A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch (Glimmer Falls, #2) by Sarah Hawley

A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch (Glimmer Falls, #2) Reviews

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  Sofia (Inked Odyssey)

  I’m so happy to say that I loved this book even more than the first, and I really liked the first. Calladia and Astaroth are two of the most chaotic, lovable and charming characters I’ve had the pleasure of reading! It did start a little itty bitty slow but once I got the hang of it I devoured this book and I can’t recommend it enough!
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  ♡Cel

  I have to wait until November to catch this fireworks display??? Cruel
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  Regina the Constant Reader

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -NetGalley ARC
  
  Description:
  Calladia Cunnington knows she’s rough around the edges, despite being the heir to one of small-town Glimmer Falls’ founding witch families. While her gym obsession is a great outlet for her anxieties and anger, her hot temper still gets the best of her and manifests in bar brawls. When Calladia saves someone from a demon attack one night, though, she’s happy to put her magic and rage to good use . . . until she realizes the man she saved is none other than Astaroth, the ruthless demon who orchestrated a soul bargain on her best friend.
  Astaroth is a legendary soul bargainer and one of the nine members of the demon high council—except he can’t remember any of this. Suffering from amnesia after being banished to the mortal plane, Astaroth doesn’t know why a demon named Moloch is after him, nor why the muscular, angry, hot-in-a-terrifying-way witch who saved him hates him so much.
  
  Review:
  This is Book #2 in the Glimmer Falls Series. You meet both of these characters in the first book, her more so than him. The chemistry between Calladia and Astaroth is evident from pretty much the beginning of this story. They bring out the best in each other and each helps the other see and address their problems. He helps Calladia find her voice and step away from the toxic relationship with her mother and in turn she helps Astaroth see that being part human isn’t a weakness. I loved the story line and the growth of both characters. Even though you could read this as a stand alone I would suggest you read the first book before reading this one. Highly recommended if you love:
  Enemies to Lovers Trope
  Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
  Humor
  Supernatural Characters
  
  Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
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  Elizabeth

  Dnf at 25%.
  
  I am picky. I started this advance reader copy but I cannot finish it.
  
  I should have not picked up a second book after the first book had some issues with it. But the cartoon cover is so cute! It just made me want to read it.
  
  This has so many annoying elements and I was finding myself speed reading to try to skim my way through. And my time is more valuable than that.
  
  I hate when authors describe their man whore heroes' pasts. It is so unnecessary for me to know that he slept with Lord Byron. And who knows how many other men and women and other gender non-binary people. So, he is a non-discriminate manwhore. Yay.
  
  I think it's hard to make a villain from a prior book be the hero of his own story. And just giving him amnesia does not make him a sympathetic character. And the heroine is also unlikable. It makes it super cringe when they have lusty thoughts towards each other. They were enemies yesterday. Like real, dangerous and potential deaths enemies yesterday. But today, they look at each other and think "oh how sexy".
  
  Basically, this book is likely fine for a lot of readers but not for me. I cannot continue to waste my time with this book.
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  LisaReadsThings

  Oh, this is going to be FUN!
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  Sylvie {Semi-Hiatus}

  I’ve been this book since last year, I’ve been seeing it everywhere in the bookstores and even showed genuine interest in it, but I’m very hesitant with buying books before having them read, I have to love the book in order to buy them. I know, an odd habit.
  But then while one of my best friends noticing this, she gifted this to me as a birthday present. 🥹
  
  Nothing will make a bookworm happier than receiving a book for their birthday!
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  PlotTrysts

  So what we've got here is a contemporary PNR romcom, with some big dashes of amnesia and road trip romance. You see, after the events of the first book (A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon), Astaroth (big baddie who's also real hot) was banished from the demon plane. Calladia, really awesome witch and personal trainer, saves him from death at the hands of a different bad guy demon. But that's before she realizes that it's Astaroth, her Mortal Enemy. Since he's got amnesia, though, he doesn't realize this all-around-amazing-and-hot-as-hell witch is his enemy. She very quickly decides to help him get his memory back, so they embark on a road trip/quest to find it. And along the way, if they happen to encounter only one room at the inn WITH only one bed in it, them's the breaks...
  
