4.3 (14,437 ratings)

Bewitched

Name: Bewitched
Rating: 4.3 (14437 reviews)
Author: Laura Thalassa
ISBN: B0C2DDTL3T

by Laura Thalassa

witches

About this book

Selene Bowers has spent years dreaming of an invitation to the prestigious Henbane Coven, a legendary academy for young witches. To prove her worth, she embarks on a perilous quest through the South American wilderness, only to have her magic awaken in a terrifying display of power. The catch? Every time she taps into her abilities, she loses a piece of her own memory.

Her journey takes a dark turn when she inadvertently releases Memnon the Cursed, an ancient evil who believes Selene is the reincarnation of the wife who once betrayed him. Now enrolled at Henbane, Selene finds herself caught in a deadly web of mystery. As students begin to perish, the blame falls on her, forcing the memory-fading witch to turn to the very monster who haunts her dreams.

Blending the whimsical charm of coven-life with the high stakes of a paranormal academy, this story is a masterclass in tension and atmosphere. It is the perfect pick for readers who crave a slow-burn romance fueled by dark secrets and a rich, evolving magic system. Dive into a world where found-family bonds are tested by ancient grudges and the price of power is your very identity.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0C2DDTL3T

Reader Reviews

It's an extremely good first book!

May 19, 2026

This story so far is extremely good. The story in itself is so much more vast and deep than you think initially. So far the magic system is intriguing, and I want to know more. The FMC and her magical condition of losing memories when doing magic is extremely well written. The MMC is written really good, I absolutely hated him throughout most of the book together with the FMC. And an author being able to make me feel that same intense hate as the FMC is an exceptional writing-feat. It's an...

Entertaining and hilarious Romantasy

April 29, 2026

I just finished Bewitched and what a breath of fresh air! Finally a FMC I like! Selene is a young witch who has been trying to get into Henbane Coven for over a year, but has been rejected because of how her magic works. Each time she uses her magic, it erases a memory. On top of that, she does not have a familiar and has not had a magic quest. Determined to be accepted, she books a trip to South America, where she ends up a sorcerer, Memnon, who has been asleep for 2,000 years. Upon waking,...

I can’t wait for book 2…

May 15, 2024

I have to start off by saying that I loved this book so much, the ONLY reason it took me so long to read it is because my life has been so chaotic, to put it lightly, for the last month. I didn’t have the mental capacity to read it or absorb it rather, so I ended up re-starting it a few times (ugh) as sad as that is. But, I loved it! It is the perfect, paranormal, enemies to lovers (well, maybe lovers?) story with an intriguing mystery to uncover that keeps you on your toes. Selene is one of...

Entertaining, but has its flaws

November 24, 2024

I'd rate Bewitched 3.5/5 stars. While I enjoyed reading it for the most part, some aspects of the book, especially regarding the main characters, became progressively more irritating. Some secondary characters, such as Selene's best friend, flicker in and out of the story but don't feel like they have any impact. They appear every so often, but nothing really comes of their interactions. Other characters who seem like they'd be important or leave a lasting impression on Selene are mentioned...

Witchy romantasy with the perfect mix of romance and plot

July 16, 2025

The Mummy-inspired but if Imhotep was the love interest?? Does that convince anyone to read this or am I the only one SUPER into that premise 😂 (this is not an official claim that the author makes-- just an observation from me, someone who read this book and also loves The Mummy) This is the perfect witchy academia vibes for fall and I ate it up! Selene is a young witch dreaming of getting into Henbane Coven but keeps getting rejected because her magic eats her memories. So she goes on a magic...