Published March 2019: Hachette Book Group, Inc: first edition
440 pages: $26.00
ISBN 9780316419468
Published March 2019 by the Hachette Book Group Inc in New York, The Witch’s Kind by Louisa Morgan does not disappoint regardless of the slightly misleading title.
Morgan tells the story of a family with unique talents associated with water. While at first it seems that the women might indeed be witches the protagonist and her aunt are not what witches typically are thought of. Morgan does not fill her novel with corny spells and rituals that seem to romance the idea of witchcraft. Rather the magic seems to be a natural occurrence in the lives like how people use intuition.
But The Witch’s Kind is not just about people with feelings, it is also about aliens, a hint of mermaids, government cover ups, and the affects of World War 2. It’s a story of feminism and how women were treated in society and viewed. It is about the strength of one woman and the power wielded in her.
If the title were changed to have nothing to do with witches, it would still make sense, perhaps even more.
The perfect book for people who like historical fiction or fantasy, it is neither one nor the other, but both in varies degrees. The characters were very credible and realistic. The fear and pain they feel is pure and understandable. While some facts of the story were outlandish (aka burying bodies in the garden) they fit with the story and enhance the fear of discovery not the death, but the life.
Mothers would certainly be able to relate with the mother’s love and ability to do anything to protect their child. While I personally could not relate, I was submersed into the dynamic and journey of the family. My least favorite moment also happened to be my favorite part as I hated it for the rush of fear (I actually couldn’t pick the book up for a couple days), but the shock factor made it worthwhile especially since it let to one of the greatest falling actions and resolutions I have ever read.
This is Louisa Morgan’s second book, but is a pseudonym for Louise Marley.
Editor job: 2/5
Plot: 10/10
Relatability: 5/5
Recommend: 17/20
Score of 85% Recommendability
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