I’ve been a little absent from life outside of work and preparing for my departure from a really wonderful job. I’ve been stress-shopping and let me tell you – my new cardigans and house shoes are amazing. HOWEVER, I’ve also been lagging on my reading and reviewing but I’m getting back into the swing of things. I’ve finished two books this weekend so I’ve got some great things in store for ya’ll this week!

As the weekend comes to a close I’m excited to participate with the ladies over at Two Sisters Lost in a Coulee as well as It’s All About The Thrill for another installment of Sneak Peak Sunday. A meme where we bring you books we’re excited to be reading and our initial thoughts after reading the first few pages or chapters! This week, I’m bringing you another book I featured a few weeks ago that I just started this weekend: The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox.
I’m incredibly enthusiastic about this book! I knew right from the synopsis that this was right up my alley. As I’ve mentioned before I’m a bit of a seasonal reader. While I’ll read pretty much anything and everything at any time of the year there is something extra cozy about historical fantasy for me in the fall/winter months. We’re due to get a cold front in on Tuesday so I’m extra excited to be curled up on the couch with this one.
Right off the bat the intrigue, writing and suspense of this one drew me right in. Not only do I have a general interest in the history of witches and witch trials throughout time but the set up of this one is really working for me. I tend to have a slower time falling into new reads because I read so many books back to back that sometimes it’s hard to let go of a previous story but I was immediately engrossed in this. I’m thrilled to be reading this with some wonderful Traveling Sisters and am so excited for the discussion that’s sure to follow!
From Goodreads:
New Oldbury, 1821
In the wake of a scandal, the Montrose family and their three daughters—Catherine, Lydia, and Emeline—flee Boston for their new country home, Willow Hall.
The estate seems sleepy and idyllic. But a subtle menace creeps into the atmosphere, remnants of a dark history that call to Lydia, and to the youngest, Emeline.
All three daughters will be irrevocably changed by what follows, but none more than Lydia, who must draw on a power she never knew she possessed if she wants to protect those she loves. For Willow Hall’s secrets will rise, in the end…
Do you have any fall cozy reads you’re excited to be starting? Drop me a note in the comments and let me know!!
Really cool book
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I just love your posts! They are so much fun to read. I am half way into this one and just want to read it but some other ones are getting in my way. lol I look forward to seeing your thoughts on the threads.
I hope you can get some relaxing reading time in soon!
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Thanks so much Bren! It’s been such a pain to have work get in the way of reading and blogging! But I’m really loving the vibe of this one as well and it’s perfect for October!! 😛
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[…] are joining Christina @ Recipe and a Read and Kim It’s All About The Thrill with this Sunday Sneak a Peek where we take a look inside […]
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Seems like a good choice for the spooky season!
I usually don’t read witch books, prefer Stephen King books or suspense 😁
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Oooh, I’ve not read much Stephen King – which one is your favorite?
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Omg, this is such a hard question! 😀
I really liked the Dark Tower series, because it was a great mix of all kind of things, like western, horror, adventure, traditional story telling…
When it comes to pure horror, Pet Sematary and Carrie are really good and creepy 😀
For something a bit more realistic Dolore Claiborn is very good and character driven ❤
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Ooooh ok excellent! I’m going to look into all of these! Thank you!! 🙂
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I’m currently reading The Rules of Magic which is another witchy read, but this one sounds really good as well! I love that topic this time of year; I also like reading seasonal books 🙂
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Oh! Is that one by Alice Hoffman? It’s been on my TBR for a while – excited to see what you think of it! 🙂
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It is!! It’s amazing so far, I haven’t been this in love with a book in a long time. Definitely going to write a review on it! 😊
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YASSS i can’t wait to see your review!!!
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Sounds a bit different from my regular reads. But I am am definitely interested in your review.
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