A review by booksteabedby7
Sanctuary by V.V. James

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Okay, I was not expecting to find one of my top favourite reads of recent years via YouTube. However, the all-knowing Algorithm told me I wanted to watch a trailer for this new AMC+ series about witches. And immediately after watching, I started researching and was reading this book the same night. 

I would say it’s like Practical Magic, Desperate Housewives and Law & Order all smashed together to make a thrilling and compelling narrative. There is a thought out and meaningful magic system inside a crime drama procedural. I was not able to piece everything together, and the final pages left me somewhat breathless. I deeply love this and will need a copy for my bookshelf. When are we getting the deluxe special edition? WHEN?!