I was able to read this book as an e-ARC before its release date later this year. What a fun ride! I haven’t read many books with Witches and Werwolves, but this was, for sure, one of the better ones to date The story starts off with a quick plot that immediately pulls you in, and just when you think you’ve got the general direction of things, you’re hit with a big plot twist and thrown a different direction. I lost track of how many times we were thrown for plot twist after plot twist, but it made the story very enjoyable and engaging. This was definitely a win for the debut author, and I’ll absolutely be continuing on this reading journey when the next in the series comes out!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin and St. Martin’s Publishing Group for giving me this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this novel. It was an easy read with a unique take on a werewolf romance. The FMC, Cordelia, was a breath of fresh air. She was smart and capable, while also accepting that she does not know everything about every situation. Not a whiny bone in sight. Bishop (the MMC) was interesting to try to figure out. Is he good? Is he out to deceive Cordelia? Does he like? Is it an act?

The setting mixed with the romance genre was a nice aspect of the book; werewolf/witch romance meets Regency era. The society standards of the timeframe definitely play into the story.
Overall:
Quick easy read
Interesting setting
Strong curvy FMC
Strong side characters
Great banter

Tropes:
enemies to lovers
arranged marriage
he falls first

Witch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer was really good read. I love a good paranormal romance. This was a fast paced, action packed story with lots of werewolves and secrets. Our FMC Cordelia, has lived a quiet life, thinking her father is a human, until she is kidnapped by a handsome wolf named Bishop. Bishop, brings her back to his pack to protect her. Cordelia, is forced to live among werewolves and learn how to survive their why our living. This book features, slow burn, arranged marriage, witches, werewolves, enemies to lovers.

I really enjoyed the book. The plot twists and action had me on the edge of my set. The MMC, Bishop is hot and my new werewolf boyfriend.

I was super excited to read this book, however, I ended up dnf. I felt the storyline was rushed and seemed like there were plot holes throughout the story.

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thoughts:
I did not like this book 👀 I found it very middle of the road, pretty predictable and I did not care for the romance at all. At first I thought that I just was not vibing with the writing style, but the further I got into the book, the less I liked and the less I cared about this story.

Why am I having so much fun with this book?!

The historical setting is more aesthetic than immersive, mostly references to clothes and propriety but it works. The FMC and MMC are flirty, bold, and clearly obsessed with each other, creating a simmering slow-burn tension in every scene.

The writing style leans New Adult, maybe even Young Adult in places—it’s super readable and fast-paced, which made it easy to get through in one or two sittings.

It's definitely on the steamy side, but the spice is more about buildup and fantasy than explicit scenes. We get plenty of tension and promises, but not a ton of follow-through… yet.

Some plot points felt rushed, and I actually think this could’ve been split into two books to give the twists and emotional moments more room to breathe.

Overall, this gave me From Blood and Ash vibes, with a curvy, powerful FMC and a wolfish MMC who is absolutely obsessed. If you’re looking for a short, spicy, witchy romantasy with light historical flair, this one’s a fun time.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted eARC via NetGalley to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I went into this one, and I actually really enjoyed the historical setting. I liked the pacing of the story, and I found the writing style easy to follow. Cordelia was a good character, and I was rooting for her the whole time.

The mix of action with the romance was done really well, and I liked the little moments in between the tense and action-packed ones. There were a lot of different betrayals throughout and some were more obvious than others. The ending totally surprised me because it felt like everything was wrapping up and then it threw in a curveball and now I need the sequel.

Cordelia and Bishop were good characters. I liked their dynamic and the progression of their relationship. It was more of a side story than the main plot, and I wish there had been more moments with the two of them. There was a little bit of spice in this one, and I thought it was decent.

The side characters like Julius and Tabi were really interesting, but I did have a hard time keeping all of the wolves straight. There were too many who were too similar. Silas was a pretty standard villain, but the author did a good job of making me hate him.

Overall this was a fun and fast read with some romance and magic, and I’d recommend it.

