The Witchfinder’s Sacrifice

Omg this book was so witchy and dark and a perfect read for October it gathered all the aspects I need in a time like this- great to sit with coffe and read under a blanket so so fun

I received an advanced copy of this title (thank you NetGalley), The history of the Salem Witch Trials were wonderfully woven into the story of the magical events in 2019 Windsor, Connecticut. I will now have to go back and read the first book in the series. This was a great book to read during Spooky Season!

Wow! This was better than i expected which is always a great treat. I’ll be honest I requested a bunch of books whilst having a high fever and didn’t even remember doing so! This book wouldn’t typically be what I would request but I’m glad I did.

You do have to pay attention heavily to the content as there are a lot relationship and information that you need to new track of. I love the fire to Massachusetts and the history given .

It’s amazing how the fear spread and how it impacted others lives. It’s very “true” to “real life”

I enjoyed the narration. I listened at 1.25 speed which was perfect for me. Typically I speed it up beyond that but I didn’t want to miss anything!

While we are a little passed it now, this is a perfect read for Halloween season but also beyond as it has the puritan feel to it. I think it’s a must read for anyone who likes history, Salem witch stories, magical realism and thriller fantasy. It has a bit of everything!!

I’ll mention this is a second book in a series. I didn’t read the first one but I didn’t feel I was missing anything!

I am thankful to have gotten an audio ALC for free from Netgalley and Greenleaf Audio to enjoy which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

The follow-up to “The Witchfinder’s Serpent,” Rande Goodwin's “The Witchfinder's Sacrifice” picks up exactly where the other story left off. You definitely need to start with the first book. This is not a series you can begin in the middle.

Nate, his little brother, and their friends have momentarily thwarted the plans of the witchfinder general and his illusionist daughter. But the two come back with a vengeance to take control of the magic in their small town. Can Nate, with the help of his aunt and an old mysterious friend, defeat the witchfinder once and for all?

This book takes up exactly where the last one left off. The battle against Malleus Hodge continues, and Nate has to deal with his feelings regarding Alex, Malleus’s daughter. The element I appreciated most about this sequel is the introduction of Tituba, of Salem fame, as an immortal witch who helps Nate and his friends.

There are some graphic parts, drawn from witch folklore, that may make some readers uncomfortable.

The narrator, Nick Mondelli, did a good job with the shifting perspectives, different characters, and different time periods.

This was a solid follow-up and as entertaining as the first installment. It's a great spooky-season read, even if set at the beginning of summer. I'm looking forward to more stories set in Goodwin's world. I received this audiobook from NetGalley.

This is a great book for tweens that are fascinated by magic and witchcraft. The inclusion of actual people, places, and events surrounding the Salem Witch Trials made it even more interesting!