👿👿 Enchantra by Kaylie Smith 👿👿



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Releases April 8th

It took a little getting into but once I did I really enjoyed it. This time we follow Genevieve and how she gets forced into the hunt and will she survive? This is a I really want to hate you but I can’t. This time we focus more on devils and wraiths

Enchantra by Kaylie Smith and narrated by Laura Horowitz is the second book in the Wicked Games. A spicy fantasy romance and it was an obsession for me. This was an audiobook that I just loved and the Narrator Laura was superb, she made this audiobook even more special.

This was packed with deadly intrigue with a spicy romance, Enchantra will transport you to a world of feisty heroines and morally gray love interests, fake dating, forbidden desire and family secrets. Just Superb from start to finish. It took my breath away!

Another 5 star read/audiobook.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and especially Bookouture Audio and Second Sky/Forever for my Audiobook and ARC.

When Genevieve Grimm receives an invite to Italy from a friend of her mother's she accepts. She does this in hopes of finding others like herself and uncovering and secrets her family kept from her. Instead she finds herself in another set of Devils games...

Okay, let get into it! The setting, ugh can I just go ahead and move into this estate? Like I could never be bored! There is a giant hedge maze, massive library, and secret passageways filled with gothic aesthetics.

The characters. The family that Genevieve finds is dysfunction at its finest. Rowin, the MMC, is 1 of 7 siblings. All the siblings are totally different and bring a different vibe to the family dysfunction.

I loved Genevieve in the first book but I think I fell in love with her personality in this one. She will stand up for herself to anyone, is fierce, knows exactly what she wants, and asks a million questions while doing it. I totally get asking a million questions because this is soo me!

Okay, Rowington, or Rowin Silver is swoon worthy. Tatted up, morally gray, moody, and has piercings 😉. My favorite quality is that he is protective of what is his and he will do anything for you!

This book has chemistry, humor, banter, filled with violence and an array of characters. I definitely recommend this book!

What's you'll get:
Interconnected standalone fantasy
Marriage of convenience
Animal companions
Touch her and die
Sunshine FMC
Shadow MMC
Italian estate with gothic aesthetic setting
Deadly game
Fast paced action

4.5/5 ⭐
2/5 🌶️

A few quotes JUST because:
" I want him to hate me like he hates everyone else. All the way through a mattress."
" But for whatever time you remain in my bed, I will make it your shrine."

Enchantra by Kaylie Smith is a lush, dark fantasy romance that’s equal parts deadly game and emotional whirlwind. Set in a cursed palace where nothing is as it seems and the only rule is to never trust your heart, this story hooks you from the first page and doesn’t let go until the final, heart-stopping twist.

After the tragic and mysterious death of her mother, Genevieve Grimm is desperate for answers—and finds them in the form of a cryptic invitation to Enchantra, a palace draped in secrets, danger, and seductive illusions. Here, reality bends, trust is a liability, and the cost of losing is fatal.

Enter Rowin Silver: arrogant, enigmatic, and maddeningly unreadable. He warns Genevieve to turn back, but she steps into the palace anyway—and finds herself trapped in a deadly game where the only way to survive is to play along. When Genevieve and Rowin are forced into a fake romance to stay alive, sparks fly and loyalties blur. What begins as a lie may just unravel everything they thought they knew—about Enchantra, and about each other.

Smith’s writing is richly atmospheric and immersive, painting Enchantra as both a dream and a nightmare. The world-building is spectacular and the Beast, and you’ll get a sense of the palace’s dangerous allure. Each trial, each secret passage, and each glance shared between Genevieve and Rowin builds a tension that’s as emotional as it is magical.

The enemies-to-lovers dynamic is expertly crafted. Their banter is sharp, their chemistry undeniable, and their emotional growth deeply satisfying. Genevieve is a standout heroine—fierce, intelligent, and determined to protect herself and those she loves, even as her heart pulls her in dangerous directions.

