The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson. Henderson takes witchcraft to its very depths, unraveling the horrific nightmares of bone-deep ideology and devastating oppression." Ultimately, I wanted to love The Year of the Witching a lot more than I did.

And she starts to understand that if Bethel is to change, it must begin with her. This riveting work announces Henderson as an exciting new voice in dark fantasy." The information about The Year of the Witching shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's online-magazine that keeps our members abreast of notable and high-profile books publishing in the coming weeks. Fascinated by the secrets in the diary, Immanuelle finds herself struggling to understand how her mother could have consorted with the witches. The breathtaking, and often terrifying, novel is one that deserves to be savored, though the urge to devour it … BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info, and giveaways by email. The information about The Year of the Witching shown above was first featured 368 pages Dark, captivating and atmospheric, The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson is perfect for historical and dark-fantasy lovers. The BiblioSanctum is a home for our absolute love of reading. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication.

- Library Journal Ace, $26 (368p) ISBN 978-0-593-09960-5. . In the lands of Bethel, where the Prophet's word is law, Immanuelle Moore's very existence is blasphemy.

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So you can expect gothic worldbuilding, gruesome imagery, cataclysmic plagues, creepy witches, dark family secrets, and a theocratic, dystopian church. The Year of the Witching drew me in immediately with smooth prose and a short atmospheric prologue setting the scene for darkness to come with Immanuelle’s mother, drenched in blood and dying, claiming a witch told her that her newborn daughter would be a curse. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account.

Perhaps that’s why I finished the book with some mixed feelings, though in the end I felt this was a solid effort for the author’s first novel. Ace. Regarding the themes though, they’re admittedly a bit pedestrian and familiar, speaking as someone who reads a fair bit of feminist fantasy. Sometimes a rich prose can also be a downfall Mogsy… excellent review! I would love to see what else she does…apparently though, as Tammy stated above, she’s working on a sequel! The book isn’t for the faint of heart and each descriptive scenario is well thought out. ( Log Out / 

Fascinated by secrets in the diary, Immanuelle finds herself struggling to understand how her mother could have consorted with the witches. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. More Information | Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Speculative, Alt. In the lands of Bethel, where the Prophet's word is law, Immanuelle Moore's very existence is blasphemy. To me, Ms. Henderson was 75 percent success with her debut story.

You must sign in to see if this title is available for request. Publisher: Ace Books (July 21, 2020) Length: 368 pages by Alexis Henderson. Their spirits are still walking there, and they bestow a gift on Immanuelle: the diary of her dead mother, who Immanuelle is shocked to learn once sought sanctuary in the wood.

Genre: Fantasy. In the vein of Hawthorne, it is jam-packed with creepy religious rites, rumoured devil-worship, witchcraft, and a pervasive sense of mounting dread.

"A dark, dramatic tale of oppression and rebellion, ideology and morality, with a complicated, appealing protagonist caught in a Handmaid's Tale nightmare."

Raised by her grandparents, Immanuelle was brought up to worship the Father, follow the Holy Laws, and swear obedience to the Prophet, though it’s not as if she had much of a choice, as anyone who strays from this path are punished severely. I liked this more than you did, but I agree, the atmosphere was definitely the best thing about the book. I’m sorry it didn’t meet your expectations! All in all, it is clear that Alexis Henderson has a lot of talent and skill, though balancing that with original storytelling and interesting characters will likely come with more experience. Hope your next read better matches your expectations. Their spirits are still lurking there, and they bestow a gift on Immanuelle: the journal of her dead mother, who Immanuelle is shocked to learn once sought sanctuary in the wood. Jul 2020 There are no notices for this title yet.

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