A brilliant blend of feminist literature, folk tale and YA fantasy, Waking the Witch is an absolute treat for readers of all ages.
If you're at all into mythology, this Welsh-set tale will delight you with its creepy atmosphere and skilful writing, which delves into Arthurian legend. Witch lovers, don't hesitate to pick this one up, and who knows, it could be just the thing to attract newcomers to the spooky genre!
Teenage Ivy is forced to a remote Welsh island in search of her long-lost biological mother who abandoned her years before, but in looking for her she begins to uncover even darker secrets about her past. The island is a character in itself, so wild and alive it is even when not a soul is to be found apart from Ivy herself.
The story reminded me a lot of Scottish-set The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke, as well as her Norwegian-based novel The Nesting, and I think fans of this author will also love her work.
If you're at all into mythology, this Welsh-set tale will delight you with its creepy atmosphere and skilful writing, which delves into Arthurian legend. Witch lovers, don't hesitate to pick this one up, and who knows, it could be just the thing to attract newcomers to the spooky genre!
Teenage Ivy is forced to a remote Welsh island in search of her long-lost biological mother who abandoned her years before, but in looking for her she begins to uncover even darker secrets about her past. The island is a character in itself, so wild and alive it is even when not a soul is to be found apart from Ivy herself.
The story reminded me a lot of Scottish-set The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke, as well as her Norwegian-based novel The Nesting, and I think fans of this author will also love her work.