“Night of the Witch” is a YA fantasy about a witch hunter and a witch (bit of Nina and Matthias vibes). However, neither quite fits into their role: Fritzi has an affinity for wild magic, which is forbidden; Otto is forced to arrest members of his own family in order to maintain order.
I did not enjoy this book mainly because the two main characters were so deeply, incredibly boring. There was nothing compelling about it, and I could see exactly where the story was going from the outset. If an author is going to jump on the enemies-to-lovers bandwagon, they could at least do something original with it. Not so here.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me a free eARC in exchange for an honest review. 🖤💚

***Check trigger warnings beforehand, there are a few heavy scenes and topics covered.

Fritzi is a witch who has just lost nearly her whole coven and way of life. On her way to save her cousin, she is thrown into an undercover witch hunter’s plot for vengeance by saving convicted witches from the stake, and a relationship grows between the two, but will they be able to stop what’s coming together?

“Only I will now hold my fate.”

4.25 stars, I enjoyed this!! I thought the characters were wonderfully fleshed out and the plot made sense and was very cohesive. There are a lot of German terms used which really helps pull you into the story and see the picture the authors are painting. I loved the enemies to lovers plot line and the magic system the witches have. The dual POV got confusing occasionally but once you get used to the switches and the world building, it’s a very enjoyable read. I will definitely be reading the next one!!

“We are not born into our nature; we choose it. And although the people and places around us may influence our lives, our decisions seal our fate.”

First thought - There had better be a second book soon.

This book checks off all of my boxes when it comes to fascinating characters, sibling interactions, magic and sorcery, historical fiction, and a little bit of romance when the characters aren't fighting for their lives.

Raasch and Revis have crafted a story and set of characters that are destined for great or nefarious outcomes. The struggle between good and evil is constant through the story, as every great fairy tale should have. This is no happy ever after story. It's a what's next and who's going to survive story. Well done!

Fritzi is a witch, and after watching her whole coven, save for her little cousin, killed by witch hunters she sets out to free her cousin and destroy the hunters. Otto is a witch hunter who has not only ever seen a witch, but knows that the witch hunts are a cover for vile men to do vile acts, and has been plotting to take them down for killing his innocent mother. When Otto and Fritzi’s paths cross they form a tentative trust to enact their plans, but everything is infinitely more complicated than either of them knows.

This has the same setup as Serpent and Dove but is so much better. There’s added complexity with the real life events as the setting, and the characters have more depth and motivation for what they do. I think the dual POV was really well executed as well.

This book takes place in 1500s Germany. Fritzi is a witch and her entire coven was attacked by the witch hunters. She ends up thrown together with a witch hunter. They form a tenuous alliance to take down the leader of the witch hunters. The leader has already burned many people at the stake and plans to increase the number of victims. The setting felt very real to me. I loved that. I liked the magic system and the romance. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.

Big thanks to Sara Raasch and Netgaley for the eARC in exchange for a review.


This one took me a few chapters to really get into it but I was thoroughly engaged to the story once it picked up.
It's an enemies to lovers, vengeance and betrayal story with magic.
It's choosing the good parts of your belief system without the bad and questioning authority.
4 stars and I will be looking into other stories written by this author!

Night of the Witch is a good young adult novel. It would interest more goth type. It jumps between two characters for an interesting novel.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Night of the Witch is a book of vengeance, love, and the complexities of trust set in a world of witches and zealous witch hunters. The story follows Fritzi, a witch seeking justice for her coven's massacre from the leader of the hexenjagers, Kommandant Kirch. And Otto, second in command hexenjäger with a hidden vendetta against his own people.

The narrative expertly weaves together their parallel quests for retribution, drawing readers into a suspenseful web of secrets and betrayals. Fritzi's determination to bring down Kommandant Kirch and Otto's desire to avenge his family. I also loved Liesel, Fritzi's little cousin who ends up caught in the middle of this war. She is a strong little witch and I can't wait to read more about her.
It's an enemies to lovers trope. The only thing that I had an issue with is that the romance is a bit sudden. The spice level is a 1-2, but the romance doesn't disappoint and I am now fully invested in Fritzi and Otto!

