The Ravenswood Witch is a captivating story that pulls you into a world of mystery and suspense. Jenni Keer has a real talent for creating a spooky atmosphere that made me feel like I was right there in the old, creaky mansion. The characters are interesting, and I found myself rooting for the main character as she tried to uncover the truth.

While the beginning was a little slow, the story really picked up pace once the secrets started to unravel. I loved the twists and turns, and I didn't guess the ending! However, I did feel like some parts of the story could have been explained a little better.

Overall, The Ravenswood Witch is a fun read that will keep you guessing. If you enjoy stories with a touch of magic and a dash of romance, you'll probably like this one.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a digital review copy.

Slightly reminiscent of Rebecca and Jane Eyre, Jenni Keer’s new book is an entertaining Victorian mystery. While I overall enjoyed the book and found myself looking forward to sitting down and reading more about Luna, Marcus, Eloise, and Rose, the book required more than a little suspension of disbelief than I expected, even for a book about magic and witches. The characters were a bit 2 dimensional and the evil witch tropes were a bit heavy handed but overall an enjoyable book and a fairly quick read. There were three big reveals/twists: who really is the new Luna, what happened to the previous Luna, and who is the real witch… one of the reveals I really enjoyed, one was slightly predictable, and the other was a bit underwhelming.

I read this in the summer but I would think it would be a nice and cozy read with a cup of tea and a warm blanket during the fall and winter months.

This book has all the elements of a classic gothic tale: woman in distress, bold, brooding hero, creepy manor house and a dark secret that threatens to tear the lovers apart

A very suspenseful read and a surprising (and sweet) ending. All in all, a very good book! Really kept my interest.

Keer crafts a captivating story filled with intriguing characters and a spellbinding plot. The book's blend of historical elements and supernatural intrigue creates a rich, immersive experience. Keer’s engaging prose and well-developed storyline make "The Ravenswood Witch" a delightful read for fans of magical realism and romance.

Beautifully Gothic tale set in Victorian times - definitely shades of Bluebeard, Jane Eyre and Rebecca (so anyone who enjoyed them will enjoy those aspects here). A young woman accused of murder is just about to escape the clutches of the law when she collides with a man, breaking her ankle. He offers to take care of her until her ankle heals, if she'll pretend to be Luna Greybourne, his missing wife. When she agrees, he sends the constable away - and then our 'Luna' discovers just how creepy her new home is. With dour servants, a husband who absents himself and doesn't explain, villagers who believe that Luna is a witch, and a raven with a broken leg who takes a shine to her, Luna's new life looks to be more than she bargained for...

Lots of layers here, told between the points of view of 'Luna', Rose and Eloise. Who's telling the truth, who's lying, and what's the truth about Ravenswood?

Excellent historical setting, a gorgeous romance, magic and some real spookiness.

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC.

Utterly gripping! I read this book in about 48 hours as I just could not put it down! Literally had me guessing the whole way through and wanting to know what was going to happen next.
Historical fiction, a little suspense, a little magic and a little romance! Perfect! Loved it and definitely excited to read more by this author

Wow! The absolute perfect fall read! -Spoilers- I loved the flashback to Eloise and Rose that were sprinkled through the book. Marcus was amazing and I’m glad he didn’t turn evil or anything at the end. I appreciate the character flaws and the overall gothic vibe is the best. If I could change anything it would be to add a little bit more mystery and maybe not have Rose go after Eloise at the end. I read this so fast and the romance had me kicking my feet! Such a lovely book!

NetGalley provided me with this great read! Ravenswood Witch by an author I am new to, Jenni Keer! I enjoyed their style of writing and loved the characters, setting, and the story. The gothic vibes were perfect as we head into spooky season. There were a few fun twist and turns, and a lil bit of suspense that kept my attention throughout my read. I’ll definitely be checking out more of Jenni Keer’s work!

In the late 1800's young woman running from the law collides with a man who lands on her and breaks her ankle. He promises to take care of her until her ankle is healed if she pretends to be his missing wife, Luna, whom the young woman closely resembles. Both of them promise not to ask about each other's circumstances.
Worth reading.
This story contains multiple mysteries, including what may be a haunting versus those who wish the young woman harm. There are accusations of witchcraft and devil worship against Luna which reflects upon the young woman pretending to be her.
This was a fun read. The scare factor is low and there is almost no spicy action, although plenty of innuendo.

Set in 19th Century England, a collision of two strangers both in dire circumstances sets in motion a series of events that neither one of them could have anticipated.

