Belladonna Blackthorn hasn’t lost her magical spark, precisely… but she hasn’t seen it in a while, either. When Belle turns 30, she’s summoned by her coven to examine the use of her magic since it was granted 15 years ago and determine her worthiness of keeping it. Trouble is, modern life and a bit of anxiety have hampered Belle’s magical prowess. With her gift at risk, Belle must team up with an unlikely mentor, a protective watchman and those she holds close to uncover a precious skill: Believing in herself. 

✨Cozy fall atmosphere
✨Found family
✨A bookshop and a cat familiar
✨Soft, sweet romance

REWITCHED was an absolutely delightful read! Full of cozy magic, wit and charm, it made for the perfect October/fall transition book. I thought Belle was a completely relatable character—she’s turning the monumental 30, still has no idea what she’s doing with her life and is scared of taking risks due to self-consciousness. The earlier chapters felt a bit targeted, I’m not going to lie. 😅

The atmosphere of the book was great. There’s a cozy bookshop, a spooky coven headquarters, a calm flat and a welcoming old man’s magical attic in London—all enveloped in early autumnal vibes. The magic system/coven explanation was rich enough to keep me interested but not overwhelming; I especially liked the concept of the grimoire as the central “rulebook” for Belle’s trial and training. 

There was a bit of a mystery throughout that was fun to explore, too. Nothing felt super high stakes, but I didn’t expect it to. The journey was focused on Belle and her confidence (found in some very unlikely places), and this was heartwarming, relatable and satisfying. 

If you need a cozy magic story to round out your fall TBR, this should be it!