A review by chaptersofchase
The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan

4.5

A suspenseful debut that was EXACTLY what I needed 

Thank you, Macmillan Audio, for the gifted copy of The Witch's Orchard {partner} 

 

Genre: Mystery 

Format: 🎧📖 

Pub Date:   8.12.2025 

Pages: 320 

Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5

 

"It, whatever it is, is a thing that women know of. A thing that we all carry - a decision, a gift, a burden, a chance, a mistake, a choice." 

 

The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan completely swept me away from the first page. I still can't believe this was a debut — the writing is lush, the atmosphere rich, and the characters unforgettable (especially our fierce female lead). 

 

If you love witchy folklore, small towns brimming with secrets, atmospheric suspense, and just a touch of romance, this book is going to be your perfect escape. The story kept me on my toes from start to finish, and when the twists came, I was not ready. Every reveal was a surprise, and the ending left me stunned in the best way. 

 

Audiobook Review: ☆☆☆☆☆ 

The Witch's Orchard is narrated by Emily Pike Stewart, who is new to me as an audiobook narrator, and I can promise you I'll be reading anything she narrates. I was completely blown away by her ability to portray the types of emotions that were represented in this book. There's one scene in particular that left me with goosebumps all over because her narration painted an incredibly raw moment and laced it with so much emotion that it felt like something I was experiencing myself. 

 

Read if you enjoy: 

🌙 Witchy folklore 

🏡 Small town secrets 

💫 Atmospheric suspense 

 

I really can't recommend this book enough, and I hope that we get to see more from Annie Gore. I recommend adding this book to your reading list. 

 

 

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