This was another DNF for me.
I wasn't able to immerse myself in the story.
The writing was okay, nothing incredible.
But it didn't grab me in the way that I expected.
I may give it another try. I tend to be a mood reader so this may hit the spot later on.!

I really struggled with this one at first and had such a hard time getting into it. It did really start to grab my attention about 2/3 of the way through the book when the action picked up. The romance also came together around this point, so for me, the book redeemed itself in the final act.

I enjoyed the magic system and the twist pertaining to it. I think the villain was set up well and I look forward to seeing how this all plays out in the next book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Wow… this book was everything I’d hoped it would be! I loved Fritzi - she was always concerned with doing the right thing, taking care of her family and others before herself. And Otto was a complete surprise!

The changing points of view with each chapter offered a unique perspective for each character. And this world, loosely based on historical fact, was so vibrant! I certainly hope this is only the beginning of Fritzi and Otto’s story!

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC! All opinions are my own.

Honestly, I almost had to DNF this book. The beginning felt too drawn out, the plot didn’t tie in anywhere, and a lot of the times, I put the book down to just do anything else. Literally anything. I can see where people would like it: the history and fantasy combination were interesting and had so much potential, the romance could have been there, but it fell flat for me.

I want to thank NetGalley for an arc in exchange of my honest review.

I really liked the premise and I found myself really enjoying some instances of the book. I really liked the concept and the writing style of the story but the romance was heavy on this one and it felt not like insta love but a bit rushed. I was particularly bothered at the implication of them as a family with her cousin when they mention the
MMC caring for the child, like how we got there？Also the FMC brother was an annoying villain lol

I’m honestly not completely sure how I feel about it, I have mixed feelings.

3.7 stars

I love a good witchy book. This one felt as though it was missing some key information, I was flipping back and forth between sections to try and follow along. The characters had fantastic insights into what was happening, I just wish the plot was a little more fleshed out.

Night of the Witch, written by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, is a dark fantasy where hexenjägers burn both magical and simply troublesome women at the stake. When the book opens, there are few true witches left. Their communities have been decimated and the few survivors have fled hundreds of miles to the safety of the Black Forest.

When the witch hunters brutally attack Birresborn, the last coven in their corner of the Holy Roman Empire, Fritzi is forced into hiding by her mother. She emerges to find a bloody battlefield, her mother burned, and her young cousin Liesel kidnapped. Full of guilt and sorrow, Fritzi is determined to find and free her cousin before she, too, is lost forever.

Along the way, Fritzi uncovers secrets hidden by family and by the goddesses she worships. Her understanding of magic is upended. But even facing so much betrayal, she puts her trust and life in the hands of Otto, a young hexenjäger.

At 416 pages, I expected Night of the Witch to be a standalone novel. I did enjoy the book (even though it was a darker story than I wanted at the time), and was satisfied with the ending. But then there was an epilogue which implied either a duology or a series. The epilogue was jarring to me. It felt like the book was completed as a standalone, but then the authors got the go-ahead to write a sequel, necessitating the addition of the epilogue to reopen the plot.

If you like your fantasies to be intense battles of good vs. evil, drawn from history, and flavored with romance, I think you, too, would enjoy Night of the Witch.

An interesting reimagining of the European Witch Trials. Fritzi and Otto at first meeting are enemies on principle. Witch and witch hunter quickly learn there is more to the other than they originally thought. As enemies turn into allies, something more blossoms between the two.

Night of the Witch is exactly the type of book that I love. It is a fantasy with fully fleshed worldbuilding, the characters are compelling, and the plot is full of twists and turns. With a reluctant enemies-to-lovers plot, Night of the Witch is the perfect book for anyone who loves their fantasy with a generous dash of romance!

I was intrigued by the plot but unfortunately the story felt a little boring to me. Maybe it just wasn’t my cup of tea and that’s okay! The villains back story was confusing and the chemistry between the main characters felt a little forced. I’d consider giving this author another try though!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to receive an ARC and provide a review. I greatly enjoyed this book, I had not had the opportunity to read Sara Raasch's work and loved it. I can't wait to read more! This is an interesting story, and something that is a fun read. Loved the take on the witch trials and hope that others will love it just as much!

A great read! I couldn't put it down until the very last page. We love when the enemies find out that they aren't as different as they think they are.

Night of the Witch is the first book of a new young adult series. Dripping with hate, witch-hunters fueled with authority of the crown and church are eradicating accused witches through the empire. Fritzi barely escapes a brutal attack on her village but manages to survive and then heads on a journey to rescue her younger cousin from the hexenjägers. Her fate collides with Otto, a hexenjäger leader. This enemies to lovers story is done really well! High stakes, unique magical powers, historical fiction, and a budding romance had me devouring this book in one sitting! I cannot wait to see what comes next for Fritzi and Otto!

Night of the Witch is a historical fantasy with elements of paranormal romance set during the European witch trials in Germany. Fritzi is a sassy witch who survived an attack on her coven by witch hunters. Otto is a captain, second in command to the witch hunters, and the two are unexpectedly thrown together in a wild ride of tension and revenge. There's an interesting depth to the story and the villain, so this is one that fans of young adult novels, historical fantasy, paranormal romance, witchcraft, & European history would enjoy.

Usually I’m down for anything with witches but this unfortunately just wasn’t for me. I can’t pinpoint what it was about it that I didn’t like, which obviously doesn’t help from a review standpoint, but I just didn’t vibe with the book.

Another wonderful witchy book! I really liked this version of a witch story. It was an old European dark fairy tale type of enemies to lovers. I love that it took place over the holiday season which means that this book is great for the spooky season in the fall and the dark you will season as well. Exploring good versus evil, selflessness versus selfishness and navigating the role of protecting those that you love, this book had a bit of everything. Lots of fast adventure scenes and sneaky getaways, a magic world colliding with the Stark reality of the Witch trials. I will be watching out for the next installment in this series.

"Night of the Witch" is a wild ride of magic, revenge, and unexpected romance! Meet Fritzi, the badass witch on a mission for vengeance against the hexenjägers. Then there's Otto, a hexenjäger with a dark past fueled by family tragedy. When their paths collide, you know sparks are gonna fly! Fritzi's out to bring down the ruthless hexenjäger leader, Dieter Kirch, and Otto's got his own bone to pick with the witch hunters. Trust isn't their strong suit, but revenge? That's a language they both speak.

The plot thickens with secrets and a seriously sinister hexenjäger agenda. Every revelation amps up the suspense, and you can't help but get sucked into the drama. Now, the unexpected twist? The brewing romance between Fritzi and Otto. Who saw that coming, right? Their love story adds a whole new layer of magic to the chaos. It's like the author mixed up a potion of suspense and romance, and I'm here for it!

The world-building is top-notch. You feel the scarcity of trust and the uncertainty in every alliance. The pacing is spot-on, and the plot twists hit you like a surprise spell.

This book wasn’t for me. I understand why some people loved it but I had to put this book and step away. I will not be sharing a review on goodreads because I don’t think it’s fair for the author to get a 1 star review since I DNF it.

This book was so fun! I love the spooky vibe which feels perfect for the Halloween/fall season. The story is very fast paced and action packed! It kept me on the edge of my seat while reading and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next! Wonderful characters, especially Fritzi who is my favorite! Dual pov structure was a great way to get the know them more personally. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a witchy read!

As much as I tried to get into this book, I ended up marking it DNF after my attempt. I did skim read through the whole book after I couldn't get into it after multiple chapters. The premise was interesting and the writing style was very well done, it just wasn't the book for me. Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!