Enchantra Paperback – 8 April 2025

I waited months for book2 and ate it in one sitting on the same day it was released can't wait for book3

Currently reading so far its gripping , its Gothic and i love that

This book is an interconnected standalone and a devastating assortment of deadly trials in an enchanted mansion set in Italy with a family full of secrets.Genevieve is all set to open the Pandora Box, which lands her in front of her shadow wrath. In order to survive the deadly games of hide and seek, she has to sustain the pact of Rowin Silver.Genevieve being the woman of her words, doesn't shy away from the attitude and sarcasm the shadow of showers her with.The banter between them is sagaciously entertaining and making both of them eye catchers for the spectators.This book has wretched my heart and mend it immaculately. The writing is immersive with vivid exploration of magical beings, haunting mirrors and shadows.Their moments together are besottingly extravagant eliciting the rawness of their characters and how beautifully they healed each other.The last 50 pages had me gasping and staring at the wall.The side characters were equally entertaining, deserving their own spots overall.If you could survive the in-laws, ready for mascara, a marriage of convenience and a shadow wraith with its own shadows, a mansion full of mirrors......"Welcome to the world of Enchantra."

I very much loved the ending, more like the last 20%. That itself would've gotten a 5 star from me. I loved Salem and Ophelia meeting the Silver siblings. I am guessing that everyone of them and Luci will be getting their own stories. That would be fantastic, because I love this world.Now, back to this story.... It begins after the events of Phantasma. Genevieve is on a vacation to Italy (courtesy of our resident Prince of devils himself) Now you have to remember Vivi is different from her sister. While Ophelia is steadfast there Vivi is more impulsive, because of which she ends up Vivi yet another trouble. But, we need to give her the credit she faces the consequences head on, no matter how horrible the situation or how scared she gets.This didn't have the spooky, gothic atmosphere like Phantasma. In fact, this was more enchanting but also déadly. There are games and trials. We also get to meet so many other characters. It was such a fun time! The only reason it's not getting 5 stars because of the couple's relationship. I like it but wasn't obsessed with it. Some scenes should've made me upset, but I was like...yeah whatever they will be fine.I am guessing that next one is about Sevin and the secret society? That sounds interesting!

🏷 "𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐞."From the moment I opened Enchantra, I was transported into a world where magic is as alluring as it is treacherous. The story follows Genevieve Grimm, who, after her mother's mysterious death, receives an invitation to a cursed palace in Italy. There, she meets the enigmatic Rowin Silver, and together they navigate a deadly game where only one can survive.The chemistry between Genevieve and Rowin is palpable. Their forced alliance, under the guise of a fake romance, adds layers of tension and intrigue. Rowin's cold exterior slowly unravels, revealing a depth that kept me invested in their evolving relationship.The palace itself is a character, its shifting corridors and hidden dangers create an atmosphere that's both enchanting and ominous. Kaylie Smith's descriptive prose made me feel every creaking floorboard and whispered secret.Apart is its blend of romance, suspense, and fantasy. The stakes are high, the emotions raw, and the twists unexpected. It's a story that lingers, making the real world seem a bit dull in comparison! 💜

3.5⭐️Sadly, Enchantra wasn't as enjoyable as Phantasma for me.I didn't really enjoy Genevieve's character. She was fierce, yes, but most of the time she was just being really stubborn for no reason and getting into trouble. Also, I get that she had a terrible experience with her ex, but I didn't feel like it warranted such a visceral reaction from her every time.Rowington Silver was an okay MMC. I did, feel bad for him for all that he had to go through during each hunt. He felt a lot of guilt and pain for letting his siblings suffer while also feeling helpless and desperate with each failed attempt to find a cure to save his mother.The rounds of the hunt weren't as challenging and anxiety-inducing as they had been in book one.The romance didn't really work for me given how things had started off between them—the animosity, the forced nuptials, their personalities (mainly Genevieve), and the number of secrets Rowin kept from her. It just didn't seem believable that they fell so deeply in love over the course of one week.I did love the Silver family and their dynamics even as they were forced to be pitted against each other time and time again.