Name: The Nature of Witches
Rating: 4.005128205128205 (195 reviews)
ISBN: 9781728229423

Rachel Griffin

Witches, who for centuries have maintained the climate, are losing their power as the atmosphere becomes more erratic, and all hope for a better future lies with Clara Densmore, an Everwitch whose rare magic is tied to every season.

The Nature of Witches

I can't even express how much I actually loved this read. It had a little bit of everything and I'm obsessed.

Went immediately into my favorites shelf and will never be removed.

Not only did it give amazing autumn vibes, it really could've been read in any season.

It was wistful, and that is something that I love in a novel.

Sarah Campbell

I can't even express how much I actually loved this read. It had a little bit of everything and I'm obsessed.
Went immediately into my favorites shelf and will never be removed.
Not only did it give amazing autumn vibes, it really could've been read in any season.
It was wistful, and that is something that I love in a novel.

Witchy climate change book. It is  interesting the way, she added witchcraft and magic into a real world problem. 

Leah Diaz 

an urban fantasy, based at a college for witches who have magic tied to each of the seasons, except clara who is an ever witch and is tied to the magic of all seasons.

it wasn’t the most addictive fantasy book I have read, right from the start I wasn’t overly invested and only finished it under time pressure for bookclub. Clara was a frustrating FMC who had a lot of self doubt, due to having lost people she cared about because of her magic.

the book is very repetitive & slow paced and I struggled to reread about Clara’s losses and how much she hates her magic over and over. in saying this, the magic element of the book was actually really cool and different from any other fantasy books. I think if it was explored differently, it would have been a really great read.

my favourite part was the fact that spring witches can plant flowers based on their emotions - super cool to me, wish I could do this too!

Larissa Kirchberger

BOOK REVIEW

The Nature of Witches / Rachel Griffin

Rating ⭐⭐

an urban fantasy, based at a college for witches who have magic tied to each of the seasons, except clara who is an ever witch and is tied to the magic of all seasons.

it wasn’t the most addictive fantasy book I have read, right from the start I wasn’t overly invested and only finished it under time pressure for bookclub. Clara was a frustrating FMC who had a lot of self doubt, due to having lost people she cared about because of her magic.

the book is very repetitive & slow paced and I struggled to reread about Clara’s losses and how much she hates her magic over and over. in saying this, the magic element of the book was actually really cool and different from any other fantasy books. I think if it was explored differently, it would have been a really great read.

my favourite part was the fact that spring witches can plant flowers based on their emotions - super cool to me, wish I could do this too!

I thought this book was very sweet. It’s centered around the idea that witches are tied to seasons and help to control weather and nature - kind of reminded me of the Tinker Bell movies. 

In all honesty, I picked up this book because of the cover, which is absolutely to die for. Was it the best book I’ve ever read? Probably not. But I still managed to finish it practically in one sitting. I did love though that the witches were neither secret nor hunted in this story, but rather an important part of advancing society! 

My biggest fault is the “woe is me” mentality of our MC. The pity-me-attitude can get a little much, and I appreciate the characters who took no shit on that front. Overall it’s a cute story about learning to trust yourself and those around you to fight for a life worth living. And you get a chance to learn a bit about the language of flowers - if you don’t already know 🌸

Tace

I thought this book was very sweet. It’s centered around the idea that witches are tied to seasons and help to control weather and nature - kind of reminded me of the Tinker Bell movies. 

In all honesty, I picked up this book because of the cover, which is absolutely to die for. Was it the best book I’ve ever read? Probably not. But I still managed to finish it practically in one sitting. I did love though that the witches were neither secret nor hunted in this story, but rather an important part of advancing society! 

My biggest fault is the “woe is me” mentality of our MC. The pity-me-attitude can get a little much, and I appreciate the characters who took no shit on that front. Overall it’s a cute story about learning to trust yourself and those around you to fight for a life worth living. And you get a chance to learn a bit about the language of flowers - if you don’t already know 🌸

✓ Forbidden love (self-imposed…)
✓ Natural magic 
✓ Witches 

Gem Koeman

** spoiler alert **
           Things I loved about the book.

🌍 The idea that the witches are trying to save the planet.

