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A bewitching debut by S. Isabelle, perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater, Zoraida Córdova, and Leigh Bardugo!
THE HAUNTING SEASON IS HERE AND THE WOLVES ARE AWAKE.
Haelsford, Florida is a Hellmouth. Or at least, that’s what Logan, a baby witch struggling to control her powers, thinks as she arrives to the witchtown to begin the new school year at Mesmortes Coven Academy. She ...more
THE HAUNTING SEASON IS HERE AND THE WOLVES ARE AWAKE.
Haelsford, Florida is a Hellmouth. Or at least, that’s what Logan, a baby witch struggling to control her powers, thinks as she arrives to the witchtown to begin the new school year at Mesmortes Coven Academy. She ...more
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Meet your new favorite squad of witches! THE WITCHERY by S. Isabelle is filled with dark magic, bewitching prose and enchanting characters. It has everything I love in a book — badass witches, a kiss of romance, and a touch of horror. Isabelle is powerful new voice in young adult fantasy and this is a debut you do NOT want to miss!
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Set at a magical school in small town Florida, The Witchery follows the pov of six students which include four girls from the magic school and two boys from the local boys school. That was entirely too many characters to follow along with especially for a book that is a standalone. And the book suffered because of it.
The group spends the entire book attempting to break a curse on the town while also shuffling around their own personal issues. Not only is it rough to get into the story as a conn ...more
The group spends the entire book attempting to break a curse on the town while also shuffling around their own personal issues. Not only is it rough to get into the story as a conn ...more
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Oct 04, 2021
♠ TABI⁷ ♠
marked it as to-read
Florida witches?? YES YES YES
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Feels like a CW show, but that 3rd season, when we get the interesting backstories and good plot because the writers finally realized the potential in the story. S Isabelle was able to accomplish that without making us wait two seasons now adding CoverGirl ads in between
I love it when women (!)
Complex and compelling characters, fast paced paranormal story with mystery and horror elements, multiple POVs and a woman (me) screaming "PLEASE GIVE ME A SEQUEL" ...more
I love it when women (!)
Complex and compelling characters, fast paced paranormal story with mystery and horror elements, multiple POVs and a woman (me) screaming "PLEASE GIVE ME A SEQUEL" ...more
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The Witchery was one of my most anticipated 2022 releases so I jumped at the chance to read it and ended up devouring it in less than 24 hours. All of the many (6!) POV characters had distinct voices and personalities (and secrets!) and while I sometimes find more than 2-3 POVs jarring, that wasn’t the case here. And don’t ask me to choose a favorite, because I can’t… Okay FINE. Thalia. It’s Thalia, lmao.
All in all, The Witchery was a fantastic debut that I really hope turns into a series. The e ...more
All in all, The Witchery was a fantastic debut that I really hope turns into a series. The e ...more
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Oct 08, 2021
Angel
marked it as to-read
I would give me left lung, foot and colon to read this book today.
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Thank you to Scholastic for blessing me (and my students) with this ARC!
The Witchery is, quite possibly, the best thing I’ve read this year. It gave me everything I’m looking for and then some. Magical small towns? Yup, that’s the whole thing. Badass girl witch gangs? You know it. A likable and diverse cast? Yeah, I’d die for all of them. Found family? Yes, enough to make me break down in tears. The point is, this book has it all. The Raven Cycle comps make perfect sense, in most ways. We follow ...more
The Witchery is, quite possibly, the best thing I’ve read this year. It gave me everything I’m looking for and then some. Magical small towns? Yup, that’s the whole thing. Badass girl witch gangs? You know it. A likable and diverse cast? Yeah, I’d die for all of them. Found family? Yes, enough to make me break down in tears. The point is, this book has it all. The Raven Cycle comps make perfect sense, in most ways. We follow ...more
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This book was fun! I’ve always leaned more towards the mythological side of fantasy novels, but after reading this, I’m craving even more spells, hexes, and on-the-edge-of-my-seat-holding-my-breath witchy adventures.
Sometimes, when there is a cast of characters this large, it is easy for personalities to get lost throughout. I briefly got this vibe from The Witchery (especially with the boys), but I truly believe that each character has their own story to tell in their own way. The 6 character ...more
Sometimes, when there is a cast of characters this large, it is easy for personalities to get lost throughout. I briefly got this vibe from The Witchery (especially with the boys), but I truly believe that each character has their own story to tell in their own way. The 6 character ...more
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I truly enjoyed this debut novel by S. Isabelle. THE WITCHERY tells the story of four witches from Mesmortes Coven Academy in Haelsford, Florida. Every year, Haelsford is tormented by an event called the Haunting, where monstrous Wolves descend on the town. Iris, Jailah, Thalia and Logan are determined to stop the Haunting this year, but their goals lead them on a story full of twists, turns, magic, and dark consequences.
I've always loved books about magical schools, and this one delivers. It m ...more
I've always loved books about magical schools, and this one delivers. It m ...more
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I wish that I liked The Witchery more than I did, but instead, I entered with anticipation and left with a blistering headache.