  We were very into the attraction these two have for each other. Calladia isn't just a personal trainer; she's an extremely muscular woman who loves to brawl. As a demon, Astaroth isn't too shabby with the brawling, but he's no taller than she is and much slimmer. He's absolutely enthralled with the thought that she can throw him around, and she loves the idea of mussing his prim and proper appearance. Calladia is also impressed with how easily Astaroth accepts her just as she is - and isn't that what we all want in our romantic partners?
  
  We also really liked the take on amnesia romance. In many romances, amnesia can be used to heighten the angst: one partner knows something about the other, or they feel they can't commit until they know that the amnesiac partner is free to do so. But here, Calladia knows a lot about Astaroth already, and she's not afraid to tell him what she thought about him. The amnesia is used to reveal his essential person, without the inhibitions his current politics places on him.
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  This was fun and sexy and we don't regret reading it.
  
  7-Word Summaries:
  
  Meg: Amnesia gives us all a fresh start.⁠
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  Laine: Eternal enemies of 12 hours make up.⁠
  
  This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.
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  Aurora

  This was essentially the first book with the same tropes and plot points. I was looking forward more to this one for more angsty hatred/romance with forced proximity in a camping trip. No denying all of that was present in this book, but it just fizzled out.
  
  The build up between the hate/love was fine. But once it hit the romance peak it fizzled. It should focus more on Calladia and Astaroth than Astaroth/Oz. The drama of them two hooking up should have a bigger impact.
  
  I wanted more from the camping trip- I wanted more cozy tent vibes/long hikes, idk. I didn’t care for the restaurant scenes, the werewolves characters. They all did nothing.
  
  I mentioned this earlier, but it essentially felt like the same book.
  
  Witch gets stuck with a demon and start off on the wrong foot- both demon and witch have parent issues- forced proximity (not that I’m complaining- i love that trope and never get enough of it) - demon has immorality issues- relationship is going to be shocker to the friend group - a political protest scene- telling a parent not to talk to them unless there is change.
  
  That’s it. That’s the summary of both books.
  
  Also I didn’t enjoy the political aspect of both of these novels- i didn’t care and it just took away from the romance.
  
  Also the smut- I didn’t like it in the first one and this one was just as disappointing. Some of the lines the author writes are very awkward and unrealistic. Like I had to turn away from the book when I read:
  
  “𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢. 𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘵. 𝘔𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵.”
  
  I’m sorry- what? Huh? Explain the logic here please. I’m lost.
  
  Writing overall is so millennial, like early on in the book Calladia said “cool story,bro.” Unironically. This would be fine if this was published in 2009.
  
  Overall, disappointed. If you read the first one just skip the one. You’ve essentially already read this one too. Don’t know if I want to try the next one a chance. Maybe if it’s different from the first two.
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  Jenna Levine

  The second book in the Glimmer Falls series is a delight from beginning to end. I’m gonna rank watching Astaroth fall head over heels for the woman who kicks his ass BECAUSE she kicks his ass in my top 10 experiences of 2023.
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  ♥Milica♥

  Didn't think I'd be able to finish this but I did yayyy!!! The first book was average, this one was kinda below average, but I do think it got a little better as it went on. I'm not sure if I should give book three a chance or not though.
  
  Like, I don't really care about the characters, the storylines are just okay, the romances kinda meh, I don't see that changing with book three. Maybe only if I need a background noise type of read when I'm doing something else.
  
  The audiobook for this one was better than the first, that's something.
  
  2.5ish
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  Berit Talks Books

  A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch is a delightful and heartwarming story about love, acceptance, and overcoming prejudices. It's a must-read for anyone who enjoys fantasy romance with a dash of humor.
  
  The story follows Astaroth, a powerful demon who is sent on a quest to find a witch who can help him break a curse. Along the way, he meets Calladia, a kind and compassionate witch who is everything he never thought he could want in a partner.
  Astaroth and Calladia's relationship is the heart of the story, and it's beautifully developed. They start off as enemies who are forced to work together, but they gradually develop a mutual respect and affection for each other. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their interactions are often hilarious and heartwarming.
  Sarah Hawley does an excellent job of world-building, creating a world that is both familiar and fantastical. The demon realm is a dark and dangerous place, but it's also home to some of the most interesting and complex characters in the story. The witch's village is a more peaceful place, but it's also not without its own problems.
  The story is full of action and adventure, but it's also a lot of fun. Hawley has a great sense of humor, and she weaves it into the story throughout. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, as well as some truly touching moments.
  A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch is a charming and heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It's a love story that is sure to please fans of fantasy romance.
  Overall Rating: 5 stars out of 5
  Recommended for: Fans of fantasy romance, adventure, and humor.
  ***Big thank you to Berkley and PRH Audio for my gifted copy of this book, all opinions are my own.***
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  Lydia

  There were some enjoyable enemies-to-lovers moments in this book but unfortunately it dragged so much for me (evident in the fact that it took me over a month to read it).
  But ironically, the last 10% or so then felt incredibly rushed and the book ended quite abruptly.
  
