I did not think Ava Morgyn could top The Bane Witch. I have never been so wrong. Morgyn is a gifted storyteller. Magic for Crosswise Witches grabbed me from the first line and would not let me go. The pacing is perfect, the characters well-developed and complicated, and the folklore deeply engaging. It’s a tale of magic, family, rage, justice, revenge, and redemption. It’s dark and hopeful, terrifying and comforting, and damned if it’s not the best book I’ve read all year.

“Truly knew that wherever women gathered, power flowed and miracles became possible.”
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Magic, mayhem, mystery, and murder…yes, please…and Ava Morgyn delivers this magnificently! Loved it!

Truly, an exiled witch, returns to her family home because her mother has disappeared. Every year her family leaves offerings to the Crosswise Witch (ancestress’s spirit) to bargain for protection. Will it protect them from the secrets that are in the lake? The reason Truly left years ago revealed? Will her mother be found? Well, you’ve got to get the book to find out!:) Highly recommend!

Thank you Ava Morgyn, Kejana Ayala, St. Martin’s Press and @NetGalley for the complimentary ARC. Review is based on my thoughts and opinions.
Release Date: March 26, 2027

This book is so magical and full of twists and turns that I was hooked immediately. I found myself feeling real world feelings, anxiety, joy, hope, and fear while I traveled this beautiful road. The writing is stunning, and this book was clearly proofread and edited to perfection. Easily a 6 star read for me. I will be adorning my trophy shelf with a copy as soon as I can. This book really touched me, and the ending was so satisfying.

This was the perfect book to read for the beginning of fall and it definitely set the mood. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. A tale of heartbreak turned triumph, resilience, family, and the power of belief. The plot moved along at the perfect pace; each new tidbit of information adding to the lore and broadening the story. The down-to-earth POV of the main character, Truly, making it realistic and believable, yet magical. The setting of East Texas and the swamp provides a quirky new feel for a witchy story, but one that instantly comes across as correct. Overall, this book is right up there with Alice Hoffman's Pratical Magic series, sure to resonate with readers who have just a hint of magic in their veins.