☾arina⭐︎'s Reviews > The Moorwitch

Rose is a weaver who, when she was 8 years old, made a bargain with a fae to escape a difficult situation. Now at 20, the faerie Lachlan has come to collect. He needs her to find an entrance that will allow him to return home to Elfhame.

The story didn’t truly begin for me until she crossed paths with Conrad. I loved the whimsical atmosphere. The Scottish setting made it even more beautiful and magical. I could vividly visualize Ravensgate Manor and the places Rose and Conrad explored. Wielding weaving as the magical source was something I hadn't read about before. It seemed intricate and fascinating how this type of magic worked. Conrad’s wariness makes sense once we learn his backstory. He’s trying to avoid repeating past mistakes and protect his sister, Sylvie.

Speaking of Sylvie, I found it hard to warm up to her. She was misbehaving and made those around her worry a lot about her safety. Having been isolated her whole life, I understand why she dreams of moving freely, but I dislike that she made her loved ones worry unnecessarily. She redeemed herself at the end when her aid was needed.

The last few pages are when the action ramped up, and everything began to unravel. So much was happening, and I was eager to find out what would happen to the characters.

Watching Rose and Conrad’s relationship develop was fun. They were hostile to each other at first because of Conrad’s strictness and paranoia. Rose didn’t understand why he was so cautious. Once they warmed up to each other, they finally came to understand one another.

I loved Rose. She was clever, resilient, and kind-hearted. It pained her to know her actions were hurting those she loved, forcing her to make difficult decisions. Watching her discover her inner strength was wonderful.

If you’re looking for an enchanting story with intriguing magic, I would definitely recommend this one.

Thank you Netgalley and 47North for the ARC.