The Witches at the End of the World is a beautifully atmospheric read that weaves together themes of sisterhood, magic, and the power of resilience. Chelsea Iversen’s writing is lyrical and enchanting, drawing you into a world filled with ancient rituals, mysterious forests, and powerful, complex witches. The story is immersive, with a steady build-up that pays off as the plot unfolds.
The dynamic between the characters, especially the two central witches, is a highlight of the book. Their bond feels authentic and adds an emotional depth that elevates the story. The pacing is slower in parts, but it serves to enhance the eerie, magical setting and allows for moments of introspection. There are twists and turns that keep you guessing, and the ending leaves a lingering sense of wonder.
For fans of dark, atmospheric fantasy with strong female leads, The Witches at the End of the World is a spellbinding tale worth diving into. Iversen has crafted a memorable debut that leaves me eager for more of her storytelling.

I wanted to like this one, but it just wasn't for me. I couldn't get into the story. I'm sure others will like it, especially if they like their witchy stories with some folklore and fantasy, but this wasn't for me.

At least it's not just Asian fantasy I can't get behind. For someone that loves Scandinavian folklore and witches, I can't count how many times I yawned.

🎧 Thank you to NetGalley and Recorded Books

I liked this book and I highly recommend the audiobook version. I like the multiple points of views because it is clear who is who and it doesn't take away from the story. The story used elements of Norse mythology which added to the story. The use of Norse Mythology fit well with the setting of Norway. The writing is very detailed to the point that the scenes are easy to picture. At times the book can be slow, but it does pick up.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for this audio ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I love anything witch-related and was looking forward to getting absorbed into the world of this novel. Unfortunately, the story felt sparse and I didn’t believe the relationship between the two sisters, which drove most of the action in the narrative. I also felt that there wasn’t enough interaction between characters: we spent too much time in the main characters’ heads! That being said, the audiobook narrators were excellent and fit the characters perfectly.

Good narrators just couldn’t get into the story. Tried listening and reading physical copy at the same time but it was just not for me

I disliked the audiobook for this but my fiancée bought the book and I devoured it in a day.

This is a beautiful tale of sisterhood entwined with folklore and I throughly enjoyed learning about witches from a new perspective.

What a phenomenal read even if the audio could be improved.

With themes of sisterhood and magic, I really enjoyed THE WITCHES AT THE END OF THE WORLD. I paired the book with the audio and thought the narration by Liz Pearce and Amy Scanlon was a great choice. It was so fascinating to be immersed into the story this way and learn about the Norwegian culture and old world.

*many thanks to the publisher, RB Media, and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review.

Really great audiobook! I loved this story of sisters each learning and growing together and apart. The pacing slowed a little toward the middle but I’m really glad to have read it. The narrators were both wonderful.

I loved the narrator on this one and think that they really did a good job of bringing the story to life. I really enjoyed this story. I Loved the old world setting and the way that the author made it feel almost like two stories in one. The relationship between the two sisters felt genuine and I liked the messages in the story as far as being careful what you do out of anger in the moment. I liked that this wasn't just a happy story and that there were real struggles and emotions behind some of the things that happened. I also appreciated the way that the author handled sensitive subjects. I will definitely be watching Iversen to see what she writes next!

2.5 ⭐️ This story and the characters in it reminded me so much of versions of myself over the years - a younger me full of rage, a past me entirely engaged with finding myself and trying to decipher what I truly enjoyed and needed in life versus what I imagined for myself. And with that being said, I think that might be why I struggled to become immersed in this story as much as I wanted to. I found myself getting too bogged down with the character flaws of the two main characters to allow myself to simply enjoy the story. Due to this, I am left wondering if I would have liked this story more if I had read it at another time. In one hand I am impressed that a story could allow me to see versions of myself in the characters so clearly, but on the other hand, it was in their flaws (and growth) which left me not truly enjoying the story.

This story follows two witch sisters: impulsive, rage-filled Minna interested in embracing her power and thwarting the nearby witch-burning village and soft-spoken Kaija seeking her ideal of a life full of community away from magic. As they diverge and follow their own paths, they soon find that this paths are on an collision course that will meet in unexpected ways as they discover what kind of witches they will become and what kind of d of lives they truly seek.

Overall, this story seemed like something I would like, but I just couldn’t get fully into it. I appreciated the characters flaws and growth and the depiction of the struggles of sisterhood, but it just was missing something for me.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this read.

Thank you netgalley for an advanced ARC of this audiobook

I found this story enjoyable with 2 povs about sisters and their sisterhood, it's a character focused book on them and the journey they both are on by choosing separate paths.

I wanted to like this book allot more then I did but I felt like this story was lacking something for me, the reason I asked f0r this story was because I love character driven stories and seeing the path unfold but I don't feel like we went on a journey wirh the characters as much as we where in their thoughts allot of the story and I don't think their was a even split between being in the head hearing thoughts and actually following the caharcters living their life's etc. This put me off but I did end up finishing the book, I was als9 not taken by the action and felt it was a little predictable in places.

Is this a good book for others YES but for me NO

I really enjoyed the concept of the book it was well written and had an interesting story.
However it was just missing something, can’t put my finger on what

“The Witches at the End of the World” by Chelsea Iversen is a captivating tale set in the birchwoods of Norway. Magic pulses through the veins of two sisters: sweet-tempered Kaija, yearning for community, and Minna, a witch fueled by simmering wrath. Driven from their village after their mother’s tragic fate, their paths diverge. When Minna’s curse sets off a deadly chain of events, it threatens everything—including Kaija’s carefully built life. This novel weaves magic, sisterhood, and vengeance into an unforgettable story.

By all accounts, this is a book I should like. It's witchy and complex and has feminine rage. I was just so bored though. Maybe it picks up further into the story, but I got almost 40% in and it felt like such a drag.

DNF at 38%

Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.

This was an interesting story about two sisters and their lives. One accepts who they are and the other tries to be someone else. I enjoy the story from beginning to end. The trials that both sisters had to learn from. The narrators, Liz Pearce and Amy Scanlon brought the story to life.

Such a beautiful historical story about two sisters. The different perspectives give a very interesting insight, in how these two characters view each other. Because we know through each of the sisters actually are and act, you start to think about the objectivity of personalities, which is just one fantastically written part of this book.
The thoughts of the main characters are unfortunately also the weak point of the book. If you would like insight into different human minds and learn about sisterhood, this book is for you! But the plot itself is slightly lacking, If you were expecting witchy action, this book might not be right for you.

I am not sure what it was about this audiobook, but I could not concentrate or get into it no matter how much I tried. Finally decided to DNF @ 32%.

It took me a while to get into this one, it was quite slow in the beginning. But once I got into it, I was hooked. I loved the dual point of view between the two sisters. It ended up being a lesson in actions and consequences, and the intricacies of two sisters who grew up in the same manner while being so very different from one another. I also really enjoyed all of the Norse mythology that was interspersed in the story as well.

Overall, I'd recommend this book.

I love stories about witches. So when this title was available, I requested immediately. I wish that I would have read the book instead of the audio, which I was not a fan of.

The story of two witch sisters and how they have different versions of how they were raised resonated with me.