3.7 Stars
One Liner: Dark and entertaining

Genevieve Grimm has been adrift since her sister became the head of her family after their mother’s death. So, when she got an invitation to attend an event in a grand palace in Italy, she jumped at the chance.
Rowin Silver doesn’t want complications or outsiders in his home. No point in risking more lives in a game where none can win. He shuts the door on Genevieve’s face only to realize she snuck in without his notice.
Now, the two form an alliance to compete as lovers, hoping to increase their chances of survival. But with Rowin keeping many secrets, Genevieve wonders about her chances.
The story comes in Genevieve’s third-person POV.

My Thoughts:
The book works as a standalone, but there are references to the previous one and a spoiler. This cannot be helped. If you are particular about spoilers, you may want to read that first.
While Phantasma was no masterpiece, it was a fluffy read with a good dose of spice; something to grab when you want to stay entertained (and not use your brain cells). This is pretty much the same. Both books are huge (464 pages) and paced on the slower side, so pick them up accordingly.
Genevieve is Ophelia’s (heroine of Phantasma) young sister, someone who spends her time fluttering around like a butterfly to avoid her feelings of abandonment. In this, she thinks an entry into Enchantra would help her find others like her but little did she know she’d be fighting for her life. She is quirky, curious (worse than a cat), mouthy, and messy. She is entertaining too, what with her penchant for getting into trouble often.
Rowin is your dark, grumpy, brooding, alpha guy with a soft heart, which is revealed over time. He has tattoos and piercings (some of those must have really, really hurt), which add to the vibe. Also, those shadows he controls!
Given the genre, we have to accept that things will get gruesome and bloody in The Hunt, as well as result in some spicy scenes. I felt this was a bit less extensive in spice than the previous one, which is a good thing. Not that there isn’t attraction or the other stuff, but on a slightly smaller scale, say 3.5 to 4.
The setting is great, of course. It’s creepy, atmospheric, and suffocating. What with the devil and other dangers, this is not a house you’d want to visit. Oh, those mirrors! Be warned if you have eisoptrophobia or spectrophobia.
The side characters are the siblings (and fellow participants) in the Hunt. I felt they were done well. Each of them has a definite personality and is easy to track. Though we don’t get a lot of detail about everyone, we know enough to form a picture.
The climax felt relatively bland (compared to book one). It seemed a bit too easy. Still, after reading 400+ pages by then, I was ready for the ending.
There’s quite a bit of gore, but it’s written in a matter-of-fact manner. I didn’t feel put off by it (nor did it frighten me in the least). However, this may vary based on your reading preferences. Maybe gore level 3.5 on the scale of 5?
The ending is HFN and partly open, providing a lead to the next book. Though we don’t have the details yet, there has to be book three. Someone needs to answer the remaining questions!

To summarize, Enchantra is a dark horror romance with devils, immortals, hunting games, and a dose of spice. The best way to enjoy the book is not to think much. Forget logic and go where it takes you!
Thank you, NetGalley and Second Sky/ Forever, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

I really enjoyed the first book but I DNF this one, 50%. Wasn’t into the storyline and the characters.

5 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was obsessed with Phantasma, and honestly I wasn’t sure it could get any better but then BAM Enchantra absolutely blew me away!!

I fell in love with absolutely everything about this book, I was totally gripped from the word go

I loved following Vivi in her adventure, it was interesting seeing how different she is to Ophelia (although they are very similar when it comes to men!!)

There were so many twists and turns throughout, and I loved learning more about all the different kinds of demons and their powers

I love that even though this book is also centred around a game, it was entirely different to the game played in Phantasma

Thank you so so much to NetGalley, the author, and the publishers for this ARC, I feel so lucky to have read the next instalment in the Wicked Games series early!!

Will now enter a depressive state while I (not so) patiently (desperately) wait for the next instalment!!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC!

