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A review by ajhan
The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Thank you Macmillan, St. Martin’s Press and Minotaur Books for this ARC!
I really enjoyed this read! The overarching themes of grief, community, motherhood, and storytelling were evident but not too obvious. The main character, Annie, was complex and an amazing representation of the “non traditional” woman.
My favorite part about this novel was the imagery. While I’m very familiar with certain parts of the south, I am not all familiar with Appalachia. The author did fantastic work placing her readers in the center of Appalachia culture and scenery. It was not at all difficult for me to picture the setting and the people there. Just as Annie closes her eyes and is deep in her memory of the mountains and its people in various moments of the novel, Sullivan wrote so that readers could experience this with her.
If you’re into small town mysteries with complex but fleshed out characters and a sprinkle of mountain folklore, this one is for you!!
I really enjoyed this read! The overarching themes of grief, community, motherhood, and storytelling were evident but not too obvious. The main character, Annie, was complex and an amazing representation of the “non traditional” woman.
My favorite part about this novel was the imagery. While I’m very familiar with certain parts of the south, I am not all familiar with Appalachia. The author did fantastic work placing her readers in the center of Appalachia culture and scenery. It was not at all difficult for me to picture the setting and the people there. Just as Annie closes her eyes and is deep in her memory of the mountains and its people in various moments of the novel, Sullivan wrote so that readers could experience this with her.
If you’re into small town mysteries with complex but fleshed out characters and a sprinkle of mountain folklore, this one is for you!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Physical abuse