Witches of Ash and Ruin
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Wizards & Witches
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E. Latimer
Modern witchcraft blends with ancient Celtic mythology in an epic clash of witches and gods, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic trilogy and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Seventeen-year-old Dayna Walsh is struggling to cope with her somatic OCD; the aftermath of being outed as bisexual in her conservative Irish town; and the return of her long-absent mother, who barely seems like a parent. But all that really matters to her is ascending and finally, finally becoming a full witch--plans that are complicated when another coven, rumored to have a sordid history with black magic, arrives in town with premonitions of death. Dayna immediately finds herself at odds with the bewitchingly frustrating Meiner King, the granddaughter of their coven leader. And then a witch turns up murdered at a local sacred site, along with the blood symbol of the Butcher of Manchester--an infamous serial killer whose trail has long gone cold. The killer's motives are enmeshed in a complex web of witches and gods, and Dayna and Meiner soon find themselves at the center of it all. If they don't stop the Butcher, one of them will be next.
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Author
E. Latimer
Pages
384
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published Date
2021-02-16
ISBN
0759555435 9780759555433
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"I'm setting this one aside. I read about 100 pages, and I'm struggling to connect to the characters or story. This book seems like it has all the pieces for something I want to read, but I just can't get into it for some reason. None of the characters are likeable (not in a fun way), and too many have their own chapters. Although the story is interesting, it's not enough to keep me going for almost 300 more pages."
Emily
"So I want to start off by saying, there’s a lot happening in this novel. Lots of characters, five different point of views, back and forth locations, and definitely a whole lot of angsty anger lol. Be ready to read lots of world building, filled with mystery. It isn’t your typical YA novel, definitely has a more mature feel.<br/><br/>A witch filled novel.. YES with Celtic mythology.. YES AND Magic and Rituals?? YES<br/><br/>It’s got all the things, and more. But one thing is for sure.. you gotta keep up.<br/><br/>The diversity in the characters makes this one super unique, the author has even added a representation of mental health, and its super important to talk about topics that exist in the real world. Readers can relate, and can feel heard.<br/><br/>It’s got the fast paced writing, but ohh soooo worth it!<br/><br/>It begins with a good punch, there’s no easing in, and that’s what you want in a story, for it to hook you from the start. And boy, this one delivered! For Sure!<br/><br/>I you love stories with magic, witches, strong characters you will love this one!"
Ellie
