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I really enjoyed the first installment of this series, Night of the Witch, and this sequel provided a fast paced but satisfying resolution, I love the historical notes blended in with the fantasy, and the characters continue to be interesting and compelling. While the first book sets up the horror of the world, the second deals more with the personal traumas the characters have experienced, and how they choose to create purpose out of the terrible things that have happened to them. This book takes up right where the first book leaves off, so I would recommend reading them close together.

For sensitive readers, this book contains depictions of racism, prejudice, torture, death, trauma, body horror, loss of autonomy, abusive relationships, and some sexuality (somewhere between open door and fade to black in nature).

This book concludes the Witch and Hunter duology, picking up soon after the first book ended. The story starts off with Otto and Fritzi preparing for a bonding ceremony and sharing some romantic moments together. The pace of the story builds, with stakes growing ever higher, which sent me rocketing from one chapter to another all the way until the end of the book.

I like that the story made space for Otto and Fritzi’s relationship, even though it wasn’t the central plot of the story. It was nice to enjoy those quiet moments in which they returned to the bond between them and why they cared for one another.

I also enjoyed the intensity of the hunt for the magic stones. It wasn’t clear whether they would be able to find them or get to them first, which kept the intensity high. I’ve seen other books that have a quest like this in which the clues don’t really fit together or feel forced. That isn’t the case here. I liked the way the various clues and the quest unfolded. It felt natural and made sense to me.

I also really appreciated that this is a duology. I was absolutely prepared to read more of the series, but it was a pleasant surprise to find that this one book delivered all the things I’d been waiting for from the story. It might be even better than the first book. I’m not sure. They were both great.

If you like historical fiction with a heaping serving of magic, this is definitely a series to put on your list. Start with Night of the Witch before reading this one.

*stands up and slow claps* Literally no notes!! This book is the absolute perfect ending to this story! I was so invested and had several moments of shock! Wow!! My only “complaint” is that I love all of these characters and this world so much and I am devastated to leave them behind!!! The ending was exactly what I needed to wrap everything up. I don’t think I realized it was a duology at first so I was a little bummed, but it truly makes sense and ended well!!!

Excellent. Perfect finish to this duology. The magic system and world building were incredible. Character interaction between Otto and Fritzi is delectable. The plot and pacing were fantastic (if a little fast) and this ranks high in my list of favorite romantasies.

After escaping Dieter Kirch, Fritzi and Otto have taken refuge among the witches of the Black Forest. Fritzi is ready to assume her place on the council as the coven's goddess-chosen champion. As she throws herself into the task, she uncovers a powerful secret that could mean the very undoing of magic itself. Otto is her bonded protector and must face both his past and what it means to bind himself to a magic he does not fully understand.

This is Witch and Hunter book 2, following Night of the Witch. It picks up a few months later, with Otto fighting the guards to secure his place within Well and Fritzi traumatized by her fight with Dieter. Both keep the secrets of the goddesses, the strength of wild magic, and the severity of Dieter's actions. He had wanted to destroy magic to keep its power for himself, but now they realize that Dieter had other plans that he was enacting, and Well is in more danger than they knew. The rest of the world is as well, as the tree-controlling magic is at risk.

This takes them back into the thick of hexenjäger influence at Trier, the heart of Dieter's power, and into the countryside where witches once lived. Fritzi and Otto don't have time to truly understand the bond between them before going on a hunt to stop Dieter, and the two both help and hinder their own plans. The drive to protect magic and the people around them remains Fritzi's main goal, with Otto trying to protect her at all costs. We see the goddesses and their views, and Fritzi ultimately confronts her trauma and the idea that wild magic is dangerous. The conclusion of this duology gives us hope for them and all the people they care about.

I also went into this book unsure if it was going to be a duology or a trilogy, and turns out this is the last book, which is sad, but the author did an excellent job of wrapping everything up. I really liked the story and characters. There was definitely more action in this one than the first, and you hit the ground running with this book from the get go, which I liked, making it a fast and engaging read. Overall a great romantasy, I will be recommending it!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC!

The Fate of Magic is the second book in the young adult fantasy “Witch and Hunter duology.

In this book we have the main characters Fritzi and Otto living in the Black Forest among the witches of the Well. They will need to complete a “bonding” ceremony as Fritzi is the champion of a goddess and Otto is her warrior. They will share magic and use it to defeat Fritzi’s villainous brother Dieter who despite his arrest in the last book is a threat to witches and humans everywhere. But they’ll need to find him first and make sure he doesn’t get his hands on the three elemental stones that will destroy the Origin Tree and give him uncapped access to magic and power.

