Quick Synopsis – Fritzi is a witch and Otto is a witch hunter, they are destined to tear each other a part. But what if they work together to end the regime of terror that is killing innocent people?

Song This Reminds Me Of – Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavigne

Publication Date – Oct. 3, 2023

Spicy Level – 🌶🌶

Rating – 3.5 out of 5⭐

Review – I want to commend the writers for including a trigger warning about some of the content in this book. Since this is a story aimed at teenagers and young adults, I appreciate that there was something in place to warn parents and younger readers that some of the content might be upsetting. It’s like a PG 13 rating, but for books.

This book was incredibly fast paced, which is something I had an issue with. I thought the plot could have been better fleshed out and the characters developed a little better. It was too quick of a read, when I put the book down I had questions and I really thought the book could have fleshed the story out more. The fast pace of the book was a downside, as it didn’t allow for proper plot development and character depth.

Night of the Witch is told between the view points of the two main characters, Fritzi and Otto. Fritzi is a green witch who feels responsible for the downfall of her coven and Otto is a hexenjager (witch hunter) who has been hiding in plain site, ready to take down the witch hunters from the inside. When fate brings them together, Otto includes Frizi on his plans to rescue 100 accused witches and save them from a planned mass burning. All is not as it seems as their plan comes to fruition, will they be able to make it to safety, or will Dieter the head witch hunter kill them all?

The main plot takes course over three days and the whole book seems to take place in the course of a week or so. Slight spoiler here, but how are two character meant to fall in love in that time? I hate super rushed loved stories. Even in forced close proximity there is no way they could love each other that much. I really hate that trope. It takes me right out of the story and makes me put my mom hat on and wag my finger. Like little lady you are way to young and naïve. The love story between Fritzi and Otto felt rushed and unrealistic, which detracted from the overall story.

Again, the story seemed like it could have been fleshed out more. Though I will say the magic system was very well done and made complete sense. I hate when you’re reading a fantasy and the magic is overly complex or so easy that everyone has it. The idea that witches had to pull from a well and each witch has their own affinity, makes the story more cohesive. I did really like the book and I hope there’s a part two that’s more developed.

Thanks NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the E-arc. All opinions are my own.