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Some aspects of this story were intriguing but mostly I didn’t really enjoy my time reading this. I don’t know if it was the writing or the characters/relationships but something didn’t click for me. It’s important to say, that I may have rated this higher if I read it at another time.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Jenni Keer. Since I’m late on my review, this book was already published September 30, 2024.

This was a wonderful gothic novel with the spooky witchy vibes. The reader is entranced by the rich characters and is trying to determine who can be trusted. When the woman who is staying at the estate, learns that she is pretending to be the towns missing witch, everything gets very interesting. Great read!

A fantastic, edge of your seat, gothic thriller. I was instantly hooked and struggled to sleep on the nights I read this!

Really enjoyed this book!! Luna is an interesting protagonist and it's a fun, gothic tale that balances the gothic themes but also the romance really well!

I was hooked from the very beginning! Amazing characters and cleverly written. I look forward to reading more from Jenni!

The book was well written, and the style really gave a historical feel. I just couldn't connect with the characters. They didn't excite me, and I felt like the start of the book was a bit too sudden. What happened felt really unrealistic to me. Definitely not my favourite story and characters

This had a great blend of a gothic atmosphere, paranormal mystery, plenty of suspense and romance! I was questioning everyone and even though the pacing is slower, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I also was pleasantly surprised to see it was multiple POV

A reel page turner, full of mystery, magic and gothic goodness. I loved the characters and hiw they developed, the mystery kept me guessing until the end.

This books kept falling flat after I kept re-trying to get into the book. The plot started off really strong but then the characters and world building became impossible to connect to.

A richly told gothic mystery set in haunting locations and relationship between "luna" and Marcus. Who is Luna really? Will they find out her story, or will she remain a mystery? The book was beautifully written, characters complex, storyline compelling. A perfect story for a cozy spooky fall evening read.

It wasn’t a bad start but there wasn’t enough to keep my attention. I struggles at points, it was well written I just didn't love it.

I was not a fan of this book unfortunately. It was a bit slow in the first half, but I was hopeful I would enjoy it. Unfortunately, I found the characterization of the male love interest to be really lacking. I felt like I didn't know anything about him! And I found some of the messaging in the book a bit troubling; the main character seemed to lack real agency once she decided she was in love and the way the book ended really seemed to emphasize that she should just listen to her husband, since he obviously knew best.
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I unfortunately ended up skipping a lot of this book. I think the writing itself is excellent, it's just not the right story for me. I found it a bit slow at times, and I was hoping it would pick up the pace.
I think it was a very original story, especially not knowing the perspective of the person in the flashbacks, nor who Luna really is.
I think the book is good for readers who lean towards the horror genre (though this definitely isn't a horror story), so perhaps more gothic?
Appreciate the opportunity from the publisher to read this book. All opinions are my own.

I wanted to love this but ended up putting it down for a good long while.... and kept picking it up and putting it back. This book had all the hallmarks of a book I would love but just didn't do it for me.

What is there not to like about this book! History and witchcraft merged into one! I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read more from this author!

The Ravenswood Witch by Jenni Keer is a gothic mystery with a Rebecca-like atmosphere, following a woman on the run who pretends to be her missing "wife" to avoid arrest. The eerie setting and slow-burn tension create an intriguing read, though some twists are predictable. While enjoyable for fans of dark historical fiction, the ending falls a bit flat. A solid 3 stars for those who enjoy a Rebecca-esque vibe with magic and mystery.

I'm giving this 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
This book was a unique combination of historical fiction and mystery with a touch of the supernatural. The story features two women, separated by time but connected by a mysterious house and a lurking darkness.
The Ravenswood Witch has excellent world building, interesting character, and a pet raven. However, the pacing was very slow, and at times, I lost interest. What kept me reading was the mystery surrounding what happened to the real Mrs Greybourne.
It was overall an entertaining read. I liked the
changing of perspectives and found Luna to be very likeable.The theme of witchcraft and how women were persecuted for any seemingly odd behavior always intrigues me.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

It pulled me in but I left thinking "What the hell....". An entertaining read for sure. Confusing and weird as well. Definitely a rip off of "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier but with a magical/devil worshiping twist.

Perfect eerie atmosphere for this gothic mystery novel. I absolutely loved the vibes in this book, it was so gut wrenchingly vivid and the romance wasn’t overwhelming. Although the book continued to make me wonder, the ending was a bit lacklustre. It could have been a lot better, however I still enjoyed it a lot. Thank you netgalley for providing with the ARC!

This is my first Jenni Keer book. I wanted so badly to like it but it just missed the mark. I like the dark gothy vibe. the beginning grabbed me. It really set the stage for drama.. just enough romance. it came across as a witchy novel but really fell short. it had potential