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.

Differences do not make enemies, except among fools,'....'But the real fools are the ones who think they know everything.'

Sarah Raasch and Beth Revis bring closure to the 'Witch and Hunter' duology in legendary fashion. Revealing Fritzi and Otto's fate as well as an understanding of what will happen with magic and the witches who reside in the Well. 'The Fate of Magic' is great storytelling interwoven with elements of historical truth and epic levels of supernatural fantasy.

Fritzi is a powerful witch. She and her cousin Liesel are the chosen champions to two of the three Goddesses. Otto was a captain of the hexenjager, an institution whose purpose it is to capture witches for persecution and death by fire at the stake.

Otto and Liesel have fled the city of Trier and it's witch hunting hexenjager in an effort to avoid a painful, fire filled death. Under the impression that Fritzi's brother Dieter, the head of the hexenjager and a witch himself, had been captured and was headed back to Trier for trial and prosecution, Fritzi feels some relief that she can move forward peacefully with her life. As a champion she is committed to implementing an old tradition of bonding with her chosen warrior, Otto.

Otto has always been a soldier. Having originally infiltrated the hexenjager with the intent to bring the organization down from the inside, he has no qualms with becoming Fritzi's bonded warrior. The bonding ceremony brew can be dangerous if prepared incorrectly. Otto is willing to take that risk if the ultimate result allows him to better defend Fritzi. His protection will be greatly needed. The Well and it's witches are at risk from an unseen, unknown danger. Fritzi and Otto must fight a monumental battle to save magic.

This series is filled with so many layers. It is set in medieval Germany during the time of the notorious witch trials. The many different cultural influences throughout the story are impactful; the Gauls, Roman, Germanic, and in one instance there is Egyptian and Mongolian representation. So many lessons can be gleaned across both books including a willingness to accept others regardless of their differences, whether that be with politics, religion, or personal beliefs. Such an amazing commentary for today's social climate. I especially love the message that we all have a right to chose. Raasch and Revis have made statements about religion without preaching from high on a pulpit. They have used history as their vehicle to bring an educated message to their readers. As a lover of history, a student of theology, and an avid reader of fantasy, I appreciated the story that they shared.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’m hovering between three and four but I think I’ll round up.

This book is almost everything one could want from a YA Romantasy: betrayal, magic, found family, and love.

I'm telling you now. I would ride or die for Otto. He never wavers in his love and faith in Fritzi. It's them against the world always. He is 100% book-boyfriend material.

Fritzi struggles a lot in this book. But luckily she did not try to shoulder it all alone. She grew to trust those around her and genuinely did all she could to try to change the world for the better.

The writing was easy to follow and made for a quick read. I do wish the ending wasn't quite so rushed but overall I had a good time.

I enjoyed this book it’s historical fiction and witchy and who wouldn’t love that I enjoyed the characters and saw the growth with them an enjoyed how this duology ended But I just felt something missing

This was a great ending to this duology. As with the first it was action packed. I was really invested into the story. I thought the author wrapped everything up nicely.

That villian Dieter!! Such a good villian. Loved all the characters.

Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks for this eARC.

This is a solid second book in a series. I liked it the same as the first, they’re both pretty comparable. The pacing is a bit slow, much like the first, but it was a decent read.

This was just as good as book one. These two should definitely continue to write stories together. This was so hard to put down . Had to know what was going to happen.

Short and Sweet Review

After Fritzi and Otto escaped Dieter, they take refuge with the witches in the Black Forest. Fritzi focuses on being the best champion she can be to the goddess Holda. Otto is still a warrior at heart and he becomes bonded to Fritzi to be her protector. Otto and Fritzi thought the trouble was behind them but they have more challenges ahead that they have to face.

The Fate of Magic was a good book, looking back I gave the first book (The Night of the Witch) the same rating I’m giving this book 3 stars. I don’t think this book was better or worse. This book was a bit slower and took the time to focus on character relationships. I didn’t care for Otto and Fritzi I wish their relationship developed more but it felt more like lust. As I mentioned earlier it was a slower start so I was just waiting for something to happen and I think there was a lot of loose ends and things that weren’t completely explained. I did like that Dieter wasn’t completely gone and that our characters had to go on a journey to find these stones that Dieter was looking for. It was also nice that it felt like a race against time and we could feel the urgency for this quest to be completed as soon as possible.

Overall, this was a good sequel and ending to this duology. I do feel that the majority of this book was more character focused than focusing on the journey which took place towards the second half of the book. This was a good duology but it did fall flat in my opinion and with the second book I was hoping for more of a bang.

LOVED. A great second act to this world and story and I’m so sad to say good by to these characters.

The only thing I did not like about this duology was that it wasn't a trilogy because I want more of this world! The characters, the magic, the romance and the action were all amazing. This is definitely one of my favorite fantasy series so far this year and I pray the authors write more in this world. If you like fantasy, you will definitely enjoy this duology.

An excellent sequel to this duology!

I love Fritzi and Otto! They’ve come so far since Night of the Witch. They’ve grown so much, both as individuals and as together as a bonded pair.

There are so many parallels to today's issues and I love that books like this allow readers to see things through a new lens.

I loved this world and I’m sad to leave it. I can't wait to pick up a physical copy soon!