A review by marissaisbooked
The Coven by Harper L. Woods

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I *DEVOURED* this book. This is book 1 in a new paranormal romance series from Harper L. Woods. 

I’ve said for a while that I’m looking for a TRUE enemies-to-lovers story and not just one where they mostly just hate each other. This book hit that mark for me. Willow and Gray have opposite, hidden agendas from the start, but the tension, angst and banter between the two will have you rooting for them despite their differences and regardless of the rules. 

Gray is alluring, complex, and the right amount of villainous to make me want more of him. Willow is badass, strong-willed and a force to be reckoned with. 

I found the magic system and the world of Crystal Hollow interesting and the plot was incredibly captivating. The cliffhanger will have you counting down the days until book 2 comes out in August. 

Tropes/Highlights
  • Paranormal Romance
  • Enemies-to-lovers
  • Morally gray (really borderline black) hero AND morally gray heroine
  • Forced proximity
  • Age gap
  • Dark academia
  • Witches, demons, magic

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️.5/5

I received this as an ARC and this is my honest opinion.