  And then some of the language used was incredibly cringey (namely “my warrior queen” and “my warrior king”…..no, just no).
  
  I’d be tempted to give up on this series, if not for the fact that the next book is a romance between a werewolf and a vampire (which I’m trash for).
  
  Also, can we get a book about Lilith, please and thank you? She’s easily the best character in this series so far.
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  Mairi Swan

  The first book was by far my favorite. This one? I struggled to finish it mostly because I couldn't imagine those two together. I didn't get the chemistry between them
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  Rachel Morrell

  (1.5)
  A watt-pad story from the depths of hell
  
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  Carole (Carole's Random Life)

  This review can also be found at
  https://carolesrandomlife.com/
  
  I had a fantastic time with this book! I really enjoyed the first book in this series, A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, and was excited to get the chance to read this newest installment. This book takes place shortly after the events of the first book but features a different pair of characters. The book could be read as a stand-alone but I would recommend reading the series in order if possible since the events of the prior book play a role in this installment.
  
  Calladia and Astaroth are enemies. At least they were enemies until Calladia, who is a witch, finds the demon Astaroth suffering from amnesia and appearing to be rather helpless. She decides to help him and as they join together on a quest, they both find that they are drawn to one another. Astaroth doesn’t remember much of his recent years and he seems like a whole new demon. As they both discover what really happened, they learn that things are more serious than they could have imagined.
  
  I really liked the characters. Calladia and Astaroth were wonderful characters. Calladia had some pretty big issues with her mother to deal with and Astaroth’s mother was a bit of a surprise. I liked these two as a couple and thought that they had a lot of chemistry. It was obvious just how much they both cared for one another and I couldn’t wait to see them figure out a way to make things work.
  
  I listened to the audiobook and thought that Helen Laser did a wonderful job with this story. I loved the voices that she used for the various characters which really helped to bring the story to life. I thought that she was able to add just the right amount of emotion to her reading to take this story to the next level. I do believe that her narration added to my overall enjoyment of this entertaining story.
  
  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book to others. I found this to be a very entertaining romance featuring wonderful characters. I loved that both had some extra abilities and seemed to understand and support each other. I hope to read more of this talented author’s work very soon!
  
  I received a review copy of this book from Berkley Publishing Group and Penguin Random House Audio.
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  Natasha Leighton

  As humorously whimsical and steamy as its predecessor! Sarah Hawley’s second instalment in the magical (and deliciously chaotic) Glimmer Falls series was an absolute joy from start to finish. I urge everyone even remotely into fantasy or romance to check this series out.
  
  I should start by saying that this is a sequel that continues right where book one left off. So, if you’re new to the series and don’t want spoilers, I highly recommend starting with A Witch’s Guide To Fake Dating A Demon before picking this up.
  
  I LOVED every second of this! I knew before starting that I’d enjoy it as I loved the first book soo much, but I didn’t anticipate loving Calladia and Astaroth’s story even more than Oz and Mariel’s. The enemies to lovers dynamics (which includes some fabulously witty dialogue) was really entertaining, as was Calladia whose penchant for starting bar room brawls made her an instant favourite.
  
  Given his actions in the first book, I was prepared to dislike Astaroth. But his redemption arc, which includes being left on earth with amnesia (and no one to help except a reluctant Calladia) was surprisingly quite endearing.
  
  I enjoyed exploring a more vulnerable side to Calladia and Astaroth, both of whom are quite standoffish and emotionally guarded characters. And their chemistry was absolutely scorchingly addictive!
  
