Interesting premise but didn’t deliver. Writing style was nice but the plot didn’t provide enough to keep me interested. A little too much reliance on amnesia and generally flat characters. Did not live up to its potential.

If, like me, you’re new to the mythical creatures of Irish folklore, be prepared to make several reference stops throughout this novel. That said, I think the journey of discovery, character development, and love story that emerge are totally worth the effort.

When Brigid’s desperate move in 1922 lands her in 2022, the transition is abrupt. You really get the sense of confusion from Brigid as she’s making sense of the new world, though her acceptance of the drastic changes is remarkably quick and not nearly as dramatic as I expected. However, Ophelia and Finola, Brigid’s descendants in modern times, bring welcome comic relief, color, and emotional depth to Brigid’s otherwise tragic story, and their commitment to protecting the town and Brigid’s legacy create a nice bridge between both the timelines and the generations. Meanwhile, the slow restoration of Brigid’s missing memories reveals a love story both heartbreaking and beautiful. Needless to say, I finished it with a happy heart. I recommend this for anyone who likes slow burn, morally grey characters, mythical and mystical creatures, diverse families, and happily ever afters.

I wanted to love this book I really did! The MC was great, easily likable. That being said the entire book was so slow. I felt like it was taking forever to even get to the plot. It was mainly just building up its surroundings as well as I had no idea who the side characters supported. The reason I’m giving this a three star is because I really did like the MC and I loved the witchy vibes, but this is not a book I would read again.

great book and such great characters. I enjoyed the mystery and some romance. I also enjoyed the journey of the characters. I didn't know what to expect with this book but I enjoyed it .

This one wasn't a win for me. It was just so slow, I felt like nothing was actually happening. And then when things did happen it was happening somewhere else. The world building was really good, and the MC was easy to like however I felt like I was lost in this book. A little confused and I didn't know who half the characters were and who they supported.

I was ok, not my favorite Witchy book though

I wanted to love this one, I really did. The concept was great, the characters were unique, and obviously there was magic! I highly enjoyed the characters and their relationships- especially the sassy banter between Brigid and Knightly. I felt like it was a little too slow paced in some areas and the plot wasn't deep enough to warrant the pacing. If it had either been faster-paced or the plot was deeper than surface level this would have been a hit with me.
I definitely enjoyed it but I did not fall in love with it. Perhaps it is just a matter of taste for me, but it felt like the voice and tone of the writing was a little... scattered. I wasn't able to lose myself in the world Crutcher was creating and found myself confused in other places. I have to say my favorite character has to be Finola. She is the sassiest of characters that cares very little about how the world sees her and is as true to herself as she can be. I did enjoy that the coven of nasty witches in the end were beaten and set free of the bonds that kept them tied to each other. Even Fin might have a little romance coming in her future! I hope that if there is a sequel eventually, that it focuses on Fin and her adventures.

I couldn't put it down and I didn't want to. This book lived up to every ounce of hype that I had experienced for it. This book is beautifully written; a gripping storyline with strong characters. It ticked all the boxes of my expectations. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Brigid goes to be done night in her home in Evermore, an island off the coast of Ireland, in 1922. When she wakes, she's 100 years in the future and surrounded by monsters, as well as her distant relatives who are inhabiting her home. Survival is dependent on her getting her memories back, something she's not sure how to do.

Crutcher created a world of fantasy embedded in magic, mystery, and a bit of time travel which was quite intriguing to read. Mixed in with a bit of romance, there was a bit of something for everyone. I really enjoy dual timelines, as I felt that each time the story flipped back and forth there was a bit more revealed that helped us get to the root of the story!

Although interesting, this one did take a while to get into with the story building and the setting. I found it hard to follow the magic a bit in the beginning which made me slow to invest. However, with that said, once I did invest I was in it for the long run and eager to read more.

Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Brigid Heron is a powerful witch and healer. She longs to have her own child and will go to great lengths to bring this dream to life. Years later, her daughter is taken by the magic of the mysterious and dangerous lough, and at the same time, Brigid is sent into the future. Though still in her town, on her island, Brigid finds the future Evermore trapped by dark magic, and the people in danger of the power of a strong and dark coven. Brigid and her new friends, Ophelia and Finola, are fighting to save Evermore, while Brigid searches for her precious daughter, with the hope of bringing her back home.

