I adored phantasma, I raved about it to anyone who would listen, so nobody is more disappointed that this didn’t hit the spot. I don’t think it’s badly written it just wasn’t grabbing me in the same way. I think part of the problem is the FMC, I loved Ophelia but I’m not keen on Genevieve, also the MC, I loved Blackwell but Rowin isn’t doing anything for me which is a shame because he has so much potential. I also think there are too many siblings, they are all merging together, after 38% I know there is a girl and a particularly cruel brother but can’t differentiate the rest. My final gripe is the pacing and vibe, I loved the start where she was getting into the manor, that imagery was great and really intrigued me but since getting in not much has happened. I think this is to give space to meet the siblings and set up the hunt but I still don’t feel like I know them and i’m bored waiting for the hunt to start. i’m also not getting gothic vibes either but maybe that’s just me. I think for me it would have been much better if there were less siblings, at least at the start, and the hunt started quicker.

4.5 Stars! I was absolutely obsessed with this book! From the beginning it had me hooked. I loved the tension between the main characters and the storyline! I loved everything about this!

This book was so much fun and I couldn’t put it down. Phantasma was great but I think Kaylie Smith further knocked it out of the park with this one. All of the characters were engaging and interesting as well as the plot being tense and exciting. I cannot wait to see what will be next for this series and anything else she writes, officially an auto-buy author for me now.

Ohmygawd. I'm obsessed. No really - I am O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D. I loved Phantasma and Ophie/Blackwell but I fell head over heels in love with Genevieve and the Silver siblings. Genevieve was the perfect strong female main lead I needed that kicks ass throughout the games she is (unintentionally) thrown into. The pure tension between Genevieve and Rowin, Genevieve and the rest of the Silver siblings, and each round of the games had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning in the best way. I was kicking my feet giggling even though this second Wicked Game is just as bloody as the first (but I'm not going to think toooo much about that).

I have all of my fingers and toes crossed for many more interconnected stories to this universe. For me it wasn't if I would buy a physical copy of this but in fact how fast I could preorder it.

My biggest thank you to Forever/Second Sky and NetGalley for the invitation to read an advanced copy for an honest review!

'Crawling over the splintered wood, she wedged herself past him and out of the powder room, hauling herself to her feet and towards the front door. Back towards Enchantra's gate.
She was going to get away from this house, this family, if it killed her.'


A massive thank you to Netgalley and Second Sky Books for providing me with an ARC of Enchantra in exchange for my honest review.

What I loved about this book was the entire setting of Enchantra. A mansion in Italy that hosts a series of deadly trials for the family who lives there, and a woman who gets caught in the middle of it through a marriage of convenience? Yes, please! I love books where there is forced proximity and the characters don't like each other very much, and this book had that in spades. I liked Genevieve; she was entertaining and I did like that she could hold her own without being the typical, stabby FMC that often permeates romantasy books.

What didn't work for me so much in this book was the trials. I just didn't think the stakes were overly high, and I was longing for some real, heart rate boosting tension between the main characters, but it just didn't deliver for me. I didn't really feel a great deal of chemistry between Rowin and Genevieve, even though I desperately wanted to. The characters said all the right things, but in the end it just felt a little formulaic.

Overall, I will read more books from this author, as this was a fun read!

Kaylie Smith really knows how to hook a reader in! I fell in love with Phantasma and Enchantra was no different! I loved how strong and forthcoming Genevieve was in book one and her charter did not disappoint in book two! This series will check all your boxes and then some. If you’re looking for a dark romance fantasy with games that will game and the spice that keeps on spicing then this is definitely your next series!

This book was so entertaining. It brought the same violent, romantic, sexy energy as the first book and I highly recommend it especially if you liked Phantasma. The banter was witty, the games were dangerous, I cannot express how much I enjoyed the book.

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Thank you forever/secondskybooks + the author for the chance to read an early copy of Enchantra!
What. A. Book.

I wasn’t sure how the games were going to play out after Phantasma, but wow—this follow-up blew me away. The stakes were higher, the banter was sharper, the romance was chef’s kiss spicy, and the world somehow got even darker and dreamier.