Enchantra is the second installment to Phantasma, which was one of my favorite reads of last year! Kaylie definitely delivered on yet another mysterious game, although this one is basically a giant, deadly game of hide and seek. Genevieve goes gallivanting around Europe and in true Genevieve fashion, gets drawn into another Phantasma like situation in order to find herself.
Cue Rowington Silver, our MMC. He's a dark and broody shadow daddy, and he desperately wanted to hate Genevieve. Throughout the game of Enchantra, feelings develop, secrets ensue, and Geneveive and Rowin get trapped together more than once.
While I had a good time, I do wish that some of the secrets throughout the book were clarified more in the end and feelings were expressed more. I also wish the ending was drawn out, as it felt rushed (I felt the same way about Phantasma). If you enjoyed Phantasma, you will definitely enjoy Enchantra! I can't wait to see where this story leads next!

If you loved Phantasma, you’re in luck, because Smith’s follow up is an improvement in almost every sense. The story is more focused and coherent, the found family is more lovable, the romance is more believable, and the stakes are higher. It’s giving grumpy shadow daddy x sunshine spectre, but sunshine moonlights as a brat with the mouth of a sailor. There are curses, castles, and cures; a publicized battle to the death featuring secret passages, a hedge maze, and animal/wraith familiars; and a marriage of convenience/fake dating premise full of hot banter.

Meet romantasy’s latest touch-her-and-die tattooed menace and watch him navigate family secrets and hellish games while falling desperately for our curvy, foul-mouthed FMC:

“You’re such a self-centered bastard […] I deserve to be the center of my own story. I was not made for you.”
“Truth, truth, lie.”

“I’m a creature of Hell, worshipping is not usually in my nature […] But for whatever time you remain in my bed, I will make it your shrine.”

A huge thank you to Second Sky for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am completely hooked on the Wicked Games series, and this latest installment did not disappoint.

Let’s talk about the newest addition to the roster of unforgettable characters—Daddy Rowin. He brings an intense and captivating presence to the story that instantly pulls you in. His character is everything you’d want in a shadowy, mysterious figure, and I’m here for it.

Genevieve, the heroine, was another highlight for me. She’s fiery, fun, and full of personality. I found myself laughing at her antics, as she’s definitely a character who knows how to stir things up. Her playful yet bold nature makes her the perfect leading lady—one who’s unafraid to cause a little trouble along the way, which I absolutely loved.

The games in this book were a refreshing change from Phantasma, and I really appreciated how they were woven into the plot. Kaylie Smith did an excellent job of keeping the tension high and the stakes even higher. As always, the spice was off the charts, with sizzling moments that will leave you breathless.

Kaylie Smith continues to deliver with another incredible dark fantasy romance that’s packed with beloved tropes, but I won’t spoil anything for you. This book has it all, and trust me, you won’t want to miss it.

Enchantra is set to be released on April 8th, so make sure you pre-order a copy—this book is one you won’t want to wait to read. I can’t wait for more from this series and the characters we’ve come to love

To say shortly…. I’m obsessed! Kaylie does it again delivering deadly trials in a fresh way and a morally grey MMC that has us swooning! I couldn’t put it down and loved every minute. So good!

I loved the first book, so i had high hopes for the next one. And im glad I did because this book was much better than the first. It did not feel rushed, and just whisked me into a beautiful, but violent world. I think Enchantra reminds me a LOT of caraval more than phantasma did, but enchantra was so good! absolutely loved the plot and the characters.

“𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎. 𝙻𝚘𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐. 𝚂𝚊𝚖𝚎 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝚍𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚗𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚜.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Firstly a massive thank you to Second Sky for my gifted arc copy of this book. I am absolutely obsessed with the Wicked Games series so far 🤭

Secondly, ladies and gentlemen we have a new shadow daddy to add to the roster… Daddy Rowin 😮‍💨

I absolutely adored Genevieve in this book, she’s girly, fiesty and I found myself giggling at her a lot she is 100% ‘trouble’ - amazing FMC.

The games in this book were a fun shake up from Phantasma, brilliantly written. The spice was once again 🤌🏻🌶️ yes, 1000x yes.

Once again, Kaylie Smith has delivered us another perfect dark fantasy romance with some of your favourite tropes 🤭 (I don’t want to give ANYTHING away!)

Enchantra is being released on the 8th April! Make sure your pre orders are in because this book is 🤌🏻🤭

I cannot wait for more from this series!

Wow wow wow, I did not believe I could love Enchantra as much as I loved Phantasma…. But here we are and dare I say I LOVED IT EVEN MORE!!!

