this book was different than what i usually read but i quite enjoyed it! there were so many twist and i loved the banter between the two main characters! i also love a raging feminist and that’s what we got. i really liked the world but i wish we got more information on it. i would have also liked seeing more of them actually being a witch and a werewolf! overall i really liked it!

The MFC of this book Cordelia, is the embodiment for what the modern women's interpretation of feminism is. Society and men do not define or dictate a woman.
Cordelia is brash in her words and thoughts, she does not subject herself to societal norms and most importantly does not need a man when her own capabilities far exceeds the men around her.
This book drew me in quite quickly, the characters were well developed and the plot had me pondering the historical role of women and the servitude and abuse they were subjected to.

I really wanted to live this one. It started out amazing, but as it went on, it kind of got lost. Cordelia is a witch, but it’s never really explored until the end, when the whole story goes crazy. Bishop is a werewolf, but that’s also not really explored until the crazy back end. It feels like a Mob romance with a sprinkling of supernatural, when it should be the opposite based on the title. The middle where she’s held captive was all over the place. There’s so much opportunity to go literally ANYWHERE with the supernatural aspect and it went nowhere until the last quarter where it went off the rails just to set up…a series? They didn’t even “consummate” their relationship?!

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
I cannot believe how perfect this was, feminism, witches, and werewolves! Set in Victorian London!?
Cordelia was a relatable girls girl🩷 and Bishop was adorable! Pre-ordered my copy already cannot wait for the next book!!

I think the two main characters are cool. I love their bantering. I especially love Cordelia. Her personality and how she think its different and smart.

What I think was a falling of this book is the world building. I went into this book not reading the synopsis or anything and it took me a bit to realize this is historical time period with all the style of dress.

I think the different faction could have been flush out a bit too.

I like that it was fast pace but everything happen within 1-2 weeks seems a bit quick? Cordelia’s life truly blew up. Intrigued in the sequel

First off, thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this eARC. I devoured this one in a day!

Witch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer isn't your typical witch and werewolf story. Cordelia Levine, our young heroine, is a witch coming of age in historical London, where she lives with her aunt. She descends from a long, powerful line of Levine witches. Having always believed her father was human, Cordelia is stunned when his right-hand man, Bishop Daniels, kidnaps her and takes her to a werewolf pack—where her father reigns as Alpha. From there is an action packed, great read with many twists! If you love witches, werewolves, and excellent banter I highly recommend this book. Will definitely be reading book 2!

Not only is the cover and edges beautiful, the entire book is so well done, what's inside truly matches the outside.

I think this book is perfect for new comers to fantasy as well as known fantasy lovers, it's unique and easy to follow

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

This book was different than what I would usually read. Set in a Victorian era, Cordelia Levine who’s a witch, learns of who her father is and is thrown into chaos. Bishop Daniels, a werewolf who works for Cordelia’s father must bring Cordelia to him for future plans. Through all of this, Bishop and Cordelia end up falling in love and trust one another.

By the end of this book I was hooked! I loved all the side characters and twists and turns throughout the story. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

I like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing this up as a 'read now'.

Of romantasy books (and someone who has a hard time with them) this was decent read. Why did I give it only three stars?

For a witch she hardly uses witchcraft. I honestly don't know the point of witchcraft since without it it'd still technically be the same story - except the plot detail about having her witch powers and her mate chosen lycan powers make kids extra powerful. But seriously - there was hardly any magic used.

I like the fact that it took place in an alt. universe London, but the world building and it's sociological / political attributes were skimped on. It was all reduced to her being a prisoner inside a house with a bunch of sex-driven werewolf men.

I will say that it has some of the best non-piv stuff (foreplay / pent up frustration) moments I've seen in a while. But lets be real - it was a will they won't they fuck in the house just better written.

The end doesn't really have me intrigued to continue on. So as a free read, it's a decent read but I was left wanting more.

