The Nature of Witches

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller

In a world where witches control the climate and are losing control, only one witch can save earth from destruction. But as her power grows, it hurts those closest to her, and when she falls in love with her training partner she's forced to choose between her power, her love, and saving the earth.

For centuries, witches have maintained the climate, but now their control is faltering as the atmosphere becomes more erratic; the storms, more destructive. All hope lies with Clara, a once-in-a-generation Everwitch whose 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.

"Perfect for fans of Shea Ernshaw and Taylor Swift's Folklore."—Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars

"A bright, fresh read from a glowing new voice, THE NATURE OF WITCHES is both timely and stirring. Griffin's emotional writing that cuts to the heart will make her a new YA favorite."—Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fable

"The forces of nature and magic blend perfectly in this masterfully told story... I couldn't love this book more."—Shea Ernshaw, NYT bestselling author of The Wicked Deep and Winterwood

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Jasmine Albitos
June 2, 2021
Actual rating: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars Note: This Review contains NO spoilers An intriguing synopsis. A beautiful cover. These are the two that caught my attention. A captivating story of magic and nature which also intertwined the real issue of climate change. I also enjoyed the subtle romance that developed throughout the story. I also liked the thorough and descriptive writing of the main character, Clara, from her magic to her struggle/journey to accepting who she is and what she becomes in the end. I was fascinated by the way the author divided up the book by seasons which made for an eloquent story. The flow of the book was... eh, it felt slow. Every so many chapters, I would lose interest, but the appeal of magic and nature kept me interested. I also felt that Clara's drama and insecurities was a bit... much. I pretty much kept "rolling my eyes" every time Clara kept being so over-dramatic about herself. All in all, I found The Nature of Witches a captivating and dramatic story of growth and acceptance of oneself with nature and magic woven in. Moreover, I think that readers that enjoy this genre should read it.
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Angel White
October 9, 2021
There are so many mixed reviews with this one, and I can understand why. I feel this is more of a coming-of-age type read vs. an action-packed witches against nature read. A lot goes into Clara, her character, and her struggles in the world as the only current Ever witch. It also touches a lot on climate issues and how changes need to be made by the shaders (humans) in order for the world to continuing to thrive. All of this I loved as I was definitely in the mood for this one. It reads very quickly despite the seemingly endless chapters of Clara's insecurities. Normally, having a MC that is portrayed as whiny, can be grating for me and I usually find it hard to connect. While there are instances of repetition regarding Clara's insecurities, I understood why, and it didn't bother me that much. I know this will not be everyone's cup of tea as the pace is a little slower with a mostly character-driven storyline, but I still recommend it. Find me on Instagram @bookn.all.night
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About the author

Rachel Griffin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches, Wild is the Witch, and Bring Me Your Midnight. When she isn’t writing, you can find her wandering the Pacific Northwest, reading by the fire, or drinking copious amounts of coffee and tea. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband, dog, and growing collection of houseplants. Visit her online at rachelgriffinbooks.com or say hi on Instagram @TimesNewRachel.

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