"An absorbing tale of love, sacrifice, family ties, and magic, set in the Pacific Northwest in the aftermath of World War II, by the author of A Secret History of Witches.

Barrie Anne Blythe and her aunt Charlotte have always known that the other residents of their small coastal community find them peculiar - two women living alone on the outskirts of town. It is the price of concealing their strange and dangerous family secret.

But two events threaten to upend their lives forever. The first is the arrival of a mysterious abandoned baby with a hint of power like their own. The second is the sudden reappearance of Barrie Anne's long-lost husband - who is not quite the man she thought she married.

Together, Barrie Anne and Charlotte must decide how far they are willing to go to protect themselves - and the child they think of as their own - from suspicious neighbors, the government, and even their own family...

For more from Louisa Morgan, check out A Secret History of Witches."

A combination of three of my favorite things; the Pacific Northwest, historical fiction, and witches!

I was given this ARC by the publisher via netgalley for an honest review.

I love paranormal and witches and creepy stuff. When I saw the word "witch" in the title I immediately requested to read this book. The stuff about aliens confused me.. I wasn't quite sure why that was in there. The husband was a smidge over the top, but other than that overall I enjoyed this book.

My first read by this author, The Witch’s Kind is an engaging paranormal read. I enjoyed the storyline and most of the characters and will be recommending this to others.

The Witch's Kind is a fascinating unique story that is wonderfully written. Louisa Morgan is a talented author and her books always takes you on a wonderful adventure.

4,5 stars

This book was a very fast and comfortable read.
What marked me particularly since the very beginning of my reading was its timeless quality: This is a book that I could have read many years ago, after rummaging in my parents' bookcases. The writing is classic and an easy flow, with interesting and credible characters. The story is slow but with a very good rhythm, it was quite a page-turner for me! I was very afraid in the beginning, when I understood that the story will be switching, chapter after chapter, between "now" and "the past". But as a fact the story is very linear, each story completing the other one perfectly, and no frustration nor difficulties were met. A rarity for me, as I don't care much for flashbacks. But the writing construction is very clever and the reading absolutely effortless.

The historical context was interesting two, especially the point a view and the role of women during war time. One of the main theme of the story is clearly feminism, how woman are perfectly able to leave alone, all alone or between women, without any men - especially bad ones. All the main characters of the story are female, except one, and he's not a good person. The tone isn't one against men, not al all, some are presented as good and honorable persons. But the writer chose to show a situation where a young woman has to live with an abusive, elusive and lying husband.

Even if the story is quite mundane, with a lot a every day details, it's never boring. There is a special intensity, a momentum toward something. A thing that is going to happen, we don't know what, nor when, only that we'll be surprised, and maybe also scared.

The fantasy aspect is minimalist, as reduced to one only thing, but it's also central, and mysterious, and very well developed. The reader just has to know and accept that it's not a classical fantasy book, much more a classical story with a tiny shinning magical spot.

I'll certainly read more books of the author, to begin with "A Secret History of Witches".
I've rated this one four stars and a half, and not five, for two reasons: firstly I'm a little frustrated about the magical point, I would have like to know how it has evolved later on. I'd appreciate an epilogue about fifteen or twenty years later on, maybe? The second point is about the husband psychology; I thought it was a little caricatural in the end, a bit "too much", too "black or white". I quite understand the necessity of such a dark exposition, but still, more subtlety would have been welcome (even if it would have made the story... different. Sorry to be so unclear but I don't want to spoil!).

To conclude a book I recommend to all readers who love classical stories with good characters, a strong atmosphere, some hidden magic and a lingering mystery. For Daphne du Maurier's fans for instance, or Elizabeth Goudge's ones.

Having been a fan of Morgan's ever since A Secret History of Witches, I knew I had to pick up The Witch's Kind. But The Witch's Kind is softer, it's less focused on witches, then it is focused on trusting your own intuition. The way women ignore their gut reactions, or their instincts are twisted against them, their memories prone to re-writing. There's a quiet tension that builds throughout the book as we jump from the past to the present. We witness the unfolding of these relationships, the dissolving of feelings, and the emergence of new emotions.

Louisa Morgan has written a fantastic novel.. It's historical fiction with a bit of the paranormal thrown into the mix. Strong female characters give this novel it's heart and soul, along with a great dog!! Barrie Ann and Aunt Charlotte face many hardships in this tale, but they persevere and make through the rough times.
It is a beautifully written book where the story unfolds like the magical tale it is.
I think fans of Alice Hoffman may enjoy this book because of the bit of the strange and unusual it presents.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this novel.

I was given a ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Strange feelings, lights, and occurrences make this book seem strange until all is revealed.

Barrie goes out to ring the bell for her dog. When it hears the bell, it returns home and it's time for a meal. But it takes while for him to show up. And, when he turns up, he's carrying a baby in a blanket...

Redhook Books and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you). It will be published March 19th.

This story has some interesting factors in it. Barrie's family has a special infinity with water; it tells them secrets and helps them see the future. The child the dog retrieved has ears and gills behind that; it appears to be alien. And the man she envisioned as her husband for life left her. She lost the baby she was carrying. It would have been fine but he came back. And he's no good, through and through.

She keeps hats on the baby, buries the baby's mother, and loves it like it was her own. She and her aunt live together. They raise crops on the farm and sell the produce and goods they produce from it.

