I absolutely LOVE the Witches of Blackwood Grove! Always anxiously awaiting the next book. I received my ARC copy and dug right in as always! They are all my favorites and just could not put it down for long. The Crones are so unique and Shawn jumped right into it with this long awaited book. Feelings flew everywhere, so much action quickly in this edition. My heart felt every pain, sadness and joy! Dusty had so many things to deal with in this saga and it seemed as though I was right there feeling all of her sadness, anger, joy and elation. Dusty never knew the truth till now and as things unfold her heart gets twisted from one thing to another so fast that I could not even imagine how she handled it. She is a powerful Gray Witch yet she never knew just how powerful she was until her parents finally let the truth spill out. Her closeness with her family becomes solid as this story unfolds and all you can do is hold your breath until it is said and done! This book is fantastic and it makes me really want to be a witch, maybe not quite as powerful as Dusty, but to be able to deal with reality in a good way and fix things as they should be. As an Avid ARC reader I never put spoilers in a review. I just hope that millions buy this book and if they haven't read the previous two get them. Never a disappointed reader from Shawn McGuire. She has a fabulous mind and a wonderful storyteller. I'd give a ten star if there was one. These books are beyond great! Enjoy!!
I have been longing to return to Blackwood Grove to see my witchy friends. The story continues with Dusty’s search to find her family and to reconnect with the family that exists in her home. Many of thetwists and turns were unexpected and added to the story fullness. The writing style continues to be comforting but also intriguing. Dusty’s evolution and her knowledge of spells increases and we see how powerful she will become. This was a very enjoyable read for me and I can’t wait until the next one.
love this series, beautifully written, and hurrah for a storyline that doesn’t require everyone to descend into smut every 5 minutes. It’s thoughtful, shows human relationships as they are, warts n all, and doesn’t soften the harsher truths too much. Thankyou for a truly enjoyable series, with multifaceted characters. I’m now saving my pennies to buy them as hard copies, i think they will become good friends in times of need. Thankyou ❤️🍁🍂🧙🍂🍁❤️
Shawn’s gift of telling captivating, satisfying stories has made her one of my favorite authors.
The story just keeps getting more and more gripping with each book in the series! Like its predecessors, this book was brilliant on so many levels too - an enchanting story, relatable yet flawless characters, easy writing style and, oh so many surprises!! I was helplessly torn between quickly reading to find out what happens next, and wanting to savor it slowly. I am already impatient for the next one because, I need answers!!
Highly recommend this book and the series, that is, if you haven’t already read it (which I highly doubt).
Dusty has settled into a satisfying routine on the farm of her family. The non-magical folks in Blackwood Grove have found out that she can help them to solve personal problems with custom made spells. Then one of them goes wrong – not Dusty’s fault , but because of the sloppiness of the woman who paid for it. And suddenly the non-macigal community of Blackwood Grove turns against the magical people in their midst, making the idyllic village meant to be a safe haven for witches a dangerous place, packed with angry enemies.
And there are other things Dusty still has to find out: where did her daughter-in-law dissapear to? Her son Micah is still in jail, under suspicion for his wife’s disappearance. The family comes together, using their united magic for an attempt to find her. Then a friend from Dusty’s past shows up, bringing even more danger with him. And soon after she discovers much more about the task lying ahead of her than she ever wanted to know.
The third book of the series is probably the one I love most. The story is gripping, I’ve learned to love the characters (including the grumpy magical house and Dusty’s slightly confused aunts). Shawn McGuire guides her readers through the plot, makes them feel what the family feels and enjoy the experience wholeheartedly. And I’m more than glad that this isn’t the last story about the witches of Blackwood Grove.
I enjoyed this book so much! It was so great to be back in Dusty's world. The ongoing saga of returning to a home from which you have been estranged for many years, renewing old friendships and finding where you truly belong is heartfelt and heartwarming. Exploring the family dynamics in a family of witches is fun and I can't wait for the next 'installment'!!!
The third instalment in The Crones series follows Dusty as her investigation into her son’s incarceration and his girlfriend’s disappearance deepens. As tensions rise in the town against witches, and she faces the death of a close friend alongside her mother’s declining health, Dusty’s determination to reunite her family grows stronger.
This is a wonderful series that explores the evolving relationships between its characters. Reading Shawn McGuire’s books feels like catching up with old friends, with no dull moments or lag in the storytelling. This instalment certainly didn’t disappoint, and like all great series, it ends on a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more. Bring on the fourth!
As we return to Blackwood Grove, we find Dusty and her granddaughter, Cricket still trying to find Josie and Micah. The aunts and Dusty cast a spell to try and find the missing family members. With help from her Mom, Dusty gets help in honing her qrey witch skills. It is always exciting to go back to the Grove and get in touch with the Aunts, Carly and Ordies who are trying to dismantle the safe town. This was another great story of family, friends and enchantment. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Very enjoyable. Hard to put the book down!
Magic can be unpredictable, creating distrust in Ordies seeking magic to fix their problems. It's not Dusty's fault her justice-restoring spells are doing exactly as the buyer speaks the spell. Adding even more aggravation in her life there is a coterie of townsfolk that are negative about witches and their actions are escalating.
Cricket, Dusty's granddaughter, is missing her parents; the aunts are tying to help with finding spells; her mother is fading in health, and life overall is frustrating.
The Crossroads was a one-sitting page turner for me, trying to follow and tie all the threads together to solve the mysteries inside. The relationships and emotions are all so relatable. I'm looking forward to seeing where this series goes in the next installment.
I received my ARC copy of this book and I can tell you, I was NOT disappointed. I loved returning to Blackwood Grove and reading up on what the witches have been doing. The attention to details and the words Shawn uses makes it easy to read and follow along. It's like the place, people, and plot are all real and I long to jump right in and be a part of story. I can't wait for the next book to see what happens next. Until then, I will revisit the Dusty and her family and friends.
I received the ARC to read Shawn McGuire did it again great story. I really enjoy reconnecting to the witches and finding out what is going on in Blackwood Grove.
Dusty and her family are still looking for Josie and keeping Cricket safe. We all the characters and some new ones. There is death, murder and old memories returning. Dusty is learning her place in Blackwood Groves and her mother is teaching about spells.
Blackwood Grove is in danger by Ordinaries, they are causing a lot of trouble. There is a lot of surprises in this book.
All witches are trying to keep all safe towns safe, where ordinaries are trying to get rid of them.
Can’t say much more don’t want to give away anything. This is a must read book.