Final thoughts:
Enchantra is a dazzling, high-stakes fantasy brimming with betrayal, passion, and spellbinding twists. Kaylie Smith has created a world where nothing is safe—not your life, not your mind, and certainly not your heart. For fans of romantic fantasy with a dark edge, this is an absolute must-read.

First off I want to start with if you have not read Phasma yet but really want to read Enchantra and are wondering if you will be too lost I can say from experience that you will be lost for only a short bit, a chapter or two. Enchantra does a great job of clueing you into anything important from the first book without losing anything of it's own story and plot.

I really didn't think I liked Death Games kind of books before this but Enchantra has me looking at that whole genre now. This was an exciting and fun roll coaster and now I'm looking for more.

Enchantra is a darkly addictive sequel that brings even more deadly games, cursed traditions, and sizzling enemies-to-lovers tension. Kaylie Smith expands this haunting world with a cursed game of hide-and-seek, a broody demon husband, and a heroine who’s pure sass and chaos.

Genevieve steals every scene with her sharp tongue and fearless attitude, while Rowington delivers all the brooding intensity and unexpected tenderness you could want. Their chemistry crackles, and the slow-burn tension is absolutely delicious.

From high-stakes danger to shadowy secrets and spicy moments that’ll leave you breathless, Enchantra is a must-read. This twisted, ghostly world keeps getting better—I cannot wait for the author’s next book!

✨Fake Relationship
💜Shadow MMC/Sunshine FMC Romance
✨Deadly Game of Hide & Seek
💜Shadow Fox Familiar
✨Spicy & Ruthless
💜Masquerade Ball
✨Set on an enchanted Italian estate
💜MMC is one of seven cursed siblings

Thank you to the author, Forever, Second Sky and NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC!!

This was such a great time.

I'll be honest, I struggled with Phantasma, so I was debating if I even wanted to read this. But I'm so glad I did!

This book picked up where the first left off.. So while they are interconnected standalones, I think reading Phantasma first will definitely give you more insight into where Genevieve (Vivi) is coming from. Vivi was a really likable character - she had great, understandable reasons for going out on her quest - searching for acceptance. And then she, what else, bites off more than she can chew, and has to marry a brusque powerful wraith to keep herself safe. oh noooooo. Was her marriage of convience with Rowin a little contrived? Sure, but we're not here to nitpick. We're here for fun. And Vivi and Rowin were so. much. fun together. Every scene they had together just sparkled with tension and playfulness.

Rowin may just be your new book boyfriend obsession, I fear. With golden eyes, shadow powers, multiple piercings and tattoos, and a protective streak a mile wide, Kaylie knew exactly what she was doing when she wrote him!!

The plot, the setting, the pacing, the romance, are all top notch. The last couple of chapters had me a little emotional, but in a good way. The Silver family and all their murder-chaos was pure fun, and the ending left a lot more questions than I thought it would. I really can't wait to see what the next book has in store!

I loved Phantasma so of course I had to read this one. One thing to know about me is that I don't read the synopsis before reading a book. So I went in blind and I was not expecting to have another devil's game in a manor. At first, I was skeptical and feared this book would just be a replica of the first one. I am so glad that it wasn't the case.

This book enchanted me. It has a FMC that is intelligent while also making mistakes, a shadow MMC who is morally grey and possessive, a gothic setting and deadly games. I found this book had less gore than the first one but it is understandable. The ending had so many twists that I did not see coming!

I love that we got to explore a little more of this world and I think every sibling of Rowin could have a book about them and I would read it.