I really enjoyed the first book in this duology but this book was missing a lot of excitement and drama for me. There are a couple of scenes of action and fighting but the rest was a lot of detail I didn’t care about around the magical system, goddesses and who should and shouldn’t have access. It has a satisfying conclusion but I was hoping for the similar feeling I got from the first book.

Rating: 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the second and final book. I enjoyed reading it and it’s sad that the series ended.
I love the characters in this duology and I feel like there were more action moments in the Fate of Magic compared to the first book.
If you enjoyed the first book in the duology I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one as well!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

I went into this book not knowing if this was a duology, a trilogy, or the 2nd in a longer series. Turns out, it's a duology. For a long time reading, I wasn't sure, because I thought there was NO WAY the authors could wrap up the story in this book. But they did it!

I didn't like The Fate of Magic quite as much as Night of the Witch, but I think for me that's because Night of the Witch was the blossoming romance, everything was sunshine and roses (despite the world falling apart around Otto & Fritzi), while The Fate of Magic was after the honeymoon phase. They've settled into their life at the Well. Things aren't as exciting for the couple anymore, it's become their new ordinary life.

Until disaster strikes again, and oh boy, let me tell you disaster is putting it lightly!

Fritzi and Otto managed to stop Dieter in book 1, but the stakes are raised even higher in book 2 when The Well is threatened and it's up to the pair to save not only their new friends/found-family, but also magic itself.

Huge thanks to the publisher, authors, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What an amazing conclusion to a magical story. This book was nonstop adventure and danger. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and tense up until the very end. Raasch and Revis work so wonderfully together and provide a wonderful world for an amazing story. I can't wait to see what they do next!

A really great end to a duology. I adored this series and loved the magic systems within it. A lot of bigger fight scenes and hard moments but the writing is lovely and the story is really good.

The Fate of Magic is book two of the Witch and Hunter series and I have been dying to get my hands on this book since I turned the last page of book one. If you haven't read / finished that book yet, I encourage you to stop now and go finish before you read this any further as this book does pick up right after so my review will do the same.

After Fritzi escapes from Dieter, she and Otto are now with the witches of the Black Forest. She's finally ready to take her place on the council having been chosen as the goddess Holda's champion but she also questions herself continuously. As she and Otto try to learn more about their connection and magic, they realize that there is a danger they never planned for and Dieter is at the center of it.

I thought this installment was really well done. As a duology, I never know if the story is going to feel too short and rushed because I'm expecting a trilogy but this actually felt perfect. There was plenty of action with these characters to keep the story moving and it centered around Fritzi and Otto trying to figure out, with the rest of the group, exactly as the title states - the fate of magic. The secondary characters are well-developed too which help to keep the story moving because not only do you have Dieter coming back into the picture, but with the supporting characters of Hilde, Liesel, Cornelia, Alois, etc. helping Fritzi and Otto along, there is more of a group effort to stop Dieter.

I also loved the progression of the relationship between Otto and Fritzi. Not only were they Champion / Protector but the love story for these two...it was perfectly done in my opinion. I thought the whole bonding ceremony and sharing of magic was a great reflection on how they were with each other and what lengths they were willing to go to in order to support and protect one another.

Ultimately, I thought this duology was very well done. If you're looking for a series that has plenty of magic, an enemies-to-lovers romance, lots of action and a story that will keep you turning the pages, consider picking this one up.

Great follow up to Night of the Witch. I've enjoyed the Witch and Hunter series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital copy.

Rather fitting that I read this at the beginning of October when a year ago, I ended the month with the first book in the duology. This was a fantastic ending to what was a wonderful witch/witch hunter duology set in medieval Germany. I loved the development of events that Raasch and Revis came up here, and the deeper dive into Fritzi and Otto’s relationship was just so sweet. ❤️

The stakes are so much higher in this second book and at times I wish there was a bit of break for the character since it felt like nonstop action for them. Fritzi had some wonderful character development and Otto’s devotion to her was just swoon worthy. 😍

What I really loved was the inclusion into ancient and Roman Germany in the plot. As a history lover, I really appreciated this and can see the research both authors did for this part of the book. 🏛️

As much as I loved this conclusion, I did feel like it would’ve been nice to have some time to breath for the characters just because I felt so bad for them going from one thing to another. 😅

Big thank you goes to Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for accepting my request to read this in exchange for an honest review. And big thank you goes to the authors, Raasch and Revis for writing a FANTASTIC YA historical fantasy! 💜

Publication date: October 1, so go get the completed series today!

