A Dark and Secret Magic
by Wallis Kinney
narrated by Abigail Reno

Thank you so much partner @dreamscape_media @alcovepress @netgalley for the gifted audiobook.

what sold me 👇🏽

“A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things.”

“A Dark and Secret Magic is a celebration of the Halloween season and a love letter to anyone who drinks pumpkin spice in August and carries the spirit of a witch inside their heart all year long.”

🍂 My thoughts:
This is one of my favorite witchy books of the year!! I listened to the audiobook in one sitting and it’s everything I love about autumn. There was something ridiculously cozy and magical that made me nostalgic for all autumns past. The narrator did a fantastic job with this story and truly transported me straight into the book. I would really like to get my hands on a physical copy so that I can read it again. It’s one of those stories that’ll you’ll want to go back to over and over again and it’s sure to become a comfort read for me. I loved Hecate’s story and hearing about her family relationships and of course with Matthew and how that plays out. This story captivated me in a way that left me completely enchanted. To say this book is perfect for autumn would be an understatement. I mean… just look at this cover… it is absolutely magical! A Dark and Secret Magic is out 10/8/24!!

Happy reading 📖 🍂✨🎃

A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney is perfect for a Halloween read, or any time of year if you love spooky year round like I do. This was a cozy fantasy set in the fall that follows a witch as she uncovers family and coven secrets at a big turning point in her life. One thing I absolutely loved was having an older fmc. It was a refreshing change from the usual teenage or young adult protagonists. The plot was cozy and interesting but did drag at some points. The magic was fun and whimsical. And Abigail Reno did a wonderful job narrating the audiobook. The romance was swoon worthy. A Dark and Secret Magic is definitely worth adding to your fall tbr.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Hecate Goodwin was cast into the role of her coven's hedge witch at birth, and upon her 33rd birthday must renounce all other magicks in order to focus on her craft. But when an old childhood friend comes seeking sanctuary, and her sisters request she host the Samhain celebration, it throws her carefully curated world into chaos.