From the very start Genevieve’s story had me in a chokehold (a shadow daddy chokehold 😉) this book is so fast paced and I couldn’t put it down!
Kaylie gave us Phantasma deadly trial vibes with a totally different scenario ,back story, and unhinged but lovable characters. Enchantra was everything I wanted it to be.

ROWIN…… Baby, Rowin has me eating out of his shadow hands. He can do no wrong and I will accept no criticism. Warning , you will fall in love and he will become your new spooky book boyfriend.

THE SPICE was top tier . The side characters…. I need more ! This is probably one of my top reads for 2025! Add it to your tbr now! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

Umbra….need I say more? That sweet fox gets a star just for being in this book! I did really enjoy this story and the twists and turns it took me on. Rowin was great and I loved getting to know his siblings! I hope we get more from Ellin, Sevin, and Grave! I also loved seeing little glimpses of Salem and Ophie at the end. Genevieve and Rowin were a great match and I loved seeing them progress through the book. There were parts I felt got a little lost along the way and things I would have liked to see more of. The ending seemed a little rushed and I would have loved to see a little more of their romance. But all in all, this book worked for me and I can’t wait to see where we go next in this world.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever Books for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was hesitant on whether or not Kaylie Smith would be able to deliver another amazing story after Phantasma, especially because the concepts of Enchantra and Phantasma sound very similar on paper. However, Ms. Kaylie Smith did in fact DELIVER. Dare I say that I adore our Shadow Daddy Romin (and his side kick shadow fox Umbra) maybe a tad bit more than our ghost daddy?

Our FMC, Genevieve, is this curvy beauty who is trying to find her place in this paranormal world, and Rowin Silver just may have the answers. As a curvy babe myself, I absolutely adored that Genevieve's problems and worries did not come her appearance - in fact this was the area that she was most confident in. Her worries came from trying to find her purpose, her light, because her worries were so much bigger than the fact that she was not this petite little girl.

Fake marriages don't always impress me because the stakes aren't really there...there are high stakes here, that was not a concern of mine. And our very own Rowin Silver took his fake husband responsibilities VERY seriously - and I ate it right up.

I also loved the cast of side characters that we get in this book with all of Rowin's siblings, some who shine more than others, but it definitely expanded universe to allow for more books post Genevieve's story (which I am already looking forward to!).

I knocked off a star because I don't think the actual games of this story were very unique, there was just a lot of running compared to real action. But as someone wasn't necessarily picking this up for the action (of the non spicy kind that is), that didn't bother me too much. Overall, if you enjoyed Phantasma - you will enjoy this one as well.

Thank you Second Sky and NetGalley for the eARC of this book to review!

I absolutely LOVED this book!!! I loved that it picked up right where Phantasma ended and had the same gothic vibes. It’s dark, it’s sexy and everything I wanted the sequel to be (and more). The banter between Genevieve and Rowin was top-notch. The spice wasn’t quite as good as Phantasma but Rowin has…. piercings👀 yes PLURAL. The plot twist was a shock and ripped my heart out then sewed it back up and tied a bow on it!

I can’t wait for book 3 - fingers crossed Sevin gets his own book because that mans stole the SHOW!

The goods:
🖤 marriage of convenience
🖤 shadow MMC
🖤 enemies to lovers
🖤 trials

Thank you to Kaylie & Second Sky/Forever for the opportunity to read this early! I’m leaving this review voluntarily🖤

Thank you to Second Sky/Forever for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Genevieve Grimm just survived the nightmares of Phantasma, only to find herself stuck in a new wicked game. Drawn to the gates of Enchantra and then trapped within its walls, Genevieve must team up with the handsome wraith Rowin Silver to survive another devil's game. But unlike in Phantasma, the Hunt is even more deadly and infinitely more personal. The only way out of Enchantra is to win or to die. But for Genevieve, being hunted every night is not nearly as terrifying as her growing feelings for Rowin. Can she walk out of Enchantra with her life and her heart?

This book was a fantastic follow-up to Phantasma. I was gripped by the story, quickly turning pages to discover what happened next. Genevieve is an amazing FMC who never gives up and fights hard even when the odds are stacked against her. The romance with Rowin is devilishly steamy yet achingly romantic. It was fascinating to learn about the Silver family and get more insight into the world of paranormal beings. It was also wonderful to see Salem and Ophelia again, even for a short time. You do need to read Phantasma before this novel; it cannot be read as a standalone. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and recommend this book to anyone who loved Phantasma!