  Calladia assertive demeanour and ability to not suffer fools fantastic and I loved that she’s described as being physically strong (her muscled calfs get quite a few appreciative mentions from Astaroth.) But most importantly, I loved that she’s (rightfully) proud of her strength. Given the complex emotional journey she undertakes, (with her mother and an emotionally abusive ex) it was great to see how proud she is of everything accomplished.
  
  Astaroth, too goes through quite a huge transformation. Without his power or memories, the demon we all loved to hate is practically a whole new person. Which did make liking him a bit more palatable after his villainous performance in book one. We do get to delve into his past a little and explore his reasons for the villainous behaviour which I was really intrgued by.
  
  There’s a lot to unpack that may lead to spoilers so I’ll just say, even you you disliked him previously— but love emotionally complex, morally grey characters who set off on a path to redemption then you’ll definitely like Astaroth in this. I was also impressed Hawley’s use of British colloquialisms and sense of humour for Astaroth. I find alot of non-UK authors struggle with making British characters (or characters with British accents) sound British—but Hawley absolutely nailed it!
  
  The romance was also incredible and I adored that Astaroth’s initial attraction to Calladia stemmed from her ability to strong arm him. Their interactions were comedy gold and their chemistry gloriously intense.
  
  I also have to give a shoutout to Astaroth’s mother, Lilith, who (despite being just a secondary character) was stole the show with her utterly hilarious antics— and AO3 obsessed penchant for NSFW Tudor Tentacle fanfics. The juxtaposition between her love and support of Astaroth, with Calladia’s cold & emotionally manipulative mother was also instrumental in helping Calladia finally stand up for herself, which I loved!
  
  I’ve been eager to explore Demon realm in more depth so was really excited we were able to do so this time around, though I still look forward to seeing more of Glimmer Falls (and the rest of this magical world) in the next instalment.
  
  Definitely a must read for fans witchy, paranormal Rom-Coms, trust me you’re gonna absolutely devour this!
  
  Also, a huge thank you to Javerya over at Gollancz for the finished copy.
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  Julie - One Book More

  I was so looking forward to this book after reading A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon. It was such a fun and sexy romance, and so is A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch. It’s comical and has amazing banter, and the enemies-to-lovers romance is fabulous.
  
  The villain of the first book is the main character in this one, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about him, but I ended up really liking him! Astaroth has a great redemption arc, and he changes a lot while he has amnesia. I enjoyed his story as he tries to figure out who he is, why he’s being hunted, and more. There are a lot of layers to Astaroth, and now that he’s stripped of his memory, he can’t use it as a wall to keep up the ruthless deal-maker reputation he’s curated. Though he’s still pretentious and a bit snooty, he is also really caring and thoughtful. It’s like having amnesia gave him the opportunity to be a better version of himself, though he’s not let off easily. Astaroth has to face his mistakes and those he hurt, especially Oz (loved this part), and he has to prove that his change is sincere.
  
  Astaroth’s story also highlights the political unrest on the demon plane and the prejudices and extremism that parallel real-life situations. It’s an interesting plot that ties in some of the events that happened in the first book quite cleverly.
  
  Calladia is pretty great, too. She’s prickly and combative and never backs down from a fight. In fact, she likes to start them. But she’s not as cold and hard as she pretends to be. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have rescued and helped the demon she and her friends recently defeated. And as much as she hates Astaroth, she reluctantly also finds him pretty attractive. And when he calls her his warrior queen…Whew! Calladia fights her feelings so hard, much to Astaroth’s delight.
  
  Astaroth finds Calladia’s strength, snark, and prickliness attractive, which I loved, especially since not many people accept her wholly and completely. The banter, the sarcasm, and the bickering – Ahhhh, there’s so much sexual tension between these two, and there’s more than one laugh-out-loud moment between them. And can we talk a bit about Astaroth’s views on sexuality, autonomy, consent, and being one’s authentic self? My word, what a marvelous demon! By the end of the book, I totally forgot about how much I disliked him before, and I was rooting for his redemption.
  
  This is a fun addition to the series, and I loved seeing the characters from the first book and how their lives are progressing in the fabulous Glimmer Falls. ( Can I live there for a day or two, please?) Special thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
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  brooke

  the characters got on my nerves and i just didn’t like this idk sorry
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  Shira

  “Oh my warrior queen,” Astaroth said softly. “Has anyone ever worshipped you the way you deserve?” I’M A PUDDLE.
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  milliereadsalot

  Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
  
  Just so delightful! I hope we get many more books set in this world with these characters, because they are SO much fun and very lighthearted. There's cheesy charm, great romance, and wonderful humour, not to mention I absolutely love the setting of Glimmer Falls.
  
