A Circle of Uncommon Witches
A Novel
by Paige Crutcher
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Pub Date Feb 25 2025 | Archive Date Mar 11 2025
St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin
Description
A witch generationally cursed to never find true love sets out to break the spell cast on her family, and must team up with the last person who wants to help her – the witch who set the curse in the first place.
Doreen MacKinnon is doomed to die of a broken heart - if she can’t break the centuries old curse placed on her family.
Three hundred years ago, Ambrose MacDonald, a powerful male witch, fell in love with a MacKinnon. And when the MacKinnon witches forbade him from seeing his love, by secretly hiding her away, he retaliated by cursing the family and its future generations to never find love. But it wasn’t without a cost. Now, Ambrose is imprisoned by those same witches, trapped in a tempest and doomed to outlive everyone he has ever loved.
But Doreen isn’t like the other MacKinnon witches. As the 13th generation of the MacKinnon line, Doreen is one of the most powerful witches in centuries… and one of the loneliest. So when she discovers where Ambrose has been trapped, she releases him to help her break the curse, once and for all. Ambrose agrees to help, but with his own motive: vengeance. He plans to use her as bait to enact his revenge on her family.
Together, they enter a series of trials, which take them to a castle in Scotland, off a cliff, and into a world beyond their wildest dreams. As they work together, sparks start to fly, but soon Doreen must choose how far she is willing to go to break the curse, and what she's willing to sacrifice.
Paige Crutcher's A Circle of Uncommon Witches is a story of adventure, romance, and destiny, that asks: is true love worth the cost?
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781250905543 |
PRICE | $18.00 (USD) |
PAGES | 320 |
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Great book! A story about ancient curses that still exist today and a witch trying to break them so she can find love with a person with free will can love her back or she’ll die at the age of 30. The characters were well written and the story was captivating.
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This novel is a true delight. From the moment I began reading this book until the final page, I was captivated by the story. It was really well written and I look forward to seeing what’s next from this author.
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Spellbinding and delightful! This witchy romance brews up a perfect blend of magic and love. The characters are enchanting, each with a unique charm that adds depth to the spellbinding storyline. The writing is captivating, weaving together romance and mystique with a touch of whimsy. Overall, it’s a bewitching read that leaves you under its spell until the very last page!
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Am definitely ready for the fall spooky reads. My most recent was A Circle of Uncommon Witches. I loved it. Pick this one up. It was a great read.
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Oh goodness this was the absolute perfect mix of practical magic and Charmed. I loved this enemies to lovers spooky read so much.
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"A Circle of Uncommon Witches" by Paige Crutcher is an enchanting tale that blends magic with mystery in a compelling way. Set in a small town where a coven of witches is deeply entwined with the community, the novel explores themes of friendship, power, and the balance between tradition and change. Crutcher’s writing is lush and immersive, vividly bringing the magical world to life while crafting engaging, well-developed characters. The plot is both intriguing and heartfelt, making it a captivating read for fans of fantasy and witchcraft.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
This book was so good! I genuinely couldn’t get enough of it!
The pace picked up so quickly!
So much happened in one book I feel like it would have been a great duology but is still a great stand alone!
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HOLY SMOKES!
It's giving "Masters of Death" by Olivie Blake and fantastic, century-old love curse!
So the beginning was a lot to get the book off the ground and was heavy to read, but then the trials, the twists, THE ENDING- THAT LAST SENTENCE?!
Like WHAT JUST HAPPEN!? Blew my mind wide open! Perfect rain/fall moody reading week we had
Definitely going to be a story that haunts me and will be re-read like certain journals from the novel 😉
Doreen wants real, honest-to-goodness, true love and is willing to die for it. Literally. She & her cousin, Margot are the 13th generation & meant to be the strongest witches yet. Doreen goes on a heroes quest and discovers the truth of love. Whether it's philia, storge, or eros, love has the power to either lift or destroy. Through the mists and quests, Doreen discovers so much about her power, her family, and the history of the three clans.
The beginning was a lot at once trying to build up the world and lay the stones of history. After the first quarter, the book found its footing, and the world grew on a melody. I can't wait to have a physical copy! Oh? That ending- the last sentence- you'll just have to wait and see!!!
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what a lovely and whimsical read. I personally love books like this. The characters were enchanting and lovely and the romance made me swoon. and was intrigued with the curses in this book. Loved every bit of this witchy story.
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A Circle of Uncommon Witches by Paige Crutcher is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and destiny that delves into the question of whether true love is worth the sacrifices made. The prose is exquisite, painting a vivid and enchanting picture that evokes the feeling of being lost in a dark fairytale. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found it to be a compelling read. I wished it were a bit longer to avoid the rushed ending and allow for clearer explanations of certain elements. Crutcher's storytelling is mesmerizing and left me wanting more.