This book was a really fun read and boy was it spicy. The yearning was chefs kiss and the fake courtship was amazing but there was something a tad off for me. I think it could have been a bit longer or more detailed - some of it felt a bit rushed and awkward to read - but overall i enjoyed it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Second Sky/Forever for the E-Arc
I was pleasantly surprised by this book! Like most I compared the first book to Caraval. So I was also comparing this book to the series. Luckily this one was so much better. I felt like Genevieve was a great character. She had some flaws and some annoying quality's but overall I really liked her and was hoping that she would come out on top! I thought the Silver family was the perfect slightly sane demonic family with a few bad apples. I also really liked the change up of the game from Phantasmic to Enchantra. Overall I've enjoyed this series and would recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f paranormal romance
-house party with a twist
-marriage of convenience
-i hate how attractive you are

I will read anything Kaylie Smith writes. This had everything I loved from the first book in the series but this was Genieveve and Rowin's story. i loved the tension in their relationship as they both fought their feelings and tried not to need each other. I was so intrigued by Genieveve after book 1 and was so glad to dive more into her story and her feelings growing up as the nonmagical sister. The sexual tension was delicious, with the added danger of the house party. If you're a fan of historical romances I could not recommend these books more these touch on so man of those layers and vibes. Honestly will just patiently beg for whatever Kaylie writes next.

Ok - absolutely LOVED this one. After Phantasma, I wasn't sure if this could top that or live up to the expectations from the first one. But it absolutely did. It is uniqued, but still holds ties and story threads that you can appreciate if you've read phantasma. It also adds SOOO many new characters that I can't wait to see all the spinoffs (fingers crossed) that hopefully come with them. Amazing!

Enchantra completely swept me away. Set in a cursed Italian palace, it throws Genevieve Grimm into a deadly game of hide and seek alongside the brooding Rowin Silver and his immortal siblings. I loved the slow-burn romance, the witty banter, and how the story balanced spice with real emotional depth. The found family dynamic, creative challenges, and gothic atmosphere made the world feel vivid and dangerous. Rowin’s protective streak and Genevieve’s boldness had me hooked. It moved faster than Phantasma, with higher stakes and a more heartfelt payoff. I adored how everything tied together at the end. If you love enemies-to-lovers, fake marriage, and deadly games, Enchantra is a must-read. I’m already looking forward to the next book.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for eARC!

Very easy 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Somehow loved this book even more than the first, and I adored the first book! The author paints the perfect setting for the story, you feel as if you are there too. The tension and chemistry between the main characters is perfect. The side characters are all unique and add to the story. The characters are once again put through deadly trials but in a completely new story from the first book, yet somehow the story flows perfectly from the first book. Love that each book can stand on its own, but are still linked as a series (my favorite kind of series).

💜 deadly trials
💜 forced proximity
💜 marriage of convenience
💜 interesting magic system
💜 one bed
💜 “she’s mine”
💜 cute creatures
💜 witty banter
💜 tension and yearning
💜 spice 🌶️

✨“The light isn’t something you need to chase, Genevieve. The light is wherever you are,”✨

✨ I really would have waited for you, right here, forever if that’s what it would have taken. I would have stood in this spot until I could no longer distinguish my own soul from the shadows. Until your light came back to me.”✨

4/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you finished reading Phantasma and instantly wanted Genevieve’s story, here it is.

Enchantra BLEW Phantasma out of the water. This book follows Genevieve, the younger sister of Ophelia. She travels to Italy in search of an old correspondent of her late mother, looking for insight into her place in the world and into her mother. When she arrives, however, it is a broody, shadowy man who answers, and then slams, the door on her. What entails is a marriage, a wicked family game, a fight to survive, and a love story that will have you smiling stupidly at your book.

-enemies to lovers
-touch her and die
-badass fmc who doesn’t need saving
-broody (and pierced) mmc
-found family
-SHADOWS

This book went over and above my expectations. It has similar vibes to Phantasma, but is entirely its own story. If you loved the first book, READ THIS. If you didn’t love the first book, you still NEED to read this.

(thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review)

I loved this book. The romance was exactly what I needed. Firstly, the arranged marriage but make it enemies to lovers is my favorite trope, mix that with trials and a shadow daddy and I'm sold. Rowin and Genavieve's banter was top tier, and I was giggling and snorting throughout the story. With this being my main complaint in Phantasma, I was so glad the romance worked for me here. The trials were good, but I do think that is where this one fell short of Phantasma. I wish it had been a little more involved, but overall I loved how she was able to make it feel same but different from Phantasma overall. The ending I almost wish had been two books so we had gotten to see the aftermath of things more, but, overall, I just loved the romance so much that it made the story for me.