Was a solid read for the authors debut. It definitely had a lot going on and a million twists but it kept it interesting. It had an interesting premise and I am excited for the sequel. I do hope the sequel will be a bit more organized. This story is sort of like 5 different plots put together. Although it kept it interesting it also made it so it felt like none of the plots actually came to a satisfying conclusion

⭐️4 stars – A witchy ride with bite⭐️

Witch of the Wolves feels like downing a mystery potion and enjoying the chaos that follows. The vibes are delightfully dark, with broody wolves, a strong witchy lead, and just enough romantic tension to keep things sizzling. I got a little tangled in the plot at times, but the atmosphere and characters more than made up for it. A fun, fast, magical read for anyone who likes their fantasy with a sharp edge and a touch of the unexpected.

Take Bridgerton mix it with Bride by Ali Hazelwood and you get Witch of the Wolves. This was a really fun book that held my interest from start to finish. I loved the fmc, Cordelia, who is strong but also knows how to communicate and compromise which was refreshing to see in a romantasy fmc. The only gripe I had was how easily the fmc seemed to forgive the mmc. Other than that, I still devoured this book and will continue reading more from this author.

Side note: it does feel like this book could use some more editing as there were several misspelled words throughout. Nothing big, but still enough that it would cause pause/pulled me out of the story briefly.

Thank you for the ARC NetGalley & St. Martins Press

I have thoughts, and I'm going to put them out there in the least spoilery way possible.
First 3/4 of the book - speed read. Delightful, on brand, kept me interested and was pretty standard for what I expected.
Last 1/4 of the book - throw it across the room angrily. Anxiety, confusion, had to pause consistently for the trauma.

I know for a fact that I wouldn't last a day if thrown into the past because the thought of women being "property" is just icky and makes me rage - similar to Cordelia. Luckily she's a witch and also refuses to tolerate that shhh. I had a lot of feelings about how this book was laid out, but I see now that it is intended to be a series which makes more sense for how things unfolded.

Brace yourself. 4*

This was a fun, quick romantasy that reads somewhere between YA and NA for its complexity and sexual content. The premise is good. The storytelling and setting have more of a macro lens view while world-building and character development play minor rolls. I wouldn’t call this one enemies-to-lovers. The FMC thinks the MMC is an enemy when they meet, but changes her mind almost as soon as she’s got something to go on. I would have liked to know a lot more about life with her aunt, their business, and the world they were living in.

Sometimes there was no way for the FMC to know things. “Beyond that empty left-hand seat sit two men, one gray-haired and elderly, the other middle-aged with dark hair and quick eyes. The Pack advisor and financial controller, I presume.” What is she basing this presumption on? That’s a good example of character descriptions throughout as well. She also “snarls” a couple of yawns… that was a new one for me.

I enjoyed the story enough to read through, but it wasn’t immersive or built out enough for me to want to read on. Thank you for the chance to read this ARC via NetGalley! Opinions are my own.

Witch of the Wolves is a fierce and addictive debut that sinks its claws into you and doesn’t let go.

Set against the shadowed elegance of Victorian London, Kaylee Archer conjures a moody, magic-drenched world where witches hide in plain sight, and werewolves rule in secret. Cordelia Levine, our sharp-tongued heroine, is equal parts powerful and painfully human—thrust into pack politics and forced proximity with the man who upended her life. But Bishop Daniels isn’t your typical love interest. He’s dangerous, determined, and impossible to ignore... even when he’s the last person she wants to want.

This book is pure romantasy candy: brooding alpha energy, simmering enemies-to-lovers tension, and a heroine discovering that her power isn’t just in her magic, but in choosing her own fate. Think gothic candlelight, clawed secrets, and one very reluctant mating bond.

While the story races ahead with action and twists, it’s the emotional undercurrent (loyalty, betrayal, desire) that lingers. Cordelia’s journey isn’t just about discovering who she is in a supernatural sense, but reckoning with the family that tried to control her, and the man who might just let her be free.

A dark delight with teeth, Witch of the Wolves is a must-read for fans of slow-burn romantasy, morally gray men, and witches who bite back.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Kaylee Archer for the eARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin for an ARC. This was a quick read, I enjoyed all the supernatural, romance, and Victorian-era components. That being said, this read like YA instead of adult at times. This doesn’t make the book unlikeable by any means, just not what I would normally pick up. There were also times I felt a bit disoriented, mainly during our main character’s inner monologue when decision making, high stress situations, etc.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC.