🖤 Forced/fake marriage
🖤 Shadow daddy energy
🖤 Deadly paranormal game of hide and seek
🖤 Found family
🖤 Touch-her-and-die vibes
🖤 Demons, devils, wraiths, and more
🖤 Spicy, witty, gritty romantasy goodness
🖤 Can be read as a standalone

Genevieve, our FMC, is a total standout. She’s strong, bold, and never a damsel in distress. I absolutely loved her arc and the way she holds her own in a world crawling with power plays and monsters.

Here are a few quotes I highlighted (and then re-read five times):

🖤 “I need to feel you worship me.”
 “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.” (Swoooonnnn)

🖤 “Love did not give a single fuck about time.”

🖤 “Let yourself fall in love. Let yourself fall out of it. You never know when you could lose someone and not have the opportunity to do so again.”

If you’re into fantasy romance with a dark twist, sizzling tension, and unputdownable pacing—this one’s for you. Enchantra is an addictive, wicked ride I’ll be recommending to everyone who loves a touch of shadow with their spice. 🔥

What a fun rollercoaster of a book! Let's talk characters. Genevieve Grimm is a confident queen who I want to be my BFF stat. She doesn't let anyone push her around, she's strong, brave, and protects those she cares for. I LOVE her as our FMC! Rowin Silver is our shadow daddy who could teach Xaden some lessons. He loves his family HARD and has a heart of gold. He also has piercings and tattoos soooo‼️‼️. The rest of the Silver clan - I want Ellin to be in our BFF circle too and also I'm claiming Covin Silver as mine (okay and Sevin too). Love the other siblings as well; they're all so different, which is quite the feat to accomplish!

The plot - LOVED the idea of The Hunt and that's all I'll say! There were some fun twists and turns along the way that kept the idea fresh and put different spins on the game. There were definitely some things I didn't see coming. I even teared up at the end which I did NOT have on my bingo card. I have a feeeeeeling where book 3 is going and I'm so here for it!!!

Overall, I absolutely adored this book and if you loved Phantasma you will LOVE this one!!!

Thank you so much to Kaylie Smith, Second Sky, Forever, and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read prior to release day on 4/8!

I LOVED Phantasma and somehow this was even better.

I wasn’t sure on Genevieve after reading Phantasma but oh my gosh do I love her now. And Rowin? Holy moly. This book.

The story was captivating from the get go and although it again centred around a game set inside a house it didn’t feel like a rehash of Phantasma, it was completely different but highly enjoyable. I liked every single character in this book. It was high stakes, spicy and I could not get enough. I laughed, gasped, cried even stomped my feet. I’m going to need 7-10 business days to get over this. I will 100% be convincing everyone that will listen to pick this up on release day. I cannot wait for further instalments in this series!

Thank you to Second Sky Books and NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Enchantra! It’s the second book in the series and set on an estate in Italy. Genevieve is Ophelia’s sister, and she accepts an invitation that was meant for her mother. When Genevieve arrived, she is turned away by handsome, mysterious but rude, Rowin. She finds a way inside and immediately regrets it. Unfortunately, she is now trapped and her freedom comes with a price. This was such a fun and entertaining book to read! I enjoyed the world building, the complex characters, the witty banter, drama and romance. Kaylie is such a whimsical storyteller and I felt like I was experiencing everything right alongside the characters.
Read if you like:
💀Enemies to lovers
💀Fake relationship
💀Game of hide and seek
💀Found family
💀Forced proximity

I loved this book. Loved the chemistry and banter between characters. There were secrets, mystery and twists. We get to see things from Vivi’s perspective. As soon as Vivi Enter Enchantra to find out the answers, she gets trapped in the premise and the game has began. Just like phantasma, there are different rounds of hunt. But there is more than the deadly game. The chemistry between characters is undeniable. Romance is spot on. I highly recommend it. The book will leave you longing for more. Thanks to the Publisher for giving me early access to this book.

Thank you to Second Sky and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Anything Kaylie Smith writes, I will love. “Enchantra” had me on the edge of my seat and in a whirlwind of emotion. Genevieve and Rowin’s dynamic felt very real and Smith did a great job of bringing life to even the most minor characters.

I only have one gripe. I loved “Phantasma” because it was original, it didn’t feel like anything I’d read before. “Enchantra” was not that way. To me, it was a blend of “The Hunger Games” and Smith’s own Heartless Fates series. I love both of those series but I did experience some deja vu.

