This was very suspenseful! It was a book you could easily read in one or two sittings. It was very twisty and delved into some serious overarching themes that are prevalent in our society today. Well done!

I really enjoyed this modern day witchy thriller! What do you get when you mix witchcraft, a devastating death of a beloved teenager, and an old New England town? You get a modern day witch hunt!! I loved the legal and procedural aspect, it was absolutely fascinating. The witchcraft and coven was unique and added just enough pinch of that paranormal that I love. Can’t wait to watch the screen adaptation!

The story had awesome potential. There was great scene setting and I enjoyed the modern day witch hunt. However, I should have read the trigger warnings prior to reading. I can see why many people would love this story. However, some themes in the story were hard for me.

A modern-day witch story brought to life by incredible character development and a perfect pace! I didn't want to finish this, but couldn't wait to know how it all went down! SUCH a great read!

Loved this fantasy read! The characters were great with lots of depth and development as the story went along. The plot was fun and enjoyable. Loved that it was set in an urban setting but had these really fun fantasy and witchy elements to it that made for a really interesting setting and plot. The plot was fun and easy to follow along to and get into from the start! Definitely recommend if you enjoy urban fantasy novels with witchy elements.

Sanctuary is addictive and fast paced that I was turning pages till the very end. The book is a dark mystery of four women, a wicked secret and then an investigation that shakes their Connecticut town. "Sanctuary is the perfect town . . . to hide a secret."
This book has great characters and twist and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The book overall had a dark and foreboding atmosphere and as the story progresses it only gets darker. I loved this book and the author wrote this so well. I would highly recommend this book to other readers especially if you love a really good fantasy or mystery. Thank you to NetGalley and SourceBooks Landmark for this book in exchange of my honest review of Sanctuary.

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𝕊𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪
𝗩 𝗩 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀
Witch Thriller
464 pages

Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs
The issues start with Daniel’s death, mainly because his ex is the daughter of a witch.

This witch has three close friends who are the women in her coven.

One of those friends is Daniel’s mother.

From there, all hell breaks loose.

Do they find out who killed Daniel?

Mʸ Tᴴᴼᵁᴳᴴᵀs
This story is about a current-day witch hunt. The town becomes leary of the witchcraft that so many of them benefited from in the past.
The plot is suspenseful, not only the actions but the emotions are strong. Can friendships survive such an ordeal?

Lies, judgment, grief, and deceit push friends and neighbors to come together to punish those they see as the evil ones.

This story is as much about relationships as it is about secrets and witchcraft. And the ending, just wow. This book has it all.

💕Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ebook for me to read and review.

Sanctuary, a quaint town in Connecticut, has its own set of rules and protections for witches, just like anywhere else in the country. Sarah Fenn and her daughter, Harper, call this place home, where Sarah runs a small business and Harper attends school. But when a tragic incident at a graduation party casts suspicion on witchcraft, old fears and prejudices resurface, threatening the peace they've built. As rumors spread and tensions rise, Sarah and Harper find themselves at the center of a modern-day witch hunt.

Late to the game, but I got hooked on this gripping tale of mass hysteria and witchcraft, especially with the upcoming series adaptation. The story unfolds through multiple viewpoints, focusing on key characters like Sarah, Harper, and Abigail, offering a nuanced exploration of friendships, parental instincts, and the fragility of social order. Set against the backdrop of Sanctuary, the author skillfully navigates themes of fear, loyalty, and betrayal, crafting a compelling narrative that keeps you guessing until the morally ambiguous yet satisfying end. Can't wait to see this play out on screen!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for this ARC!

I'm not really sure how to describe this one without giving too much away, except to say that the plot and the characters are compelling and intense. I started this with the thought of reading a bit before bed but ended up bingeing the entire 400-plus pages in one night and thinking about it well into the night.

We follow multiple characters but mostly Harper and her mother Sara. Sara is the only witch in Sanctuary, everyone is aware of witchcraft and it even has its own form of government with a whole lot of rules and regulations.
When a fire breaks out at a local party, one of the kids is found dead. At first, it seems like it could be accidental until someone from the party comes forward claiming Harper killed Dan with witchcraft. However, witchcraft is passed down genetically and Harper didn't get that gene. This starts off a twisty rollercoaster of a ride, that had me frantically flipping pages well into the night. Let's just say there is no end to the amount of suspects who would want this kid dead, or who want to wrongly accuse Harper of the deed. Every time I thought I had a handle on what was happening and who was behind the dead the path would take a hard left and I would have to rethink everything. Everyone in Sanctuary minus a select few starts turning on Sara and Harper, and it makes you see how easy it is for the mob mentality to take over. It was truly frightening at times. Ten OMG that ending was a complete and utter surprise and completely perfect. This is one that I would definitely be reading again.