🍂 Got some nice seasonal vibes along with the elemental magic.

🏫 A little bit of dark academia goes a long way, especially during spooky season.

Why did I give it a three?

I didn't feel connected to the characters, the MC was obviously dealing with a lot but I felt that we were being told about it rather than being shown. 

I also thought the romance was a bit lackluster, I would have liked to see Clara and Paige ultimately work out their differences and maybe find their way back to each other.

PLEASE read this book, it's such a delight. 

honey

just gonna start off with saying that this book was a tad too slow for me, however, it was still good story. there was a lot of character development with clara which i loved. the magic concept was really cool and i don’t think i’ve read something before that took that kind of approach with seasonal magic so that was cool! the ending was so cute and fantastic. 

Hannah Williams

McKenzie McWhorter

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and witch element, but the pacing of the book felt off and I didn't feel like I could connect with the characters. I know Clara was young but she felt like she was written as much younger at times.

Writing often felt blunt and concepts underdeveloped. MC also feels childish at times — which characters call her out for. Hope the author has further developed their writing skills for their next book (genuinely!) because the concept for this book was overall wonderful!

(Bre)anne✨

Samantha Penland

This was kind of slow. I liked it but it didn’t pull me in.

One of the Most Anticipated Young Adult Debuts of 2021! From a stunning new voice in YA comes the fierce, romantic story about a world on the brink of destruction, the one witch who holds the power to save it, and the choice that could cost her everything she loves. 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. "A bright, fresh read from a glowing new voice, THE NATURE OF WITCHES is both timely and stirring. Griffin's emotional writing that cuts to the heart will make her a new YA favorite."—Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fable "The forces of nature and magic blend perfectly in this masterfully told story... I couldn't love this book more."—Shea Ernshaw, NYT bestselling author of The Wicked Deep and Winterwood

Clari

I really really liked it. It was well thought and the magic was very very interesting. I also loved the commentary on climate change about how much us human beings have being hurting the earth and we should do so much better.
It's not 5 stars solely cause Clara would get on my nerves sometimes but that's a me thing

Marissa Davis

How what can I say that no one has said yet? I loved this book so much. If your looking for a friends to lovers book this is for you. But it’s also a book about self discovery. The way Clara was set on something and then she met Sang and all that changed. I highly recommend this to everyone trust me you won’t be disappointed.

Livia

4.5/5 stars


aside from clara being unreasonably stubborn, this book was everything. i love the magic, i love the growth of our main character so much, i love sang and paige and even though i do hate the teachers, they served a purpose, and i love the message of this book

Charley

I love the way Rachel Griffin writes!!! Also, I need a Sang in my life. He's so sweet

Virág 

I was really really interested in this book, and I was really happy when the publisher let me have an eARC of it. And I wasn't disappointed, this book completely blew my mind.

The beautiful way the author shows the little personality changes as the seasons, and how she slowly adapts to changes even better. As a person who really disliked her own body and herself for a really long time and felt like I don't fit in anywhere, I could relate to her during a lot of times. And the way she accepted herself over time, it reminded me how I did this too, and it was amazing. I cried a lot during this book, it made me become so emotional. 

The relationship that starts sprouting in the book and goes all the way until the end, well, I might have fallen in love with him too. He is so caring, and his affection towards plants and tea is relatable, I wish he could be my friend. 

I recommend this book with my whole heart, it swalloped my heart and took it on a magical adventure, long before I could notice. And it was totally worth it, this is a magical journey that you don't want to miss.

Megan Beth Davies

Really enjoyed this YA fantasy. The themes and setting were perfect, such a great mix of elemental powers, and how it can be used for good in a modern world. I fell in love with the characters and I want more of them! Definitely read if you love YA fantasy and elemental magic.

Jasmine Davis

Really loved following along on this journey of self discovery and awakening.

The Nature of Witches

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