I adored Phantasma when I read it last year, so I couldn’t wait to read Enchantra. It more than lived up to my expectations. I loved both Genevieve and Rowin. Their characters were incredibly well developed, and the chemistry between them was perfection. I also really enjoyed the Silver family in general. They created a great host of varied characters for Genevieve to interact with. I also really enjoyed the game that the characters partake in. It was intense but still felt fresh and original. One of the elements I love most, though, about Smith’s writing is the imagery. Smith knows how to paint a decadent scene and doesn’t skimp on the details making for a luxurious experience. I combo read the ebook and audiobook for this. However, I definitely found myself more drawn to the audiobook. Horowitz’s narration is truly special. She draws you in and keeps you rooted in the story from start to finish. Horowitz also injects so much energy and life into the characters that you can’t help but want to read more. Overall, I loved this story and can’t wait for the third installment.

📚𝔸ℝℂ ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 📚
𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂 by @kaylsmoon
𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚: 4/8/25
𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙚: Romantasy 
𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙚: several open door scenes
𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨/𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩:
🍇Enemies to lovers
🍇Touch her and d!e
🍇Deadly competitions
🍇Animal sidekicks
🍇Marriage of convenience 
🍇Shadow MMC
🍇Headstrong FMC
🍇Interconnected standalone
🍇HEA

I don't know how it was possible, but this book was even better than Phantasma! This is the second book set in the same universe so I highly recommend you read the other first. The focus is on Ophelia's sister, Genevieve, who is an absolute spitfire and I fell in love with her from the beginning of Phantasma.

We get introduced to a new cast of characters featuring the Silver family and you will fall in love with every single one of them. This family is delightfully dysfunctional and Genevieve fits right in. 

Remi, our pierced and shadow wielding MMC, is the perfect counterpart to Genevieve. He never misses a beat and their first encounter is the perfect start to establishing their distaste for each other. There is so much amazing snark and banter as they each love to hate the other. Kaylie did a phenomenal job writing every single one of their scenes. The tension can be almost too much to handle but never fear because the spice is so spicy and incredibly satisfying. Did I mention there are shadows? 🫠

As in the previous book, there are competitions but in a different style. As each competition concludes, we learn even more about the secrets that plague the Silver family. The goal is always to outsmart the rest of the players but in the end, they need to outsmart the game. 

The ending was emotional but very satisfying. I am so grateful to have received this early copy to read. Thank you @readforeverpub , @secondskybooks and @kaylsmoon.

I’m not going to lie - while I was reading Phantasma I did not like Genevieve for most of the book. Enchantra has cured me and I have seen the error of my ways!

This book was such a good time. It had the same dangerous game elements as Phantasma, but enough differences that you didn’t feel like you were reading the same book over again. I grew to love Vivi the more I got to know her, and was loved how much of a spunky troublemaker she ended up being. The chemistry and banter between her and Rowin was just *chef’s kiss* and it was easy to feel their connection build through the pages. I really loved all of the members of the Silver family and hope we will see them again in the future!

Read if you like:
*Feisty FMCs who don’t put up with shit
*Touch her and die/“my wife” shadow daddies
*Marriage of convenience
*Ready or Not/deadly games
*Cursed manors and the family that comes with it

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for a review copy. 4.5/5 Stars
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The Wicked Games series continues to hold me utterly at its mercy. Enchantra blew me away. Between high stakes games that were even more diabolical than those of Phantasma and the marriage of convenience to none other than a shadow daddy, I could not have been any more bewitched. The imagery that Kaylie Smith evokes with her writing is spectacular in and of itself and I felt like I was transported right into the Silver estate with the entire family. I really enjoyed the development of Genevieve and Rowins characters as they navigated the consequences of playing the game whilst chemistry boiled between them. The way Rowan reacted when he and Genevieve drank the passion fruit juice? Holy mother of God, I was on my knees. Every bit of tension and spice after that point was out of this world and the audio even took it to the next level. I cannot recommend these books enough. I'm pretty sure I cycled through every single emotion in these pages and I am only more eagerly awaiting the next.

This was such a fun read!!! I loved the first installment but this one?? *chef's kiss* there's something about second books in series that focus on the second sister that speaks to me.