This was an enjoyable, page-turning read with dark Victorian era and paranormal vibes, twists and betrayals, and strong enemies to lovers’ chemistry. Cordelia is a strong, resilient, and snarky FMC, but also has moments where she is naïve and vulnerable. I think this makes her a great FMC, as she has an awakening when she comes to realize that she has been deceived, used, and betrayed. I often thought of Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” when Cordelia’s father (Silas) threatened her freedom, sought to control her body for the “breeding potential”, and unapologetically acted to break her mind and spirit, all for his own misogynistic, power-hungry nature. I enjoyed the banter and fast-growing bond between Cordelia and Bishop (the MMC), and I thought the way in which the arranged marriage piece was included made sense and added to the plot (when I usually don’t enjoy this trope).

The pace of the book moved quite quickly and there were a few good twists I didn’t anticipate. This hooked me at first, but I would have liked to see more world building and character development, as I didn’t feel overly attached to any characters and I felt some situations were glossed over quickly, despite having the potential more narrative and emotional depth. I also wanted more detail into Silas and some of the other wolves, as some of the story felt like we were supposed to know things that had previously happened to better understand the wolf pack, and the paranormal world overall. On the other hand, I do understand that some of this might not be possible because we only have Cordelia’s POV, and she admits to being oblivious, blindsided or having no understanding of certain characters, situations and politics. It seems her aunt kept a lot from her and I’m hoping we get to explore more of these pieces in book two.

You’ll enjoy this book if you like:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Arranged Marriage
- Single POV
- Alpha MMC
- Witches, Werewolves & Demons
- Victorian Era Vibes

Thanks to Kaylee Archer, St. Martin’s Press and #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a paranormal romance and I found it enjoyable/ a good first book in the series. A witch is also part werewolf and both groups are trying to take her for their own benefit. I didn't love the forced marriage troupe.

ACOTAR meets Bridgerton, this was so fun! It's exactly what the supernatural genre has needed lately. A witch-werewolf hybrid, a brooding alpha heir, and a Victorian pack, this will satisfy all your historical and paranormal needs.

First, I want to thank NetGalley for the ARC.

This paranormal romance had everything to keep me hooked from the start:

- Witch x Werewolf
- Slow burn
- Enemies to lovers
- Arranged marriage
- Mild spice

The beginning of the book is fast-paced: I felt like our FMC, Cordelia, figured out by herself very important details of her life (it's in the blurb so no spoiler here, she's half werewolf) with no build up for us, the readers. I would have taken a few more pages for the development of this particular detail, but it's just me.

Bishop, the broody and beautiful MMC, is exactly how I love my book boyfriends: protective, possessive, plots revenge and wants to give everything to Cordelia.

It does end on a cliffhanger and I'll certainly read the next book in this series! It was an enjoyable read!

Rate : 3.5 ✨
It’s always nice to see a fmc who doesn’t just lay down and let things happen, she trying to think ahead and smart . I wasn’t expecting her family to be what they were , like she just couldn’t catch a break from the lies , corruption and just being looked at like an object . I loved the way the world building was put together and was showed why their system was the way it was and how power was the only thing they cared for . The mmc wasn’t what I was expecting but he definitely gave leader and seeing how he fought planned and excited ! Definitely deserved his spot . Definitely would recommend.

Enemies to sort of maybe lovers
forced proximity
arranged marriage
witches
werewolves
broken family
betrayal

Lots happening here. But also, nothing at the same time.

It just seemed to build towards this epic moment to just...end.

Maybe it's all world building and set up for the next book.

I was just starting to get really into the pacing and everything when it ended.

I had a fun time with this one. The FMC’s mind is wired in a way that felt fresh—razor-sharp, hyper-analytical, very Richie’s Sherlock Holmes in how she dissects people and problems. Great interior monologue.

Outside of her head, it’s comfy and familiar: engaging, rarely shocking. She also rocks classic “smartest stupid person” syndrome—brilliant at the big-picture scheming, blind to the glaringly obvious until it detonates. It propels the plot, but seasoned romantasy readers may find themselves sighing, “Girl…really?”

