A review by thesoulessrider
Spellbound Embrace: A Witch's Dance With Darkness by Astrid Morino

dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Jumping into “Spellbound Embrace” felt like diving headfirst into a cauldron of feels. I mean, Amelia is this badass witch and researcher at Oakspell University, and she’s got Hex, her silver wolf familiar (because wolves are just the best, am I right?). Then there’s Harry, this blue-eyed daimon with a past that’s tangled up with Amelia’s. He’s been banished to the village, and bam, he’s living next door to her. Talk about fate, huh?

Harry is such a troublemaker, always poking at Amelia to see her fiery reactions, and I’m living for it. The guy can whip up a storm in the kitchen too (marry me, maybe?). Their banter is the kind of snappy back-and-forth that had me rolling with laughter and whispering, “Harry, you’re such a dirty daimon 😈.” The steamy scenes? They’re like the perfect level of spicy - enough to make you fan yourself but not too much to handle. Amelia’s all about keeping things casual, but Harry’s looking for the real deal, and honestly, it’s so obvious they’re meant to be.

Astrid totally nailed it with a world filled with secrets, spells, and that hint of danger that keeps you on your toes. It’s the ideal blend of supernatural and romance that had me hooked. And let’s be real, the chemistry between Harry and Amelia is everything - I’m officially on team #Hamz! I just didn’t want it to end. More Harry, please? Can we get a sequel already? Because I’m not ready to let go of this magical ride. 🌙✨
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