"The Lost Witch" by Paige Crutcher is an enchanting tale that effortlessly weaves together elements of magic, mystery, and self-discovery. From the moment I was introduced to protagonist Lizzie Mitchell and her hidden powers, I was drawn into a world brimming with secrets and intrigue. Crutcher's vivid descriptions brought the eerie town of Haventon to life, and I found myself eagerly turning pages to uncover its mysteries alongside Lizzie. As she navigated the complexities of her newfound abilities and unearthed long-buried family secrets, I was swept away by the depth of emotion and suspense. With its compelling characters, atmospheric setting, and thrilling plot twists, "The Lost Witch" is a captivating read that lingers in the mind long after the final page. Crutcher's debut novel is a spellbinding journey that leaves readers craving more, and I can't wait to see what magical adventures await in future installments.

LOVED IT! I am always so drawn to witch stories and this one was so good. Loved the time travel aspect of this book, I don't see it too often with magical books like this.

I liked the worldbuilding and character aspects of this novel, but the plot fell flat. The story kicks off with promise, featuring Brigid, who finds herself disoriented in an unfamiliar era, grappling with amnesia. The pace falters when the narrative shifts to focus on the everyday activities of Ophelia and Finola, two local witches, against the backdrop of a magical lake. Despite the new depiction of demons emerging to possess the townsfolk, these thrilling moments seemed relegated to the backdrop of the story.

Brigid's romance with Knightley, while somewhat predictable, was nonetheless endearing, and I found myself cheering for their union. Knightley's archetype—the misunderstood lover with a willingness to sacrifice anything—may not break new ground, but his complexity added depth to his character. Ophelia and Finola brought to mind the beloved dynamic of "Practical Magic," encapsulating the essence of sisterhood and sorcery in their quest to aid their community.

I appreciated the enchanting setting and the magical elements Crutcher crafted, along with the generally appealing characters, but I was left wanting more substance.

A truly magical adventure - past meets present - finding the truth and trust in each other are all that can surmount the odds. And did we say witches? Of course it is all about witches - and magic for good or bad. Can't go wrong with this witchy fun tale of adventure.

2 stars!
i'm not going to lie, i had to fight to not DNF this book. at first, i was very interested but then it became so long and i was just really bored. the writing felt very odd to me and i just don't think it was the book for me. it was also very weird to have modern-day phrases, slang, and references when the writing felt older. i feel like there was so much but so little going on at the same time. it went extremely slow and that caused me not to feel as connected with the story as i would've liked to. the plot also confused me. i definitely don't think that i was the target audience for this book.

THE LOST WITCH is a spellbinding read (no pun intended). Crutcher develops wonderfully rich and real characters that leap off the page. Even though there is a fantastical element to this book, there is an honest and heartfelt narrative which makes it so good.

This just ended up not being a book for me. I tried to read it a few times, but couldn't quite connect to the voice or the storyline enough to finish it.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book from the blurb - but I was absolutely BLOWN away and enraptured with the beautiful story. I read it in one day (staying up way too late), but I couldn't put it down. I mean there was love (in many forms and relationships), loss, light, darkness, magic (of course!), laughter, friendship, and so much more. This book was masterfully written and I cannot wait to read more from this author!

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. I really enjoyed this book. It was really well written and it just had you trying to solve the mystery. I look forward to seeing what’s next from this author.

Quick Summary: A fantastical Evermore shift in time and so much more

My Review: The Lost Witch by Paige Crutcher is a sci-fi/fantasy novel that gives. With mystical magic, ongoing conflict, snatches in time, and intriguing characters, this novel does not disappoint.

About the Book: The Evermore of old and the Evermore of new are connected. At the heart of this Irish town, there is a goddess, a healer, a curse, a conflict, a desperation, a battle, a sacrifice, a found family, and love.

Question to Consider: What lengths would you go to in order to save someone you love?

My Final Say: As a fan of temporal warps and mythological twists, I found this story to be appealing. I would love to hear the audio version. Readers who enjoy magical fantasy will go for this book.

Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status/Level: 👍

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin), and to NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to read this novel. I look forward to reading more from this author.

This was a cute book. Was it perfect? No. Was it enjoyable? Yes. The pacing was a little off and some of the scenes felt disjointed and I had a hard time following along. Overall a cute book though

This book was so interesting! The magic system was entirely unique and I thoroughly enjoyed the romp through time to defeat the witches wielding chaos magic! I almost read the entire book with a Scottish accent, a la Outlander, in my head. With a little bit of everything thrown in for good measure, the story was enthralling and I was enchanted from the first pages.

Although this was a little hard to get into I really enjoyed it once I was hooked. Finola and Ophelia were fun characters that often made me laugh. I wanted more out of this story. I really did love the idea of it though! The pacing was just a bit too slow for me.

This book had a really interesting premise and I was pulled in immediately. However when Brigid is transported to the present and meets Ophelia and Fin, I started losing interest quickly.

The entire first exchange between Brigid and her descendants seemed odd and from that point on I wasn’t buying the events taking place. It also became harder to pay attention and I found myself having to reread the same section multiple times.

I did unfortunately DNF this one about 30% in.

This book gave all the fall vibes you look for in a book with witch in title! Very fun read and will recommend.

An enjoyable witchy and romantic read. I enjoyed the witchy aspect of the story - and the fight against those who want power for their iwn ends. The romance between the witch and the demi-god surprised me - but in a good way. This story has made to curious to read other work by this author.

Really wanted to enjoy this one and overall it was very cute but felt that there was a lot left unexplained that made it difficult to really immerse myself in the story. I loved the idea of Bridgid going forward in time by 100 years and how that’s was all explained. I think have 1 or 2 more chapters of character building before the time jump could have really helped with immersion!

i love reading magical and mythical books. That being said this wasn't my favorite in the genre. I thought the story was fun and the imagery was pretty but the pacing took away from some of the enjoyment I would have had if it were better in that sense. LOVED the romance actually the most.

Paige Crutcher did a fantastic job with the Lost Witch.

To save her daughter's life, Brigid taps into dark magic. This causes her and the rest of the magic in town to disappear for 100 years. When she comes back the world is awoken and this time her village is in trouble. With the help of her future nieces and Luc Knightly, they must save the town.

Why this book is amazing:
~Multiple POV's
~Forbidden Love
~Save The World
~Magic
~Witchy Read
~Tension
~Redemption Arc
~Fated Love

I wanted to like this book I really did. But it felt very disjointed and it was hard to tell the switch between the characters sometimes. Also, the overall plot was kinda convoluted. I wish I could say I finished this book, but I really wasn't able to. I liked the prose and the concept was really interesting, but I think the execution could have taken some more time and been fleshed out a bit more.