This book is set during the European witch trials and follows Fritzi, a young witch who is fleeing from where here coven were attacked and Otto, a commandant and witch hunter with an alterior motives.

This was a very enjoyable read. It did take me a while to get into it the book but once I did, I enjoyed the story and with the cliffhanger ending, I'll definitely be picking up the next installement.

This would be great for fans of Serpent and Dove and would be a great autumn read. It's witchy, suspenseful and the setting had Grimms fairytale vibes.

Thank you to Net Galley for suppling me with the eARC in exchange for an honest review

Wow! This book was incredible!

The story was so up and down and I had no idea what to expect next. Enemies to lovers has always been a favourite trope of mine and this book did it Justice. I cannot wait for the next book.

*more in depth review to come on my instagram whilst I gather deeper thoughts about this book!

This was a great story that had great details of what was happening and a fascinating.details of all the magic. There was also great chemistry w the characters. This was full of love witchcraft and war which kept the reader in suspense. I don’t normally read this type of book I was glad I did and will read more by this author.

Night of the Witch" by Sara Raasch is a delightful magical journey. The way she crafts the fantasy world is truly impressive, and the characters are captivating. The plot is full of surprises, making it an engaging read. The magic system and world-building are immersive, and the themes of friendship and sacrifice add depth to the story. If you love fantasy, this book is a must-read. Sara Raasch's storytelling talent shines through, and I'm eagerly awaiting her next creation!

I received an ARC from the publisher and this is my honest review.

"How many times can one soul be yanked out of hope and back again before it breaks? One more time, I think. Always one more time."

Night of the Witch is a blend of magical fantasy and German history regarding witch trials. We follow two perspectives — one is Fritzi, a good witch, and Otto, a witch hunter. They first cross paths in one of the raids on a suspected witch village. Fritzi immediately hates Otto, but we quickly learn that his motivations are different from the other hunters (but of course, Fritzi takes a while to believe this). The main plot follows the suspected witches being burned in Trier, and the battle between good green magic from the Well, and evil wild magic that corrupts witches. We see Fritzi grapple with the difference between these sources — all witches in her coven are only allowed to practice good magic, but we learn more and more that wild magic has significantly more power. There’s also great banter between the characters, and discussions of religion that emphasis personal faith versus politicized hatred. I'm normally not a fan of religion in books because it can be very preachy, but this is far from it. There's criticism of organized religion, as the witch hunters are operating under Christian beliefs, while still leaving room for personal faith.
I much preferred the first half of the story because of all the banter & humor. There’s more political tensions and war in the second half, which always bores me a bit as we’re just getting descriptions and actions without dialogue. I also loved the banter between Fritzi and Otto, so I was sad to see it wane out about 40% of the way through as their relationship got more physical. I think this aspect was very rushed and unnecessary, but it seems to be common in newer YA. Which reminds me - I love how smart Otto is. I am so used to characters in fantasy never learning their lesson and always making rash plans. But everything Otto does is well thought-out, and I greatly appreciate that. Fritzi does makes a lot of assumptions at first, bu I was happy to see her grow out of them.

Also ... the epilogue …. wow.

I was so excited to delve into this world, a witch meets witch hunter, enemies to allies to lovers tale with inspiration drawn from the European witch trials. Night of the Witch had so many elements that I crave in a story and while I definitely wasn’t disappointed, I didn’t connect with the characters quite the way I would have liked to. Despite that, I did really enjoy reading about Fritzi and thought her chemistry with Otto was wonderful. I am definitely intrigued and am anxiously awaiting the next installment!

I was so excited to get my hands on this book from Sara and Beth as I've enjoyed other books by both!

I wasn't disappointed! Filled with drama and action and unexpected twists and turns, it had me turning pages quickly. I am a sucker for enemies to lovers and add in the witch vs witch hunter dynamic... and a crazy relative - count me in - I'm very excited to see where this goes in book 2!

Thank you for an early copy!

I am speechless. I got a review copy of Night of the Witch from NetGalley and WOW. I had this on my TBR but was not quite sure as I have not read either of the authors before (and yet I own a few of their books, oops). But honestly I’ll read anything with witches. And then throw in a Witch Hunter. I am sold.

Fritzi is a witch on the run to save her cousin Liesel from the witch hunters, the hexenjägers. She befriends a Jäger, Otto, and they must work together to take down the kommandant of the hexenjägers.

I really appreciated the historical background of this story. While fictional, it is based on the witch trial of Trier in Germany. I love any story with some true historical background. I truly was so excited to read this book every time and never felt like there were any lulls in the story. I do feel that Liesel acted older than her age of ten, but I really only cared about that a few times. I really liked the basis of magic and the Well that witches magic is pulled from. If you at all like witches, this has got to be on your list.

I devoured this book! Not only because I've lived in Germany before and could connect with the language, cities and events (hello Christkindlemarkt) but the story line about a witch and a witch hunter was so captivating and well written that I couldn't put it down. The relationship between two people seemingly at opposing ends of the story coming together for a shared purpose to save not only themselves but magic itself was filled with moments of romance, suspense and fantasy. I loved every minute!! I've always heard about the Salem Witch trials and the atrocities that were acted upon in the name of faith. I loved the added historic note at the end of the book, about the real Trier Witch Trials from 1581-1593 which executed an estimated thousand. It was eye opening! Especially because it was the largest mass execution in Europe outside of war and it was SO impactful that it sparked a revival of witch trials which reached us in the USA with the Salem Witch Trials.

