Book Review: Thirteen Witches – The Memory Thief
Description
The story follows Rosie Oaks as she navigates her way through a world she never knew existed—a world of the unseen. Filled with ghosts, magic, and witches. Rosie must now work to uncover the mysteries of her past, her mom’s past, and learn new skills before it is too late and the witches bring more damage and take everything away from her.
Perfect For
- Fans of witches
- Fans of ghosts
- Best friends
- Young humans who are independent but feel lost.
I was on an 18-hour road trip to Florida when I realized I needed a book for the trip. I thought about a small town outside of Orlando called Cassadaga. A town known for witches and physics. So, I figured, let’s find a book about witches. Enter Thirteen Witches: The Memory Thief. I tell you what, this book did not disappoint. Filled with suspense, relatable emotions and friendships, magic, and imagination, it is overall an incredibly enjoyable book.
Plot
If I were to describe the plot of Thirteen Witches: The Memory Thief, I would have to say “rich.” An engaging, rich, and fun-filled world that promises a long, exciting, and engaging series. To be honest, I love how the core concept is simple, but also offers an incredible amount to the reader.
It reminded me of the scary witch stories I always read or heard as a kid. Bringing back the idea that witches were once feared. Witches are dangerous and can easily take away your childhood and/or your life.
The plot was also well-paced. Bringing out new challenges, obstacles, and events that kept me engaged and interested in the story.
Characters
- I loved the main character in this story. Strong, independent, but also vulnerable when it comes to their loved ones. The character felt real. They showed real emotions of jealousy and fear of losing their friendships. Real fears I had as a young human.
- The secondary characters were also fantastic. They showed real character and were relatable, even if many of them were ghosts. They complimented the main character nicely and didn’t feel forced.
- The antagonist was everything I expected from dangerous witches, and I liked that.
World Building
The world-building was well done, as it hit the goal of making me want to read the next novel in the series. I want to know more and discover more of this world with the main character. I want to find out about the witches, their unique powers, and the hidden world behind the veil that the main character navigates.
Prose
The author has a great knack for showing and not telling, but in a way that doesn’t seem excessive. The details and metaphors were brilliantly matched to the style and genre of the story. Sometimes when I read books, the way scenery is described can feel out of character and throw off the escapism of the story, but not this story. Elegant, simple, and unique.
Conclusion
I would most certainly recommend Thirteen Witches: The Memory Thief to anyone looking for a book on witches or the reality of friendships. It beautifully covered both topics, making me itch to read the next novel in the series.
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