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A review by kimveach
The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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