Published by William Morrow Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Witch
Format: ARC, eBook
Kirsten Miller has cast a spell on me with The Women of Wild Hill. I must admit that at first, I was not sure about this book. I love, love, love, gothic witch tales and this is a very modern take on witches – a very feminist take on witches. But as Kirsten Miller began to work her magic, I found myself bewitched and engaged in this tale about a family of witches, their legacy and their fight against powerful men behaving badly.
I enjoyed her writing, her character and plot building, her unique take on witches, the Duncan sister’s individual ‘gifts’, and how generations of her characters have called Wild Hill home. Each Duncan sisters was unique and fully fleshed out. This book did start a little on the slow side for me, but it did keep building and kept me engaged. There were a few times she had me nervous and worried about the fate of several characters. I enjoyed the twists, the tension, and the witchy vibe.
This book, as I mentioned, is set in the modern day with glimpses into the past. As it is set in the present day, it does have some present-day themes. I enjoyed seeing all the women being strong in their own ways, the sisters are independent, strong, smart and savvy. They must get over some issues and work as a team and that is where the magic happened for me!
Wonderfully written, unique and thought provoking, this was a wonderful book to read during the fall season!
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
