Category: Historical Paranormal/Fantasy

Witch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer

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Witch of the WolvesWitch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer

Tracy’s Rating: 2/2.5 of 5 stars

Series: Witch of the Wolves #1

Release Date: September 30, 2025

Cordelia Levine is a young witch living in Victorian London and working for her aunt managing an apothecary for the supernatural. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she is kidnapped by the brooding werewolf, Bishop Danvers at her estranged father’s command and is thrown into the turbulent world of the Albion wolf pack. Cordelia becomes a pawn in a power struggle, her unique bloodline making her both a target and an asset.

I had really high hopes for this book and the idea of a witch with dual supernatural heritage was an easy sell for me, but unfortunately, the execution just didn’t work for me. The book is written the first person, which is always annoying to me, Cordelia’s magic was minimal, and the romance was never developed and utilized insta-love rather than building a relationship. The book definitely had potential, but an overly predicable plot, no adherence to the strictures of the Victorian era, a juvenile feel to the book despite a bit of spice, and unnecessary drama with a cliffhanger ending, just left me feeling disappointed. I am sure there will be readers who will enjoy this book, but for me it was a miss.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

Song of the Hell Witch by Taylor Hartley

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Song of the Hell WitchSong of the Hell Witch by Taylor Hartley

Tracy’s Rating: 2 of 5 stars

Series: None Given

Release Date: September 9, 2025

A one-time criminal, hell witch Prudence Merriweather, has clawed her way to the top of society and now enjoys power as the Duchess of Talonsbury. But one night Prudence’s magic turns on her and she is forced to flee. She needs to get to the hell witch safe haven of Stormlash and for that she will need help. She turns to the one person she can think to help, Puck, her one-time love whom she hasn’t seen in twelve years. Widower Puck is a thief and also the father of a gravely daughter. When Prudence arrives asking for help, she makes it clear that the hell witches can also help Bea. And so, begins the journey to Stormlash and possibly a second chance at happiness.

This book was 100% not what I was expecting. I have said this before, but it bears repeating; feminism and misandry are not the same thing, and this book had way too much man-hating, female rage for my taste. I did think the trauma-based magic was an interesting concept, but the story didn’t stay on point and the super slow-burn, second-chance romance combined with a cliffhanger ending was a complete fail for me. Overall, I think that this author may have found an untapped niche in romantasy that may appeal to some readers, but this is not a series I have any desire to continue with.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *