I was unable to finish this one. I LOVE YA, time travel and Witches but this one didn't do it for me.

I acknowledge that I am fully in the minority based on the Goodreads reviews so I may try to read this again and update my review. Seemed like it gets better but the beginning (I maybe got through about 30%) was challenging for me.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC!

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3.5 Hearts I had to request this book when I read the synopsis and saw the cover. It really called to me and i have always thought the Salem Witch era was so interesting. But this is a bit different. Rebecca travels through time and so much more. There is a catch to how she can communicate to the modern day.

This story is different than any others I have read in this genre but it seemed like there was a lot thrown into it. It was a witches brew of ideas. Let’s add a bit of time travel, plus a dash of dreamscape, a handful of magic and pinches of other stuff and brew up a story.

It was really interesting but nothing like what I expected.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I thought I'd be hooked with the whole Salem witch thing. But no. This jumped around too much and was choppy and difficult to follow. I got tired of keeping track and DNF'd it around halfway. Super interesting concept, poorly executed.

I ran into a wall with this book. I am normally all for "jumping into the action" at the beginning of the book. However, I felt like I got thrown into an already-moving landscape. Characters were so slow as to be thick. Others have clear existing drama. This reminds me of the weirdest of weird episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation that happens as some kind of representation by the Q and happened in the great West, including cowboy hats. I do not like that episode. It makes little sense beyond some kind of strange dream and causes a headache rather than captivating interest. This book is exactly that. So, before I can really get interested in any character, I already want to throw the book out a moving window. Will the dream world die? Will the pre-destined future prove changeable?

Here's the sad fact: I don't care.

I tried to care, but I was so annoyed with the whole effort, I gave up. Perhaps this author and I can meet in another book someday.

This was such an interesting book. I would find myself thinking about it while I was at work or falling asleep at night. Dreams have always been fascinating to me, so a whole book based on dreams being more than they seem to be was right up my alley. I would love to know what happens to Rebecca after this story ends. Recommend!

I honestly wasn't a huge fan of this, the jumping around the plot was really well thought out but the actual writing fell flat to me I didn't root for these characters I was kind if bored most of this story...

This book was a very wel written book. I did enjoy the chemistry between Rebecca and Brian throughout this book. I felt like I was reading a tamed version of the movie Paprika since it deals with dream walking.

At first, I found this book hard to enjoy, but even with the rough start, it became an experience I would never forget. This book is filled with the history, magic and the Salem witch trials to the future.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’m struggling to get through this one. The writing isn’t flowing smoothly in my head. The aspect of the story is glorious. I will finish because I love the concept but it’s taking me longer than necessary. It just needs a few smoothing tweaks and minor transitions.

Wow! If you like witches or the history of Salem, this time/dream travel book is one to read. The author ,very clearly, keeps you in the knowledge of when you are are (and where too of course). It is one of the longest online books i have read, but it needs to be to understand the prophecy. I judge this bookto be great for advanced elementary students thru age 99. Or a few centuries...depending on your lifeline😀

This book is an ARC from AuthorBuzz in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

We have been dying to preview Witch of the Hills because it is the carbon coy of the young adult books our readers love. I could not stop reading this book introducing Rebecca and her mission as a witch haunting young boys dreams fulfilling her destiny as a witch. Then the boy she chooses ends up falling in love with her and he feels she needs to be saved from this mission but it is far from what she wants. The book at every chapter took many unexpected turns and kept you on your feet wanting to read more and see what happens with Rebecca and Brian and will they achieve what they set out to do.

We will definitely consider adding this title to our young adult fantasy collection at the library and our young adult readers are sure to love it. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

Witches, dreams, rescue mission, love and other typical teenage stuff. Could be interesting, however I found myself bored and confused most of the time.

Now don't get me wrong - the plot was interesting I just think the writers style wasn't my favorite. I felt like Mr Fraser was trying to put too much information into the paragraph making me lost in the story therefore I did not enjoy it as much as other people could have. That lack of certainty caused my boredom when reading this book- I will confess- I haven't survived till the end (and this is a rare situation for me!). I have ended up with giving up after 57% of the book.

