Any stories evolving witches are always my go to and will always be on my shelf in my basket or on my wish list.

This book did not disappoint and kept my love foe witch books still evolving.

Loved it.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy for an honest review

I have an obsession with witches in fiction and history. I'm hardly unique in that. I was excited then to request and be approved for The Witches of New York. What I didn't expect from this was an almost deliberate attempt by the author to make me emote something about everything. Witches over delivered on some aspects and this left other parts very exposed. Specifically, the overuse of minor characters didn't really progress the story forward.

I've not read McKay before and from what I see from other reviewers, her earlier work is stronger. I would be interested in the back catalogue.

Thank you for approving this title for me and I'm sorry I'm so behind in responding.

There was much to enjoy here, but I found I couldn't connect with it. I'd read more from this author in the future though.

Unfortunately, due to technical issues via my Kindl device I am unable to read this book so cannot give it a proper review. Apologies.

This book has been sat in my TBR for nearly a year now, so I thought it was about time I gave it a go. Whilst I was initially really keen to read this book, when I actually started it, it didn't really grip me and ultimately I gave up. I am sorry not to have enjoyed the book and wish Ami McKay every success with all her writing.

I scored this book. Outstanding stuff, for fans of Sarah Addison Allen, Erin Morgenstern and Helene Wecher.

The witches of new York by Ami McKay.
The year is 1880. Two hundred years after the trials in Salem, Adelaide Thom (Moth from The Virgin Cure) has left her life in the sideshow to open a tea shop with another young woman who feels it's finally safe enough to describe herself as a witch: a former medical student and gardien de sorts (keeper of spells), Eleanor St. Clair. Together they cater to Manhattan's high society ladies, specializing in cures, palmistry and potions--and in guarding the secrets of their clients. All is well until one bright September afternoon, when an enchanting young woman named Beatrice Dunn arrives at their door seeking employment.
This was a good read with good characters. I liked the story. I liked Eleanor and beatrice. I loved how Edith and Judith kept searching for beatrice. I loved the ending too. 5*. Highly recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley.

I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

When I saw the cover and synopsis of Witches of New York, I had to have it. Who doesn’t love a good story about witches, especially when it’s set in the 1880s. And when I started reading it, it delivered on everything it promised to be.

However, a few chapters in, I realised who the author was and, I have to admit, I hesitated. I read The Birth House years ago and, though I loved the concept, it got just a bit too weird for me towards the end. Annoyingly, I spent the rest of the book waiting for something similar to happen so I couldn’t enjoy it as much as I wanted to.

That aside, this is a lovely read. The three female characters are vulnerable, prickly, stubborn, and utterly delightful. There were also feminist undertones – both dark and hopeful – that really brought the book to life. The real charm of the book is the connection to the reality of women’s struggles in the time period. Pair that with the quaint and enchanting bits of magic and you have a pretty damn good read on your hands.

This isn’t a fast-paced read but the story draws you in regardless. In fact, many a late night was spent promising myself I’d go to sleep after ‘one more chapter’, and many a morning wishing my commute was just a little longer.

My only problem was its lack of depth. There were numerous plot lines with too many questions left unanswered. As a series (which I really hope this is), you could get away with it. As a standalone, the book felt unfinished.

Overall an enjoyable read, and definitely one for those who love ‘witchy’ books.