Member Review

Yayy… The bubble of happiness when you begin reading a book with zero expectations and find yourself utterly captivated cannot be easily described in words. Cass Kay’s Legacy Witches was one such book. Witches were in the title and I was hooked. But Cass Kay’s Salem Witches has something different to offer with the covens living in quiet harmony with other humans but playing a strong role in the machinations of the politics in the country.

Vianna Roots as the main protagonist was a character to root for. In addition to being a member of the murderous witch family, she is also able to see ghosts and I loved how the author described her struggle to remain sane with that ability. Though some of the scenes in the book had me laughing out loud with the ancestral grandmothers playing havoc around her, it was lovely to read how her perception changes from complete hatred where she just wants to sell her family home and run away from Salem to one of acceptance of the house and its resident familiar.

Her relationship with Dee was another highlighting factor in the novel, the friendship that forms between them and the warmth of it was brilliantly conveyed. The mystery of her best friend’s death Nancy in her house and Vianna's investigation that leads her to an all-out war with the coven made for some compelling read, especially with a demon house familiar who has his own tricks up his sleeve.

I appreciate the fact that at least for book # 1 the author has decided to show Vianna’s character growth and her acceptance of her legacy without any romance adding to the plot, there was something genuinely fresh about the friendship explored between Vianna and Dee, and seeing the subtle presence of Officer Grayson and a long time best friend introduced I can’t wait to see what adventure is in store for Vianna in the future.

Many thanks to Net Galley and the author for a chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily.

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