The world-building in the story was well done. It is a dark world and some parts of the story truly gave me the willies and definitely had me on the edge of my seat.
It is a fast paced book and I can't wait to read the next book! Easy 5 stars for me.

Wow! This book was phenomenal. When I first read the description it reminded me of the Serpent and Dove trilogy which follows a witch and a witch hunter as well. That being said this book was very different from that series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact I liked it more if I’m being honest. The world itself felt so magical and whimsical. I love the magic and how each witch has their own unique brand of magic. I felt immersed in this world, the contrast between the vibrant magic and dark twisted beliefs of the hunters was incredible. The romance was really cute and I adore Fritzi and Otto. The villain was deeply unsettling and insane, and also very intriguing. This was a gripping story. There were parts where I don’t even know if I blinked I was reading so intently. The plot was pretty strong and I couldn’t always predict where it was going to go. Over all it was a really great book, and I can’t wait for the next installment!

Long live Otto favorite book boy character in a long time. I love journey stories and fantasy romance with witches thrown in so you know I loved it. Fritzi was a really thought out character as well I loved their moments together

I read this book in nearly a single night, and I fell in love. (4.5 star rating)

Before I get into the review, though, here is a list of trigger warnings (these are all listed in the book as well):
- Domestic Abuse (memories), unjust imprisonment, body horror, murder, physical torture, psychological torture, emotional manipulation, loss of body control through magical means, child abuse (memories/aftermath), animal abuse/cruelty (one memory 3/4 way into book).

Night of the Witch takes place in the late 1500s Germany during witch trials where innocents as well as actual witches are hunted down to be exterminated. I found the general story of this book to be a lot of fun. There're constant hints of the depth of the worldbuilding, and even if not everything is fleshed out, the world and story FEELS fleshed out. It feels tangible.

The characters were well-developed, if somewhat stereotypical. They don't break any molds or aren't too surprising, but they're well-done. The story follows two main characters: Fritzi, a witch whose coven has been destroyed, and Otto, a witch hunter with a secret. They two form an unlikely friendship and take off to save Fritzi's cousin who was stolen during the destruction of her coven.

My one complaint in this story was I felt the romance developed too quickly for the level of fear and mistrust that Fritzi would have had toward any witch hunter. Regardless of how good and true Otto is as a person, I felt their relationship needed more development to work through Fritzi's own trauma as well as Otto to work through the indoctrination he dealt with as a witch hunter. But other than that, I love their relationship. They're a super cute and wholesome couple, and they have really good chemistry.

The story borders on a little creepy and darker tones, which was a lot of fun. It's a great spooky season book for both the general vibes, the topic of witches and their magic, as well as the fall/winter setting.

If you like witch stories and want one with a little bite, but not too bloody, this is perfect for you.

Night of the Witch is a romantic fantasy with lots of magic and a touch of mystery. Initially on opposite sides of the witch/witch hunter spectrum, Fritzi and Otto gradually come to trust each other while simultaneously falling in love. They must combine their separate skill sets to stop Kommandant Dieter Kirch’s dastardly plans. The world-building is detailed and descriptive and it sets the scene for the protagonists’ actions. While it appears that all’s well as the novel draws to a close, there’s an interesting cliffhanger presented in the Epilogue which hints at things to look for in the next novel of this Witch and Hunter series. The narrative is a bit uneven but I enjoyed reading this enough to look forward to reading more about Fritzi and Otto.

I really wanted to enjoy this one, I loved the sound of the premise but just couldn’t connect with the characters.

Despite that I do think the writing is done really well and the world building was really good. I, personally, just couldn’t connect with the story.

The first 50% of the book had me somewhat intruiged, but after that, I unfortunately struggled to get through this.

However, I can see how a large group of readers might enjoy this book, it just personally wasn’t the book for me!