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Thank you so much for approving me for this ARC :) I struggled a little with the pacing of Phantasma but this was SOOO much better. I enjoyed the characters much more and had a lot more fun with this book. Particularly the individuality of the siblings.

The only issue I faced is that the pacing *still* isn't perfect. I often felt like I had whiplash trying to keep up with what was happening. It's usually a good thing to have twists and turns on the page, however when it happened so often it was a little hard to keep up in my own head. However if you're looking for a fun, spooky read, with good characters that's fast paced - this is the book for you

Overall I had a blast with this book and i'm sure others will too :)

Emotional rollercoaster, and I loved the ride!

This book was above and beyond what I was expecting. I enjoyed book one of this series, but I was blown away by this one! I was easily swept away into the world once again. This book started off with a fast-paced vibe, and it continued to keep giving. I felt like this book held my interest from start to finish. There was never a moment where I wanted to step out of the story.

Vivi and Rowin were just flawless. Their story was chaotic, sexy, and just wonderfully done. They had me laughing, giggling, and crying throughout the story. Vivi was bold and fearless, and Rowin was just *chef's kiss*. Every moment with him just had me enraptured. Definitely book boyfriend material. The ending for these two characters had me bawling, and I just loved them so much. This book was fast paced, and it felt different than the first one for sure. There was so much that happened, and it keeps you engaged the whole time.

My only small quip was it wasn't as spicy as I expected, which isn't a bad thing per se. And don't get me wrong, there is spice and it does give. But I think I was just expecting more. But it was still amazing regardless. I just think there was some missed potential.

Overall this book had me at the edge of my seat, and it had my emotions all over the place. Would forever recommend this book to all the romantasy readers. This one will have you hooked and obsessing like no other.

I would like to give a huge thank you to the author, the publisher, and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rating: 5/5

THANK YOU Second Sky/ Forever pub for this ARC!

I am completely obsessed with this book and every single character within its pages.

-marriage of convenience
-gothic, paranormal romance
-like 27 hot af siblings (SEVIN!!!)
-deals with devils
-deadly, high stakes games
-cursed manor
-ROWIN (the hottest)
-GENEVIEVE (the baddest)

If you liked Phantasma, you'll LOVE Enchantra.

As a fan of Phantasma, I was thrilled to receive an ARC of this book. The intriguing premise and setting immediately grabbed my attention. Although I initially was concerned about similarities to the first book, the introduction of the distinct and uniquely quirky protagonist quickly put those worries to rest. Though there were a lot of new characters introduced, each personality shone through and prevented any confusion. The book truly excelled in its witty banter, the spicy romance, and the exciting action scenes that kept the story dynamic and engaging. I would recommend this one to fans of the first book as well as fans of the movie "Ready or Not". I can't wait to see where this series goes next!

*I received this book as an arc in return for an honest opinion review. All opinions are my own.

I LOVED Phantasma (seriously, I read it in hours), so when I got the notification that I received an ARC for Enchantra, I was thrilled. And, as usual, Kaylie didn't disappoint. This somehow exceeded my expectations, which were already high as it was, and I can't wait to grab my own copy for my shelf. The romance in this one had me kicking my feet like a schoolgirl. And don't even get me started on the world-building and atmosphere! Simply chef's kiss!

I'll pick up anything Kaylie writes.

Enchantra by Kaylie Smith ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Last year, Phantasma surprised me with 1) how quickly I devoured it and 2) how much I enjoyed it. So Enchantra was one of my most anticipated reads of this year.

Let me tell you - I was NOT disappointed. Once again, I flew through this one and loved every minute of it. I loved the cast of characters, morally gray, difficult, humorous. I loved the world that had been created and the magic that lived there. I did wish for a bit more games and explanation of that, but overall, I was completely enthralled.

You don’t necessarily have to read Phantasma first, but I do feel like I understand more of the world because of it.

If you’re looking for a bit of escape, Wicked Games might be just what you need.

This was incredible! I think it was even better than Phantasma! Genevieve was incredible and strong and badass and don’t get me started on Rowin! The chemistry the spice the plot all perfection! It was for sure one of my favorite books I’ve read recently and can’t wait to add to our library!