Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book. The Ravenswood Witch is an enjoyable, light, read that is perfect for the Halloween season. It is a cozy, twisty, gothic with romance, murder, ghosts, witchcraft, and insanity, oh my! Don't miss this one. this Autumn. 3.5 stars

Perfect autumnal reading in the run up to Halloween. The gothic threads with links to the atmospheric Jane Eyre worked well in this creepy tale of betrayal, lies and rumours of witchcraft. Escaping from the police Luna found herself in a, secluded household with disturbing decor and noises. The unease and distrust of the residents added to the tension.
Jenni Keer's writing captivated me as I needed to find out why and how the truth of Marcus's true wife would be revealed.

The gothic atmosphere in the book felt forced and awkward. The book seemed to want to capture both the horror and edgy aesthetic while aiming to be a cozy fall novel. The dialogue was okay. I appreciated how the author tried to stay true to the period, but I didn’t feel immersed. Something was missing. There was no chemistry between the characters, especially the main ones. The mystery dragged on. I went into it blind. I thought the focus would be on the witch and was disappointed, but that’s just me.

I really liked this story.

we follow 'Luna' who, whilst running away from her past meets Marcus who is also in a bit of a pickle. He Proposes a deal; Pretend to be his missing wife and he will keep her safe. She agrees and so starts our story.

This story is about love, facing our fears and redemption. The Characters were the best part of this book for me. They are wonderfully complex in the best of ways and likable even when flawed. The Romance is lovely and sweet and Marcus is a truly enticing MMC.
If you are a mood reader, this is perfect to read just after its release for October. Its got wonderfully cozy autumn witchy vibes with a dash of spooky thrown in.

The plot was interesting and pacing worked well.

Overall this was an enjoyable read I would recommend to anyone who enjoys witchy stories, wonderful characters and cute Romances.

It’s officially witchy season (or if you’re me that’s year round) and this was a great start to the season.

This is a bit of a slow-burn period piece, and anybody who knows me would automatically think yep that’s so not for KP. BUT I was invested the whole time, so I think that’s really saying something. The occasional flashback chapters helped keep things from getting too slow. Also, the entire last 20%ish was absolutely nonstop!!

I don’t think I had ANYTHING in this book figured out. It was all “figure-out-able” but I just didn’t have it. And that’s my favorite thing!!!! I want it to be solvable but if I’ve solved it then it’s too easy! So this was perfect!

This was definitely a solid read outside of something that I would typically like.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest rating and review.

Jenni Keer's "The Ravenswood Witch" is an exciting gothic tale perfect for the spooky season.
This was a book that i looked forward to going back to, i didn’t want to stop reading. At no point did it lull for me.
Set in late 19th century rural England, it weaves witchcraft, mystery, and the paranormal together with romance thrown in to round it out nicely. The story centers on a woman who, fleeing from a grave injustice, assumes the identity of Luna Greybourne, the infamous Ravenswood Witch.

Keer constructs an atmospheric setting that feels almost tangible. The dilapidated manor, the dense, whispering woods, and the sense of foreboding drew me into a world where the past and present collide. The descriptive detail makes the gothic ambiance of Ravenswood come alive, bringing about even more suspense and mystery.

As the new lady of the house ,Luna navigates her new identity. Dealing with the harsh judgment of the townsfolk and the many ghosts in her life, she finds herself drawn to Marcus, the man she calls her husband, whom she knows very little about.The twist, revealed about halfway through,took me for a loop, and shifted the story in a way that I’d never have expected, but had me glued to the story.

The romance that develops between Luna and Marcus Greybourne adds a touching layer to the story. It’s a relationship forged in the midst of secrets and despair, and offers a feeling of hope and love to the otherwise dark and unsettling atmosphere. Their evolving connection has such tenderness and depth, and I enjoyed watching the relationship blossom.

"The Ravenswood Witch" is more than just a tale of the supernatural ; it’s a beautifully written exploration of fear, identity, and redemption. Jenni Keer’s descriptive, well balanced prose and compelling characters make this book such a fun and memorable experience. Fans of gothic fiction and paranormal romance will find much to admire in this thrilling and atmospheric story.

