A review by mandikaye
The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn

4.0

 I’ve never read a witchy psychological thriller before, but apparently that’s a thing I’ve been missing out on—because The Bane Witch absolutely delivered. 

The magic system felt completely new to me, which is rare and honestly kind of thrilling. I’ve read a lot of witch books, and this one still managed to surprise me. The vibe is dark, haunting, and full of that slow, creeping dread I love in thrillers, but it’s also a story about trauma, survival, and reclaiming power. 

Piers’ arc hit me in the gut. Watching her unlearn all the ways she made herself small to survive her abusive marriage—and then choose herself, her voice, her magic? Ugh. Yes. Give me more of that. There are some truly garbage men in this story (seriously, one walking red flag after another), but somehow Regis managed to be a soft place to land. He sees her. He believes her. He lets her lead. I didn’t expect to root for him, but here we are. 

Also? Aunt Myrtle is a badass and I wanted way more page time with her. 

Creepy, cathartic, and beautifully strange. Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC—this one definitely cast a spell on me.