On the bright side- I did like the characters (even though their age and Brian's naivety) and for sure cover was eye catchy! Unfortunately for me these were the only strengths of this novel.

An intriguing and spellbinding page-turner! This is the kind of book that you don't want to put down! I voluntarily read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am a huge YA fantasy fan, and this was right up my alley! I love witches and magic. This has a wonderful sweet romance as well! I look forward to more by this author.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC for an unbiased review.

I’m one of those who doesn’t tend to get excited about YA books. I occasionally run into one I really like, but more often than not they’re not my thing, but I’ll give one a chance once in a while in case. This was one of those books, and I was frankly blown away by it. Anyone who likes witchy/sorcerer type of books, enjoyed Harry Potter, or grew up with the old classics from long ago like A Wrinkle in Time would enjoy this book. Or if you just like fantasy with some mystery mixed in, this will be a good one for you. There was only one section where things started to get a little weird/silly/too YA for me, but it turned out to be an important part of the story and was very short-lasting. There’s a little romance (the old-fashioned kind), a great deal of magic, a whole lot of mystery, lots of fantasy….The story gets rather complex (if you’ve seen the move Inception, that sums up some of it), and there’s just so much going on, so many characters intertwined together, leading to the hopeful resolution of a big prophesy laid out by a head witch three centuries ago. One character finds a way to not only solve the prophesy, but to also fix another major problem that becomes evident as the story moves along, all out of love. I don’t want to discuss much about the story itself….it’s just too good to give anything away. By the time I got about a third of the way through, I was searching for time, even if only a few minutes to read, because the story just got so gripping with the twists and turns, you needed to see where it was heading. But it’s not one you want to rush or skim through either. I’ll definitely be looking for more books from this author. So if you’re like me and are on the fence about YA, don’t be afraid to give this one a try.

I did receive a free copy of this from NetGalley and am leaving an honest review.

Wow this book of magic really had me turning every page to find out what happens next. I like the way that the reader is left in a bit of mystery instead of having all the answers. Instead, the reader joins young Brian Danahey as he tries desperately to uncover the meaning behind mere riddles and clues that his love, Rebecca leaves him. Entangled in ancient prophesies and hidden mysteries, Brian gets zapped out of his time into the time of Salem Witch Trials. Unsure if he is dreaming or awake, Brian experiences episodes where he is in the middle of someone's dream. Trying not to freak out he turns first to his mom for help...and winds up finding surprising support from other people he knows or recently meets.

As if magical mirrors and figuring out riddles were not enough of a challenge, Brian also has to figure out who is on his side..or Rebecca's side and who is not. Part coming of age, part romance novel, and part mystery novel, The Witch of the Hills is an enjoyable read! I highly recommend adding it to your library today!!!

I am thankful for J.M. Fraser, AuthorBuz, and NetGalley for the hard work it took to get this magical mystery published and for the advanced reader copy to review. As always, my opinions are my own!

This book was quite entertaining for me! I enjoyed the writing style, and the flow! I can’t wait to read more of this authors work!

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I liked the premise of the book, it looked like a good plot. However I found the writing style difficult to follow and tedious at some points. It follows the what the character is doing step by step and sometimes it just did not flow. I am sorry I just could not get through the book.

Time hopping, dream jumping, and magic... Oh my! The Witch of the Hills was so unbelievably well done I going myself reading straight through without stopping. Layers and layers of mystery were so entangled I had no idea which way was up. Brian's constant references to all things techie made me laugh at just the right moments. The thrill of Rebecca's plight had just enough poignant sadness to put you on the edge of your seat just waiting for the final battle.
Fraser provided a great conclusion that was surprising but not unrealistic, considering we're talking about witches and sorcerers. The descriptions of the settings were classic and written well enough to be able to smell the smoke of Rebecca's fire. It was a great deal of fun attempting to unravel the tangle of time and ponder the realizations of how a single moment in the past can cause such rippling effects throughout centuries. Well planned and craftily executed, The Witch of the Hills is a great addition to any collection.
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This was a solid read for me! The Witch of the Hills mixes sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal to create such an interesting book! I really loved the romance in this book and loved seeing our two main characters develop throughout the story. The only reason this is 4 stars for me is that the pacing seemed to be off in some parts of this book.