Thank you, @stmartinspress for this gifted copy! This was a fun and lighthearted read. There are darker moments, since future Evermore is teeming with evil, but there is also a healthy dose of humor and love. I loved Brigid's friendship with Ophelia and Finola, it reminded me a lot of Hocus Pocus 2, which I found to be a delight. If you're a fan of witches, and gal-pals, and romance, I certainly recommend adding this to your 2023 spooky season TBR.

This books tells of a witch who time-traveled to present-day. The story is very well-written with vivid image. It was very lyrical and evocative. The characters were well-developed and complex. I especially loved the romance which was the book’s best feature. However, the novel moved at a slow pace. Still, I recommend this for fans of Melissa Cruz, Deborah Harkness, and Nora Roberts!

Brigid Heron is a witch in the small town of Evermore in 1922 Ireland. She has longed to be a mother for several years, even going so far as to let herself be seduced by Luc Knightly. Knightly is the head of a powerful coven and Brigid is powerless to his magnetism. Brigid gives birth to a daughter, who suddenly falls gravely ill. In order to save her, Brigid uses the dark magic of the Lough of Briongloid but gets swept away through time in the process.

It's the year 2022 and Evermore is under attack by the witches of Knight. They have unleashed unearthly creatures upon the small town and its residents. Brigid awakens to find herself transported to the future and eventually learns that the magic she used to save her daughter in the past also helped create the chaos currently happening in the future. Brigid comes upon two of her descendants, Ophelia and Finola, and together they must fight to save Evermore and themselves.

I really love time-traveling witches. This story reminds me of the Found Things series by Paula Brackston, but I think this book was just a tad darker. I look forward to reading more from Paige Crutcher in the future!

I had a hard time connecting to this book, but I think that it was 100% a me problem. This book is so beautifully written and contains everything you could possibly want in a cozy fantasy. The small Irish village the story takes place in is picturesque and full of zany characters. The relationships between Bridgette and her descents is fun and her on again off again relationship with the demigod Luke is captivating, but the plot was too active to fall into a sense of coziness, but too slow to be entertaining. I think this book may be suffering from trying to do too many things at once. I would like to try reading this book again in a few years and see if I enjoy it more at a different time.

I. Can see the appeal of this story but for me it did not click, and I didn’t enjoy. For folks that like their witches broody and longing vs silly and charming, this one is for you,

The outlander vibes of this story and the magic was entertaining. I will be recommending this story.

Really interesting begging, but the book as a whole failed to keep my attention. It was good and well written but not 100% my thing

It took awhile to fully get into this book, I found some of it lackluster. Despite that, the story is quite interesting with some wonderful characters making up for it. The book itself is quite forgettable and my opinions on it aren't strong one way or another.

The Lost Witch (A Novel) by Paige Crutcher
Narrated by Aoife McMahon
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin
Genre: Romance, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Published: December 27, 2022

The Lost Witch is a standalone witchy tale set in Evermore, Ireland by Paige Crutcher.

I definitely got lost in this book! The story was captivating and I loved the characters. The time travel element was done in such a unique way. I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by the author!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Brigid is a powerful witch who seemingly has it all. She is happy and content with her life, but she is lonely. She wants a child more than anything else. When she goes against everything she knows to have that child it has repercussions that she never could have dreamed of. Falling for the seduction of Luc, the head of the Knightly coven, she has that child but the child soon becomes ill and Brigid will do anything to save her. Finding herself after a traumatic encounter, transported 100 years into the future, Brigid has to figure out why she is there and how to save her daughter. The characters in this book were amazing as well as the world that Crutcher created. It kept me wanting more and kept me engrossed to see what would happen next. This book had a little bit of everything, love, heartache, laughter, ugly monsters, and crazy witches. I really enjoyed everything about this book. Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC. 4 stars.

I wanted to love this but I just couldn't get into it. This was a DNF for me. I hope to have the chance to read another Crutcher novel.

A great story. It was a bit confusing to connect things as it jumped from the past to the present to other worlds, but a title I will recommend!