Logan is a young witch who is just starting school at Mesmortes–a prolific school for witches. There she is instantly taken in by the “Red Three” Thalia, Jailah, and Iris, the most talented witches at school who want to use Logan’s abilities to help them stop the haunting. Every year in wintertime wolves from the swamp come to hunt the people of Haelsford but this year ...more
Logan is a young witch who is just starting school at Mesmortes–a prolific school for witches. There she is instantly taken in by the “Red Three” Thalia, Jailah, and Iris, the most talented witches at school who want to use Logan’s abilities to help them stop the haunting. Every year in wintertime wolves from the swamp come to hunt the people of Haelsford but this year ...more
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Jul 12, 2022
Starr ❇✌❇
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DNF @ 21%
I just cannot get into this book. The sheer amount of POVs and the similaritily of voices made this book near impossible to do more than battle with. And I'm not enjoying the tone or writing style either, something that's making it difficult to put aside my growing bias against this swarm of identical characters. This book looked really cool, and maybe if I were younger I could've had fun with it, but there just doesn't seem to be enough for me to put myself through the effort. ...more
I just cannot get into this book. The sheer amount of POVs and the similaritily of voices made this book near impossible to do more than battle with. And I'm not enjoying the tone or writing style either, something that's making it difficult to put aside my growing bias against this swarm of identical characters. This book looked really cool, and maybe if I were younger I could've had fun with it, but there just doesn't seem to be enough for me to put myself through the effort. ...more
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the cover????? + gay witches???
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Disclaimer: I received this e-arc and physical arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Witchery
Author: S. Isabelle
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Diversity: Black characters and MCs, Sapphic character, f/f romance mentioned
Recommended For...: young adult readers, supernatural, fantasy, witches, witchcraft, werewolves, LGBT, urban fantasy
Publication Date: July 26, 2022
Genre: YA Supernatural Fantasy
Age Relevance: 14+ (alcohol consumption, romance, cursing, religion, r ...more
Book: The Witchery
Author: S. Isabelle
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Diversity: Black characters and MCs, Sapphic character, f/f romance mentioned
Recommended For...: young adult readers, supernatural, fantasy, witches, witchcraft, werewolves, LGBT, urban fantasy
Publication Date: July 26, 2022
Genre: YA Supernatural Fantasy
Age Relevance: 14+ (alcohol consumption, romance, cursing, religion, r ...more
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Jul 31, 2022
Dedra ~ A Book Wanderer
rated it
it was amazing
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4.5 stars rounded up!
In The Witchery by S. Isabelle—a young adult fantasy debut about a unique squad of witches at a magical school in Florida—we follow four young witches and their mundane friends as they work together to protect their fellow classmates and townsfolk from the annual Haunting Season and attempt to uncover the cure to the curse. Isabelle has created an impressive world with the coolest of rules and the coolest cast of characters.
I was first introduced to this book when it showed ...more
In The Witchery by S. Isabelle—a young adult fantasy debut about a unique squad of witches at a magical school in Florida—we follow four young witches and their mundane friends as they work together to protect their fellow classmates and townsfolk from the annual Haunting Season and attempt to uncover the cure to the curse. Isabelle has created an impressive world with the coolest of rules and the coolest cast of characters.
I was first introduced to this book when it showed ...more
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Calling fans of witches, dark academia, and female friendships...three of my favourite things, so it's no wonder I loved The Witchery.
The Witchery is the story of four teen girl witches, Iris, Thalia, Jailah (each Black) and Logan (white), who are studying at a private academy for witches in Florida. Each year, the school and town are attacked by mysterious and deadly wolves. The four girls plan to stop the wolves and make a name for themselves -- but of course, things are more complicated and d ...more
The Witchery is the story of four teen girl witches, Iris, Thalia, Jailah (each Black) and Logan (white), who are studying at a private academy for witches in Florida. Each year, the school and town are attacked by mysterious and deadly wolves. The four girls plan to stop the wolves and make a name for themselves -- but of course, things are more complicated and d ...more
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I would like to thank Colored Pages Book Tour, Scholastics and S. Isabelle for the ARC!
This is an amazing debut novel by S. Isabelle. I can say I found my new favourite Witch Squad!
It was so easy to fall in love with the characters. Their storylines were so compelling. I found myself devouring this book in the span of a day. It felt like someone put a spell on me! The story follows 6 main characters through each of their POVs. I was afraid following that many POVs would confuse me, but each char ...more
This is an amazing debut novel by S. Isabelle. I can say I found my new favourite Witch Squad!
It was so easy to fall in love with the characters. Their storylines were so compelling. I found myself devouring this book in the span of a day. It felt like someone put a spell on me! The story follows 6 main characters through each of their POVs. I was afraid following that many POVs would confuse me, but each char ...more
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First, thank you Scholastic for sending me a physical finish copy for my honest review!
