Cosy with a supernatural background. For those who have not read the first book in the series, the way magic works in this universe may be confusing, because it is never really explained – even though the book specifies that it may be read as a standalone.

I had trouble believing in the characters’ motivations, if I am honest. They felt very Hallmark Channel-esque in their ways, and especially the teenage character behaved nothing like I remember 15-year-olds behaving: way too mature and understanding for the age portrayed.

Overall: an okay book, mildly cosy, mildly witchy, barely romantic, but nothing that will leave a lasting impression. I do like that the romance was not too in-your-nose, which was the case for the first book in the “series”, as well. But in stark contrast to the first book, the characters in Uncharmed fell extremely flat for me, and I had none of the fuzzy-warm, cosy feelings of the first book while reading this one.

A damn shame that, I must admit! I was hoping to be thoroughly autumnised by the book, just as the last one managed to do.

The plot was a bit too unquestioningly pro-tech, but the mystery was not too shabbily done.

The cliffhanger/hook at the end took a bit of a dark turn, but it was very well executed.