A review by mandikaye
A Circle of Uncommon Witches by Paige Crutcher

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A Circle of Uncommon Witches is so full of heart, magic, and some seriously compelling character dynamics—I mean, Doreen and Ambrose? I was invested. And the relationship between Doreen and Margot? Absolute goals. Ride-or-die energy, fierce loyalty, deep love—it gave me all the feels. 

 

The world Paige Crutcher created has so much potential. It’s lush and layered and mysterious, but it also felt like it needed another editorial pass to fully pull it together. The worldbuilding was often disjointed, and POV shifts happened without warning—even mid-chapter—which pulled me out of the story more than once. 

 

Still, the vibe? Excellent. A story that questions whether true love is worth the cost? Right up my alley. But I’m left with some big question marks. Why did Stella treat the girls the way she did? Why was Doreen left to stumble through revelations on her own until the trials? That lack of clarity was frustrating, especially because the emotional stakes were otherwise so strong. 

 

But here’s the thing—I loved this cast. I loved the idea of this world. And I definitely want more from these witches. Fingers crossed there’s another book on the way, because I’d happily return to this coven of chaos. 

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review—which this absolutely is, because if there’s one thing I’ll always be, it’s opinionated about magic, messy POVs, and witches I’d 100% follow into battle.