The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin Genres: Fantasy
Published by Sourcebooks Fire Publication Date: June 1, 2021
Pages: 297
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Practical Magic meets Twister in this debut contemporary fantasy standalone about heartbreaking power, the terror of our collapsing atmosphere, and the ways we unknowingly change our fate.
For centuries, witches have maintained the climate, their power from the sun peaking in the season of their birth. But now their control is faltering as the atmosphere becomes more erratic. All hope lies with Clara, an Everwitch whose rare magic is tied to every season.
In Autumn, Clara wants nothing to do with her power. It's wild and volatile, and the price of her magic―losing the ones she loves―is too high, despite the need to control the increasingly dangerous weather.
In Winter, the world is on the precipice of disaster. Fires burn, storms rage, and Clara accepts that she's the only one who can make a difference.
In Spring, she falls for Sang, the witch training her. As her magic grows, so do her feelings, until she's terrified Sang will be the next one she loses.
In Summer, Clara must choose between her power and her happiness, her duty and the people she loves...before she loses Sang, her magic, and thrusts the world into chaos.
I pre-ordered Wild is the Witch by this author and figured I would read her first book while I waited. I’m so glad I did.
The Nature of Witches is quite refreshing. Witches control our weather, with witches having an affinity for one of the four seasons…with the exception of one…Clara, the Ever.
Clara was such a tortured soul. She was afraid of her magic. Afraid to have a connection with anyone, so she hides herself away. She was a shadow of her true self. Until she is forced to work with Sang to develop her magic. That partnership helps Clara discover who she is and in turn, accept her magic, love herself and let others love her. It’s a hard path for Clara and heartbreaking to follow, but its a hard journey this special girl needs to take. I loved her fear, her determination, and need to find a way to love herself. This may have been a fantasy story, but all of us take this journey in some way, shape or form. It was beautiful to follow Clara’s.
Shannon
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