Book Review: ‘A Dark And Secret Magic: A Novel’ By Wallis Kinney

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Books | 0 comments


The book is in stores on Tuesday, October 8th from Alcove Press. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/3Xe38eo

Hecate Goodwin, known as Kate to most people, is a hedge witch, part of a big coven, on the east coast, in Massachusetts. This was chosen for her by her late mother, before she was born, even though witches usually get to choose when they turn 13. With Halloween and her 31st birthday coming up, she and her sisters are throwing a party, and it’s also when Kate must give up all her powers, except for being a hedge witch. Then Matthew shows up, it’s been ten years since she has seen him, he is a necromancer, and part of a West Coast coven. Kate soon learns that her mother made a deadly deal with King Below, who is in charge of the underworld, and it will happen on Halloween. Kate and Matthew fall for each other, but soon shocking secrets are revealed, his part in all of what’s happening, and then an ultimate showdown between Kate and the King Below takes place, with shocking consequences. This is an intense, magical novel, that keeps you engaged in the story. Fans of witches and magic will enjoy this one.