bit for me to feel like the story was getting started, and I didn't really feel that much chemistry between Rune and Belle. However Belle and her bestie were amazing, I loved the magic, and the story overall was charming, If this were to be a series I would definitely read a sequel.

Rewitched is the story of a witch who’s forced to prove her powers or have them stripped away. Lucy Jane Wood creates a woman’s journey in a world of witches, warlocks, mystery, and good and evil that at times feels magical.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Belladonna “Belle” Blackthorn is about to turn 30 when she receives a summons from the Selcouth coven, saying that it’s time to test her witchy skills. But Belle hasn’t been doing much magic lately; she’s just trying to stay afloat in London while working at a beloved bookstore for a horrid boss and living with her BFF. But the hottie coven watchman Rune Dunstan arrives to make sure she actually shows up for her test. After a few more plot points, Belle finds herself being mentored by a disgraced warlock in order to perform six challenges so she can keep her magic. And all in one month. No problem, right?

This story was a mixed bag for me. I enjoyed the characters, and once the plot hit its stride, it was entertaining. But the book felt too long, and the world building takes a while to take off. If I hadn’t been ARC reading, I might have given up early on, but I’m glad I stuck with it. The plot picks up once the witches truly arrive, and second half of the book moves at a much better pace.

There is a romance subplot, but this book is Belle’s journey. It’s not a spoiler to say she learns to believe in herself and her magic. I found the secondary characters charming, too. I really like Rune, and wish there was a bit more romance in this story. But, that’s just my personal preference, not a flaw in the book.

If you are looking for a witchy read this fall, Rewitched fits the bill. It has mystery and romance, along with lots of elaborate world building. I’m glad I tried a new author, and I’m interested to see what Lucy Jane Wood writes next.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood is a standalone novel revolving around witches. Belladonna Blackthorn, loves her job at Lunar Books, even though her boss is very toxic to work for. Belle hides her ability as a witch from her friends and other workers, though her mother is also a witch. On her 30th birthday, Belle is summoned by her coven for a trial that could strip her of her magic; though she has not done much with her magic lately. She risks losing her magic forever; and must prove herself worthy of the magic she possesses.

With the month of October (Halloween), to fix things, Belle will find help from some wonderful secondary characters; an older retired mentor, Arty, who will train her; her mother, Bonnie; and Rune, a charming watchman, who is sworn to protect her; as well as her bff, Ariadne, who will eventually learn about Belle being a witch.

The story follows Belle, as she learns to come into her magic and herself more. Arty turned into a wonderful (elder) who was always helpful working with Belle, and teaching her how to build up her magic. I love Rune, who was determined to be the protector, while at the same time, found himself falling for Belle. Both Belle’s mother, as well as her friend, Ariadne were great. I also got a kick out Jinx, Belle’s cat.
The two sister witches with one determined to have Belle’s magic removed, but the other sister turns out even worse later on. Things got difficult when the evil begins to bring the coven down, and Belle will have to bring her magic forward to save everyone. The last third of the book was extremely exciting, with Belle’s powers rising to stop the evil sisters.

Rewitched was a wonderful, heartwarming, paranormal story, though a bit slow early on. It is a story of healing, building self-confidence, accepting their ability and learning to love. Rewitched was very well written by Lucy Jane Wood, as this was a cozy fantasy that was wonderful tale of family and slow-burn romance. The end was very exciting, with a magical and fantastic read.

Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read this while it was available on Read Now. Review to come!

It’s cute! It very much feels like a Hallmark movie of feminine fantasy. I admit I’ll probably never be recommending this one to a guy but that’s just fine. I’ve read other fantasies that I’d really only recommend to guys looking for a manly sort of fantasy with plenty of blood, sweat and death so…. There’s a place and a reader for any good quality book! If she weren’t a witch it’d feel like the fiction that’s “chick lit” I think. Not that I’ve read chick lit…. When I branch out from science fiction and fantasy I read cozy mysteries and graphic novels…. But all the same this one felt like a fantasy chick lit to me.

I was thrilled to receive an ARC of Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood because of the covers (the US and UK versions are equally adorable, but as usual, I prefer the UK cover). I’m not always fortunate with enjoying new releases of which I don’t know much about but with Rewitched, I was fortunate.
As I seem to gravitate toward cozy fantasy more and more, I loved this adorable book. The stakes were actually bit higher than I expected but the inclusion of an older, grandfather-type character and a cozy bookshop setting helped balance out the intensity.

More information is located HERE: www.wilsonhillworks.com/reviews/rewitched

I can’t ever remember purchasing a debut novel that I’ve requested as an arc before Rewitched but I am eagerly anticipating its arrival to take a coveted spot on my shelves after it releases tomorrow.

Thank you to Lucy Jane Wood, Berkley Publishing Group | Ace, and Netgalley for the arc.

A super cozy magical read about a thirty year old witch who finds her life turned upside down when she is summoned to trial for her thirtieth birthday in order to see if she is worthy to be a witch and keep her magic. Belladonna "Belle" Blackthorn is a witch who doesn't really use her magic all that much. She spends her time working at her favorite bookstore and hiding her magic... and she's burnt out. With her 30th birthday coming up she is suddenly surprised by a handsome stranger who tells her that she's been summoned by her coven for a trial that could take away her magic for good if she fails. With only one month to get things right and evil forces out to sabotage her, Belle and her friends will have to find a way to succeed. This book was a super cozy and warm read, it was disney channel levels of sweetness (except the romance was essentially PG and barely even there). Its a light read and honestly could be a middlegrade book with how it felt. The pacing felt a bit off to me, it was never really moving all that much and you neber really find yourself fully into the book however it's a nice light hearted read and a cozy one for anyone looking for something simple and low stakes to read during the autumn.

Release Date: September 17,2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group | Ace for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Rewitched is the perfect cozy sweet book for spooky season. It is so well written and captivating. An impressive debut that really shows that Lucy Jane Wood is going to be one to watch!

If you love witchy books with a good dose of romance and fantastic feel good vibes, this one is for you!