Book Title: Witch Child (Witch Child #1)
Author: Celia Rees
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Number of pages: 240
Genre: historical fiction, paranormal, witches, young adult
Release Date: April 1st 2002
Goodreads Synopsis:
Enter the world of young Mary Newbury, a world where simply being different can cost a person her life. Hidden until now in the pages of her diary, Mary’s startling story begins in 1659, the year her beloved grandmother is hanged in the public square as a witch. Mary narrowly escapes a similar fate, only to face intolerance and new danger among the Puritans in the New World. How long can she hide her true identity? Will she ever find a place where her healing powers will not be feared?
My Review:
4/5 stars
I believe that this is the first book I’ve read that I wouldn’t usually go for and like, but I surprisingly stuck with it. I typically read books that are not set in the 1800’s and before simply because I find it dull. I’ll be honest and say that yes, it did take me awhile to really begin to enjoy this book. After awhile it did intrigue me about her (Mary’s) life and what would become of her after her journey from traveling from England to embracing who she is. I liked how Mary wasn’t of the norm in society during that time, which of course got her into trouble. Even though it did take me awhile to enjoy, I liked how the author wrote. I wasn’t confused by any means of what was going on in the story. This is one of the main factors as to why I don’t read stories during these eras, but this book, luckily, was an easy read. If you like books set in this time period and like books about witches, you will definitely enjoy this book.
I will say that I will read the sequel Sorceress (Witch Child #2)
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