A review by keepcalmblogon
The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Near Witch was everything I expected from V.E. Schwab’s debut book! It was witchy, haunting, mysterious, and bittersweet. This book is full of small-town witch vibes; a stranger comes to call, the wind whispers, quite literally, through the trees, children go missing, and a past murder is revealed. There is also a YA romance that is sweet, yet risky. This edition of the book also has the short story The Ash-Born Boy and that’s truly a must-read for anyone who likes a character’s prequel story for why they are the way they are! This book was five stars for me!