Beautifully written book though a couple of the characters felt a little too contrived/fake. I'm not a huge fan of the flashbacks, but they didn't take away too much from my enjoyment of the story. Overall, a solidly charming read with an interesting mix of paranormal entities.

Although I enjoyed this book, and it held a similar lyrical and otherworldly feel to it as A Secret History of Witches, this one just didn't hold the same appeal to me for some reason. The women were just as well crafted and rich, and I always love a strong and eccentric female character. I think I am perhaps a little tired of WWII stories. This is not the fault of the author; as I said, the book was lovely. I will try it again in a few months and will probably love it.

This book was just lovely! The characters were well-drawn and I grew to care for Barrie Ann so much through the story. It was not over- burdened by the supernatural. It was weaved throughout the story with such a gentle touch. I felt like the history and time period also weren’t an overwhelming part of it but instead was enough to provide context. It makes me want to check out other books by this author.

Not sure what I expected when I requested this ARC but it was a little different from my expectations. Barrie and her Aunt Charlotte live outside of town near the ocean and are shunned by their neighbors. Most are afraid of them but secretly visit to by their "magical potions." This suits them as they want to keep their power of reading water to themselves. A series of events puts them in danger when they find a baby near the shore and Barrie's missing husband returns from war a very changed man. the story bogged in some places but I did like the idea of water being life changing and magical. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Historical fiction combined with paranormal fantasy made this a very unique read. The characters were well developed and their sense of community and family set the tone for the story. Set in a rural area, the women must protect their secrets while working together to become part of the community. Louisa Morgan has great story telling abilities that cause this book, as well as her first one, to shine and keep the reader both interested and entertained.

The Witch's Kind
by Louisa Morgan
Redhook Books
Redhook
Sci Fi & Fantasy
Excellent book of a young woman raised by her unconventional aunt during, before and after WW2. Author does an excellent job of r[resenting what that era was like for women in a more rural out of the way area. certain aspects of folk magic when you had something different had to be hidden and how it was treated when people had a "shine"to them and was/is believed/known to be inherited.. Lots of ups downs and arounds in this entertaining story.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley.com.

This book takes place during and after World War 2. It's essentially the story of a woman (Barrie Ann) who is working to extricate herself from a bad relationship. The witchcraft and magic in the book are very lightly dusted throughout the story, and all the characters feel very real.

I am not good at writing reviews, so I will just say I enjoyed this very much, I would recommend it.

This book felt unique in it's story. It takes place in a mix of WWII era and present day. The paranormal/fantasy elements were so well blended in with the world building. Barrie Anne and Charlotte were such great, strong women, who knew when to accept help when they needed it. It was easy to connect with them.  The more of the past that was unveiled, the more you understood their current circumstances. Louisa did a fantastic job with this story and I am looking forward to her next one.

Thanks to Netgalley and Redhook books for a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book has an average rating of 4.03? Here I stand all alone and very confused. I came for the witches and ended up with Roswell, aliens, fish babies, and way too much time spent on Barrie Anne's backstory. The writing is good and this was my first read of Louisa Morgan. Also I really liked Aunt Charlotte and felt she was a fascinating person in the story. I just feel a real lack of enjoyment after reaching the conclusion. Hence why I find myself at a 2 star.


Moving on....

This was a very emotional novel. I like how it incorporated paranormal aspects into the novel. The world-building was very well-done. I have to say that I was more interested in the past storyline than the present. There were also some parts that felt drawn out and could have been left out. Overall, I recommend this for those that love historical fiction with a dash of paranormal mixed in!

I really enjoyed this story. It was well written and I loved two of the main characters, and the dog. It's a storyline is a wee bit different I think from the norm. You have maybe a family of witches, an incredible dog, a baby, possible aliens and a crazy husband. What's not to love!
I would give this story a 3,5 out of 5.

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3.5 Hearts This book has a bit of everything. If you can think it up in the paranormal (ok maybe more fantasy) world then it is in this book.

There is a time jump between present day and WWII era and I have to say while it worked in both times the present day was a bit more enjoyable to read about. Usually in time travel I enjoy the olden era better but this one seemed to have more enjoyable times in present day.

I enjoyed the writing and the characters mostly. Some were a bit overboard but still an enjoyable fantasy read.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book I have read from this author and I absolutely loved it better than the first. All the emotions were real to me and all the characters were fully thought out and relatable. It does have jumps between past and present but that adds to the beauty, charm and understanding of the characters and the situations they find themselves in. I highly recommend this book to all who love historical fiction and adventure.

I really loved this book. The characters were well written and loved the way the book went forward and backward in time until the story met itself to the current time. There was just something magical and special about the way that this was written that kept me reading until the very end. I will be recommending this book to others and will be reading more from this author in the future. She is a true talent.

To be honest, I don’t know where to even begin with this novel. This was one of the best books I have read so far this year. It’s not just a historical fiction novel. You have diversity, war, loss, abuse, a bit of fantastic elements. Not really witches. More, women in a family with premonitions around water. You slip into life of being a naive young woman thinking she has everything going for her at that particular moment. The character development is amazing. Every single moment in this book is a spoiler so it’s hard to review this. All I can say is to give this a try. I was hooked from the friend page and could not put it down until it was finished. I cannot wait to read more of Louisa Morgan’s books. Thank you so much to NetGalley for allowing me to review this book.