  Calladia and Astaroth had an amazing dynamic - he's lowkey (not even lowkey, honestly) obsessed with her and I am here for it! I loved their banter and bickering, and it made for some fantastic chemistry between the two of them.
  
  There was also a very emotional underlying storyline surrounding Calladia and her mother, and I really loved seeing how that played out, and how you don't have to forgive someone for treating you horribly just because you're related to them.
  
  Overall this is turning out to be one of my favourite series and I'm seriously excited for the next book!
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  MissBecka Gee

  This was even better than the first book!
  More banter, more giggles, more pining and more adventure.
  Loved it!
  Much love to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing Group for my ARC.
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  Elenor

  RRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  
  (ma paastun nüüd mõnda aega klassikalise kirjanduse peal)
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  Mus✨

  ⭐️3.0
  
  Their sarcasm and wit was much appreciated and better than the first book😂
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  ☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer)

  Coffee Dates with A Demon’s Guide to Wooing A Witch
  
  First Date: Our story begins in Hell where, after losing a bet, Astaroth is cast from the council and banished to Earth. Calladia, our witchy fitness instructor, saves someone from a demon attack and it turns out to be Astaroth. Only he doesn’t know her. In fact, he seems to have lost his memory… but the demon who attacked him isn’t finished. I loved the banter and chemistry between these two from the start. She was all bite, and he was well impressed.
  
  Second Date: When the demon named Moloch attacks again, the two decide to search for answers. Why does this demon want to hurt Astaroth, and what happened to his memories? Which leads them on a quest of sorts. Along the way, they’ll sleep in the woods, get in a bar fight and deal with their mothers. I loved their adventure and watching their romance unfold. I laughed and swooned.
  
  Third Date: Friends, social media and a campaign to stop Moloch take us back to hell. Some pretty interesting things happened that kept me reading into the wee hours. I loved that the issues in Hell felt relevant. We see growth not only in Calladia, but in our sexy soul bargainer too. I ended this date with a smile and look forward to the next book.
  
  Fans of small-towns, paranormal rom-coms, and snarky, sexy banter will want to pick up A Demon’s Guide to Wooing A Witch.
  This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
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  Zoë

  that happy ending really came outta nowhere and he still have a goddam knife in his neck is no one going to talk about that
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  Ashley M

  I have been waiting to get my hands on this book since I read the teaser in AWGTFDAD. And it was sooo worth the wait!!
  
  So Astaroth, one of the Nine, Ozroth’s mentor, demon extraordinaire, maaay have lost a bet. And the wager involved maaay have been life ruining. He is banished from the demon realm and has lost most of his memories. He winds up in Glimmer Falls and after being nearly murdered he is saved by Calladia Cunnington. She apparently hates him with a fiery, burning passion but begrudgingly helps him. Calladia for her part cannot fathom why she’s helping the jackass that nearly destroyed her best friend, but there’s something about him that she can’t turn away.
  
  I remember reading the first book and thinking about how much I haaated Astaroth. He was an absolute prick. The growth he displayed in this book was excellent. It felt natural and never seemed too over the top or out of character. The book is full of revelations both for him, Calladia and the reader and it was refreshing to see how he worked through them all. Calladia for her part is stubborn, tough and seems to think the world is out to get her. With an extremely overbearing and borderline cruel mother she has learned to be strong. She’s resourceful, extremely clever and very powerful. The pair of them together was an exquisite enemies to lovers. Probably the best I’ve seen in a romcom to date.
  
  The push and pull of their relationship was amazing. Sarah is the QUEEN is writing tension into her character’s relationships. This book was hot, had amazing banter and left me wanting more as every page was turned. The spicy scenes were spicing in all the best ways and I hope to god there’s like a patreon or bonus material somewhere because I’m not ready to let these two go, yet.
  
  The plot was perfectly played out and the writing was even better than the first book. The side characters once again shine and it was just a perfectly executed magical read.
  
  I want a Lilith x Kai book. Please Sarah. I’m begging.
  
  I would recommend this to any enemies to lovers fans. This book was exceptional!
  