Enemies-to-lovers is the main trope, with a light overall feel despite a busy supernatural ecosystem (demons, witches, werewolves all jockeying for space). There’s spice—nothing extreme that stuck with me, but it’s there.

Recommended for:

Readers who live for clever, witty internal narration and puzzle-brain heroines.
Romantasy fans craving familiar tropey beats (enemies-to-lovers, found family vibes, supernatural politics) over jaw-dropping twists.
Newer romantasy readers—or veterans wanting a low-stress, palate-cleansing read.
Folks who prioritize character voice and banter more than labyrinthine plots or dense lore dumps.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Kaylee Archer and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for this digital advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review

This book was a ride from start to finish. We're introduced to Cordelia, who thinks she knows about the supernatural because she's a witch. But she is quickly thrown into plot after plot that make her realize that she's only been told half-truths her whole life. Learning about the structure of the world along with her is something that is incredibly entertaining. If you like a werewolf book, this is something that I would absolutely recommend as the plot is engaging and keeps moving the whole time. This was such a fun read!

I would love a chance to review this book but I can no longer download it . I would not leave a review at all but it will not allow me to leave this page without writing something

This book was my return back into werewolf fiction since Twilight, and I’m so glad I picked it up. The cover and the description grabbed my attention and once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. I finished it in under two days!

The story pulled me in with its blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural twists. Just when I thought nothing else could go wrong in the plot, another secret would unravel, keeping the tension alive and the pages turning. It definitely delivered on the drama and suspense front.

That said, some parts felt a little rushed — especially when key conversations were skipped over with a quick summary instead of actual dialogue or description. I would’ve loved more depth in those moments to feel more connected to the characters and their relationships. Especially when dealing with the wolves of Bishops pack and a bit more background between Marjorie and the pack boys.

It give it a 3 on the spice level, there were moments that were heated and I just wanted more especially from the werewolves.

Still, I really enjoyed the ride, and as the first book in a series, it definitely left me curious to see where the story goes next. I’ll be picking up the sequel for sure.

I had doubts about this when I first started reading it. I didn’t realize it was set in what I think is the Victorian Era; with petticoats, corsets, and layers of clothing. The dialogue reflected what I would think is that time as well. I’m not huge on historical pieces but this worked for me.

The banter between Cordelia and Bishop was clever, witty, and at times funny. Cordelia was smart and not a pushover. She tried to make the best of her situation. Bishop was stoic and guarded but loyal and protective of those he cared for. The story moved fast and was easy to read. If you’re looking for more wolf in the story, you won’t really find it. They shift but the focus is not on their connection to their wolf. I would have liked to see Cordelia do more witchcraft though, really show what she can do.

It was a good book and if you like romantasy but not into all the world building, this is pretty simple to understand.

Cordelia, living a quiet but secret life as a witch in London, is just an average young woman. Other than the magic, of course. Or so she thought..
A supernatural attack on her home leads her down quite the unexpected path. She learns she is in danger not only because she comes from a long line of powerful witches but also because her father is a werewolf.

My thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book! I am a sucker for an enemies to lovers story line and this book sure delivers. The slow burn between Cordelia and Bishop is exciting and their banter had me giggling. I also really enjoyed Cordelia’s inner monologue. The world building was well done and the supporting characters are well portrayed. All in all I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good paranormal romance. Hopefully there will be more in the series as well because I’d love to see more of Cordelia and Bishop’s story unfold!

Cordelia is a witch living among humans when she is kidnapped by a werewolf, Bishop, who was sent by her Alpha werewolf father. She is trapped at the werewolf compound and given to Bishop to mate. This book takes place some time in the past, which threw me off in the beginning of reading. I think it’s regency England but I didn’t think that was made clear by the description or beginning of the story. I didn’t really connect with the characters, I found Cordelia to be stubborn to the point that it harmed her or somebody else every time she questioned their help, and that got annoying. I felt her aunt was introduced quickly and didn’t really connect enough to care what happened to her. Then at the end some things and characters were introduced so quickly it felt rushed. I enjoyed the few scenes with Tabi, and think she will have an interesting story in books to come.