DNF @ (around) 100 pages
Unfortunately, due to no fault on the author's part, I just found this book difficult to get into. From the blurb on the book, the plot seemed exactly like something I would like. But every time I put the book down I just found it harder and harder to pick back up.

That's not to say I won't pick it up again in the future, it just might not have been the best time for me.

3.5 Stars

I want to like this book so much more than my intellectual reaction to it. It wasn't the book I thought it was going into it, though I grew to love the two protagonists, Aunt Charlotte and her niece Barrie Anne Blythe. I also enjoyed Willow and Emma. My main question is... Is this really a book about witches? I'm not 100% sold on the idea.

I found the historical aspect of the story (post- WWII) to be of interest (how people recover from war), and I liked the slow revelation of witchery and the lesbian aspects (really, how many people are in total denial about their spinster aunts, I wonder?) but some of the secondary characters, in particular, Will, are just so two-dimensional and obvious that I occasionally felt annoyed. (You could see Will for who he was from the very beginning! No depth!)

I've seen some reviewers compare this novel to Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, and that's just a disservice to Morgan's writing here. While she explores relationships, magic, and love, the strongest aspect was the alien aspect for me, rather than any conventional witchcraft theme. It's not the X-Files exactly, but I'm not sure that readers picking up this book are going to get what they anticipated. Not that that's always a bad thing... Yet the story flows and I found the interrelationship between Barrie Anne, Charlotte, Willow the Dog and Emma to be a moving one.

A pleasant read if you don't go into it expecting some intergenerational family witchcraft story by Alice Hoffman!

I received a Digital Review Copy from Redhook Press in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher for an EARC of this book.


I was highly anticipating The Witch’s Kind by Louisa Morgan. I absolutely loved A Secret History of Witches, and had high hopes for this one. I really enjoyed the writing style by Louisa Morgan, she writes so beautifully, but the plot was just missing for me. I enjoyed jumping from the past to present during the mid to late 1940s. It just didn’t develop plot wise until 80% through for me. I felt it was very drawn out, and not much was happening. I wanted more witchy vibes throughout, but that was lacking as well. Unfortunately I would have rated this a 2 star, but because I love Louisa Morgan’s writing I gave it a 3. I will still continue to read more from her as well.

The Witch’s Kind is the latest novel by Louisa Morgan. It’s a light paranormal novel, with lots of lush details and a casual buildup. It’s very relaxing of a read, while still having plenty of interesting things going on in the world around the main characters. It’s described as being perfect for fans of Practical Magic, and having read the book, I couldn’t agree more.
Barrie Anne is a capable woman; she survived the war, has been left alone, and will not tolerate the idea of moving away. She’s content with what she has now. That contentment isn’t lost when an unexpected event changes everything for her. If anything, it gave her a new reason to fight.
This novel lightly touches on paranormal beings and events, but it reads very much like a women’s fiction novel. It’s introspective and empowering, and has a lot of heart to it. The paranormal events and creatures are discussed openly though, just with a casual ease of taking it all in stride.
Warnings: This warning is very much also a spoiler, so consider yourself warned. Barrie Anne lost her baby boy shortly after he was born. The trauma carries with her for the whole book, though it is more obvious at some points than others.
The Witch’s Kind was such a relaxing and engrossing read. I know those two sound like they would contradict one another, but they truly don’t. It’s delightfully written, with lots of details and no sense of rushing whatsoever.
I mentioned earlier that this book was described as being perfect for Practical Magic, and it’s true. The tones are remarkably similar, so I believe that if you enjoyed one, you’ll love the other. And that’s coming from an adoring fan of Practical Magic.
The paranormal elements add to the story, rather than detracting. Barrie and her aunt take everything thrown at them in stride, which only further shows what they’re capable of handling. It also proves just how interesting these women really are.
The novel keeps jumping between two points in time. One is the past (but only by a few years), and the other the present. I personally enjoyed the moments in the present more, though I understand that the past was setting up for the current set of events (naturally). I felt that the present flowed much more smoothly, and I was more invested in the events occurring in that timeline.
Barrie was easily my favorite character in the novel, second possibly only to Willow. There was something…more about that dog that I would love to know. I likely never will, and I’m okay with that. But she certainly caught my attention and my curiosity.
I loved how relaxing and quirky this novel was. Its tone was so shockingly soothing – even when something dramatic was occurring on the pages. It was like the book equivalent of a hug. It’s not every day that I come across a book that feels that way, so you can believe that I appreciated it.
I haven’t read any of Louisa Morgan’s other novels, but after this experience I’m going to have to check them out. I hope they’re just as detailed and enjoyable as this novel was.

A fascinating and engaging book that mixes different genre (historical fiction, paranormal, sci-fi) and create an amazing mix that entertains, moves and keeps you hooked till the last page.
The female characters are well written and fleshed out, strong women who had a hard life and you cannot root for them.
The plot was engaging even if it was a bit slow at the beginning.
I liked the descriptions and I liked the plot.
I requested this book because I read another book by this author and really liked it, this one was even better.
I look forward to reading other books by ms Morgan.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.