I really wanted to love this book and the premise seemed like the perfect fall book with witchy vibes. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this book as much as I hoped to.

Cordelia Bone’s marriage has fallen apart and her husband has left her with a mountain of debt. Just as her financial problems reach what seems to be an unsurpassable amount, she receives a call from her estranged sister who she has not spoken with in five years letting her know that they have inherited their long lost aunt’s estate in Connecticut. Cordelia thinks this might be the solution to her financial problems and travels to Connecticut to reunite with her sister and settle the estate, but it is quickly clear that things are not as they seem with the old mansion.

I really struggled to connect with any of the characters or their relationships. When Cordelia and her sister Eustace meet at the airport after five years of estrangement, I expected tension and struggles to reconnect leading into character development and growth. Instead, it is almost as if no time has passed, and they are just instantly reconnected. I did not find it genuine or believable. I also struggled to connect to Cordelia’s romantic interest in Gordon; she seemed to go from criticizing and instantly disliking him to being deeply attracted to him with no real explanation or relationship growth.

There was also a mob tie in with Cordelia’s ex-husband’s financial problems that did seem to fit and came off almost as an excessive attempt to emphasize the stress Cordelia was under. It felt like it detracted from the story and the intent of that story line could have been achieved in a more realistic way.

The ending was ok, not great. I did enjoy the ending more than the rest of the book. Overall this was just not the book for me and I gave it 2.5 stars, rounded to 3 for the 5 star rating system.

The perfect creepy witchy book with strong emphasis on family and a splash of romance!

Cordelia Bones and her sister Eustace reunite when their estranged Aunt passes away and leaves them the old family house. Little do they know that the creepy manor will soon reveal family secrets they couldn’t even begin to imagine. The handsome groundskeeper, Gordon, will also prove intriguing with secrets of his own. With someone out to get them to keep them from taking on their family legacy, they need to unravel their family history before it’s too late.

I thought this book was beautifully written and kept me guessing throughout. There are lots of different pieces to this book with everything coming together with an amazing ending. It was creepy, scary, and at times gory, but very addicting.

Arc copy received from Netgalley for an honest review.

I liked this book just okay. I'd hoped for more of the witchy stuff and less of the romance.. also, the character Cordelia was all over the place and often annoying. I really liked the character Eustace.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

The mafia angle really took away too much of the paranormal and witchy aspects for me. I found the tactic as a lazy plot twist. I couldn't find myself invested in the characters at all.

Rating: 4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

What would you do if your great aunt passed away, and you found yourself and your sister to be the new owner of an old, yet beautiful mansion? Would you keep it and live there, or would you see if you could sell it and get all the money you depressingly need. Oh, maybe I should mention that there might be ghosts living in there, the house will give you the creeps and someone or something keeps breaking into the house and leaving scary notes and gross things… Would you still stay?

I loved The Witches of Bone Hill. It had a little of everything, from mystery, a little bit of a thriller, romance and of course the supernatural. I found this witch book to be different from the others that I have read, and I really loved it. I think the mystery of trying to figure out what the sisters were and who was causing all the issues was a lot of fun. The romance is there, it’s not like upfront and center, but you will get a little of it throughout the book and it doesn’t take away from the plot. However, it gives you a new element to the book. I loved the spooky vibes in this book and seeing all the weird things that start happening throughout and trying to really piece it together. I enjoyed seeing the sisters working together to try to piece their lineage and what exactly happened to the women in their family.

I thought Cordelia was a little stuck up for me at the start but getting to know her throughout it really helped me open up my eyes to who she is and why she acts the way that she does, also I loved seeing her really embrace her true self and coming to terms with everything that happened to her in the past and understanding that she has the power to change it. For me I loved Eustace right off the bat, she is my kind of person. I loved her carefree attitude and I loved that she was not scared to embrace something new in her life, but she has secrets of her own that she didn’t want her sister finding out and so does Cordelia.

I liked the message I took from the book, that you can’t change the past by hiding it away and acting like nothing happened, you have to talk about it and have people around you that will be there for you. I liked that it also talked about embracing yourself, the parts you might want to change now and the parts that you love and the last part you’re truly never alone.

If you like spooky mansions, mysteries with a little bit of thriller added in, romance and of course supernature you need to read this book.

I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to review this book.

The witches of bone hill had so much heart. I was completely enthralled by this world and the magic within it. The estranged sisters reconnecting portion of the book really reminded me of practical magic (the book not the movie) which is one of my favorites. I loved watching each sister really step into herself as the book went on. This will be a re-read for me for sure. Perfect start to spooky season.

Cordelia and Eustace Bone find out they inherit an estate and a trust. The house gives off a spooky vibe and strange things start happening. They wonder why their mother left this place and never talked about the family.

This book was so enthralling as it had ghosts, witches, black magic, mystery, murder and love. The two sisters were estranged but then due to death in the family it forced them into each others lives. They discovered the truth about their family and how to protect their family and move forward.

