It was an interesting read.

The narrator really captures the emotions of each character beautifully! The accent of the narrator also works well to create the atmosphere of the story.~ Hardcover: Overall rating: 4.6The Book of Witching fantastically combines two of my favorite genres - mystery/thriller and historical fiction. It's a chilling tale based on a true account of Allison Balfour, an alleged witch who was burned at the stake in Scotland in 1594. The story ties in with the current time when a woman is found on a beach in a coma. She wakes up claiming to be someone else while her boyfriend Arlo is dead and her friend Senna is missing. World building: An intriguing start with burnt bodies found on a beach, which leads into split narratives involving flashbacks in time and switches to the current timeframe. Writing style/ flow: Although it has a slower pace, the writing is completely atmospheric and has the rare ability to transport you into the story. Character development: Beautiful yet heartbreaking depiction of what happened to Alison Balfour, as well as her husband and children Edward & Beatrice. I also enjoyed the side characters of Clem and her daughter, Erin, and other complex characters such as Senna and her mother Stephanie. Plot: I truly enjoyed the story, but I feel like the ending was rushed and it left me with some remaining questions:*** Possible spoiler alert***1) What happened to Nyx?2) Was Clem ever informed by Edina that they are relatives? Enjoyment: I thoroughly enjoyed the captivating historical suspense vibe of this book!~ First line: It's almost sunrise.~ Favorite line: This short life is wasted only when one does not use it for good.