Enchantra: A spicy fantasy romance (Wicked Games, 2)

✨ Enchanted estate ✨ Deadly game of hide and seek ✨ Fake relationship ✨ Shadow fox familiar ✨ Grumpy MMC x Sunshine FMC ✨ Gothic dark fantasy Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Kaylie Smith has delivered another breathtakingly addictive read with "Enchantra," proving once again her mastery of the games and trials genre. I often find it challenging for authors to maintain suspense in such narratives, knowing the protagonist's survival is a given, and vividly portraying high-stakes action can be a hurdle. However, Kaylie navigates this brilliantly, exceeding even the high bar set by her previous work, "Phantasma." The subtle nods to "Phantasma" sprinkled throughout "Enchantra" were a delightful treat for me, but the latter shines brightly entirely on its own. The initial clash between Genevieve and the brooding Rowin Silver is electric, setting the stage for a tumultuous and utterly captivating journey. Rowin embodies the irresistible "shadow daddy" trope, and every possessive endearment had me swooning. Yet, it's Genevieve who truly steals the show for me. Kaylie has crafted a heroine who is not only relatable with her insecurities but also fiercely independent, witty, and incredibly brave. Her curvy physique and sharp tongue make her a refreshing and empowering protagonist. As Genevieve and Rowin navigate the treacherous and beautifully described labyrinth of the deadly game, their forced alliance under a fake courtship blossoms into a sizzling attraction. The tension is palpable, heightened by the constant threat of the game and the secrets Rowin guards closely. "Enchantra" expertly weaves together thrilling action, undeniable chemistry, and a compelling mystery, leaving you breathless and utterly obsessed. This book is a must-read!

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 got 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 a*hole, 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 Enchantra and I can't wait for the next!

I loved book one, but this book felt like it expanded the world and characters to a whole new level, and I'm now so excited for the next one! Frankly give me a book for each of the Silvers please 🙏 ☠️🖤☠️🖤 Premise: Genevieve Grimm heads to Italy to seek out a man who had been writing to her dead mother, in hopes of understanding her place in the paranormal world. However the day she enters his home, Enchantra, happens to be the day an annual hunt from hell begins. Where the cursed immortal Silver siblings fight to the death. And the only way out for a mortal, is to win. But the game is only for the Silver family. Therefore, in order to join the game and not be killed instantly, she must marry the mysterious Rowin Silver and enter as his wife. ☠️🖤☠️🖤 I adored it!!! My chaotic thoughts: ☠️ The world: I feel the first book just touched the surface of the hellish creatures we could meet, but this book opened our eyes fully! And not only did we get an adventure to Italy, we also got to see hell! 🖤 The romance: I do love a fake marriage, especially when the two characters bicker so much. The banter was everything! I loved their dynamic, and Vivi’s brattish and confident nature. I highlighted so much of their dialogue 🤣 And I know we see a lot of shadow daddies in romantasy, but Rowin gives a lot of them a run for their money… “Shadows can only be seen in the presence of light. I worry when you leave, there will be no one left to see me.” 🫠 ☠️ The games: I loved these games which were essentially rounds of hide and seek but with an enchanted dagger! Good old family bonding! They were a lot easier to follow than the last book but still addictive. And gave us lots of banterous and hot downtime 🥰 Plus there were twists I did NOT see coming! 🖤 The family: I demand a book for each of the Silver siblings! Never have I fallen in love with so many side characters… send help!! You can already see parts of their personalities and trauma coming through and I can't wait to see what happens to each of them 🥰 Plus I loved the return of Ophelia and Salem. With Salem just adoring Ophie 🥰🥰🥰 Ughhhhh please can I have book 3 now 🙏🙏🙏 I have many theories… But I know for sure that Sevin will not disappoint 😍 ☠️🖤☠️🖤 Also notes on the audio narration: Laura Horowitz could narrate every book for me frankly! Her range of voices, taking on the Italian vibes at times and so many different family members is so impressive. And not one felt out of place, making it such an immersive listen! 5 stars for her as always 🫶

This book was a nice surprise. It follows the deeds of Genevieve, Ophelia's sister from the book Phantasma, in the Mansion Enchantra. She goes after a way to know where she truly belongs and finds herself stuck in a number of games for her own life. It has mystery, lust, love, games and a family that even tho has to kill each other, loves and cares for each other deeply. Loved the ending 5⭐ 2🌶️

👻 book 2/? ongoing dark fantasy romance 🍑 open door spice 👻 deadly games of hide and seek 🍑 fake marriage 👻 shadow daddy MMC 🍑 ‘my wife’ 👻 devils, magic, curses, Hell 🍑 spicy shadow daddy magic ~My Thoughts~ Oooookay this book. Wow. I enjoyed book 1 and understood the hype but didn’t have my mind blown. Then I started reading Enchantra and lemme tell you. THIS was what I was looking for 😍 Genevieve, who was alright as supporting cast in book 1, really comes into her own in this. Her personality, whilst difficult at first, was perfect for the vibe of Enchantra, leading me to actually love her come the end. Rowin, our MMC. Sigh. He joins the book boyfriend shelf. He was such an interesting MMC to read. His whole motivation and backstory was so cool and had so many layers, he was just written so well. Also Rowin’s siblings? Every single one of them were just awesome. Truly some of my favourite supporting cast from a book. Despite this being a standalone story, I fell completely in love with all of the siblings (Sevin and Covid are both standouts, can they have their own books pls). And the spice? SINFUL. SIN. FUL. SO GOOD OMG I was fanning myself the entire time. Rowin the man you are. Just one word to describe him: piercings. And if your mind went somewhere, then yeah. You would be right 👀🤭 Also the relationship between the MCs was really perfect. They just worked so well together. The plot of the story was brilliant. Different variations of hide and seek? Genius. The stakes were high, the tensions were high, the quality was HIGH. So enjoyable. I ate it UP

Fantastic follow on to Phantasma love these books, a brilliant read

The story was enjoyable if somewhat predictable. Quick easy read.

Blackwell who? Just kidding we still love him. But Rowin? ROWINGTON?! Let’s just say: book girlies, prepare yourselves. We love a mysterious, broody, powerful love interest, and Rowin delivers on every level. If you liked Phantasma, you’ll adore Enchantra. This sequel has everything: intense magical trials, sizzling romantic tension, snappy banter, supernatural elements, mystery, intrigue, and even adorable (and slightly chaotic) magical sidekicks. The pacing is sharp, the stakes are high, and the chemistry? Off the charts. 🔥 It gave me major Ready or Not vibes just swap the horror for fantasy romance and throw in a cursed magical prison. There’s danger, passion, alliances you can’t trust, and secrets that unravel at the perfect pace. I also need more of the Silvers in future books. Anyone else totally intrigued by Grave? No? Just me? If that man ever cracks a smile, you run. 😂 Enchantra kept me hooked from start to finish. The story is rich, the worldbuilding deeper, and the emotional moments hit just right. Kaylie Smith absolutely nailed this installment, I’m already counting down to book 3.