I don't typically reread books, but I fully intend on reading this one again before the end of the year.
This was something completely out of my reading comfort zone, and I am so glad a friend of mine recommended it to me.

The premise of Sanctuary is exactly my kind of book, a witchy story and lots of drama. There is suspense and interesting twists that make for an compelling mystery. Friendships are tested or torn apart as the story reveals itself. The end of the book was quite atmospheric and dramatic. The part of the story that was hard for me to connect with was the aggressive pursuit of Harper and the unnecessary escalation of events. That is my own personal issue, but it did affect my enjoyment of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher the the opportunity to read Sanctuary. This is my honest review.

𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏...𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕......🤫🪄

Special thanks to @bookmarked @netgalley & @drvictoriajames for the #gifted eARC.

MY REVIEW:
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I really enjoyed this book. The tag line mentioned what would you get if you mixed Big Little Lies and the 90's film The Craft.....this addictive thriller, and they are right!
I LOVE The Craft. It's one of my fav Halloween movies, so of course I knew I'd love this book. I've been really enjoying YA thrillers lately, so I was definitely sold.

This book gave me a whirlwind of emotions. I did guess who the "killer" was, but I did NOT see the twist at the end coming! There's so much to unpack in this book. A police procedural element, mob mentality, backstabbing, witchcraft, sexual assault, death, and loyalty.
I don't want to say too much, just that if you're intrigued, which you should be - read it! You won't be disappointed!

QOTD ❓️⁉️❓️ Did you ever go to parties in high school? Did anything bad ever happen at any of them?

AOTD - no my parents put the fear of God in me, so I never went to any parties.

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I was excited for the concept of this one, especially when compared to Big Little Lies and The Craft! Unfortunately it just was not for me!

Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the eARC of Sanctuary! All opinions in this review are my own.

I am happy that Sanctuary was offered again on NetGalley because I can't believe I haven't heard of this book before!

When the golden boy dies in a fiery accident, the town of Sanctuary slowly starts to unravel as more and more secrets are revealed. I love how this story is told from multiple points of view because it allows for the impact of secrets to be heightened. The short chapters kept me flipping pages as I had to find out what was going to happen next and who was telling the truth!

I recommend Sanctuary if you are looking for a dark and twisty mystery! I also look forward to watching the show!

I had no idea what I was getting into with this one. But - I’m glad I did. This is not my normal genre. Witchcraft entangled into the modern world. 4 friends a small community and witchcraft make a great read

Wow! This book was so good, but also terrifying? Not in a horror content kind of way, though it had to do with witches, but more so in the chaos and hysteria that ramped up, and how realistic that portrayal actually is. It’s in our own history with the Salem witch trials. People fear what they do not understand, and throw in the threat of endangering their children? Yikes! I could not stand Abigail— the mother who incites the mass hysteria after her son’s murder. She was beyond reason and a portrayal of those who refused to be swayed or live in deep deep denial. There were many plot twists in here, and it was interesting reading the different POVs, especially that last chapter, which pretty much tied everything together.

Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark for the copy, I will definitely be checking out the new show, Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale on AMC+ after having read this!

Thank you to the publisher for sending a copy my way!


This wasn’t for me. I didn’t enjoy the characters or the story. It just felt lack luster to me

I had such high hopes for the book. The synopsis and cover in my opinion was better than the actual book itself.

Anytime you label something with the movie The Craft, I'm going to read it and this is a very worthy comparison. This is more than just a book about witches though, this is a story about the morality of these characters. I am excited to watch the show that is coming out. I am interested to see if they captured the complexities and depth that ran throughout the novel.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for sending me a copy of SANCTUARY. This book is out now.

The idea of this book seemed like a slam dunk but it ended up just being a dud. There were a lot of issues I had with this book, too many to lay out in a review. The characters were fine, there were too many and it was hard to out myself in any of their shoes. This book wasn't a bad book but I think it was overhyped and eventually let me down because it didn't live up to its Big Little Lies meets Practical Magic at all.