A review by kishab
A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney

dark emotional hopeful informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Another perfect read for the fall season! We follow Hecate after her mother’s death, continuing on with her duties as a sole hedge witch. Hecate, or Kate, is surprised by an unexpected guest, new powers and secrets she never learned about her mother. 

This was so cozy but spooky at the same time. I loved learning about Kates duties as a hedge witch, and how each member of the coven had unique powers. It was a bit of a slow pace but I felt it lent to the cozy atmosphere, and the stakes were still high enough to keep me entertained. There was also a really nice romantic element as well. The whole book kind of gave me Halloweentown and Belladonna (by Adalyn Grace) vibes. I feel like this would also be a great audiobook, and the cover is just perfect!

Thanks to @netgalley, Kinney Wallis and @alcovepress for this e-ARC