The FMC, Genevieve, is forced to participate in some deadly (literally) games in a fancy manor while she pretends to be in love with one of the owner's sons, who are all cursed to kill each other until only one remains alive for Hell's entertainment.
I loved Genevieve so much (I also loved the curvy rep) and the bonds she forms with some members of the Silver family, specially her relationship with Rowin Silver (the MMC). I only wish it had developed through a longer time period since it felt more insta-lusty than anything else, however in the context of the story and the amount of time in which it takes place it kind of makes sense.
Bonus: there's this animal companion that i just adored!

The audiobook was incredible as well, Laura Horowitz, the narrator, did amazing job.

I can't wait for the next instalment, hopefully it features both pairings from this book and the previous one.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with both the e-arc and audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent sequel to a very popular first book. It was not disappointing, which I was very thankful for.

This one was good. We love a broody shadow daddy with an adorable animal sidekick. And Rowin gave it to us.

I will say, I didn't enjoy this one as much as Phantasma, despite the plot being less predictable. I just felt like the characters didn't have as much chemistry as they did in the first. I did, however, absolutely adore Genevieve's confidence. That shit was spot on and kept me rooting for her the whole time.

I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK! Once I started reading this one, I did not want to put it down. I already loved Vivi, but she became one of my all-time faves after this book. And Rowin is now at the top of my list of favorite heroes! This was a perfect book and just the romantasy I needed in my life!

How FUN! Everything that was fun and enjoyable about the first somehow was done even better this time around. These characters are just perfect to read, and the tropes really nailed it. I think anyone who loved the first will love this just as much.

I will admit though that after it being some time after Phantasma came out, it felt a tad confusing jumping straight back into this universe - there wasn't much context or reminders noted through the beginning which I found made it disorienting to start with.

Oh this was a great time - and I devoured it in under 24 hours! Think Ready or Not, but the family is immortal, they are being forced to play a death game once annually for eternity, everyone can kill anyone, there can only be one victor, AND a mortal accidentally got stuck in the mix, so naturally the (hot) victor from previous years has to marry them for their protection. It takes “she’s mine” to the one hundredth degree.

Keep them coming Kaylie Smith!

Thank you to Second Sky/Forever and NetGalley for advanced electronic copy in exchange for a honest review. Enchantra comes out on April 8th.

Loved Book 2!! I loved getting to read about Genevieve in this one. It was fun getting to explore her journey to Enchantra in order to find answers after discovering an Invitation and trying to see who this Barrington Silver guy was. Of course though the day she arrives, so many strange things happen and then once she arrives she ends up getting trapped there and has to play a deadly game "The Hunt" a deadly hide and seek game pretty much with a family she knows nothing about and has no idea what to expect. The only way she can survive though is to marry one of the Silver family members who ends up being Rowin. It was fun getting to go through the Hunt, getting to know the Silver family and why her mother was invited to this place.

This one will keep you reading and wanting to know what was going to happen. Would and if Genevieve would survive this "Hunt" and how her feelings would change for Rowin. Which loved Rowin by the way!
Loved the ending too!!

Enchantra Review-Spoilers

4/5✨

Absolutely loved!!! Wow, we have another great book!! I was so excited to step into this world and story again after Phantasma last year! This story was so much fun!! I absolutely loved the deadly hide and seek twist of Enchantra and the back story of the game! I felt like I was a competitor the whole time and was on the edge of my seat anytime Vivi was hidden and a floor board creaked. From the beginning when she entered into the house and Rowin was trying to kick her out I was hooked into the story and kept finding myself asking why and what was happening!! I was a little nervous when the game got explained because I was afraid that it was going to be another Phantasma, but it was not!! This game was so different and unique from the first book! I really loved the characters of this book especially Sevin! I think the book did an overall great job at character development, setting, building of the story, and of making the reader anxious to find out more!!

If you enjoyed Phantasma this is a definite read!!