Overall: 4.5/5 ⭐️

Picking up where we left off in Night of the Witch, Fritzi and Otto are safe under the protection of the Black Forest. Their goddess has tasked her champions to continue to fight for wild magic and each other. However, things outside the forest are not as good as they seem. Evil still lurks in Trier and has its eye set on the Origin Tree.

This was an okay second book. There was a lot more focus on the relationship between Fritzi and Otto and how that directed the events of the novel. We really got thrown into their mindsets with the continuation and conclusion of the story being secondary. That being said, it was still a good book about love and trust, and persecution and how we treat those that are different in the world. 3 stars.

Review based on a digital Advanced Reader’s Copy provided by Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley. Thank you! All opinions are my own.

I’m really struggling with this one. I will not be publishing my review, because I cannot get into this book and haven’t finished it. I LOVED Night of the Witch SO much, that I almost wish it was a standalone. I am a series reader & often forget what happens between books, but have never struggled to reconnect with the world and characters the way I am now. Fritzi and Otto were memorable, but I don’t feel connected to them. Fritzi has no sass and is all nerves, which doesn’t feel like her. Otto is completely falling flat for me. The politics of the magic system, and the WELL and the champions and the gods all seem overwhelming right now. They keep saying that change is coming and people will be upset to find out about the Well and Wild Magic, but I honestly just don’t care. It feels SO SLOW. I think I need to go back and re-read Night of the Witch again to understand what is happening. I hope to come back to this book one day, but I don’t have it in me to continue reading it right now.

The Fate of Magic
The witch and the hunter have become the chosen and the warrior. Together they must fight to save the home they love and determine the future of magic.

Read if you like: dual POV, historical fantasy, witchy books, YA paranormal, Serpent & Dove, Nina and Matthias from Six of Crows, witch trials, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, questioning and finding faith, love built on understanding.

Fritzi and Otto have defeated her brother, Dieter, and now seek to find their new balance to help bring magic back into the world. They accepted their roles of chosen champion and warrior. Through their bond they seek to serve good and share magic. But when they realize Dieter is still alive and his plans are only beginning, they set forth on a quest to stop him before his ambition destroys magic and possibly the world. The greatest fight lies not only before them but within them.

I’m so glad to be back with Fritzi and Otto. I love their relationship and mutual care and understanding of each other’s’ beliefs. This second book strikes up a different tempo. If Night of the Witch was a daring escape and rescue caper, The Fate of Magic is a case of never knowing if you’re the hunter or the hunted. We know the players but not where they are or what pieces are in play.

While the quests are epic and full of action and danger our characters really get to shine. Fritzi and Otto have found a way to be open with each other but this looming threat changes their dynamic and their own self trust and doubt. We watch them struggle and find each other in their journeys to understanding that the world is far more complex than either of their upbringings have prepared them for.

And all through the story is threaded the discussion of faith and belief. How questions are not the enemy of trust and tradition must provide meaning to have purpose. The steadfastness of change in a world that doesn’t want to let go. Always a poignant reminder when moving through life.

Thank you to NetGalley, SourceBooksFire, Sara Raasch and Beth Revis for a review copy of this book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Fire, and Sara Raasch & Beth Revis for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review of The Fate of Magic!

I wasn’t sure what to expect from book two in this duology, I truly felt that it could’ve ended at book one and been an amazing standalone. I do have to say that they handled the villainous arc perfectly, I certainly didn’t see that plot twist coming.

And the scenes with Perchta and Fritzi, I love the way the authors handled the conflict between the goddesses themselves, and ultimately how the story ended. The way they introduced the conflict in this book, you could really feel each characters emotions. But not in way that it gave the plot away, in the way it feels when you’re on a roller coaster. You can see the drop ahead, but you just have to blindly hope that the tracks don’t end just over the next hill.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
My review was posted to Goodreads on 9/30/24.
My Instagram review will be posted on 10/1/24

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with an arc.

Much like book 1, I was hooked from the start. Although I didn’t want it to be a duology, when I finished book one I was so happy it was going to be continued. Fritz o & Otto are such strong characters that complement each other so well. I will say I do with that they had remained enemies for a little bit longer, the authors wrote their angst SO WELL that I wanted it to go on for longer. Usually with duologies book two ends up not being as strong, but I cannot say that for The Fate of Magic. Everything was wrapped up really well and I didn’t feel like I was left wanting more from the plot. Raasch and Revis must have taken a master class in how to write the perfect villain because it was truly perfection. I hope that these two end up working together on future projects because their writing blends together so seamlessly.