Enchantra (Wicked Games, 2) Paperback – April 8, 2025

There’s just something about these books that’s so entertaining and keeps my attention so well!Enchantra follows Genevieve, Vivi, as she finds herself at a cursed game and needs to figure her way through, rather than out. The family that hosts this game, and is also trapped participating, leads to Vivi meeting Rowin. The devilishly handsome, tall and very rude shadow Daddy. He’s also tied to Vivi and to much of her dismay, she’s reliant on him to survive the game.This was everything I hoped it would be. I absolutely loved Phantasma and Enchantra did not disappoint! The plot and story building, the characters and their development and arcs was perfectly executed. I loved the romance and the spice! It was well balanced and the pace is great!I’m so excited for the third installment of the Wicked Game series!I also have to give all the praise to Laura Horowitz. Her narration is amazing! Highly recommend listening to this series on audio!

Really enjoyed how this story unfolds. Engaging characters that pulled me in. Found family that widens this demon world we found in the first book. Enjoyed the finding of self our main characters go through. As well as how the author brings it all full circle into the first book. Can't wait for the next one!

Kaylie Smith has shattered all of my assumptions and beliefs with Enchantra. I did not expect this book to live up to the hype I built around this book release in my mind because Phantasma was my number one favorite read last year. While my hopes were high, my expectations were low that this story would be anywhere as good as Phantasma. Kaylie Smith took those assumptions and expectations and completely annihilated them. This is a 10 star read for me for a number of reasons! I thought I had an amazing connection to Ophelia, Blackwell, and Genevieve in Phantasma, but that connection was truly deepened with Genevieve and Rowin’s story. Vivi is reckless, lost, and looking for her place in the world. She is usually her own worst enemy, but she faces everything with dogged determination and bravery. I see so much of myself in her. Rowin is determined to release his family from the devil’s curse and save his mom, and Vivi has no place in those plans. But don’t forget, the games must go on, despite what anyone says or does. There was so much charm, magic, and mystery within this book that I could not help but gobble this up! The banter… Chef’s kiss! The way these two tried to keep each other at arms length and keep their hearts protected before finally caving and giving in was magnificent. I really didn’t think I could, or would, love this book as much as I did Phantasma, but I did… Do! The games are just as deadly, but the plan to eradicate the villain is a surprising turn of events. I have many thoughts and feelings still rolling around in my head about this story, but I absolutely loved the ending and the answers it provided, even if I am now completely devastated because I now want more! Kaylie has completely captivated me with this series, and I don’t think I will ever get enough. The way she evokes such a visceral reaction and feeling from me while I am reading her books, I am truly exhausted, but oh so elated and fulfilled. I read this book so quickly, literally just a few hours, and just completely fell under its spell, and now I’m fighting the urge to just go back and read it again. Kaylie, I don’t want to rush you, but I NEED you to write another book within this series quickly! No pressure though! ❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 to 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️After loving Phantasma, I was really looking forward to diving into Enchantra, and it completely delivered. Kaylie Smith has created such a rich, darkly magical world, and this book takes us even deeper into it—this time through the eyes of Genevieve.The story follows Genevieve as she finds herself caught in the world of the enigmatic and brooding Rowington Silver. His entire family, the Silvers, is as mysterious as they are powerful. There’s a haunting elegance to them, and they’re wrapped up in a supernatural legacy that’s more burden than blessing. One of my favorite touches was Rowington’s familiar, Umbra—a quiet but incredibly endearing shadow fox. She doesn’t speak, but her presence says plenty. She added an unexpected softness to the story that I really appreciated.Now let’s talk about Devil Knox. Whew. He’s slick, cunning, and wildly entertaining in the most infuriating way. He’s also responsible for the twisted little game the Silver family is forced to play to keep him amused—and while I won’t give too much away, let’s just say it’s dark, high-stakes, and full of eerie tension. Watching the characters navigate it had me glued to the page.The romance between Genevieve and Rowington is deliciously slow burn. There’s a real emotional depth to their connection, layered with magic, trust issues, and a whole lot of tension. The spice in this book is just right—nothing over the top, but definitely intense when it hits. I’d say it falls around 3.5 to 4 chili peppers, depending on your scale.All in all, Enchantra is a beautifully written fantasy romance with a balance of eerie charm, dark whimsy, and genuine heart. It expands the world of Phantasma without needing to rely too heavily on it, and it left me more than ready for whatever comes next in the Wicked Games series.Highly recommend if you love stories with gothic magic, complex characters, and a romance that simmers before it scorches.