  Thank you so much to Berkley Romance, Sarah Hawley and Netgalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review!
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  Robin

  3.5⭐️
  
  Thank you so much to Berkley, Netgalley, and PRH Audio for the advanced copies of this book! All thoughts and opinions are still my own.
  
  This series is such a corny good time. Set in a world where magic being and humans live side by side, with bargainer demons, witches, and meddling magical councils.
  
  I would say this series is best to read in order, since the hero in this book was actually the main villain in book 1. And I thought his redemption arc was great.
  
  I'm always leery going into a story with a villain MC because it can be hard to convince the reader they're worth rooting for.
  
  But this book did such a good job showing his character growth without him ever losing his demonic nature.
  
  The heroine is sassy and fierce and completely unwilling to let the hero get away with anything. I loved their chemistry and travel plot - even though I don't normally love travel stories.
  
  While this doesn't go down as an all time favorite, it's definitely a great book to pick up on audio for easy listening. And I'm very excited for the next book in this world!
  
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  Anna (The Bursting Bookshelf)

  Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy
  
  Sadly this one just didn't work as well for me as the first book did. In particular, the characters felt much less organic than the characters from the first one. Also, the magic-fied pop culture references were a bit over the top for my tastes. I enjoyed the first few, but after a while they felt shoe horned and overwhelming.
  
  The plot also felt a bit like deja vu to the first book. An overbearing mother, forced proximity with a demon, a protest, a big issue that is resolved a lil fast.
  
  The romance between the two main characters had its moments - especially in the last third of the book. While I didn't 100% believe them as a couple, they were still fun to read about.
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  Bethany

  What a delight! Sarah Hawley’s second book in the Glimmer Falls series put a grin on my face and kept it there.
  
  If you’ve also read A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, you—like me—probably looked at A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch and thought, “How am I supposed to fall in love with Astaroth as a book boyfriend?” Let’s admit that—while he is quite physically attractive—he doesn’t exactly make a positive impression in book 1 of the series.
  
  But we sure do love a redemption arc.
  
  So, here’s a quick look at the premise of book 2: Calladia is out celebrating directly after the events of book 1. Astaroth is having a decidedly worse time as he comes to terms with losing the bet to Moloch in front of the high council of demons. Calladia emerges from the bar to find an injured and confused Astaroth in trouble. And she saves him. (In her defense, she doesn’t exactly know it is Astaroth at the time of the saving.) She takes the injured, amnesiac demon home—that’s right: he has lost his memories—thinking she will offload him the next day, but, lo and behold, things happen that lead to the once-enemies going on a quest together.
  
  And what a delicious quest it is. We encounter all kinds of magical creatures. We get to see only one tent AND only one bed situations. We enjoy watching Astaroth carry off an aesthetic. We laugh along at the delectable banter, heat at the palpable chemistry, and swoon as Calladia and Astaroth fall in love. We take up the mantle of hybrid rights, cheer for Calladia as a “warrior queen,” and fall in love with Astaroth. Who knew he could be so endearing?
  
  Honestly, I could gush about this one for a while, but I’ll wrap up this review by saying that I went ahead and preordered a signed copy before I even finished reading the ARC. I loved it that much already, and now that I’ve finished reading the book, I can’t wait to slide my signed copy onto my shelves.
  
  I received an advance copy from Berkley and NetGalley. All review opinions are my own.
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  Stacee

  After the set up for these two in the previous book, I was beside myself in excitement to see how it was all going to play out...
  
  I liked Calladia. She's strong and smart and fiercely loyal. I wasn't surprised to see that there's a good amount of emotional abuse she's endured not only from her mother, but a past relationship. Astaroth is arrogant and self-centered at the start, but it quickly changes. These two have a lot of snark and animosity that slowly morphs into something more. There are several new characters and I would happily read more of Lilith and Kai because they're chaotic in the best way possible.
  
  Plot wise, it's okay. This book pretty much starts off at the ending of the first and Calladia and Astaroth are thrown together nearly immediately. And even with all of the situations they find themselves in, it still didn't feel like enough. The ending felt a bit rushed and at times it seemed like there were too many moving pieces.
  
  Overall, it's not what I expected and I think it's more of a me thing than the book. I will definitely be reading the next book because I'm intrigued about Ben.
  
  **Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the digital copy free of charge**