Ghosts of Witches Past

Corinne O'Flynn — 2017

"Seventeen-year-old Wavy McClintock is a witch with the rare ability to see ghosts. Traumatic events with "city ghosts" when she was a child have forced Wavy into a life of seclusion. She never leaves the safety of Tower Hill, where the local ghosts are easy to spot and avoid. Niall Tobin is a witch from an outcast family. At seventeen, he is unable to stop his parents when they strip him of his magical soul in a plot to clear their family name. When Niall escapes, he seeks out the only living witness to the murder that ruined his family. His search brings him to Tower Hill. When a ghost appears to Wavy, revealing a mysterious symbol that sends her on a hunt for answers, she discovers Niall injured in the woods. Convinced that he will die if left alone, Wavy defies her family and agrees to help Niall. But helping Niall means leaving the safety of her home and facing the ghosts who want nothing more than to tear her apart. As Wavy and Niall work together to learn the truth about the murder, they discover connections that haunt both their families and uncover long-buried secrets that will change their lives forever"--Goodreads.com.

Reviews

Southern Today Gone Tomorrow@southernwolf

Oct 5, 2021

So, based on the title, which is Book One of Witches of Tower Hill, this appears to be a series. Personally, I don’t think I will be reading the rest unless I get a reading copy. HOWEVER, that isn’t to say that this is a bad series. It was actually quite enjoyable. This series, I would say, is aimed at middle schoolers/high schoolers. And it does that job well. I just am not feeling it. Well written and with a complex story that reveals itself at a good pace, but the writing style just isn’t my taste. I enjoy a more complex writing style. Again, this was a GOOD book, would recommend giving it a try if you are thinking about it. Definitely, if you are a middle schooler/high schooler, this is an excellent choice. High fantasy lovers? Stay away. Harry Potter lovers? Give it a try. Others… well… I don’t know what to tell you. I gave it a try. The plot was good. Maybe think about giving it a try.