𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘵.

Another amazing read from Moreno-Garcia. The characters and timelines are each riveting (a hard thing to do - often one timeline in these types of novels is lacking) and though the reveals weren't shocking, the slow building dread was so well done.

The New England and Mexican witchcraft was so interesting and I loved how Alba and Minerva's stories overlapped and yet were so different.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is back with another thrilling and fantastical tale of three women in different eras encountering dangerous warlocks and witches. I throughly enjoyed this read and couldn't manage to set it down over the course of a few days, a definite recommend!

If Silvia Moreno-Garcia writes it, I will read it. I thoroughly enjoyed this. I loved all three of the different timelines, which I feel is rare for me. My one complaint was I thought Conrad would play a bit more of a role. And you know I love a little romance.

I love this author so much. They are one of my favorites and I happily and anxiously await their new release each year. This book was so good and well worth the wait. It is one of my favorite reads of the year. I love witch stories and this one hit the nail on the head with how it was done. The vibes were just so good. It was very atmospheric and suspenseful. It grabbed my attention right from the start. I loved the different points of view which were told in different time periods. I anticipated each chapter on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what was unfolding. I was wholly invested in each of the characters stories, and I loved how they came together at the end. This is one of those stories that once you start reading you won’t want to put it down because it is just that good. This is a reading experience that I wholeheartedly enjoyed.

If you loved Mexican Gothic or The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, then you will be delighted with this one.

I am a librarian and first generation Xicana with sangre indígena mexicana. Brujería has always appealed to me. I could not put this book down. The way Silvia wove the different accounts together kept me captivated. This book stirred so many emotions in me. I resonated deeply with one of the sayings Minerva recalled her abuelita Alba saying to her. I loved the strength and intellect of Minerva, the fearlessness and courage of Alba and the voice of Betty. Highly recommend. I don't want to give any spoilers but I will definitely be purchasing the physical book once it comes out and I highly recommend it! I know that just like Gods of Jade and Shadow, it's a book I will be rereading again and again.

I usually have issues with multi POV works but Silvia Moreno Garcia makes every single character and timeline so ridiculously compelling. The magic, the worldbuilding, it was so just beautiful. Minerva was my favorite character but you can't help but fall in love ( and a part) for these characters. I loved this.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book. It’s more a 3.5 stars. I liked the slow build up and after the halfway point I could not put it down. There is one character I particularly enjoyed and I don’t want to give any spoilers by naming them.. I wanted to know more about that character but all in all it was tied in well together at the end, it was a compelling read.

4.25 stars
What an excellent and beautiful read. A great mashup of history and horror.
I love how all three stories/timelines were told and ended up connecting so perfectly. The characters are well developed and the overall stories were so engaging and wonderful. This is probably my favorite book by Garcia now.

This book is a masterpiece! It’s a multi-layered story that blurs the lines between horror, mystery, and history; wrapped in a chilling, atmospheric narrative that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. The writing, as always with this author, is vivid and immersive, creating a world where witchcraft isn’t just a tool for scares, but a living, breathing force that shapes everything. The writing style has a haunting lyricism to it, rich descriptions that don’t just paint a picture, but evoke a visceral feeling.
The ending was absolutely devastating in the best way. Just when you think you’ve figured it all out, the plot twists, layered in perfect tension, turn everything upside down. If you’re looking for a book that challenges you to think, feel, and be haunted by it long after you close the pages, this is it.

A really great and haunting tale. I enjoyed how all of the stories came together, and the connections made between the characters.

I had a really good time with this one!!

The story was engaging and the three separate timelines were interesting enough on their own but intertwined together well near the end. Will say Minerva’s timeline felt like it was set now rather than in 1998 and it often threw me off a loop hearing her recount laptops and stuff and whilst i know laptops did exist in the late 90’s, i don’t know, it felt weirdly modern to me. But a little gripe nothing more.
The horror element was creepy and i loved that it tied into a cultural element. At times it reminded me of “mexican gothic” which i loved so much so i was super excited to get threads of that essence in this one.

Many thanks to the publishers and netgalley for supplying me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.