Tag: witchcraft

The Reimagining of Thornwood House

The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson is a captivating fantasy novel that blends magical realism, portal elements, and a sentient house at its heart. The story follows Evie, a land witch seeking a fresh start for her and her daughter, only to discover that Thornwood House—and its surrounding community—hold unexpected challenges and secrets. With strong themes of identity, found family, and trust, the novel delivers both emotional depth and atmospheric world-building.

The Making of a Witch

The Making of a Witch by Judy Molland is a richly detailed historical fiction novel set in seventeenth-century England, following a young healer navigating suspicion, gender bias, and dangerous accusations of witchcraft. This review explores the novel’s authentic portrayal of herbal medicine and social hierarchies, while noting some challenges with character depth and predictability. A compelling choice for readers interested in witch trials, historical medicine, and coming-of-age stories, this book offers both atmosphere and insight into a turbulent period.

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

In the 1890s, the Lakota were living mainly peaceful lives on the land the US Government had reserved for them.  The Pine Ridge Reservation isn’t exactly their ancestral lands, but the government thought it was close enough.  While the Lakota were free to work the land and hunt game, the army still harassed them from … Continue reading The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee →

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Mika has always been told to hide who she is.  She’s not allowed to use her magic and she can’t gather in groups with other witches.  She’s been an orphan nearly all her life because of a curse that takes magical parents away soon after their children are born.  So when an opportunity comes her … Continue reading The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches →

A Discovery of Witches

Diana feels fortunate to be researching at London’s Oxford University.  She has been spending all day in the library reviewing antique alchemical manuscripts and has gotten to know the facility staff and regulars.  But after she stumbles on an enchanted manuscript, a number of new faces start appearing on campus.  One very handsome but mysterious … Continue reading A Discovery of Witches →

The Village Healer’s Book of Cures

Herbal remedies may seem like old wife’s tales in today’s medical world, but in 17th century England, they were state of the art cures in the small villages around London.  Tinctures and cordials were often produced by healers – people who often learned their skills from older family member using the ingredients they sourced from … Continue reading The Village Healer’s Book of Cures →