I was in a bit of a reading rut so I turned to this dark witchy mystery complete with a fake dating trope and an unreliable narrator. This was exactly what I needed! I couldn’t put this down and loved every page of it. It was giving Rebecca meets Mexican Gothic with a sprinkle of witchcraft, in the best way possible.

A great book for autumn! It was fast-paced, a little dark, sprinkled with romance, & not what you expect. I was hooked from the beginning with all its well written characters. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy!

The Ravenswood Witch is a delightful and magical read that kept me hooked from start to finish! With its witchy vibes, unexpected twists, and haunting atmosphere, it’s a perfect addition to any Fall TBR and this was the perfect book to start off my fall reading! This was my first book by Jenni Keer, and it certainly won’t be my last. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a captivating and enchanting story!

A interesting premise and beautiful writing.I enjoyed teh gothic atmosphere of the book. I liked the main characters, but felt like they lacked some depth. Especially Luna. For me this was a decent read, but felt it was too slow and not enough was happening during a large part of the book.

I really enjoyed this interesting take on a fantasy/historical romance. If you’re bored of dense heavy world building g and want some lighter in the fantasy realm definitely try this. Adored the romance too and the historical background was fab. Perfect for this time of year

‘The Ravenswood Witch’ by Jenni Keer, is a unique fantasy read entwined with wonderful moments of history and romance. This book follows the story of a young women on the run, fleeing from a past that is haunting her, when she stumbles upon Marcus Greybourne, a strong, hearty and wholesome male main character, who is too running from his past. Upon meeting, Marcus offers the young women a safe haven, all she has to do is resume the role of his missing wife Luna Greybourne. Not only is Luna missing, she is volatile, ruthless and thought by the local community to be an evil witch. As the young women resumes the role of Luna, she is left facing a magnitude of challenges, all of which leave her wondering, did she make the right decision to become Luna and is this new life worse than the past she was so desperately tying to escape?

Readers that are fans of the fantasy genre looking for a more light hearted and less intense fantasy read should definitely pick this read up. The romance entwined in this book makes the read enjoyable, light-hearted and swoon worthy. The historical elemental that is wrapped around this read makes the read more intriguing, sets the scene and helps define the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this book including the spellbinding fantasy, the found romance between the two main characters, and the historical element that makes the story of witches, spells and witchcraft come to life. Jenni Keer has done a fantastic job with her writing, leaving me engaged in the story, and rushing to turn the pages to find out where her genius plot will take me.

This book is astonishing. Firstly I did not expect the writing to be so… mature? Classic? Vintage? (In the best way). It worked so well with the time scale of the book and really added to the experience.
Secondly the twists? Holy… I did not expect them until the very last minute and that is so hard for authors to execute nowadays. It made the whole book exciting and refreshing, I thoroughly enjoyed the unexpected turns. It was perfectly executed!
Thirdly I really didn’t know what to expect when it came to the whole feel of the book and for me it was spooky and dark but also charming and cosy. All in all I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a classic and a paranormal/romance.

Hands down my favorite read this year! Jenni Keer has crafted an amazing gothic tale that had me sucked in from page one. I seriously want to walk up to total strangers and say “Hey read this it’s amazing!”

I fell in love with Luna, Marcus, Mrs. Webber, and Bran! The atmosphere was so well described that I felt like I was watching the story unfold in real time. When I wasn’t reading The Ravenswood Witch it was all that I could think about. I’m genuinely sad that I’ve finished it because I already miss the story. Keer does a great job with planting little details along the way that make sense and hint to some big reveals along the way. Not gonna lie, I gasped out loud at a few of them!

If you enjoy historical fiction, sweet romances, gothic tales, spooky autumn-esque settings, or witchy tales I ABSOLUTELY recommend picking up The Ravenswood Witch!

Thank you to #netgalley #jennikeer and #boldwoodbooks for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. Can’t wait to buy this gem in print and add it to my shelves to read again and again!

I was thrilled to start a new witchy/spooky season book, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was just the right mix of eerie and suspicious without being too horrifying or suspenseful.

