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See the Stars by Eleanor Ray #Review

  See the Stars by Eleanor Ray will be  published on February 5th 2026 by Piatkus .  Do you ever feel that life isn't going to plan?   When Alice Thorington collapses in the street after a particularly hellish day at work, she must finally admit to herself that her outwardly happy life - steady relationship, well-paid job, beautiful flat in the city - isn't everything she'd hoped it would be. Burnt out by long hours and living a life that doesn't fulfil her dreams, Alice returns home to Yorkshire.  Her childhood home brings complicated family dynamics, a rediscovery of her passion for stargazing and two new friends: Berti, a boy who finds it easier to count the stars than interact with people, and Matt, her brother's best friend and Alice's teenage crush. With each of them facing their own struggles, can the stars that meant so much to Alice in her past help them to find their way in the present?  Filled with heart and warmth, this uplifting novel...

Under Your Spell by Laura Wood #Review #PublicationDay

 

Happy Publication Day to Laura Wood and her gorgeous romcom, Under Your Spell!


She only wants three things. He isn't one of them...

Dumped by her cheating ex, fired from her dream job, about to lose her flat: Clementine Monroe is not having a good day. So when her sisters get her drunk and suggest reviving a childhood ritual called the breakup spell, she doesn’t see the harm in it. 

But now Clemmie has accidentally ruined a funeral, had her first one-night stand, and she’s stuck with a new job she definitely doesn’t want - spending six weeks alone with the gorgeous and very-off-limits rock star, Theo Eliott. 

He’s the most famous man on the planet. Her life’s a disaster. When it comes to love, Clemmie is learning you should be careful what you wish for...

Praise for Under Your Spell

‘I loved this so much… like Taylor Jenkins Reid combined with pure Emily Henry romance joy. I have loved Laura Wood’s books for years but this is my favourite of all her books. Go buy!’ - Ella Risbridger

'Under Your Spell cast a spell on me! This is a note-perfect romcom featuring a heroine to root for, a hero to swoon over and a sexy, tender and funny story that I never wanted to end. Fans of Emily Henry and Mhairi McFarlane will adore Under Your Spell and I can't wait for whatever Laura Wood writes next' – Sarra Manning

‘An absolutely pitch perfect rom-com, a book so filled with joy and with love that I grin like an idiot when I think about it. It’s a book so enamoured with romance as a genre, one that understands Under Your Spell precisely what you want from it and then delivers it on every page. Proper, proper magic.’ – Kate Young

My Thoughts

I think I can confidently say that this is my favourite romcom of the year, so far! It has a stellar cast of characters who all have their own individuality and sense of person. Clementine and her sisters have a strong bond and I loved the way they all close ranks around each other. All totally different in personality, they form a tight and I would imagine, formidable group. They provide witty dialogue and an understanding of Clementine. You can imagine her through their eyes.

    Then there is Theo who has everything you can hope for in a male character. Sensitive, impulsive at times, he is a great contrast to Ripp, Clementine's father who has always been totally self-obsessed it seems. Family relationships are important in both Clementine and Theo's life and give them both depth. Funnily enough I think the character I most enjoyed reading about doesn't actually appear in person- David, Theo's PA. I loved his instructions on how to look after Theo- and Theo's reaction to them! If you only read one romcom this year, make sure it is this one! It has it all- character development, wit and so much romance!


In short: Prepare to swoon!

About the Author

Laura Wood is a bestselling and acclaimed author of mostly children's and young adult novels. Under Your Spell is her first adult novel. With a PhD in
19th-century literature, Laura lives in Warwickshire, England, with her husband, and their dog, Bea. Find out more at LauraClareWood.com

 

 You can follow Laura here: Website  |  X (Twitter)  |  Instagram  |  Pinterest

Thanks to Laura Wood, Simon & Schuster and Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for a copy of the book and a place  on the tour.

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