I have just come up for air after immersing myself in the glorious story of The Ravenswood Witch by Jenni Keer.
Having read some of her previous books, I knew I was in for a treat.
We start with a runaway being pursued by the police, and she collides with Marcus Greybourne as she attempts to escape their clutches. Having suffered an injury, party Mr Greybourne's fault, he insists on looking after her, but with a condition.
She continues the charade of being his wife, the excuse he used to stop the local constable from continuing his chase.
Once in the house, she discovers that this isn't a straightforward deal, as Luna Greybourne is a woman accused of being a witch.
I don't want to go into too much detail, as that will give away parts of the story, but the storyline has wonderfully complex twists and a dark romance at its base.
Jenni Keer draws us in with beautifully crafted characters and plenty of page-turning moments that keep the reader hooked until the end.
I absolutely LOVED it!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC.

Imagine a spooky story set in Victorian England. A young woman is wrongly accused of a crime and tries to run away. But she trips and hurts her ankle. A mysterious man helps her and asks her to pretend to be his missing wife. She agrees, thinking it’s a good way to hide.

Soon, she realizes that his house is creepy and full of secrets. The servants are strange, her husband is always gone, and the villagers think she’s a witch. Plus, there’s a spooky raven with a broken leg that seems to like her.

The story is told from the point of view of three different characters. It’s hard to know who to trust because everyone has secrets. Is the man telling the truth? Is the woman? And what’s really going on in this spooky place?

It’s a scary and exciting story with a touch of romance. I really enjoyed it!

What a lovely book. Could not put it down and enjoyed every minute of it. Would recommend to anybody that likes a mystery and sweet MCs.

What I liked:
- the MC and her vulnerability. I felt with her, suffered with her and was happy with her. She is a nice person trying to survive in an injust world
- the overall writing was very pleasant, very discriptive but not overly so. I was truly immersed into the world
- the suspense, I was not expecting to get so excited and hoping for "linas" happiness
- there was a misdirect that I did not see coming at all and had to take a breather cause I felt it was so cleverly done
- they get a kind of pet at some point and a few interactions were really cute and funny

What I didnt like:
- the reveal at the end fell a bit flat for me because the build up was so fantastic. I dont know what I was expecting but it was partially too obvious and partially not obvious enough
- a few things were not explained at the end, but I suppose "the magic is only real if you believe"

England, late 19th century. A woman on the run bumps into a man with a complicated past... His wife was considered a witch and is missing. And now these two strangers need each other.

I found the story very different and really liked the author's writing, which I was unfamiliar with. There was a plot twist that surprised me a lot and I had to stop and digest it before continuing the book.

If you like romance with mystery and supernatural, I recommend it!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

The perfect Autumn read....Witchy, superstitious, full of mystery and suspense, but with a coziness to add.

Another great read by Jenni Kerr...I'm fast becoming a fan of her writing

If you are looking for a cozy witchcraft story this summer then this is it. I enjoyed reading Mr. Greybourne. The plot is intriguing. And I enjoyed how the story is narrated.

Cute story, nice characters but a bit slow and I just never really got into the story. I think this would have been great to listen to as an audio book rather than take up precious reading time. Thank for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

The Ravenswood witch is a story about mystery, and magic!
I enjoyed following the FMC, from the very beginning when we don't quite know what she did in the past, to the end.
We follow her journey with Marcus, a mysterious MMC, who enters into her life in a really haphazard way.
The way the story was intertwined between the present and the past was well done, and we get to discover bit by bit who is "Luna".
The style of writing was fluid and easy to read. The spooky vibes perfect for the coming fall!
A lot of characters keep their mysterious aura along the story, and you cannot stop yourself to ask many questions about them!
It was also a fast paced and great reading, offering the topic of love even in strange times.

I can't find the words to explain how this made me feel... This book got my emotions into a rollercoaster!
I couldn't leave this book for two days! A thrilling romance with so much mistery around the characters past!
4.5 stars and highly recommended!

**4.5 stars, rounded up

This book kept me guessing until the very end, and I was so invested to hear the conclusion of both Luna and Marcus' stories and how it caused their lives to collide. I'm honestly not usually a fan of romance stories, and since it wasn't tagged as romance on Goodreads, I was a little worried when it started veering that way. I think this is one of the only heterosexual romance stories I've read where the romance didn't feel forced, the two MCs have great chemistry, and them getting together just made sense - two people who have lost someone they loved so soon being able to find solace in each other.

