The Nature of Witches

by Rachel Griffin

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I DIDN'T FINISH!

Summary

For centuries, witches have maintained the climate, their power from the sun peaking in the season of their birth. But now their control is faltering as the atmosphere becomes more erratic. All hope lies with Clara, an Everwitch whose rare magic is tied to every season.

In Autumn, Clara wants nothing to do with her power. It’s wild and volatile, and the price of her magic―losing the ones she loves―is too high, despite the need to control the increasingly dangerous weather.

In Winter, the world is on the precipice of disaster. Fires burn, storms rage, and Clara accepts that she’s the only one who can make a difference.

In Spring, she falls for Sang, the witch training her. As her magic grows, so do her feelings, until she’s terrified Sang will be the next one she loses.

In Summer, Clara must choose between her power and her happiness, her duty and the people she loves… before she loses Sang, her magic, and thrusts the world into chaos.

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GoodReads:3.80
My Score:DNF
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My Review

Sadly, I was really disappointed with this book, especially since I loved Bring Me Your Midnight by this author. Unfortunately, this story just wasn’t my cup of tea and didn’t unfold the way I had hoped.

I decided to stop reading this book around the 30% mark. The story just wasn’t drawing me in, and the characters felt one-dimensional and flat. I couldn’t connect with Clara, the main character, and the writing felt a bit too juvenile for my taste. I also didn’t enjoy the political messages about climate change and anti-industrialization. Overall, this book just wasn’t for me.