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A review by michalice
The Winter Witch by Paula Brackston
4.0
I received my copy of The Winter Witch from the publishers as part of the blog tour. I had not previously heard of this book or the author, but after some quick research I quickly decided that I HAD to read this book.
When I began reading I thought the first few chapters really grabbed hold, but after that I found myself struggling to turn the pages. In all honesty it was nothing to do with the story and more the size of the book itself. Being over 400 pages long, and a hardback, it felt like the book was never ending and I thought I would never make a dent in it. But I persevered and soon found myself wanting to know what happens, seeing if Morgana and Cai would find some way to make their relationship work and be 'normal'.
The Winter Witch follows Morgana, as she is sent to live with her husband after their marriage has been arranged by her Mother, not only to benefit Morgana, but also to benefit Cai. Without a wife he can't be a drover and it is something he was before His wife died, and something that has been passed down through his family. Morgana is a strong willed character who you just can't help cheering on. She faced discrimination every single day of her life, and later on abuse from others, yet not once does she give up and walk away. She is determined to see it through and not let anyone scare her away. She faces things head on and when things get tough, she pushes even harder.
The Winter Witch had twists and turns that I never expected, and as each new revelation was uncovered it drew me into the plot even more. The last few chapters had me on tenterhooks wondering what was going to happen next, and when the ending was in sight I thought it ended perfectly. Once I finally fell into the world that Paula has created I found it hard to come out. I had to know what was going to happen to this couple and if the world they were building for themselves would stand the test of time. I found myself wanting to read faster to know how it ends, and as I saw the pages left to read getting smaller and smaller I found myself wanting to keep reading. Magic is weaved seamlessly through the pages and you soon find yourself astounded with the power that Morgana has and what she can do with it.
Paula has written a story filled with magic, mystery and secrets, one you never know how it will all end. The Winter Witch was an enjoyable read and I am glad I persevered with this book.
When I began reading I thought the first few chapters really grabbed hold, but after that I found myself struggling to turn the pages. In all honesty it was nothing to do with the story and more the size of the book itself. Being over 400 pages long, and a hardback, it felt like the book was never ending and I thought I would never make a dent in it. But I persevered and soon found myself wanting to know what happens, seeing if Morgana and Cai would find some way to make their relationship work and be 'normal'.
The Winter Witch follows Morgana, as she is sent to live with her husband after their marriage has been arranged by her Mother, not only to benefit Morgana, but also to benefit Cai. Without a wife he can't be a drover and it is something he was before His wife died, and something that has been passed down through his family. Morgana is a strong willed character who you just can't help cheering on. She faced discrimination every single day of her life, and later on abuse from others, yet not once does she give up and walk away. She is determined to see it through and not let anyone scare her away. She faces things head on and when things get tough, she pushes even harder.
The Winter Witch had twists and turns that I never expected, and as each new revelation was uncovered it drew me into the plot even more. The last few chapters had me on tenterhooks wondering what was going to happen next, and when the ending was in sight I thought it ended perfectly. Once I finally fell into the world that Paula has created I found it hard to come out. I had to know what was going to happen to this couple and if the world they were building for themselves would stand the test of time. I found myself wanting to read faster to know how it ends, and as I saw the pages left to read getting smaller and smaller I found myself wanting to keep reading. Magic is weaved seamlessly through the pages and you soon find yourself astounded with the power that Morgana has and what she can do with it.
Paula has written a story filled with magic, mystery and secrets, one you never know how it will all end. The Winter Witch was an enjoyable read and I am glad I persevered with this book.