β Sarah Powers doesn't feel compelled to continue on living her predictable, small town life. Even the possibility of getting out doesn't quite have the same draw on her either, now that her athletic dreams have been slashed due to an unfortunate accident. Then, out of the blue, someone catches her interest and lures her out of her stagnant state.
Cilla Blacklock has been something of a recluse. Not that she has had much of a choice in the matter. An outcast, living in an old farmhouse that has become the home to local urban legends over the years, she has been the subject of gossip and speculation. But as Sarah grows closer to Cilla, she begins to differentiate the truth from fiction, and considers whether the reality might be far darker than anyone else could come up with. β
This cozy horror novel is a love letter to the paranormal romance genre and an homage to all things gothic. If you couldn't tell, the central romance is sapphic. The first few chapters start out in high school but main bulk of the story is New Adult, so expect dark themes throughout. Trigger warnings listed in the Preface.
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Sometimes love is the strongest magic of all
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Nineteen-year-old Rhia Greenbrook has lived in the sleepy town of Oakriver in a house with three generations of witches her entire life. Rhia draws her magic from the earth and likes to spend her time amongst plants and nature. Her practice is gentle, sacred, and-per her family's tradition-secret.
New-to-town witch Valerie Morgan is looking for answers about her mother's disappearance from Oakriver seventeen years ago. Without her mother's guidance, Valerie has cultivated her fire magic on her own and she makes no effort to keep her powers hidden. Although Rhia is immediately annoyed by Valerie's blatant use of magic, she can't deny the instant magnetism between them.
But amidst their magical connection, a dark presence looms over Oakriver. Unsettling visions from Rhia's grandmother and dangerous sleepwalking episodes throw into question Valerie's past and what role her presence plays in the strange happenings. And as Valerie gets tangled up further into the darkness, it's up to Rhia to tap into the full potential of her power in order to save the town she loves and the girl she's fallen for.