I didn't even think I could love another book in this series more than book 1. Well Kaylie Smith proved me wrong! This is my fave!

I absolutely looooved Genevieve's story! I love how she doesn't need a man to survive or protect her!

I loved and hated Rowan's family! I literally could not stop reading this! I am already dying for books 3 and 4!!! I just don't know if there is any way they can top this one!

Really, this is more 3.5 stars from me, but I feel like I need to round down for dramatic effect... I really wanted to love Enchantra like I did Phantasma (an easy 5-star read for me!). The magical world Kaylie Smith created was intriguing, and there were moments that truly pulled me in. But overall, I found myself struggling to stay invested—and most of that came down to Genevieve.

As a protagonist, Genevieve felt far too juvenile for the heavy stakes of the story. Her decisions were often impulsive, her emotions all over the place, and her inner dialogue sometimes bordered on frustrating/irritating. I kept waiting for her to grow, to take responsibility, to rise to the challenges around her—but that growth either came too slowly or not at all. Instead of rooting for her, I found myself cringing at her more often than not.

Her relationship with Rowin didn’t help. It had the potential to be compelling, but the dynamic felt imbalanced. Rowin came across as mature and steady, while Genevieve seemed stuck in a whirlwind of angst and indecision. I wanted to feel the tension and chemistry between them, but it just didn’t land the way it was meant to. It felt forced and unbelievable in every way.

Still, I can’t say I didn’t enjoy parts of the book. The magic, the game, and some of the supporting characters were well done. I just wish the emotional core of the story—especially through Genevieve—had been stronger. With a bit more character development, this could have been a much more satisfying read. Thank you, NetGalley!

Enchantra was just as enchanting as Phantasma! It was a spicy, enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience romantasy involving a deadly locked room game. It combined many of my favorite tropes into one page turning read! I loved Genevieve in Phantasma and couldn’t wait to read her story. I was not disappointed! loved the banter between her and Rowin. I also loved Rowin. I liked all his siblings and the dynamics. The concept of the story was interesting and I enjoyed all the hunts. I highly recommend this series to everyone!

Many thanks to Second Sky/Forever for the advance copy!

Genevieve Grimm finds herself in a deadly game of hide and seek after showing up at the house of a mysterious friend of her mother’s. She’s shocked to find out that her best option is to join the game by marrying Rowin. While Genevieve is appalled to be marrying a handsome stranger, the secrets and danger of the game lead them to move past their loathing for one another and give into lust.

I loved Phantasma, and Enchantra did not disappoint as a follow-up book. Genevieve is a fiercely strong FMC that I loved from the very beginning. Rowin’s family was full of secrets and drama. The hunt was incredibly interesting and I loved the challenges. Overall, it was just an immersive, swoony, and fun read that I devoured.

This is a me problem.. it must be right? I read Phantasma and did not love it so I probably should not have continued with the series.

Two stars feels low and I don't mean to say it's a bad book, it's not... I just didn't have a good time reading it. The actual writing is okay but the style is just very dry and not engaging. I found myself bored the entire time and just wanting to get through it. The story as a whole is good, when I look back on the book my thoughts are "that was a good story, very creative, good character development, I like Genevieve, etc." but while I'm actually reading it I'm more like "wow this is slow and boring, I just want to be done." The story did feel a little repetitive from the first book as it was another game, but I liked that we got to know Genevieve in this one since we didn't in Phantasma.

If you loved Phantasma you'll probably love this, but I think my journey with this series ends here.

A wonderful follow up to Phantasma! I really enjoyed Enchantra, perhaps more so than Phantasma. It was a dark and broody read with fun and interesting characters (and a MFC who is perfectly sassy!). I can't wait to follow the rest of the Silvers.

A spicy enemies to lovers romantasy that hit all the right spots. I read Phantasma and liked it but didn't love it. But when I read the description for Enchantra I knew I would love it more. This book had a similar vibe and feel to the first book but it had a lot of differences too. I enjoyed the tension between Genevieve and Rowin. I also really loved Rowin's family members. They definitely made the book more fun. I followed the game better than I followed what was going on in Phantasma. If you are a romance or fantasy fan, I'd recommend this one. It could be read on its own but some characters from the first book do make an appearance so I'd recommend reading the whole series.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. Opinions are my own.

I have to say that Kaylie Smith knows how to write a story about some very interesting trials/games. Genevieve picks that absolute worst time to start looking for answers and finds herself trapped in a dangerous game, surrounded by people who cannot be trusted. Throw in a marriage of convenience, some delicious banter/tension and you’re in for one heck of a ride!

This. Story. I am loving Kaylie Smith's writing and this series! I read this in one sitting because I couldn't put it down and am so excited for the next one. Do yourself a favor and start this series today!

So wildly obsessed with this world characters Smith has put together and has continued with in book two of the series.
The banter, the tension, the MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. You got me. It had all the best things.

I absolutely loved Phantasma and did not think anything could be better. I was wrong. Enchantra was - is- AMAZING! Somehow, Kaylie Smith wrote an even more exciting, action-packed, hate-love romantacy. Genevieve is easily one of my top three female characters ever. Rowin is the perfect brooding bad boy that cares too much for his family. Enchantra has absolutely everything - an epic, death-defying game, extreme family drama, enemies (sort of)-t0-lovers, brotherly teasing, and devil tricks. I can't wait for the next book in this world. I sooooo hope it will be about Sevin. Genevieve and Rowin must make an appearance, just as Ophie and Salem did in this book.

I finished Phantasma a month or so back and FELL IN LOVE with this world. Little did I know, the second in the series was going to be published soon after I finished. I jumped out of my seat when I was approved for the netgalley ARC. I love the magical worlds Kaylie Smith creates. Devils, hauntings, spirits and ghosts- sign me up. Someone described this series as the adult Caraval and they were not kidding- it is everything you wanted from it but for adults.