This was such a fun read! I really enjoyed that author Kaylie Smith kept the essence of Phantasma but presented it in an entirely new way. Enchantra had everything I enjoyed about Phantasma—sassy banter, scorching spice, and some quirky characters—but with the addition of The Hunt and the relationships of the Silver siblings giving it a fresh twist.

The banter and chemistry between Rowin and Genevieve was so fun to read and I also really liked the slow build on their love.

I will definitely be coming back to this series!

Thank you to NetGalley, Second Sky/Forever and Kaylie Smith for an early review copy. These are my honest thoughts.

I read Phantasma, and knew I wanted this book too. I honestly did not think I would get an Arc, but I did. I am forever grateful. This was definitely one of my favorite reads. I love the different scenery, the different characters. Many times the characters sort of mesh and end up being similar in all the books, but her character while irked me a few times, was still very enjoyable. The spice was better, and definitely open door. I appreciate the differences in development, strength, and weakness she is able to get through. This was a great read. I recommend to anyone that likes some ghostly trials.

Kaylie Smith delights with another installment in this gothic world! I loved every second of it and am so excited to tell my readers. Gothic romance is much needed in the community and this delivered.

Rowin and Genevieve are everything, so is their chemistry and banter. A game where only one can win along with demons and magic. This was different than Phantasma but just as great. I don't want to say too much but if you loved Phantasma then you'll love this one, too.
A big thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.

So Much Fun—A Perfect Binge Read!

Enchantra was such a blast! I honestly didn’t know how Kaylie Smith would transition away from Phantasma while keeping the same vibe, but she nailed it. The energy, the humor, the vibe—all still there, just with a fresh twist.

Set during the spring equinox in Italy (yes, please!), we get a broody shadowy MMC and I don't know if I'm a huge fan of Genevieve but really loved the new characters in this one! Really hoping there's more to come! The banter between Genevieve and the MMC is everything.

The magical games were a highlight for me—honestly, I think I liked them even more than Phantasma! And the addition of both found family and actual family side characters made the world feel bigger and more lived-in. It’s got me hyped for what’s next in this series/world.

I’m fully on board for more interconnected standalones like this. It’s fresh, fun, and full of heart. The perfect binge read for fantasy lovers! 💜

I loved Phantasma. It felt like an adult version of caraval which I also loved.
Enchantra however, just didn’t live up to my hopes. I didn’t love the FMC. She just acted too childish. I understand the backstory that was attempted, but it all felt like complaining and whining.
I didn’t care at all about what happened to her. I was more invested in the back story and how Enchantra related to Phantasma story.

I want to read more from
This world. But I hope
It focuses more on the main story and isn’t rushed / awkward sex scenes .

I was worried about how this second novel would continue after the end of Phantasma, but I'm happy to report that the energy has remained the same and we executed excellently! Such a FUN read with a spring equinox setting in ITALY with our broody shadow MMC (in love with him btw). The FMC creates amazing banter with the MMC, and the games in throughout the book were super fun! Some found family (and actual family) within the side characters allows for a deeper emotional connection between the reader and characters as well. Overall very fun and great to get out of a reading slump :)

l've been putting off writing a review for this book for days, not because I didn't enjoy it, but because I did, so much.

Enchantra had me in a chokehold from the very first page and unlike Rowin, it left marks. The characters are incredibly lovable, and the descriptions create such vivid imagery that I felt completely immersed in the story.
I rarely stay up late reading, but I couldn't put this book down. I was completely obsessed.

Rowin is everything I look for in a male love interest. it felt like Kaylie Smith had a checklist of all the traits I adore. Vivi was such a relatable and sassy character to follow, she brought so much to the story. It always means the world to me to read about plus size characters that are comfortable in their skin but are also desired. As a plus size girl I find this representation to be so important, I felt like Kaylie did a fantastic job with the portrayal.

It’s been weeks since I’ve read this book and I still can’t stop thinking about it. I'm already eagerly anticipating the next book.
Thank you Second Sky Books for the
ARC it was such a joy and the highlight of my March reading.

4.75 ⭐️ Rounded up because of f**king course I'm rounding this one up to a full five stars!.

