3.5 rounded up. Thanks so much to the publisher for my copy of THE WITCHES OF BONE HILL. I was glad for the chance to read this debut!

Cordelia and Eustace have inherited the Bone Estate after their estranged aunt has passed. This had a really interesting premise with a few detours that I wasn't necessarily expecting.

I wished there were a few more red herrings and that we had spent more time on the romance, since it felt rushed.

I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!
I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!
I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!
I lost my kindle and couldn't redownload it. Sorry!

[First, I’d like to say, thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to review this ARC with honesty.]

Wow, okay - so this book took me some time to read. It was the weirdest feeling in the world. It was hard to stop reading but at the same time, it felt it was being dragged out. Nevertheless, I was still very much interested in finding out what in the everloving hell was going on this crazy kooky house on Bone Hill. Ghosts perhaps? Imagination? Possible mental issues? The story definitely gives you a handful of misdirects and many mysteries that leave you along for the ride but I will say some of these - were a BIT too confusing. I still had fun with the story. Liked the characters. I was very much TRAUMATIZED by a few things - people, check your trigger warnings on some of this.

But still, the story for the most part was good. The ending became more fast paced, which I found a little disoriented with. Throughout the book it was a steady pace, almost too steady but then maybe the last 100 pages or so, the pace just went full speed and new information was thrown at you, leaving you a little overwhelmed.

I would probably read another of this author’s work. I did like the world building in this. I just wish there was more growth for the characters. I think I saw someone comment, the main character was a bit all over the place and erratic? I agree. She definitely seemed to flip flop like crazy.


My Rating: 3.5 (Rounded up)

This book wasn't what I thought it was, and it that misunderstanding, it was better.

There were some lengths, hence the 4-stars, but overall it is a balanced mix of a sisterly bond, lost family, magic, ghosts and an emerging (fast) romance, intertwined with history and murder.

TW for blood (a lot), gore, murder, suicide, manipulation, financial abuse.

It's a funny surprise that the lost family/estranged aunt that dies and heroin that herits everything/estate really far away/newly discovered magic/ghost themes are quite the same that the last witchy book I read, but this one was sooooo much better.

If you like witchy read with an intrigue, then you'll love this one!

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press for the advanced copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Cordelia Bones’ ex left her broke. When her sister tells her their great aunt left them her house, she thinks her problems might be solved. Unfortunately, they must live there, can’t sell it, and must continue the somewhat creepy family legacy. The house abounds with secrets and secret passages and compartments, and nothing and no one are what they appear to be. In my opinion, the book got bogged down in the detailed descriptions and I occasionally lost track of the plot itself.
3 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed as in this review are completely my own.

I love a good "woman (or women) inherits random house from relative and has to live there to fulfill the terms of the will" storyline. Throw in some mysterious history and creepy happenings and I am extra here for it. It was a bit slow paced and I wish we would have had a multiple pov but it was still an entertaining read.

Cordellia, and Eustace are sister that were not speaking until they found out an aunt they didn't know passed away. THey are both at points in their life where everything is falling apart. Yet they are now finding out about a whole life that they are apart of but knew nothing about. They need to learn knew things and see where they fit in.
Things dont make sense but soon they learn the truth.

this was a book that kept my interest from the beginning. I loved it and felt all the feels. I really enjoyed it.

I liked this combination of fantastical elements and horror, that's really my vibe. This book is really keyd in to the fall vibes

Fantasy, Witches, Paranormal, and Romance- oh my! This book sounded right up my alley, and while I DID enjoy it, it did fall a little flat for me.

Good book with really well written characters. I liked the story and how well it was written. It was a good one for a long weekend read.

I made it 50% of the way through. It’s been months and I don’t find myself compelled to pick it back up and finish it.

I did not connect with the characters which made my experience not as enjoyable. The premise sounded great, but for me personally it did not grab me.

Thank you for my advanced reader copy of The Witches of Bone Hill.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

I need to stop getting suckered in by witchy premises. This ended up not being a book for me, especially when I learned about the animal abuse (whyyyyyyy). Definitely the wrong audience.

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and St. Martin's Griffin for my honest review.*

Cordelia is going through some pretty emotional life changes and an estrangement from her sister when her sister calls out of the blue and tells her that their aunt has passed away and left everything to them. An aunt that neither sisters knew about. While an inheritance would make Cordelia's life much better, the sisters start experiencing some odd things when they are trying to prep the house for a quick sale. And it turns out that they are witches.

I don't usually go for the paranormal type books, but I found this one fairly intriguing and didn't want to put it down once I got into it. Secret passageways and crypts that keep opening and creepy old men who seem to appear out of nowhere. And throughout the whole book, the sisters are having to decode ledgers and notes from their ancestors to find out who they are and who they come from.

Overall, a great read! I wonder if it is the start of a series.... It could be a fantastic series!

DNF. I could not get into this one.

🗣 Thank you to NetGalley and stmartinspress for the opportunity to read and review this book via gifted ARC! All opinions are honest and my own.

The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn is a paranormal novel that follows the journey of two sisters, Cordelia and Eustace, who inherit a haunted mansion from their mysterious great aunt. As they explore their family history and their own magical abilities, they face danger, secrets, and betrayal
I would recommend this book to others who are looking for a spellbinding, romantic, and terrifying novel that explores the themes of family, identity, and power. The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn is a captivating and memorable book that will leave the reader breathless and wanting more..

DNF'd at 15%. Ultimately, this just wasn't for me. I was pretty scared at the very beginning but then it just sorta felt like a joke. Sad this was a miss.

Wow! If you're looking for a "Fall vibes" book, this one takes the cake! It's got the spooky vibes with ghosts and scary things around every corner. This was almost horror due to the amount of gore that happened. I enjoyed it and was biting my nails in so many different parts of it! It also has great amounts of family vibes to show you the importance of family. Some romance as well! It truly just keeps you reeled in and wanting to read more! I loved it!

3.5 stars

The Witches of Bone Hill follows our main character, Cordelia Bone, as her life comes crumbling down around her and then she finds out that her estranged great aunt has died and left her an inheritance.

Cordelia hasn’t seen her sister, Eustace, in a few years but they both need to go to the estate in Connecticut to deal with the estate and inheritance. Their mother kept them completely separate from the rest of her family while they were growing up, moving around and never settling in one place. They know nothing about their family or the mysteries that they will uncover about the estate, and themselves, when they arrive at Bone Hill.

I really enjoyed The Witches of Bone Hill for the first 75% and found the pacing enjoyable, the mysteries kept me engaged, and the I felt really invested in the characters and the story. However, I found the pacing was really off for me after the 75% mark and some things were super drawn out, which also made them kind of confusing. The other parts went by way too quickly.

I did overall enjoy this one!

I'd categorize this novel as one that I liked reading well enough, but I don't forsee myself reaching for again within the next two years. The atmosphere was great, the vibes were there, but the story itself was burdened with too many moving parts and elements that didn't quite have a home. It became a chore to read at certain points, but it wasn't impossible to carve through. I'd be interested in seeing what Ava Morgyn does next, but Bone Hill was a bit of a miss for me, personally.