A review by stephd3
An Intrigue of Witches by Esme Addison

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An Intrigue of Witches follows Sidney, a recently furloughed Smithsonian researcher, on a mysterious quest to find a lost artifact. Along the way she discovers the truth about her heritage and the secret societies controlling the elite. 

At first I found the story slow and the writing a bit clunky. As the book went on the pacing got much better and the story started to flow as more pieces came together. I began to really root for the characters and thoroughly enjoyed Sidney's journey of self discovery.

If you like secret societies, deep history, treasure hunts, witches, and a sprinkle of science fiction this book is for you.

Overall I had a good time with An Intrigue of Witches. The story kind of reminds me of Legendborn mixed with National Treasure. The secret societies, prophecies, black history, and urban fantasy elements from Legendborn plus the mysterious and adventurous treasure hunting reminiscent of National Treasure combined made for a really fun read! I'm looking forward to more in this series.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an e-ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.