The Age of Witches
Louisa Morgan’s The Age of Witches shares the story of Harriet Bishop, a woman descended from a long line of witches, who uses magic to help women in need – not only ordinary women, but also those with powers of their own. She must intervene when her distant cousin, Frances Allington, wields dangerous magic to change the lives of two unsuspecting young people, one of whom might just be a witch herself.
The romance between Annis Allington, Frances’ stepdaughter and wealthy heiress, and English lord James, was an absolute delight to read. Their introduction to each other was hilarious. When Annis told James she supervises her stallion’s breeding, he was so embarrassed I laughed out loud. Morgan’s execution of their love story made their feelings for each other seem completely believable, even with Frances’ unnecessary magical intervention.
I also enjoyed seeing Annis come into her magical abilities. With Harriet’s guidance, Annis learned so much about her family’s history and her powers. I was glad Annis decided to continue her magical tutelage with Harriet after her marriage to James. Although she would be traveling back and forth between her new home in England and Harriet’s apartment in New York, Annis wasn’t willing to give up her relationship with Harriet. Knowing how lonely Harriet had felt since the loss of her fiancé several decades ago, I was happy to know Harriet wouldn’t lose her companion.
Frances Allington was a character I wanted to like more than I did. I could sympathize with her poverty-stricken past, but knowing she used her magic for improper purposes, knowing she would force Annis to be with James by any means necessary, it made it almost impossible to feel anything besides pity and anger towards her. Frances’ fate was justifiable, but I was saddened to see her reduced to a vegetative stage. For a woman who was used to being powerful and in control, I can only imagine the agony she was in once she lost control of her body and magic.
Morgan did it again in this third spell-binding book. I can’t wait to see what she publishes next!
The Age of Witches Rating: ★★★★
The romance between Annis Allington, Frances’ stepdaughter and wealthy heiress, and English lord James, was an absolute delight to read. Their introduction to each other was hilarious. When Annis told James she supervises her stallion’s breeding, he was so embarrassed I laughed out loud. Morgan’s execution of their love story made their feelings for each other seem completely believable, even with Frances’ unnecessary magical intervention.
I also enjoyed seeing Annis come into her magical abilities. With Harriet’s guidance, Annis learned so much about her family’s history and her powers. I was glad Annis decided to continue her magical tutelage with Harriet after her marriage to James. Although she would be traveling back and forth between her new home in England and Harriet’s apartment in New York, Annis wasn’t willing to give up her relationship with Harriet. Knowing how lonely Harriet had felt since the loss of her fiancé several decades ago, I was happy to know Harriet wouldn’t lose her companion.
Frances Allington was a character I wanted to like more than I did. I could sympathize with her poverty-stricken past, but knowing she used her magic for improper purposes, knowing she would force Annis to be with James by any means necessary, it made it almost impossible to feel anything besides pity and anger towards her. Frances’ fate was justifiable, but I was saddened to see her reduced to a vegetative stage. For a woman who was used to being powerful and in control, I can only imagine the agony she was in once she lost control of her body and magic.
Morgan did it again in this third spell-binding book. I can’t wait to see what she publishes next!
The Age of Witches Rating: ★★★★