If you are looking for a book for spooky season this is it.

Cordelia Bone had a carefully crafted life that was in direct opposition to her older sister Eustace's carefree one. Both are summoned to their great aunt's home in Connecticut after she dies. The mansion comes with strings attached that the lawyer won't fully explain, as well as a handsome tattooed groundskeeper. There are secrets present, and their health begins to fail. They must now embrace the lineage they wanted to ignore if they plan to survive.

Cordelia might have held herself as a businesswoman, but throughout chapter one we see how out of control everything is: her husband cheated on her with her assistant, ran up debts in her name, emptied their joint account, and then threw her under the bus for other debts he racked up because she was easier to find. The relationship she had with her sister was strained for years, and neither knew anything about their extended family before they were summoned to Connecticut. All she wants to do is be successful and secure, a wish that anyone would empathize with. This immediately draws in the reader, and the mystery surrounding the inheritance is another draw.

Cordelia and Eustace's relationship improves over time, and each have their strengths. They learn about the magic they're supposed to have, the ghosts of their ancestors, and about the people orbiting the estate. The mystery of it all deepens, and Cordelia finds it hard to trust anyone but Eustace. They can't survive alone, especially when they aren't able to leave the property without health issues. It comes to an amazing conclusion, which I raced through to discover. The Bone Witches are determined to save themselves, and it was an enthralling novel to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me an ARC of The Witches of Bone Hill in return for my honest review.

This book follows sisters Eustace and Cordelia who discover their aunt has passed away and they have now inherited her estate. While trying to figure out their family's hidden secret and the truth behind what happened to their mother, the sisters must grapple with the darkness surrounding the estate and the darkness they discover within themselves.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and thought the storyline was fairly fast-paced and interesting. Although I was surprised by the amount of gore in this book - I loved it! It was not something I was expecting.

I found the ending to be somewhat predictable and I I think adding one more chapter before the final chapter of this book and changing the final chapter to an epilogue would really enhance the story and the reader experience.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

Just in time for spooky season, a good witchy read!

Loved this book- unique story, balanced suspense and fantasy elements, plus good character development as you go on this journey with two estranged sisters. Great writing too, will check out more from this author.

Diving into fall and witchy season, I was very much looking forward to this book. The premise is fun: two sisters who have lost touch over the years find themselves having to deal with a surprise inheritance of a definitely-haunted house.

What I liked: the plot. The overall mystery with the house and the build up was the most interesting part of the story for me. It kept me turning the pages, and I was genuinely interested. I like the concept of houses with "minds" of their own, and this definitely hit those mysterious plot points to move the story along.

What I didn't quite connect with: the characters. Cordelia's motivations seemed all over the place and I wasn't sure why the mob was included in the story at all, it seemed like too much. Her ex also completely disconnected me from the story when he showed up. Eustace, Cordelia's sister, didn't have as much depth as I would have liked, and maybe I would've connected with her more if there was more of the narrative outside of Cordelia's POV. Lastly, the final reveal of who the main antagonist has been the whole time was pretty predictable.

Overall, it's a fun mystery thriller for the fall season. While I'm very thankful to the publisher for sending me a free eArc in exchange for my thoughts, it wasn't my utmost favorite read and I'm sure others may appreciate it more than me.

Some content notes to be aware of: animal death/cruelty, gore, emotionally abusive ex, mention of cancer

4.5 rounded up!

THE WITCHES OF BONE HILL captured my interest right away. When reading the synopsis, I felt that this book would be really perfect for fall. And as I read, I was correct. Cordelia Bone's life is falling apart as her marriage, business, and home is literally collapsing. When she receives a phone call from her estranged sister, Eustace, she learns that their aunt, one they did not know, has died and they must travel to a small town in Connecticut to claim a vast estate, and a mysterious house.

The first thing about this novel is that the author writes beautifully. The amount of detail she puts into the story to make it atmospheric, to really explain to the reader all aspects of the house, the Bone estate, and the supernatural events is breathtaking. It was immersive and one of the most most special things about this book.

This novel also did a great job of blending a mixing a lot of different aspects of the story to be unique and thoughtful. There's a lot going on here, but the author does not allow the book to get bogged down or overwhelmed by these elements of mystery, the supernatural, and romance. They work seamlessly together to create the story. And the way that she writes her characters was well done as well. The growth that Cordelia goes through, both internally and in her relationship with her sister, is another thing that makes this story so interesting.

The only reason I'm not giving this book a full 5 stars is because the supernatural elements, while important to the story, were a bit much. There are quite a few scenes where Cordelia is experiencing these elements and it gets repetitive after a while, especially in the beginning. However, once we as readers start learning more about the history of the Bones estate with the sisters, the book becomes more engrossing.