*I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the free book!*

Night of the Witch has an almost Brothers Grimm, Hansel and Gretel vibe to the story. It had a minor enemies to lovers storyline (though honestly they skipped through the enemies part pretty quickly). This was a solid read if you like witch-based fantasy with historical elements. I wish I had seen a tiny bit more character development as well as more insight into the villain's motives (him just being crazy and evil doesn't feel enough to me).

Perfect for fans of everything witchy, enemies to lovers, and interesting foreshadowing. This book has a dual point of view. Interesting read. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for a review.l

“Night of the Witch” is a YA fantasy about a witch hunter and a witch (bit of Nina and Matthias vibes). However, neither quite fits into their role: Fritzi has an affinity for wild magic, which is forbidden; Otto is forced to arrest members of his own family in order to maintain order.
I did not enjoy this book mainly because the two main characters were so deeply, incredibly boring. There was nothing compelling about it, and I could see exactly where the story was going from the outset. If an author is going to jump on the enemies-to-lovers bandwagon, they could at least do something original with it. Not so here.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me a free eARC in exchange for an honest review. 🖤💚

***Check trigger warnings beforehand, there are a few heavy scenes and topics covered.

Fritzi is a witch who has just lost nearly her whole coven and way of life. On her way to save her cousin, she is thrown into an undercover witch hunter’s plot for vengeance by saving convicted witches from the stake, and a relationship grows between the two, but will they be able to stop what’s coming together?

“Only I will now hold my fate.”

4.25 stars, I enjoyed this!! I thought the characters were wonderfully fleshed out and the plot made sense and was very cohesive. There are a lot of German terms used which really helps pull you into the story and see the picture the authors are painting. I loved the enemies to lovers plot line and the magic system the witches have. The dual POV got confusing occasionally but once you get used to the switches and the world building, it’s a very enjoyable read. I will definitely be reading the next one!!

“We are not born into our nature; we choose it. And although the people and places around us may influence our lives, our decisions seal our fate.”

First thought - There had better be a second book soon.

This book checks off all of my boxes when it comes to fascinating characters, sibling interactions, magic and sorcery, historical fiction, and a little bit of romance when the characters aren't fighting for their lives.

Raasch and Revis have crafted a story and set of characters that are destined for great or nefarious outcomes. The struggle between good and evil is constant through the story, as every great fairy tale should have. This is no happy ever after story. It's a what's next and who's going to survive story. Well done!

Fritzi is a witch, and after watching her whole coven, save for her little cousin, killed by witch hunters she sets out to free her cousin and destroy the hunters. Otto is a witch hunter who has not only ever seen a witch, but knows that the witch hunts are a cover for vile men to do vile acts, and has been plotting to take them down for killing his innocent mother. When Otto and Fritzi’s paths cross they form a tentative trust to enact their plans, but everything is infinitely more complicated than either of them knows.

This has the same setup as Serpent and Dove but is so much better. There’s added complexity with the real life events as the setting, and the characters have more depth and motivation for what they do. I think the dual POV was really well executed as well.

This book takes place in 1500s Germany. Fritzi is a witch and her entire coven was attacked by the witch hunters. She ends up thrown together with a witch hunter. They form a tenuous alliance to take down the leader of the witch hunters. The leader has already burned many people at the stake and plans to increase the number of victims. The setting felt very real to me. I loved that. I liked the magic system and the romance. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.

Big thanks to Sara Raasch and Netgaley for the eARC in exchange for a review.


This one took me a few chapters to really get into it but I was thoroughly engaged to the story once it picked up.
It's an enemies to lovers, vengeance and betrayal story with magic.
It's choosing the good parts of your belief system without the bad and questioning authority.
4 stars and I will be looking into other stories written by this author!

Night of the Witch is a good young adult novel. It would interest more goth type. It jumps between two characters for an interesting novel.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Night of the Witch is a book of vengeance, love, and the complexities of trust set in a world of witches and zealous witch hunters. The story follows Fritzi, a witch seeking justice for her coven's massacre from the leader of the hexenjagers, Kommandant Kirch. And Otto, second in command hexenjäger with a hidden vendetta against his own people.

The narrative expertly weaves together their parallel quests for retribution, drawing readers into a suspenseful web of secrets and betrayals. Fritzi's determination to bring down Kommandant Kirch and Otto's desire to avenge his family. I also loved Liesel, Fritzi's little cousin who ends up caught in the middle of this war. She is a strong little witch and I can't wait to read more about her.
It's an enemies to lovers trope. The only thing that I had an issue with is that the romance is a bit sudden. The spice level is a 1-2, but the romance doesn't disappoint and I am now fully invested in Fritzi and Otto!

The world-building in the story was well done. It is a dark world and some parts of the story truly gave me the willies and definitely had me on the edge of my seat.
It is a fast paced book and I can't wait to read the next book! Easy 5 stars for me.

Wow! This book was phenomenal. When I first read the description it reminded me of the Serpent and Dove trilogy which follows a witch and a witch hunter as well. That being said this book was very different from that series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact I liked it more if I’m being honest. The world itself felt so magical and whimsical. I love the magic and how each witch has their own unique brand of magic. I felt immersed in this world, the contrast between the vibrant magic and dark twisted beliefs of the hunters was incredible. The romance was really cute and I adore Fritzi and Otto. The villain was deeply unsettling and insane, and also very intriguing. This was a gripping story. There were parts where I don’t even know if I blinked I was reading so intently. The plot was pretty strong and I couldn’t always predict where it was going to go. Over all it was a really great book, and I can’t wait for the next installment!