A Cove of Witches is an atmospheric, character-driven, multi-generational story inspired by the history and folklore of Prince Edward Island, weaving together witches, pirates, family secrets, and the mystery surrounding Captain Kidd's treasure.

One of my favourite aspects of the novel was its focus on its characters and their stories. Moving between Simone in 2026, Sébastienne in 1780, and Yvonne in 1719, the story explores generations of women whose lives are connected across time. I enjoyed watching these individual stories unfold and seeing how the past continued to influence the present.

The atmosphere was another highlight for me. The combination of the cove and the ghost ship created an eerie and immersive feeling throughout. And the significance of a wooden cross, crescent moon, and driftwood carried seamlessly throughout the story. I especially enjoyed the moments that made the ship feel almost like a character itself.

I also loved the way the novel plays with the idea that the past can continue to communicate with those in the present, particularly through the significance of November 15 and the messages that could be received each year. There were many lines in the book that stood out to me, but one in particular I continue to think about: "Stories never end, the simply take a different path", and this line feels especially fitting for the story.

Overall, A Cove of Witches is an atmospheric, character-driven read that blends folkore, witchcraft, family history, and mystery across generations. I think readers who enjoy immersive stories centred around complex characters, generational connections and a strong sense of place will find a lot to appreciate here.

This fantastic magical Historical Fiction is set in Prince Edward Island during three separate timelines. It follows the maternal family line of women with supernatural witchy powers.

From the mother, daughter and female friend who fled France to settle this new colony in the New World, to a pair of sisters several generations passed, to a family of multiple generations 250 years ahead to our present. These women are connected by a shipwreck in the early 1700s. The generations find each other through time and work together to solve what threatens their history.

I absolutely loved this book!