I ended up DNFing this at 51%, which is something I hardly ever do, but by this point I was too taken out of the story with my inability to connect with the characters, their actions, and inconsistencies. Below I will share my unedited feedback notes that I took throughout my journey with the first half of this book. Be warned: SPOILERS AHEAD.


One of the first similarities Silas tells Cordelia she has with her mother is that she also used to take her hair down at night… as if women ever sleep in the updos they fashioned that morning. It feels like an incredibly weak attempt at drawing a connection between the two.

She also accepted her kidnapping from her father much easier than I would expect anyone to and with little explanation. No question as to where her aunt is, how anyone found her out, if her friend made it to safety, or why her bloodline specifically is sought after for werewolf breeding. She took his weak explanations at face value with no true evidence to support it.

1/3 of the way in and I don’t really care about the main characters as much as I’d like to. Some of their back and forth feels like they’re not listening to one another and instead having two separate conversations.

In the beginning of the book, we get the sense that Cordelia is a strong, independent woman, but throughout the story she’s constantly letting men lead the charge towards solution. She lets her father take her to his countryside estate while he “handles” the supposed threat against her (which we have no evidence to support). She lets Bishop try to resolve the union Silas is forcing them into. She’s continuously letting herself be minimized without asking how these matters will be dealt with. And she barely knows these men!

What was the point in bringing in her aunt to subdue her into agreeing on the marriage to Bishop if her father was just going to kill Lenora before the wedding anyway?! It makes zero sense to take away that bargaining chip before he got what he wanted. I wonder at his ability to be an Alpha all these years with such erratic behavior.

Bishop’s weak mansplaning about not knowing Cordelia before agreeing to kidnap her for their own gain, so therefore it shouldn’t be that bad and Cordelia’s immediate understanding thereafter was insane. It felt like some sort amalgamation of Stockholm Syndrome, gaslighting, and downright stupidity. It’s not okay to be someone’s pawn like that. Period. Within the same scene down in the dungeon, mere minutes after her aunt has died, Bishop and Cordelia have their first kiss and sexual encounter. Excuse me?! What person would want that after witnessing something so horrific from one of the people who caused the whole domino effect to begin with?

A fast-paced, fun read from Kaylee Archer. Cordelia Levine is a mighty witch still coming into her power. From a long line of powerful witches, her life is thrown into chaos when her father's true nature comes to light. While she had always believed that her father was human, he was, in fact, an Alpha werewolf. When Bishop Daniels abducts Cordelia at the request of her father, the Alpha, Cordelia learns she's a lycan--sharing both witch and werewolf traits. She's brought to Trevelyan, the pack estate, under the guise of protection from foreign threats who want to use her to continue their bloodline. As the story progresses, we learn a great deal about Cordelia, her protectors, and her true enemies. With charismatic characters and a powerful attraction brewing between Cordelia and Bishop, the story turns and twists so many times that it is impossible to put it down. I can't wait for the next installment in this story to arrive!

I went into the book not sure what to expect with a new to me author. I've always loved the paranormal fantasy worlds though (thanks Twilight) so I absolutely wanted to check this book out. The Victorian setting was unique and not something I'd really seen before, so it was a good change of pace.

It was a wild ride, fast paced and great for readers who want to try out the genre. It had pretty decent action and the character variety was great. I will definitely be back for a book two, to see the continuing blend of witches and werewolves.

Witch of the Wolves is dark, enchanting, and full of the kind of slow-burn tension that keeps you reading way past bedtime. Cordelia is a fierce and relatable heroine, and watching her uncover her power while getting tangled up with a broody, mysterious werewolf is pure magic. The enemies-to-lovers vibes are strong, the world is rich with secrets, and the pacing never lets up. If you’re into witches, wolves, and supernatural romance with bite—this book delivers.

I can’t wait to buy my physical copy! 🥰