A review by ka_ke
The Black Witch by Laurie Forest

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I was nervous to start The Black Witch, and I’ll admit, the first part is very slow/basic. But once you start part two, the plot really picks up. Elloren is a wonderful character who develops her own beliefs and values and sticks to them. Her aunt is probably Umbridge level cruel. 

People like to say the Deadly Education or Zodiac Academy series are adult Harry Potter, but I think the Black Witch Chronicles are a better comparison. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Gaslighting, and War

Minor: Death of parent