There are people looking for her husband. His story of his time in the service is all a lie. She wants nothing to do with him and tells him so. Then he steals her baby because he can sell it. Never anger a witch...

I liked this story a lot! Barrie and Charlotte were both wonderful characters and I really liked the writing. The supernatural twist was just enough to keep you wondering.

A marvelously written story with a solid plot. Good character development and dialogue. Totally enjoyed the book

I loved this book. I enjoyed her first book as well but I think I liked this 2nd one better. This book gives a look into the way things used to be for a woman in her own. It's easy to forget how much has changed for women in the 70 years and now much freedom we have to make our own decisions and love who we choose to love. It makes you wonder how far would you go to save your family? What are you really made of?

Feels very similar to the author's previous "A Secret History of Witches". Dreamy, fable-like, the story delves into the paranoia of the 1940s and 1950s for UFOs and communists and ties it closely to the suspicions of witches and other nonconventional women. A Secret History of Witches has circulated surprisingly well in our very traditional Baptist-leaning southern community, so we will definitely get this one also.

A very mixed feelings here. It was in between 2 stars and 4 stars in parts, for me.

The writing: was lovely and there were lot of things I enjoyed. Especially the narration was pretty nice and the descriptive part about nature, animals and places was definitely defined and well executed. I didn't care for the mixture of fantasy characters.

The present day was more enjoyable to read than the going back to past.

The husband was a bit laughable as a character - was a bit too over the top to be taken seriously.

Overall it was a bit too drawn out and could have been a tad tighter.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC.

This wasn’t what I expected. To be honest I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but it was a pleasant surprise. I don’t like giving spoilers away but the ending 😍 phew. Intense

Apart from the gorgeous cover, this story hooked me from the first chapter!
If you love fantasy with an outstanding writing that leaves you in awe then this is your next read!

The Witch’s Kind is beautifully written and transports the reader to the shores of the Olympic Peninsula in the 1930s and 1940s. It is a sweet story that focuses on the parent-child bond and explores it well. Barry Anne’s life on the farm was absorbing and I wish more of the book had been focused on her life alone there. I was less enchanted with the amount of space in the plot awarded to Barry Anne and Will’s relationship, less information about him would have been more because I was left confused by why they were together, what they could possibly have seen in each other- even though Barry Anne was great, Will didn’t seem to appreciate anything about her. I kept wondering if Will had undiagnosed bipolar disorder and I flopped between pitying him and despising him. In the end Will’s simplicity was disappointing, after spending most of the book trying to figure him out he was not complicated enough as a character.

The book blurb, title, and beautiful cover seem to imply that this book is ABOUT witchcraft and witches, but this is a very light aspect of the story- I actually never really understood how the gift was more valuable than simple intuition or common sense. But it was a very interesting and fun type of magic.

I enjoyed this book and will definitely recommend it to people who enjoy a little bit of the supernatural and character driven stories about the power of family and love. I will post this review to Goodreads without the mild spoilers.

Such an enjoyable read! I totally enjoyed the writing, the plot, and the characters. The story is mostly about Barrie Ann and her Aunt Charlotte - their lives and the secret they share from their heritage.

Barrie Ann drops out of college to marry Will just prior to his deployment in World War II. What happens after their wedding date is the real story here. There is both heartbreak and joy in Barrie's life - and we can see this is the case with her Aunt Charlotte as well. Both Barrie Ann and Charlotte are very strong women who face hardship head-on and overcome the challenges. The dog named Willow is a treat in this book and I really want that dog! I think Willow was my favorite character!

There are paranormal elements in the story. Obviously a type of witchcraft as the title indicates, but there is a child with a special gift, some talk of aliens, and I felt the dog had some type of gift as well.

This is the second book I've read by Louisa Morgan. I read [book:A Secret History of Witches|33785695] earlier and enjoyed it as well. Both books portray strong women. I look forward to new works by this author as I truly like her writing style and character development.

Thanks to Louisa Morgan and Redhook Books through Netgalley for an advance copy.

The Witch’s Kind is one interesting book. Witches? Magic? WWII? ALIENS? An awesomely feminist queer lady and a strong main character? And did I mention aliens? If you enjoy history with a touch of magic and intrigue then you’ll love this. Plus, an aunt-niece relationship that was so sweet, touching, and supportive. Aunt Charlotte reminded me a lot of my own aunt. Also, I can’t end this mini review without mentioning the true star of this book: Willow (when you read it, you’ll know.) An all around enchanting book.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review!

Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Barrie Anne Blythe and her aunt Charlotte have always known that the other residents of their small coastal community find them peculiar -- two women living alone on the outskirts of town. It is the price of concealing their strange and dangerous family secret.

But two events threaten to upend their lives forever. The first is the arrival of a mysterious abandoned baby with a hint of power like their own. The second is the sudden reappearance of Barrie Anne's long-lost husband -- who is not quite the man she thought she married.

Together, Barrie Anne and Charlotte must decide how far they are willing to go to protect themselves -- and the child they think of as their own -- from suspicious neighbors, the government, and even their own family...

Morgan’s unique writing style creates a dreamlike storytelling perfect for people who love fairytales and folklore. For some the writing may seem slow paced, but if you enjoyed A Secrete History Of Witches you will appreciate this novel as well.

While, I love fantasy books the many different elements added to this book were not what I was expecting. I cannot explain this fully without giving too much away. The story blends historical fiction, romance, and several different fantasy and magical realism elements.