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The Witches at the End of the World

By Chelsea Iversen
The Witches at the End of the World by Chelsea Iversen digital book - Fable

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"The powerful themes of revenge, redemption and healing are beautifully rendered in a story where love is the most potent magic of all." —Adriana Trigiani, author of The Good Left Undone

Rage burns brighter than any spellfire…

Deep in the birchwoods of Norway, magic courses through the veins of two sisters. For years they've been alone, but sweet-tempered Kaija is tired of living in shadows and longs for a life filled with community, even if it means stifling her magic. But Minna is a witch through and through, with wrath always simmering just below the surface. Different as they may be, both will never forget the day they were driven from their village. The day their mother burned.

When Kaija leaves to pursue a new life, Minna is left alone in the darkness of the forest. Devastated and outraged at the betrayal, Minna casts a curse to punish those who took everything from her. What she doesn't realize is that this act will incite a deadly chain of events. Soon it will destroy everything, including the life Kaija has lovingly built. But once a witch's rage boils, regret means nothing—she can't take back what's already done. 

Someone will have to burn.

A magical story of sisterhood, revenge, and feminist rage, The Witches at the End of the World is perfect for fans of Alix Harrow and Kelly Barnhill.

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“In the birchwoods of Norway, two sisters live a frugal, solitary life, using their witchcraft to survive. But only one of them thrives… Years ago, their mother burned at the stake, and their grandmother took them and fled the village. But now that Mormor has died of old age, Kaija cannot suppress her longing for community any longer – so she leaves to pursue a life among ordinary humans, even if it means suppressing her powers forever. Outraged at what she sees as the ultimate betrayal, Minna unleashes a curse that sets off a devastating chain of events. What a gorgeous, gorgeous novel… It's a story of raw, primal witchcraft, of female empowerment and eternal sisterhood. But it's also a story of misogyny, ignorance, and hate fueling its own destruction. Hush now, sister. Burn the world down. This is a story told in guttural cries of rage, in whispered spells of healing… Yet the ebb and flow of the narrative soothes any desire to twist it into a morality tale. It's simple, and yet as complex and nuanced as life itself. And though it seems like a tale as old as time, it's an original variation of its core themes. The protagonists are two sides of the same coin, representing a multitude of opposites. Where one longs for safety and acceptance, willing to conform, the other strives for uncompromising freedom. Both lose their way and have to come full-circle to not only discover their full strength, but also the power of forgiveness. They are multi-faceted characters, written with compelling empathy. The writing is beautiful and evokes not only a dense atmosphere, but also of slow-burn suspense. As a reader, you see the curse unfold with a sense of helpless dread, yet you're still hoping for a peaceful, positive resolution. Of course, I won't reveal here how the story ends. Let me just say that the ending is very fitting, bringing everything together into a cohesive whole. And it left me with that satisfied feeling of «I love this book.» The audiobook is a deeply atmospheric listening experience. The narrators were well-chosen for their roles, drawing the readers into the story with their portrayal of the two sisters.”
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Anxious Face with sweat“This book really shows (at least on a metaphorical level) the bonds between sisters. It also showed how difficult it can be to love a sister who’s so different than you. As someone who has an amazing relationship with their sister it hit me in the feels. It wasn’t as fast paced or exciting as I hoped it would be, but taught important lessons!”
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“I want to thank the author and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review. I liked the two sisters and how they are so different. I also liked the duel POV. I liked the setting. Sisterhood standing the test of time. I wish there was more dialogue in the book. It did seem to drag a bit in the book. It was sometimes hard to read because it was slow. Also, it seemed like not much was going on in the book.”

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