Overall, this book is perfect for spooky season. If you love atmospheric writing, witches, romance, mystery, the supernatural, character growth, and sisterhood, I think this is your book.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

The protagonist of The Witches of Bone Hill, Cordelia Bone, is suffering from a string of bad luck when this novel opens. She has been left by her cheating husband and is in debt due to his nefarious business dealings when a call from her sister Eustace, who she has not seen for five years, informs her that the siblings have inherited a Victorian estate in the hills of Connecticut known as Bone Hill. To claim their inheritance, they must travel to the estate and live in the house, a Gothic mansion filled with ghosts, secrets, dangers, and mysteries.

Although Cordelia and Eustace were brought up by their mother and know little about their relatives, their lives have been anything but normal. Since childhood, Cordelia has heard songs and whispers, predicted things before they happened, seen ghosts, and suffered from migraines. Once they arrive at Bone Hill the sisters discover more about their lineage and learn about the suspicious circumstances of their own mother’s death. Their family has long been suspected of witchcraft, and an investigation into the past will reveal the truth of the Bone Hill family and leave Cordelia seeking revenge on those who have wronged her. This book is full of generational curses that the sisters must battle to heal their relationship and restore their health. The twists and turns will keep readers on the edge of their seat, but at its heart, this book is about the strength of family. This is an entertaining contemporary read with a cozy and mysterious feel. Fans of witch lit and Gothic novels will find much to enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This has witches, ghosts, a mystery. Perfect for spooky season.

Lovely writing. I enjoyed the characters and the pacing.

The one part of the story line I think was unnecessary was the mob. I understand it was to make an urgency for money for our main character but it seems random and unrealistic. I think just saying the ex wiped her out and ruined her credit (very realistic unfortunately) would have been enough.

Unfortunately, I did not finish this read. I made it to about 20% and couldn’t push myself further.

I did enjoy the premise of the book and if some of the issue areas could be worked through a little more I think I’d enjoy it more than I did.

Some things that weren’t my cup of tea:
🖤Third person POV
🖤Lack of emotional connection to characters
🖤Too many details that have led to an unnecessarily long book
🖤Dialogue is lacking - surface level and short for a good portion of what I read

I really wish I were more into the book than I wound up being as I was really looking forward to another witchy read. This, unfortunately, missed the mark for me.

Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own.

If the title includes witches I’m down & Ava Morgyn’s The Witches of Bone Hill offers a sometimes darkly engrossing story that’s ultimately hopeful & sister-focused.

Cordelia is facing a lot of problems when the book begins, including the end of her marriage to a man who exploited her & cheated on her & the imminent sale of her home so she can try to settle the debts he left her with. But wait, there’s even more trouble waiting for her & she hopes the house & inheritance that the family she never really knew left her will help.

She goes to Bone Hill, owned by the aunt she didn’t know IRL, & reconnects with the sister she’s been largely estranged from in recent years.

There she meets the groundskeeper Gordon & realizes there are lots of family secrets just waiting to be uncovered.

There’s a good creepy factor to this book for those looking for thrills, & family secrets just keep pouring out of the woodwork. Betrayal & history & a house that shows she & her sister are part of a larger family even if their mother wanted to act like they weren’t.

This one kept my attention & I liked how everything wrapped up so hopefully.

3.5⭐️. Out 09/26.

CWs: Death of mother. Mutilation. Cancer. Mob threat. Reference to Opioid addiction.

[ID: the ebook sits on a brown desk. A yellow wall is in the background & to the left is a bunch of multicolored zinnias.]

I really tried to push through because this was an advanced copy the publisher and NetGalley so graciously gave me, but I am a big believer in also not wasting time on a book you’re not vibing with and as soon as I realized there was animal abuse it was a “no” for me and I DNF’ed.

Perhaps for a different reader this would be a five star book, but I made the mistake of thinking I was picking up an atmospheric, witchy, cozy fall read about estranged sisters and second chances with a little romance and it turned out to be bordering on horror vibes and those are not my vibes.

I don’t necessarily think the writing (of the parts I read) was bad, I think she pretty effectively immersed me in some creepy moments, but it was a hard book to get into, the mafia aspect felt really out of place, and the way the author described the presumed romantic interest was tacky and immature. I wish I could have stuck around to see if the twists and turns were good, but I can’t do gore and I can’t do animal abuse.

I love anything remotely witchy so was very excited for this read. Unfortunately this fell flat for me - it was predictable, formulaic, and I saw the ending coming very early on. None of the characters really came to life for me, I was bored much of the time, and overall there was no real substance or depth - I would call it witchy chicklit perhaps?

3 - 3.5 Stars - "The Witches of Bone Hill" was a great way to start the month off as spooky season is upon us. There were times when I got bored of the story, and others when I was dying to know what was going to happen next.

It was not too creepy, but some of the descriptions were so vividly written it was unsettling at times.

There was some randomness I could do without, but otherwise kept me engaged

If you like slight horror, and mystery, with a touch of romance. This is for you.
Thank you NetGalley, publisher, and author for the opportunity to read this arc.

I found this book to be really engaging and I loved the premise. I'm a sucker for witchy books so this story was right up my alley. I am looking forward to reading other books by the author.