When I saw "witches", I knew I needed to dive into this ASAP. I enjoyed the general plot of this story but there were too many characters in my opinion. The magic system seemed to have boundaries but really weren't explained. There were attempts at romance but there really wasn't a need for it. These characters shared intimate moments but then never dived into further, so it was left blank.
Overall, The Witcher ...more
When I saw "witches", I knew I needed to dive into this ASAP. I enjoyed the general plot of this story but there were too many characters in my opinion. The magic system seemed to have boundaries but really weren't explained. There were attempts at romance but there really wasn't a need for it. These characters shared intimate moments but then never dived into further, so it was left blank.
Overall, The Witcher ...more
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This witchy YA is perfect for fans of Hocus Pocus, The Craft, and The Secret Circle. The writing was deliciously beautiful and visceral and the plot action-packed and fast-paced.
I rated three stars because I just didn’t feel part of the story in the way I’d hoped. I found it hard to keep up because we never seemed to have a moment’s pause. Huge key events happened in one or two sentences. Relationships developed in a page. The world-building came halfway through and gave us the bare minimum in ...more
I rated three stars because I just didn’t feel part of the story in the way I’d hoped. I found it hard to keep up because we never seemed to have a moment’s pause. Huge key events happened in one or two sentences. Relationships developed in a page. The world-building came halfway through and gave us the bare minimum in ...more
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Thank you to Colored Pages Tours and author S. Isabelle for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Witchery is a load of fun and a perfect read for the summer and autumn seasons. I always enjoy story about witches and schooling and this book was no exception. This debut was fast paced and kept my attention throughout the entirety of the book. The multiple POVs definitely added to the story and was very well done overall.
I really appreciated how the author took ...more
The Witchery is a load of fun and a perfect read for the summer and autumn seasons. I always enjoy story about witches and schooling and this book was no exception. This debut was fast paced and kept my attention throughout the entirety of the book. The multiple POVs definitely added to the story and was very well done overall.
I really appreciated how the author took ...more
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This started out so great and had such promise but the more I read the more it went downhill. I know a lot of people had issues with how many POVs there were but really I just hated the fact that so many of the chapters started with their first and last names. It angered me so much? I don’t know why it’s necessary to annoyingly keep saying everyone’s full names. I got it the first seventy times you said it, I know who everyone is.
Also I felt that the girls were just so childish. The way they sp ...more
Also I felt that the girls were just so childish. The way they sp ...more
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I was very excited to receive this ARC! I love books about witches, and powerful Black witches - that's even more amazing!
It did take me a while to get into the book, probably 25% in. Six unique POVs are a bit overwhelming, and at first I had trouble keeping track of everyone. I am not sure we even need the boys' POVs, to be absolutely honest. I also didn't like Logan. I understand that she's a baby witch and adjusting to a lot of things, but she had some annoying characteristics.
That said, I ...more
It did take me a while to get into the book, probably 25% in. Six unique POVs are a bit overwhelming, and at first I had trouble keeping track of everyone. I am not sure we even need the boys' POVs, to be absolutely honest. I also didn't like Logan. I understand that she's a baby witch and adjusting to a lot of things, but she had some annoying characteristics.
That said, I ...more
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Aug 03, 2022
Anik-MamaBearsBookshelf
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I was really excited about this book after reading the synopsis and seeing the beautiful cover. I enjoyed this book it was a good read. I love the setting of the book very much and the backstories. They really help with the rest of the story. The book is packed with action and full of details. It will be perfect for the Halloween season, it gives me Charmed, Practical magic and Sabrina vibes. I love how dark it is.
The starting of the story was a little all over the place which made things a litt ...more
The starting of the story was a little all over the place which made things a litt ...more
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Review pending publication!
But just know that I loved it, and y’all need to preorder!
But just know that I loved it, and y’all need to preorder!
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I didn't understand half this book and the relationships (platonic and romantic) felt rushed. maybe other people will like this more, just wasn't for me
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I won an ARC of this book off of Goodreads and was so excited to read it!
Before reading my review please note that I do recommend this book! I loved reading it, and I wish it was longer.
I loved the idea, powerful black (and queer) witches try to save a town. However, there were a couple things I wasn’t a huge fan of. It definitely felt like a debut novel but I can’t wait till the author starts to develop their writing more!
-Logan was okay, but also extremely annoying at times. I saw other peop ...more
Before reading my review please note that I do recommend this book! I loved reading it, and I wish it was longer.
I loved the idea, powerful black (and queer) witches try to save a town. However, there were a couple things I wasn’t a huge fan of. It definitely felt like a debut novel but I can’t wait till the author starts to develop their writing more!
-Logan was okay, but also extremely annoying at times. I saw other peop ...more
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S. Isabelle is a reader, writer, and hoarder of books. After earning a Master’s degree in library science, she took that love of reading to youth librarianship. THE WITCHERY is her debut young adult novel. When she isn’t throwing books at teenagers, you can find her binge-watching TV shows, drinking heavily-sweetened coffee, or stressing over baseball. She can be found online at sisabellebooks.com
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