A review by naomidanae
The Witchery by S. Isabelle

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Isabelle's concept is a really intriguing one—a school for witches set in a town with an annual curse and where the "mundanes" interact with those with magic. I always really WANT to love ensemble cast books, but sometimes they're hard to follow. I felt that with this one for most of the book. I think because of the As and Is in their names, I had trouble determining between Thalia and Jailah for a while. There are a lot of things to love here, like the concept of this coven-within-a-coven, of the Wolves and the danger they pose, etc. Overall, I did sill enjoy this book, but I think I struggled with the number of perspectives. Part of me wishes that it was solely told from the POV of the girls, since they're the main witches and are the ones on the cover. 

Some quotes:
"The truth can change."
"There was no prophecy placed on her head, no witch that foretold her future to her parents on the night of her birth. No swords to pull, curses to break, lore to be fulfilled. So, she'd make her own."