by Genna Black
This is a Mature book and is meant for an audience 18+, reader discretion is advised.
Star rating 4
Blurb:
I’ve lived in Haverhill for most of my life. Or at least, for as long as I can remember. I wouldn’t call it home, per se. Can a place ever really be considered home when you have no one left to call family and those you’d call neighbors would love nothing more than to watch you burn?
It’s what they do, afterall. Haverhill has been burning witches for over 300 years.
I could have left a long time ago. Should have left.
Would have, if not for him.
It’s pathetic, honestly. I don’t even know his name but I can’t stay away — even when not staying away means just a glimpse at most.
It isn’t just that he’s hot.
I mean, he is. He really is.
But I can’t shake the way I’m drawn to him, and when a simple nighttime jog turns into a fight for my life, he’s the one there to help smother the flames.
By chance, we find what’s truly bound me to this place.
Haverhill has been playing with matches and if forced to fight fire with fire, we’ll burn it to the ground.
If the inferno burning between us doesn’t consume us first
Writing Style
The writing style in this book is informal, but that’s something I enjoy in a book. I can’t stand the books that are so technically correct that they almost feel clinical to read. The more informal writings, at least to me can give more of a genuine, honest feel to the characters. I love the FMC, sassy and powerful. I love how her flaw is people pleasing to the point that she keeps something from Pogue that should’ve (in my opinion) been addressed immediately. But I feel like that gave her character that much more depth and realism, cause I’ve been there.
Character Information
We follow Renny, Pogue and a few others on their adventure through Haverhill. I loved all of the characters (minus demon spawn). My favorite characters I think are Lark and Seven. I think they’re the cutest, I would love to read about their story next. I especially love Seven because she reminds me of Luna Lovegood.
My Opinions
I love the vibes of this book, the story, and the characters. There are a few places that I wish we could’ve seen more or had more tension like in the tavern. But I understand why the author wrote it the way she did. This story is a great and quick read with 153 pages with a story that is also fast paced. I hope to return to Haverhill in the future!
