The Coven (Coven of Bones, #1)

The Coven (Coven of Bones, #1)

Harper L. Woods

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.5
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Raised to be my father’s weapon against the Coven that took away his sister and his birthright, I would do anything to protect my younger brother from suffering the same fate. My duty forces me to the secret town of Crystal Hollow and the prestigious Hollow’s Grove University—where the best and brightest of my kind learn to practice their magic free from human judgment. There are no whispered words here. No condemnation for the blood that flows through my veins. The only animosity I face comes from the beautiful and infuriating Headmaster, Alaric Grayson Thorne, a man who despises me just as much as I loathe him and everything he stands for. But that doesn’t mean secrets don’t threaten to tear the school in two. No one talks about the bloody massacre that forced it to close decades prior, only the opportunity it can afford to those fortunate enough to attend. Because for the first time in fifty years, the Coven will open its wards to the Thirteen: thirteen promising students destined to change the world. If the ghosts of Hollow’s Groves’ victims don’t kill them first... The Coven is book one in the Coven of Bones series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is a gothic, dark-academia, paranormal romance and includes elements that may be triggering to some listeners.


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    This…yes!

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    I am eating this up and a PERFECT seasonal read for right now!!!

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    Perfect fall read for the dark romance lover who is looking for some witchy vibes. This was a fun twist to dark academia.

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    I had heard mixed reactions around this book, however I really enjoyed it! The story picks up and draws you in right at the beginning, the dark academia vibes are giving, and he's not only her head master but he's an ancient vampire....say less I'm hooked. Very satisfied with the ending can't wait to dive into book 2!

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  • Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.5Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.0

    Check the triggers, my word my word, she was not kidding but I’m highly intrigued on her other book series! I really enjoyed Woods’ writing style. This I would say is a dark NA fantasy romance, the MC is younger but I would be bothered if my child was reading some of the content in this book. I have already put in my hold for book 2! If you like necromancer magic, witchy vibes, angry tempered men and an extremely fiesty female..welp just read this lol

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    I think I enjoyed this. I say think because while I enjoyed the world-building, characters, and plot, I felt like it could have been so much more had the author expanded on everything just a bit more. The world was fascinating, but everything felt very surface level and I couldn't quite get into the story without more information. Very much the same with the characters; while I liked Willow and Gray's interactions, their relationship didn't give much in terms of why they were so drawn to each other.

    The trigger warnings given for this book had my expectations at a different level and unfortunately, those elements fell flat (yes, I went into this because of the trigger warnings..sue me).

    The ending of The Coven does have me interested enough to go into the sequel, The Cursed, but my expectations are low, sadly. 

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