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A Circle of Uncommon Witches by Paige Crutcher

ABOUT THE BOOK

A witch generationally cursed to never find true love sets out to break the spell cast on her family, and must team up with the last person who wants to help her – the witch who set the curse in the first place.

Doreen MacKinnon is doomed to die of a broken heart – if she can’t break the centuries-old curse placed on her family.

Three hundred years ago, Ambrose MacDonald, a powerful male witch, fell in love with a MacKinnon. And when the MacKinnon witches forbade him from seeing his love, by secretly hiding her away, he retaliated by cursing the family and its future generations to never find love. But it wasn’t without a cost. Now, Ambrose is imprisoned by those same witches, trapped in a tempest and doomed to outlive everyone he has ever loved.

But Doreen isn’t like the other MacKinnon witches. As the 13th generation of the MacKinnon line, Doreen is one of the most powerful witches in centuries… and one of the loneliest. So when she discovers where Ambrose has been trapped, she releases him to help her break the curse, once and for all. Ambrose agrees to help, but with his own motive: vengeance. He plans to use her as bait to enact his revenge on her family.

Together, they enter a series of trials that take them to a castle in Scotland, off a cliff, and into a world beyond their wildest dreams. As they work together, sparks start to fly, but soon, Doreen must choose how far she is willing to go to break the curse and what she’s willing to sacrifice.

MY REVIEW

Dive into a world of magic and romance as two unlikely enemies work to break a 300-year old curse before their very existence is eliminated.  If you love a great paranormal adventure battling a creepy soul-sucking witch, then you need to check out A Circle of Uncommon Witches.

Doreen MacKinnon is a stubborn, impulsive, and courageous witch who aims to break a curse before she turns 30 or risk dying from a broken heart. The problem is she needs help from the one man responsible for the torment of her coven never being able to find true love. She did not think her journey would involve freeing a trapped witch, going against her family, stepping through a portal, and getting feelings for a man she should not trust with her life.

Ambrose MacDonald is the witch who cursed the MacKinnon witches who took his true love away. He’s mysterious, angry, and extremely resilient. I mean, this guy is trapped and tortured endlessly in a nightmarish time loop and still manages to keep his sanity. I found Ambrose captivating with his little smirks and natural protectiveness toward Doreen. The banter between them is fun and refreshing. It’s not just the typical good vs. evil vibe but a promising tension that keeps you on your toes. 

Ms. Crutcher juggles an intricate plot and complex character development while creating a compelling story that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

If you’re looking for a blend of magical adventure, unexpected twists, and a little romance, give this one a shot. 

Thank you to Ms. Crutcher for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paige Crutcher is a former journalist whose work has appeared in multiple anthologies and online publications. She is also an artist and yogi. When not writing, she prefers to trek through the forest with her children, hunting for portals to new worlds. 

Follow Paige on her website and Instagram.

 

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