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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This historical fiction novel had a touch of magic or horror, depending on how you look at it. The best part of the book was the story of the first woman burned as a witch (not a spoiler) in Orkney in the late 1500s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Dark, atmospheric and sometimes terrifying, Cooke brings us a tale that occurs on the Orkney Islands. A young woman and her boyfriend get caught up in something as we weave back and forth between events that occurred when a woman was wrongly accused of witchcraft and murder four centuries ago.
In the present day storyline, a mother searches for answers after her daughter ends up in the hospital. Erin, along with her friend and boyfriend, traveled to the remote Orkney Islands. Something sinister happened on that island. Erin is badly burned and keeps saying her name is Nyx. Her boyfriend is dead and her friend is missing. We learned of events along with Erin’s mother Clem, who worries her daughter will be blamed. The island and the secular group she meets gave me chills.
The author recounts events on the island in 1594, involving Alison Belford, who is accused of witchcraft and consorting with the devil. We see the story unfold and twist. The trials, the betrayal, and the people on the island shared a horrific tale. If you find the witch trials fascinating, you will want to read this tale.
While the events of 2024 were creepy, it was Alison’s story that held me captive. Cooke blends history, fantasy and delivers a suspenseful thriller that pushes into the horror genre.
The Book of Witching is a story you will remember long after you have closed the book. It is the perfect fall book for your spooky reading list. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
In the present day storyline, a mother searches for answers after her daughter ends up in the hospital. Erin, along with her friend and boyfriend, traveled to the remote Orkney Islands. Something sinister happened on that island. Erin is badly burned and keeps saying her name is Nyx. Her boyfriend is dead and her friend is missing. We learned of events along with Erin’s mother Clem, who worries her daughter will be blamed. The island and the secular group she meets gave me chills.
The author recounts events on the island in 1594, involving Alison Belford, who is accused of witchcraft and consorting with the devil. We see the story unfold and twist. The trials, the betrayal, and the people on the island shared a horrific tale. If you find the witch trials fascinating, you will want to read this tale.
While the events of 2024 were creepy, it was Alison’s story that held me captive. Cooke blends history, fantasy and delivers a suspenseful thriller that pushes into the horror genre.
The Book of Witching is a story you will remember long after you have closed the book. It is the perfect fall book for your spooky reading list. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The ending felt a little underdeveloped, but the book was an entertaining and suspenseful read.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
I liked this stand alone read. The dual story line between Alison’s story in the past and the present with Erin and Clem.
The chapters were a good length and kept me hooked as they switched back and forth.
Liked the mystery of the Trisekle clan and the creepy book.
The chapters were a good length and kept me hooked as they switched back and forth.
Liked the mystery of the Trisekle clan and the creepy book.
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No