The story follows a woman fleeing from her past who comes across a peculiar man who takes her under his wing, protecting her from those searching for her and offering her a fresh start. However, as the woman starts to uncover the kind of life she has stepped into, she becomes wary. Rumors of a witch in their town start to swirl around "All Hallows Eve", and as the woman navigates her new life and relationships, the threat of dark magic grows stronger.

Overall, it's a captivating story! My only issue was that it seemed to be set in the past, yet some of the language felt quite modern, which took away from the story a bit. Nevertheless, it's a great choice for a spooky season fiction read!

I rated this book 4.5/5 stars! This was my first read by Jenni Keer and definitely won't be my last! I also discovered that she's local to me in MA, which is so fun. One of my favorite books of all time is Jane Eyre, so The Ravenswood Witch was right up my alley. I had a hard time fitting it neatly into one genre (which is a great thing): thriller, suspense, gothic horror, magic surrealism, and surprisingly erotic romance.I was delighted each chapter discovering which direction we were going. This book is a perfect addition to anyone's Fall TBR-- witchy vibes, haunting, some doomed romance. I loved reading this book, thank you so much for letting me!

Told initially from the point of view of a young woman on the run from the law, accused of murdering a man, she's quite literally stopped in her tracks when she injuries herself by colliding with Marcus, who insists she recuperates at his house, the only request he makes is that she pretends to be his wife Luna to receive payment from her dowry. It seems that Luna was ostracized by the community for witchcraft, and she's now missing, presumed dead.

The new Luna and Marcus manage to keep up the charade but both of them are hiding a dark past from each other and with strange goings on at Ravenswood they need to confront the ghosts of their past if they're going to get away with this deception.

I loved this story, it was the perfect read as we're coming into autumn and the mystery of the new Luna's past added an extra element to this.

I really enjoyed this novel. I couldn't put it down and kept reading until the end as I wanted to know what happened. The story was easy to follow, the pacing was just right and it had a good cast of characters.
I recommend it to other readers.
💝 Thank you to netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

A young woman is on the run from the police for the alleged murder of a man, and breaks her ankle when she runs into a man. The man helps her hide and heal, in return for her pretending to be his wife.

In this Victorian story there are lots of elements that make the book really engrossing: there's the historical set up, there's romance, there's suspense, there's plot twists. Yet, somehow, I found it hard to pick the book back up each time.
I enjoyed the dual timeline, which was executed really well, the plot twists, the development of the relationship between the two main characters. However, the pace of the story is quite slow in the first 3/4 of the book, meaning I really had to plow through it, and I only got invested at the end.
I think the writing style contributed to that sense of slowness: it often felt like a creative writing exercise, so packed with rhetorical questions and introspective reflections.
Speaking of the ending...for me, it felt very sudden, leaving me with a sense of unfinished business. I wish there had been an epilogue to take away that feeling.
All in all, I like the concept of this book, though I didn't love the execution - or, to be fair, some aspects of the execution. It might not have been the perfect read for me but I do think lots of people, perhaps slightly more in the YA audience, will enjoy it.

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The year is 1885 and a young woman is on the run, knowing if she's caught, she'll be hanged for murder. Moments from a safe haven, she collides with a gruff stranger, falling and breaking her ankle.

To her surprise, the man - Marcus Greybourne - convinces the local constable that she is his reclusive wife of ten years, Luna. He carries her back to the neglected and crumbling Ravenswood Hall, promising if she agrees to maintain this charade, he will keep her safe until her injuries have healed.

But the house is haunted by shadows and secrets. What's more, the real Luna is missing. Scratches and marks made by her around the house suggest witchcraft; and indeed Luna is known locally as the Ravenswood Witch; her reputation in tatters, like the wallpapers of the padlocked rooms she'd destroyed.

As strange happenings in the house continue, the woman who is now pretending to be Luna can't help but fear she's escaped the noose for a far more terrible fate...

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I was so happy to get a copy from @netgalley ahead of its release on the 30th September.

In The Ravenswood Witch, we get a dual pov but all is not as straight forward as it seems and there's a massive twist about three quarters through which turns the book on its head. Honestly, I was shocked.

I love a dark, atmospheric, witchy book with big houses full of secrets so this was right up my street and perfect for fans of Laura Purcell etc. I'd definitely recommend checking it out for the Autumn!