I have a "fraught" history with these authors' previous books, and although I did consider not requesting this one, I liked the concept and went in with an open mind. I was pleasantly surprised. Well-written, banter I devoured, and I story that held my attention. I am even considering picking up some of the authors' previous books I skipped, as they both clearly have the skill to craft interesting stories. I have chosen to take one star off as I felt there was some info-dumping exposition at times; I found myself skimming occasionally. However, that may not bother some people. I particularly enjoyed the well-crafted magic system here, which might not be the most unique, was fleshed out--which is arguably more important.

All in all, very enjoyable.

I DNF’ed this book. It’s a lot of info dumping and I wasn’t feeling the vibe. I do think it’s well written for what I read and the premise is interesting. I think it’ll be good for someone who likes this dub genre of witches more.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Night of the Witch follows Fritzi, a witch who has lost everything, and Otto, a hexenjager who hunts witches to send them to burn. Their paths cross Fritzi becomes the sole person who can help Otto find his sister and Otto is the only one who can help Fritzi out of being a prisoner to be burned.

I really enjoyed the first 50% of the book and absolutely DEVOURED the banter/development of Fritzi and Otto. They are how you write enemies!! The world and magus system were easy to fall into, which I liked. The turning of the plot into the second half of the book is where I felt slightly less enthused. It felt like almost two different stories and I wish it had flowed better.

This is the perfect fall/winter read and I definitely will recommend it to anyone wanting a good witch/witch Hunter book.

I want to personally thank the author and publisher for allowing me this opportunity to read before the sale in place of an honest review.

World-Building:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice:🌶️
Character Development: ⭐⭐
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐

Fritzi, A young witch, who is keener on getting into trouble than producing powerful spells. Word has spread of the hexenjäge’s war upon her kind. Covens, and innocents alike are falling prey to Commander Dieter Kirch, and his desire to rid the world of magic. Fritzi never would have guessed that her coven would be next, or that in a single moment, her mother and the rest of the village would be burnt at the stake, all but her young cousin. Fritzi risks life and limb trying to find a way to free her cousin and deal with the loss and guilt over the loss of her family. She meets Otto, a hexenjäge, who plans to take down its entire foundation, that is until Fritzi barges in and ruins his plans.

Otto had never believed in witches until he met Fritzi, but the moment he does he is enamored by her. Their lives quickly become intertwined, and it’s not long before they both begin to grow from enemies to attractions.
This story was riddled with history (which I loved), and the perfect pinch of fantasy.

I found it easy to read through, even though some of the names were harder to remember due to the language barrier. The only thing I wish I could change would be the amount of time it took for both parties to fall in love, and for it to be a little spicier (my preference). I felt as if their love story happened at a rapid pace, slowed down for a bit, and then vamped up out of nowhere. I also felt that there wasn't a lot of character development, and it felt as if I was being told of any development instead of watching it gradually play out.

Overall, I enjoyed the story and was very thankful it kept me occupied while on a 22-hour road trip.

I really wanted to enjoy reading this but I could not connect with the characters or the story. It went way over my head. Still, I would like to read the next one though.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐

I received an ebook galley of this book from Netgalley.

It was a little tough for me to get through the beginning of this book, but that's pretty common with me and fantasy. Establishing the lore, place, characters, and aesthetics can feel a little slow. But I found it easier and easier to pick it up and read several chapters at a time. I think it took me a few short sessions to get through the first third, and one session each to get through the middle and last third.

This book has a pretty well-defined magic system, romance, cursing in German, two perspective characters, and a medieval European setting.

I like the way the romance is written. It's undeniably present throughout the whole story, but the characters basically treat it as a subplot. They're doing Important Things and don't have time for feelings. Through a lot of the story, their attraction is inconvenient for them, and I think that dynamic was executed well.

Couldn’t really get into the story and the characters didn’t speak to me enough to care about the story. But just because I didn’t like it doesn’t mean you won’t.