I saw a lot of influence from Jane Eyre throughout this book, and the writing style had me firmly rooted in the era in which this story is based. There are moments of intense mystery and not knowing who - if anyone - can be trusted, creating a suspenseful novel that has you questioning throughout (and even after the conclusion) what is real and what forces have truly been at work. From start to finish, you are pulled into an intense world in which everyone is trying to face their inner - and in some cases, outer - demons to create a better, peaceful life for themselves and those they care about.

The cast of characters were captivating to read about, showing that the world is not as black and white as people would like you to believe. I absolutely loved Bran as a companion and enjoyed having such an intelligent and characterful personality tastefully weaved within the story. This book leans heavily into the premise that the only things that can have power over you are the things that you give that power away to.

The split POVs between “Luna”, Eloise and Rose were well appreciated as they lead you through the plot at the perfect pace, building the world around them and revealing the whole story piece by piece as you progress. This book is great at planting compelling questions in your mind and revealing the answers at only the most impactful moments, whilst leaving you to ponder a few more ambiguously unanswered questions for yourself.

Jenni Keer sensitively tackles some darker subjects in such a way that is only as described as needed, showing the complexities of the characters’ pasts and the struggles that each one of them are fighting to overcome. A suspenseful and emotional story that has you invested from the get-go to create the perfect blend of mystery, romance and magic inside a historical fiction novel, I would very much recommend giving this book a read.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book as an advance copy ahead of publication in order to give an honest review. I read this book in one captivating sitting and would easily give “The Ravenswood Witch” a rating of 4.5/5 stars.

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If there’s a Boldwood book out there with Witch in the title, I literally have to read it. I initially struggled to get into this book, I was at times wondering what I was reading until the story started to fall into place and make sense, or so I thought. There are two twists in particular that I didn’t see coming that strongly. Set in 1885, told from the perspectives of Luna (imposter), Rose and Eloise. The Ravenswood Witch is impeccably written, and becomes gripping the further in you get. By some fluke Luna Imposter steps into Luna’s life, why is unclear, but it’s a stroke of luck for her.
Ravenswood is a place of mystery and darkness. The Locals all convinced that the real Luna is a witch and quite evil and bonkers with it. Sounds like me on a bad PMDD day. So how does an imposter fool everyone so easily? Or does she. I really fell in Love with Bran the Raven, I am sure anyone reading this book will fold him into their hearts.
There are a fair few endearing parts that allow for the level of dark and creepy that is laced within the story.
I loved that the fact that Amesbury and Stonehenge got a mention, both places I frequented during my army days, and then of course you could almost hear the author exclaiming: ‘My Darling Girl.’ I adore the word ‘introspection’ and always love seeing it in any book.
‘Animals have astonishing instincts, sensing things we have allowed our evolution to override.’ Has got to be one of the more profound sentiments in the story. Are you ready for an Elena Collins (Judy Leigh) type read, with pins and poppets, witches and demons, and a pinch of who can you trust? Then dive right in. 5 Stars.

The main character literally runs away from her life as the police are pursuing her. As she flees, she bumps into Marcus Greybourne when attempting to catch the ferry to London. That bump-in results in a broken ankle. Marcus Greybourne is so apologetic that he instantly adopts her and turns her into his wife when law enforcement catches up with them to protect her. Yet, this lie isn’t limited to this one incident. No, Marcus Greybourne insists she keeps the identity in exchange for protection and she gladly obliges (as her immobility doesn’t give her many options). Pretty soon our main character discovers her new identity is attached to a pretty damning reputation of being a witch and consequently the cause of many misfortunes. Rather than work to clear up her own reputation, she prefers to clear up the freshly assumed one … perhaps because a handsome and well-built husband is attached to it.

I liked the premise of the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery surrounding our main character’s identity. There were quite some twists and turns. It was also intriguing how much mystery surrounded her new identity as Luna Greybourne. Who was this woman and what happened to her? The aspects of the mystery were well done and kept me guessing at what happened and who could be trusted. The clues provided in each chapter hooked me and made the mystery more captivating. I also really love the dark atmosphere and sometimes morbid, disturbing images. It painted an unromantic and somewhat frightening picture of witchcraft, which is different from what I'm used to.

However, slipping into this new role and how our main character handled it did not come across as believable. There were aspects of the main character's behavior and those around her that I found a bit disturbing and considerable effort was placed into making this behavior appear acceptable. Last, I felt there was a disconnect between our main character's behavior and the situations she encountered making her feel two-dimensional.

