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dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A slow-burn witchy academic fantasy laced with betrayal, manipulation, and familial trauma. Willow is rage and resilience incarnate. Her devotion to Ash is everything. And Alaric? The kind of enemy you hate to love, until he makes sure you regret both. This book cut deep — and I’m still waiting for Book 2 to cauterize the wound.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Blood
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Grief
Minor: Child abuse, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicide, Cultural appropriation
The Coven starts slow but leaves scars. Willow is pure fury, Alaric is the betrayal you did not see coming but still weren’t ready for , and the ending? Cutthroat. This is dark magic with teeth — and I’m still bleeding.