The Weybourne Witches is a captivating and richly atmospheric tale that entwines magic, family, and the enduring strength of women. Set in the village of Weybourne, Norfolk, the story begins in 1647 with Brigid Netherwell, a woman accused of witchcraft and condemned to death in front of her young daughter, Willow. In the wake of this tragedy, Willow vows to preserve her family's story, setting the stage for a centuries-spanning journey through the Netherwell bloodline.

Decades later, twin sisters Myrtle and Marigold Netherwell are drawn into the dark secrets of the past, forced to confront the legacy of the women who came before them. As they uncover the depths of their ancestors' powers and the dangers posed by those who seek to exploit their magic, the Motherwell women’s stories unfold in vivid and evocative detail, weaving a narrative that blends mystery, resilience, and enchantment.

Amber Raven's storytelling is nothing short of enchanting. The author expertly navigates multiple periods and points of view—a challenge that could easily become convoluted—yet she manages these transitions with remarkable ease. The different voices and experiences are distinct, and the rich development of each character allows readers to form an emotional connection with the Netherwell women. Raven brings each of them to life with skill and nuance, making it easy to become deeply invested in their journeys.

The book’s ending is both poignant and powerful, leaving a lasting emotional impact that lingers long after the final page is turned. For fans of witchcraft and family legacies, The Weybourne Witches is a must-read. If you’re drawn to stories filled with magic, mystery, and powerful female characters, this book will captivate your heart and soul, much like Practical Magic and other beloved witchy tales.

This is a story that will enchant and thrill, making The Weybourne Witches an unforgettable read.

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The premise of this book was what drew me in and made me so interested in reading this. I will never pass up on the opportunity to read a book about witches. It is the way to my heart.
The first few chapters of The Weybourne Witches were great - they set up the premise of this coven of Netherwell witches and their rivalry with the Longues. Going into it, I was expecting this story to predominately take place in the 1600s, not the 1960s and 70s! Some of the story lines involving the curse made sense for the 1600s... for the later years not so much.
The way in which the author wrote about the absolute cruelty to some of the girls in this book truly drew me out of the story and made me want to stop reading. The author casually writes about young girls being raped and abused in a very emotionless way, which I found to be quite haunting. There is a dire need for trigger warnings at the start of this book - they are lacking.
Ultimately, while the premise was interesting, I found the narrative to be awkward, emotionless, and confusing. I was questioning the rivalry with the Longues throughout (why did it continue? why did these girls continue to fall for these men? why did mothers continue to push their thirteen-year old daughters on horrible men twice their age?). I came away with more questions than answers.

Firstly thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.

I love reading stories about witches and the witch hunters and thought this is what this book was going to be about . I found the book easy to read however really wanted it to go into the twins ancestors history a bit more and be less about their relationship in present day . I felt it did not cover the past relationship between the Netherwell family and the longe family . An ok read but nothing outstanding.

The Weybourne Witches is such a good story. I wasn't expecting the plot in this book. It was fantastic!!! Such a lovely book. I totally recommend everyone.

A huge thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Amber Raven for providing me with an ARC of The Weybourne Witches in exchange for my honest review.

The Weybourne Witches is a spellbinding tale that explores the lives of the Netherwell women — a bloodline of witches whose legacy spans centuries. As these women confront the darkness posed by those seeking to exploit their magic, their stories of resilience and power are revealed in vivid detail.

This book is pure witchy perfection and an absolute joy to read! Amber Raven skillfully weaves together multiple time periods and points of view, a narrative structure that could easily become confusing. However, she handles these transitions with grace, creating a seamless tapestry of interconnected stories. Each Netherwell woman feels richly developed, and I found myself deeply invested in their journeys. It takes real talent to breathe life into so many characters, and Amber Raven accomplishes this effortlessly.

The ending was beautiful, leaving me with a mix of emotions that lingered long after I finished the book. If you love stories steeped in magic and family legacies, The Weybourne Witches is a must-read — especially for fans of witchy stories such as Practical Magic.

An atmospheric and sometimes creepy tale of sisters. And witches. While this wasn't for me, I know that fans of the genre will enjoy it. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

This one wasn't really for me.
It felt disjointed at the beginning flipping back and forth between many stories of the witches, and I didnt really get into it after that.
Hopefully others will enjoy more.

If I had to describe this book I would call it “cozy fantasy.” I wish I had found and been approved for it earlier this fall. It would have been a great porch read on a cool fall evening.

While I liked the vibes of the book, sometimes the story was confusing. I believe this was due to editing. For instance, in chapter 4 Theda thinks if she kills FOUR people many would live. Yet at this point her grandmother had only told her she had to kill Ingulf and his father. It isn’t for another few sentences later the grandmother informs her she must also kill her parents. There was a few instances of things like this.
At one point it talks about Richard getting Gaia an apartment in Holt, yet nothing had been mentioned regarding her divorce yet. So that was a bit confusing.
Again, I am assuming there are things that got missed when things got moved around in the editing process.

Aside from that it was a pleasant read.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I could put this book down – absolutely loved it.

A fantasy story about troubled twin sisters. One has challenging behaviour and will always need care. Her sister chooses to tend to her at home. They both happen to be witches. There are ancient curses, a magical tree, spells, a real sense of place and the history of witchcraft. Suspend belief and enjoy!

I thoroughly enjoyed this different and special book .It is a story of love ,family and betrayal. Very atmospheric I felt I was really there ,perhaps it was witchcraft !! A lovely book of Family and past generations ,some lovely characters ,I particularly liked Myrtle and Harry.A very special read . Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC.

This story is about betrayal, secrets, endearing and true love, and found family.

Favorite character: Harry
-He is kind, gentle, protective and caring, and all the good things we hope to have in a partner. He reminds me of a soft place to land and he is comforting.

Favorite Quotes:
“I fell in love with you the first time I met you, and when Mel captured your heart, mine broke.” -Myrtle
“We’ll never forget the past; it is part of who we are, but we can put the sadness in a box and release the happiness we both deserve.” -Harry

I’ve started to choose books to read based on the cover alone. More times than not, it’s a pleasant surprise. This is one of those books.

The atmospheric imagery in this allows the reader to be transported to their world and I felt like the pages came alive as I read.

This is an #ARC sent by #NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter.
The opinions expressed are my own.

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