I loved it. Given that much of this could have happend for real made it even more interesting.

I just want to know how the sentence ends...

I am always excited to read books that involve witches as I enjoy reading that kind of book. However, I felt a little let down by this book which wasn’t as exciting as I wanted it to be. I’d even go so far to say that I was a little bored when reading it. It was simply the author’s writing style that kept me reading. Her writing was particularly easy to read.

The story centres around Mary. Her grandmother is accused of being a witch and is hung in the town. We learn about Mary’s stories through entries in her diary. Mary flees the town. She is able to get onto a boat that is leaving the continent for the New World. Mary lives within a Puritan settlement. She tries to hide her true self, but becomes a target of hate. Mary just wants to be accepted somewhere and not be feared for her healing powers.

The reason why this book didn’t work for me, was because it didn’t feel original at all. I also didn’t feel like there was enough going on to really capture my attention. I understand that I’m probably not the target audience, but I’m not sure there’s enough for any age to be fully drawn into the story. Perhaps I’m wrong, so I think it’s worth giving the book a try, if you’re into historical fiction.

It’s not all bad though. The plot is particularly light and it’s a quick read! It just didn’t work for me.

DNF at page 156.

The start of this was fantastic with great atmosphere.
From there it just lost my interest, I was not invested in the travelling and having to pass as a Puritan to escape persecution, it lost all the witchy vibes that drew me in at the start.

TW: Torture

1.5 (no one burns at the end)

Remember those magazines from elementary school where you could order books and sets and stuff? Scholastic books? Idk but this was one of those books that I got and I absolutely loved it. If I remember correctly it was supposed to be based off truth, a journal of a girl accused of being a witch. It has been years since I read it but it will always be a fave.

Not for me.

Ages 11+

Hmph the way this was presented made it seem like it was going to be darker and more interesting than it was.... the last act was the strongest, wish it had built to it better