First, a huge thank you to Net Galley and Kaylie Smith's team for providing me with an eARC for this book. I have no words. Seriously...It is 2 am, I literally just finished this book, and I'm... speechless, I think? In love, maybe. Obsessed for sure! Omg I'm not sleeping tonight, am I?

I cannot begin to describe how much I love the Wicked Games universe, the world, and the atmosphere Kaylie Smith is able to bring to life. It's so amazing, and with such a unique and specific vibe that I find myself having trouble describing the feeling of it all. Old-school gothic-chic, perhaps? Romantic, and dramatic, and heavy, and mesmerising in a dark and sensual way. Truly just outstanding.

This second book follows Genevieve - Ophelia's sister - to Italy, where she ends up trapped in yet another haunted house and tangled in yet another wickedly murderous game -and much like her sister in book #1, she finds herself saddled with an unexpected but not totally terrible partner. Rowin, our MMC, is a Wraith, and his family has been trapped by a Knox, an absolute DILP (Devil I'd Like to Punch)*Patent Pending lol* in Enchantra, their state and mansion, where they're bound to kill and torture each other for eternity. Except Rowin hasn't given up and still believes there's an ending to it all. And with Genevieve by his side, he might just have a chance this time...

Listen, I'm not one to tell other people what to do. I hate it when people tell me what to do. Demand avoidance? She's my middle name, best friend and social security number. But seriously... just read this book. If you're reading this review and you're like mmm... I'm still on the fence about it, Is this book really worth my time, and my money? (both very valuable currencies atm, I get it) THE ANSWER IS YES! Yes, it is. No, you will not regret it. And I know you're thinking "tf do you know, girl, you don't know me!?" and honestly: valid. But also, I'm right and you're wrong. Sorry.

Am I claiming that this book is perfect? NO. By no stretch of the imagination. The perfect book probably exists but it lives in the spaces where my mind is shaped in one way or another, when I'm thinking and feeling one thing or another. Myself from tomorrow's favourite book, is not myself from today's favourite book. And there are some great books out there. I would know, I've read a bunch of them. This one included.

There were things I would change, perhaps, but every uncomfortable or slightly askew aspect in this novel serves a purpose. Every painful page or every stab of longing made for a better story, and I really do believe that.

I don't tend to give 5-star reviews. I just think excellence is something that comes very, very rarely and should therefore be reserved for the absolute best of the best. And this book didn't fully reach that peak, but only because I am nitpicky af, and like I said, sh!t got painful there in some moments! Still, what. a. ride.

I truly cannot wait for Book #3. Also, is it just me, or is someone else getting "Luci as the next FMC" vibes?

🌶🌶.5 /5 - This is spicy, but not all the way scorching. It's very much open-door. It's very much hot. But there's nothing that will make a nun go cross-eyed... Does that make sense? Am I in full delirium? I really should go to bed now lol.

I was worried going into this that I wouldn't love Vivi's story as much as I loved Ophelia, but I was wrong. It loved this just as much! And I loved Rowin as much as I loved Blackwell. I'm so excited to see what book 3 brings!

This was fun! It took me a while to get into it but once The Hunt started I was hooked!! Looking forward to more reads from Kaylie Smith!

I had an opportunity to read eARC of this amazing second book Enchantra by @kaylsmoon from @secondskybooks @readforeverpub
This book is following the Genevieve, sister of Ophelia from Phantasma. I loved this book! I read it within 24 hours of receiving the email. Again! This book is giving gothic vibes. Genevieve has been secretly writing to a stranger who knew her mother and when he invites her over, she landed in a predicament leading to a marriage of convenience and set of trials/games. This one is more life hide and seek! If you get caught, you de. This book has plus size representation with found family and siblings dynamics.
Phantasma was one of my favourite book of 2024 and now Enchantra is my favourite for 2025 so far! We meet Rowin Silver in this book who is the undefeated player of the game. He is forced to play the game to save his mother.
Misunderstood by his siblings, he still continues to find a way out. When he is offered a chance to partner up with Genevieve, he sees an opportunity to finally get rid of the demon.
The plot has a game which a devil forces the family to play, each sibling gets to choose the theme and if you get caught, either you k*ll them or they k*ll you. The residents of hell are the audience that watches the game. The concept, execution and character are perfectly written.
I would recommend this book to everyone who loves spooky and deadly vibes with a mix of magic and grumpy characters.