The deadly games were sinister and interesting, although I couldn't stop comparing it to Phantasma (and it didn't measure up). I wanted more development of the games and they were brushed over/poorly explained. I was really looking forward to Genevive's story line because she seemed more dynamic than Ophilia, but she ended up being a little too theatrical for my taste. The love interest was unique and brooding, I adored him and his little fox (the animals were really a nice treat). Around 75% I was enjoying but a little disappointed it didn't settle as well as the first. However, the ending drew me in with an audible gasp and sucked me back into the world.

I legit have no idea if there will be more in this series or just a duology? I would prefer a spin off- not continuation.

I need Rowin in ways concerning to feminism. Reading the second book in a series is always a little stressful, but Enchantra more than lived up to the hype. The banter? *𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯* the tension? *𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘧𝘴 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴* I demolished this book in one sitting. The forced betrothal/proximity was executed perfectly, and gave the most delicious slow burn yearning and then well earned spice. The banter between Genevieve and Rowin was top tier. I absolutely could not recommend this book more and I can’t wait for book three.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅:

♡ Forced proximity
♡ Marriage of convenience
♡ Forbidden romance
♡ Phantoms & ghosts
♡ Deadly game of hide & seek

Enchantra is a wild, dark fantasy romance that totally sucked me in. The story follows Genevieve, who’s dealing with the recent death of her mom, and gets drawn into a dangerous game at a cursed palace in Italy. The catch? She has to team up with Rowin Silver, a brooding immortal who is as mysterious as he is swoon-worthy.

They’re forced into a fake marriage to survive the trials, but of course, the tension between them is off the charts. It’s that perfect slow-burn romance mixed with loads of danger, secrets, and magical twists. The world-building is so lush and vivid, and the stakes are high—one wrong move and it’s game over.

If you love fake dating, sizzling chemistry, and a dark, twisty fantasy, Enchantra is definitely worth the read. It’s got that “can’t-put-it-down” vibe, and I’m totally here for it.

4.5* this was super fun!! It did take a bit to get into in the beginning but I was soon very invested in Vivi and Rowin’s story. Their chemistry was really great and I loved seeing them fall for one another as the hunt went on. Also, I truly think each of the Silver siblings needs their own book!!

Thank you to the publisher for my copy! All opinions are my own.

It took me so long to get to this book even though I absolutely loved Phantasma, blame my endless TBR and my atrocious decision making skills

I definitely get the Knives Out comparison, but I liked how in this the family is lowkey crazy but endearing. I didn't love Genevieve from the glimpse we go in the first book but I had said I was hoping this would change my mind about her and it did! She's sassy and so sure of herself, I appreciated that she's plus sized and while it's made clear it also isn't her only defining feature, and she's so determined.

The writing is gorgeous, the setting is immersive with the mansion in winter and feeling the tension all the time both with the hunting games and the romance. There were a few scenes that felt sort of copy and pasted from book one though and after a while a few of the other scenes felt repetitive.

I really liked the characters, I would genuinely devour a book from each and every one of the siblings. Rowin didn't top my baby Blackwell but he is a great MMC, he's quiet and comes off as grumpy but isn't an asshole, he's caring and he really lets Genevieve shine and be her wild self.
I loved that we got to see snippets of Ophelia and Blackwell🫶🏻 my loves

I like the way these books are romances but while the romance is great, it's well balanced with the plot. There is tension and yearning and amazing spice but also the stakes are high and the action is almost constant with some sweeter scenes sprinkled in. And the ending? I honestly didn't see that coming, I was hooked! And as I said in my previous review, I love that these are dark romances that prove consent can still be a key focus and the love interest is caring and not abusive

This is a fast paced book that will pull you in and keep you hooked the whole time. I read it in two sittings and it would have been one if I hadn't been dragged away! It felt like a movie playing out in my head I was so immersed

Overall I preferred Phantasma but I loved this book and I can't wait for the next!

Phantasma was one of my favorite reads of last year, and Enchantra did not disappoint. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about following Genevieve, especially since I adored Ophelia and Blackwell so much, but her journey totally won me over. She did start off a bit bratty for my liking, but her growth felt so natural and satisfying. Ok so Rowin was H-O-T! But also respectful, calm, and so patient with Genevieve. Their chemistry was fire, and the spicy scenes were all about trust and consent, something I deeply appreciated.

I also fell in love with Rowan’s siblings, especially Seven, with his easy going Charm. Grave was terrifying though! There weren’t any jaw-dropping twists this time, but the romance and character dynamics were more than enough to keep me glued to the story. I devoured it in one sitting.

Narration:
I listened to the audiobook (and read parts on my Kindle, because I couldn’t stop myself), and Laura Horowitz crushed it again. I’ve always loved her narration, but can someone explain why her “guy voice” is SO freaking hot? Like, genuinely hotter than most male narrators I’ve heard. She gave Rowin this deep, delicious tone that had me swooning every time he spoke. Just perfection.

I’m obsessed with this series and cannot wait for book three!

ABSOLUTELY DEVOURED THIS ONE!!!!

I fell in love with Phantasma and honestly didn't think this series or world could get any better but I was wrong. It did.

After Phantasma, I was definitely looking forward to this book. But I loved this even more than the first!

Genevieve and Rowin are *chefs kiss*

I loved the pacing, enemies to lovers, slow burn, and family dynamics. It was an absolute joy that I devoured in two sittings. Give me all the demon / gothic / magical vibes 👏🏼

4.25 ⭐

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

I really liked this book! It was everything I hoped for! It the perfect mix of fantasy and romance, with a little twist. Loves Genevieve character development during the book and her fierce personality.