Well… I think it’s official. The reading funk is not just gone — it’s completely obliterated. Because I absolutely flew through The Nature of Witches. We’re talking a couple of days, couldn’t-put-it-down, just-one-more-chapter energy… you know the kind. And honestly? I loved every second of it.
The Nature of Witches: What it’s about
This story follows Clara, an Everwitch — a rare and incredibly powerful witch who can draw from all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Most witches are tied to just one season, their magic shifting and changing with the time of year. But Clara carries it all, and it’s not exactly a blessing. Her power is unstable, dangerous, and tied very closely to her emotions, which, considering everything she’s been through, makes things even more intense. Set against the backdrop of climate change (which I thought was such an interesting and modern twist), the story explores what happens when nature itself starts to spiral out of balance, and the witches connected to it are affected too.
My Thoughts
I loved this. Like, properly loved it. The pacing felt just right to me — not rushed, not dragging — just that perfect flow where you’re completely immersed without even realising how quickly you’re turning the pages. And the visuals… honestly, stunning. I could see everything. The shifting seasons, the storms, the subtle changes in the air — it all felt so vivid and alive. There’s something really magical about a book that lets you visualise every movement of nature, and this one does it beautifully.
Clara completely stole my heart. You really feel everything she’s been through, and there’s this constant ache around her character that just stays with you. Watching her grow and change throughout the story felt so satisfying — like witnessing someone slowly come back to themselves. And I have to say, the whole concept of seasonal witches completely drew me in. The idea that your strengths and weaknesses shift depending on the time of year feels so symbolic and, honestly, quite relatable. We all go through our own seasons in life, don’t we?
A little detail I loved
One thing that made the story feel even more authentic is that Rachel Griffin is actually a practising witch herself, which made a lot of sense as I was reading. There’s a natural, grounded quality to the magic in The Nature of Witches — nothing feels forced or overly dramatised. It just flows. It made me appreciate the story even more, knowing it was written by someone who truly understands that connection to nature and energy.
Final Thoughts on The Nature of Witches
All in all, this was a beautiful, immersive read — emotional, atmospheric, and just the right amount of magical. It completely pulled me out of my reading slump (which, let’s be honest, deserves a standing ovation at this point), and reminded me why I love books so much in the first place. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more from Rachel Griffin — I haven’t even checked what else she’s written yet, but I really hope there’s more because if it’s anything like this, I’m in. Oh, I forgot to mention the cover. Isn’t it divine? It’s both delicate and powerful at the same time and I just love that!
If you’ve read The Nature of Witches, I’d love to know what you thought — especially about the seasonal magic because I found that whole concept so fascinating. And if you love witches, you could also check out my witchy novels, The Winterbourne Witches.