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This was fun! Kaylie Smith does it again! I devoured this and did not want it to end! I'm going to need another book ASAP!

Sass and a brooding certified lover boy, what's not to love. Genevieve and Rowin are everything. I didn't think it was possible but I may have loved this more than the first one.

I really had high hopes for this book, as I loved Phantasma, but unfortunately it didn’t live up to the expectations. The book follows Genevieve, after the Phantasma events, where she finds herself, again, trapped in a mysterious house with mysterious people. I enjoyed the first half of the book but I felt the second half, especially towards the ending, was really rushed. I couldn’t believe I only had a handful of pages left and so much to reveal, the ending was good and unexpected, but I wished it was developed a bit more. Over all, it’s a good book but didn’t match the thrill of the first one for me.

4.5 ⭐️

Kaylie smith does it again 😭

Phantasma was one of my top reads for 2024 and Enchantra has taken its spot for 2025!!

I had such a good time reading this, Rowin & Vivi’s story was absolutely perfect. Fun, flirty, dangerous, deadly & exciting.
I couldn’t get enough of it, the trials, the relationships, the world everything!

Thank you Net Galley, Kaylie Smith & Second Sky for the e-arc! 🥰

Thank you to NetGalley and Second Sky/Forever for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

One thing about Kaylie Smith, she always clears with her ability to build a setting and flesh out characters. I think I wanted a little bit more from the games than we received but overall a fantastic addition to this world overall.

If I could this 6 stars I would.

“Inside the walls of Enchantra you’re no longer Genevieve Grimm. You’re my wife.”

“But the death of people you loved was infinitely worse.”

“The light is wherever you are.”

A story of trust, vulnerability, excitement, and challenges.

Okay let me be selfish for a sec I think Kaylie wrote this book FOR ME. Forced proximity, marriage of convenience, MY WIFE, and enemies to lovers. Plus all of these tropes done perfectly!!? If I could, my review would simply be a ROUND OF APPLAUSE cause Kaylie are you kidding? This book was phenomenal.

It grips you RIGHT AWAY and even when I put it down (due to not being able to stay home and read all day) I was still thinking about how I wanted to get home and read. Vivi (I feel like we’d be besties) is such a fun and spunky character. I loved her personality SO MUCH. She makes you laugh, but also is just someone that wants to find herself. Rowin…is literally amazing. He loves without telling you, but simply shows you by his actions. I was sobbing at the end of this book yall and I did not AT ALL expect it. The enemies to lovers in this is top tier cause these two do NOT like each other and I was blushing immediately and she barely met the man.

The writing!!? This authors writing is amazing, the imagery displayed made me feel like I was watching a movie, only to blink and realize I was looking at my kindle. I felt all the intensity in each game, it was very thrilling which I loved and made me tapping to the next page so quick. I NEEDED to know what happened. I would also like to give an honorable mention to the siblings and most of all Umbra. My favs <3

This book was just SOOOOOO good guys so good.

“We’re certainly capable of hating someone in a short period of time——on sight, even. I don’t see why love should be any different.”

Thank you to Second Sky Books for the eARC/ALC.

4.5 stars.

I wasn’t a huge fan of Genevieve in Phantasma, but I was still interested in seeing what would come next for her.

And just like Phantasma, Enchantra moves quickly. Genevieve is on the hunt to get more information about her late mother and ends up at Enchantra, at just the wrong time. She’s stuck there now, and forced to marry Rowin in order to survive the magical games of the Hunt.

Genevieve makes a lot of impulsive decisions at the beginning, making you want to shake your fists, but Rowin is there to keep her alive. They have a bit of enemies-to-lovers vibe, with both of them constantly bickering at the beginning, and it may be a bit of a trauma bond, but they soon fall for each other.

So basically I’m hooked on this series and I can’t wait for more books about Rowin’s siblings—hellooooooo Sevin!

Lastly, Laura Horowitz is such an amazing narrator. She does such a great job at differentiating between Genevieve and Rowin, I nearly forgot I was listening to the same person the whole time. I hope she’s on board to do the future books in the series!