<b>What I loved:</b>
-This is a new take on a witch story, unique and creative.
-The cover is gorgeous.
-The feminist rage behind the book - I love seeing more of this.
-The complexity to the plot and characters.

<b>What prevented it from being a 5 star book:</b>
-Potentially due to the book release being in its early stages, I did not see any of the trigger warnings for this book, only the fantasy genre and cool plot summary and beautiful cover. I was looking for a fun witch spooky fantasy, so I guess I did in fact get that, but this book is a lot. Proceed with caution please. This needs to be properly categorized and labeled so readers know what they are getting into and can truly enjoy it. It unfortunately hindered my reading experience.
-The writing style is not my personal favorite. I believe this is personal preference though.

Thank you for allowing me to read this advanced copy in exchange for my honest feedback!

<i>Triggers:</i>
I believe/hope these are included in the physical copy. I did not see anything in the Ebook I received.

Seizures, domestic violence, death, eating disorder, family conflict, blood, gore, sexual trauma, assault, kidnapping, murder, suicide, so basically every single one you can have? I was not prepared for this. Anyone looking for those looking for these elements will be happy with this dark novel.

First off a big thank you to the publisher as well as to the author and NetGalley for inviting me to read this I'm so glade they because I needed a book that I could get lost in especially since I've been in a slight reading slump since August. And this book is now a new all time favorite of mine , it was so different then any witch book I've read before. What won me over was how different the Bane witch magic is and how they use poison, how their for justice and I loved how in the family their names are that of poisonous plants, I also loved how there was a touch of romance but it didn't take anything way from the story. And even though thus is my first book by Ava Morgan, I can say that I'm so looking forward to more of her books .

I really enjoyed reading this book, it had that element that I was expecting from the description. The characters worked overall in this universe and had that feel that I was looking for. It uses the witch element in a way that I was hoping for and thought the use of the coven was wonderfully done and enjoyed getting to read this. It was suspenseful and I was engaged with what Ava Morgyn wrote.

THIS WAS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS WANTING

The suspense, the drama, the female rage, the justice of it all-ugh, I am speechless in the BEST way.

100/10 I need seventeen of them right now. I hope that there will be more after this! It NEEDS to be a series.

This was such memorizing book. The Bane Witch has captivating characters with twisty plot intricated with magic. Truly a delightful read.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This has a neat magical system and love the coven. I love suspense in my books but I did feel like it was a little slow at times. Perfect for fall season

This book started off very promising. I liked the prose and appreciated getting some backstory for Piers. The more I read though, the less interesting it became. I don’t know how to explain it other than the scenes felt boring. Piers herself was confused for much of the story so it was hard to understand her character and choices. I found the Reyes chapters more interesting than Piers’.

I find it riveting how the narrative blends witchcraft with gripping thriller elements, showcasing Morgyn’s skill in crafting a tale where the line between justice and vengeance blurs. Readers are in for a spellbinding ride, with each page brimming with dark allure and chilling intrigue.