I thought I would be more upset that we don't really get a full conclusion to Marcus' story, but I quite honestly think it was better that way. I can probably guess any number of reasons that led him to do what he did and I didn't need it spelled out for me. I definitely recommend for people to pick this up when it's published in September!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Had a slow start but it picked up pretty quick and then I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed the dual story lines and couldn't see how the two went together until closer to the end. Supernatural plus dark witchcraft, mystery and suspense; a slow burn romance with a bit of spice!

I had a great time reading this book and would recommend to anyone who likes supernatural and witchy vibes with a touch of romance.

I received this book via NetGalley this is my review of it. Good storyline, good characters although to me personally it was very predictable. A good read.

A romance with mystery, suspense, and a hint of the supernatural. I kept trying to think ahead of the story, guess who's who, figure out motives. This will be a fall/October hit.

I loved the sound of this book but was disappointed when I read it. Unfortunately I found it a little slow and predictable and I just didn’t get on with the writing style. I think the idea was great but I just couldn’t get into it enough. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC

I DNF this book after reading the first couple of chapters. I found the fact that every noun had to have an adjective descriptor to be a bit repetitive for my taste. There are other ways to explain things, and not even noun needs a descriptor. However, I love the premise of the book. I would've continued reading if not for the previously mentioned issue. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fun witchy book

A thoroughly entertaining gothic tale set in 1880s England. I enjoyed the pet raven, the mysterious scratched messages, the romance and the echoes of 'The Return of Martin Guerre' and Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' ("What if the first Mrs de Winter was a witch?" is the essential premise). I feel I shouldn't write much more as it risks spoilers, and the twists and turns of the story are part of the pleasure.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

In The Ravenswood Witch by Jenni Keer the protagonist finds herself on the run after being falsely accused of a crime. Just as she nears escape, she breaks her ankle and is rescued by Marcus, the master of Ravenswood Manor. To avoid suspicion, Marcus convinces the constable that she is his long-lost, eccentric wife, Luna Greybourne. Grateful for the sanctuary, she agrees to pretend to be Luna while she recovers only to discover that Ravenswood Manor is steeped in dark secrets and eerie happenings.

The novel combines romance with supernatural elements, creating a thrilling and suspenseful read. As the new "Luna) navigates her unsettling surroundings, including mysterious servants, a secretive husband, and rumors of witchcraft, she is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. With its Gothic atmosphere and layered narrative, The Ravenswood Witch offers a captivating blend of historical setting. romance, and spookiness, keeping readers engaged and guessing until the end.

This story follows our female protagonist, who is on the run after being falsely accused of murder. In her desperate escape, she literally bumps into Marcus Greybourne and ends up breaking her ankle. Marcus takes her back to his home, where he offers a mutually beneficial arrangement: she pretends to be his missing wife, Luna, allowing him to continue receiving her monthly inheritance and the FMC to avoid capture by law enforcement.

While the premise held promise, the execution fell flat. The book is very slow-paced, with the narrative only picking up slightly around the halfway mark. Unfortunately, even then, it failed to fully engage me. One of the most frustrating aspects was the FMC’s and Marcus' insistence on addressing her as Luna, even in front of people who knew her real identity. Their shared delusion only made me dislike them even more, making it even harder to connect with the story.

The ending was also very predictable and lacked the impact it seemed to be striving for. I can see why it's marketed towards fans of "Jane Eyre" as both feature gothic elements, the "mad" wife, and forbidden romance. However, it ultimately failed to capture the depth and intrigue that make classics like "Jane Eyre" so compelling.

The Ravenswood Witch is such a good book.
Loved every single second of this incredible story.
I rated this book 4 stars because I loved the plot and storyline of it. So good.

What a great book to read and prepare for the upcoming season! The Ravenswood Witch is such a refreshig read of manor tellings, and this one did not dissappoint. I personally loved the main character, and her portray of the ‘wife’. I especially enjoyed meeting so many different and unique characters, especially the fact that I really didnt know who they really were from time to time. The plot felt excently paced, (which to me is fast) with the right mix of suspense and supernatural factors. Also, I didnt guess correctly at the end, which is new to me, and is why I’m giving this book ALL the stars. Absolutely loved it and will be ensuring everyone gets a chance to read this.