All in all, the story has some good parts and some parts I care less for.

I found this to be a quick easy read, in a positive way. Kept me company on a 3hr round trip, and the time flew by!
The whole thing has a slight undertone of menace which kept it interesting, and a good surprise or two along the way.
I liked the characters and the setting, and overall found the whole thing entertaining.

A young woman is on the run, wanted for murder. At the very last moment she is saved by a strange man. She is taken to his house in the woods and pretends to be his wife. But not everything is the way it seems at Ravenswood.

I really enjoyed this one. We are taken on a journey together with our MC, exploring the gothic mansion and unraveling the mysteries of the man who saved her and his missing wife. At the same time we get chapters from her past, leading up to why she had to run in the first place. The plot twists were nicely done and the atmosphere perfect for a fall read.

The Ravenswood Witch by new to me author Jenni Keer, published by Boldwood Press is an historical fiction I fell in insta love with. Characters and story are fantastic, just like the excellent writing, 5 stars.

Couldn't put it down! Its gothic with lots of suspense and mystery, it keeps you on your toes and makes you gasp at moments.
It's the perfect book to read in Autumn.
Jenni's writing style is great, if you have read her previous books then you will love 'The Ravenswood Witch'

BLURB:
The year is 1885 and a young woman is on the run, knowing if she’s caught, she’ll be hanged for murder. Moments from a safe haven, she collides with a gruff stranger, falling and breaking her ankle.

To her surprise, the man – Marcus Greybourne – convinces the local constable that she is his reclusive wife of ten years, Luna. He carries her back to the neglected and crumbling Ravenswood Hall, promising if she agrees to maintain this charade, he will keep her safe until her injuries have healed.

But the house is haunted by shadows and secrets. What’s more, the real Luna Greybourne is missing, without trace. Scratches and marks made by her around the house suggest witchcraft; and indeed Luna is known locally as the Ravenswood Witch; her reputation in tatters, like the wallpapers of the padlocked rooms she’d destroyed.

As strange happenings in the house continue, outside the screech of a raven echoes across oppressive woods that seem alive with dark magic. And the woman who is now pretending to be Luna can’t help but fear she’s escaped the noose for a far more terrible fate…

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC

This book has echoes of Jane Eyre and Rebecca, which I absolutely loved. With its gothic atmosphere along with mystery and suspense, there was a lot happening that really pulled you into the story. The action takes off right from the start, which helped to really drive my interest into the story. I will say that there were a lot of errors and the writing could use some refining overall.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

This was a very engrossing book which had echoes of Jane Eyre and Rebecca which are two of my favourite books
It was gothic with lots of mystery and suspense which lead to a dark atmosphere
The writing style flowed well which kept me reading and found the pages turning very quickly
From page one we are straight into the story and the mystery which made it hard to put down
I really enjoyed this

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

The Ravenswood Witch by Jenni Keer.
Omg. Absolutely brilliant read. I loved the cover. I got into it straight away. I did like Marcus and Luna. I didn't like Hilda. I did like the Webbers. Cleverly written. I loved the writing style. Very creative and unusual. I read this in two sittings. I did have a few ahh moments where things clicked in my head. I did like the ending. 5*.


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A BRAND NEW spellbinding novel from the bestselling author of No.23 Burlington Square, Jenni Keer ‘There are a lot of shadows at Ravenswood, so you will need to be strong…’

The year is 1885 and a...

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A BRAND NEW spellbinding novel from the bestselling author of No.23 Burlington Square, Jenni Keer ‘There are a lot of shadows at Ravenswood, so you will need to be strong…’
The year is 1885 and a young woman is on the run, knowing if she’s caught, she’ll be hanged for murder. Moments from a safe haven, she collides with a gruff stranger, falling and breaking her ankle.

To her surprise, the man – Marcus Greybourne – convinces the local constable that she is his reclusive wife of ten years, Luna. He carries her back to the neglected and crumbling Ravenswood Hall, promising if she agrees to maintain this charade, he will keep her safe until her injuries have healed.

But the house is haunted by shadows and secrets. What’s more, the real Luna Greybourne is missing, without trace. Scratches and marks made by her around the house suggest witchcraft; and indeed Luna is known locally as the Ravenswood Witch; her reputation in tatters, like the wallpapers of the padlocked rooms she’d destroyed.

As strange happenings in the house continue, outside the screech of a raven echoes across oppressive woods that seem alive with dark magic. And the woman who is now pretending to be Luna can’t help but fear she’s escaped the noose for a far more terrible fate…