Release: August 24th, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Delacorte
Source: TBR and Beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Book Depository , IndieBound , Indigo
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For fans of Us and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes a witchy story full of black girl magic as one girl’s dark ability to summon the dead offers her a chance at a new life, while revealing to her an even darker future.
Katrell doesn’t mind talking to the dead; she just wishes it made more money. Clients pay her to talk to their deceased loved ones, but it isn’t enough to support her unemployed mother and Mom’s deadbeat boyfriend-of-the-week. Things get worse, when a ghost warns her to stop the summonings or she’ll “burn everything down.” Katrell is willing to call them on their bluff, though. She has no choice. What do ghosts know about eating peanut butter for dinner?
However, when her next summoning accidentally raises someone from the dead, Katrell realizes that a live body is worth a lot more than a dead apparition. And, warning or not, she has no intention of letting this lucrative new business go.
But magic doesn’t come for free, and soon dark forces are closing in on Katrell. The further she goes, the more she risks the lives of not only herself, but those she loves. Katrell faces a choice: resign herself to poverty, or confront the darkness before it’s too late.
About the Author:
Jessica Lewis is a Black author and receptionist from Alabama. She has a degree in English Literature and Animal Science (the veterinarian plan did not work out). She lives with her way-funnier-than-her grandmother, who answers all of her wild questions about ghosts and zombies and werewolves (even if she’s annoyed sometimes haha!). When she isn’t writing or working she enjoys watching cooking shows or HGTV-type home shows..
Bad Witch Burning Review:
This book was creepy, twisted, emotional, and entertaining, and I loved reading it.
To begin with, I enjoyed the premise of the story as Katrell uses her powers to make money. The highlight of the book was Katrell. My heart went out to her throughout the story. She needs to deal with deadbeats like Gerald and also protect her mom, and balance school. While things go as planned, Katrell soon realizes how her actions have devastating consequences surrounding the Revenants. For a young adult fantasy, the author wrote her so realistically. It was also interesting to see how her powers affected her mentally and physically.
Moreover, Katrell and Will are so good together as they support each other over all the events that transpire. Also, I enjoyed Katrell’s scenes with Mike. On a side note, I found Conrad adorable irrespective of what happened.
Similarly, I liked the author’s writing style because she creates an atmosphere of unease. Although there are some gory moments in the story, for the most time, the story has a sense of dread that something terrible will happen. The author also added a few surprising twists and turns that I did not anticipate. Some of them revolved around Gerald and Marquis. I was creeped out by some of the ramifications of how the people that Katrell brings back behave. At the same time, the author also focuses on Katrell, her family, particularly her complex relationship with her mother. The author paces the story nicely, which leads to an exciting climax.
Overall, “Bad Witch Burning” is an emotional and exciting young adult fantasy with witches and magic.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours.
August 23rd
Nine Bookish Lives – Promo Post
The Litt Librarian – Review
August 24th
The Book Dutchesses – Promo Post
The Broke Book Blog -Top 5 Reasons to Read Bad Witch Burning & TikTok
Justice for Readers – Review, Mood Board
August 25th
Confessions of a YA Reader – Promo Post
Kait Plus Books – Journal Spread
AndOnSheReads – Review
August 26th
Devouring Books – Promo Post
The Ink Slinger – Review & Favourite Quotes
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
August 27th
Stuck in Fiction – Promo Post
Forthenovellovers – Review
PopTheButterfly Reads – Review
August 28th
I Dream in Books – Fan Art
Sometimes Leelynn Reads – Review
Sadie’s Spotlight – Promo Post
August 29th
HerBookishObsession – Review
Monogamist Reader – Promo Post
