The Witches Of Moonshyne Manor: A Novel by Bianca Marais

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book:

A coven of modern-day witches. A magical heist-gone-wrong. A looming threat.

Five octogenarian witches gather as an angry mob threatens to demolish Moonshyne Manor. All eyes turn to the witch in charge, Queenie, who confesses they’ve fallen far behind on their mortgage payments. Still, there’s hope, since the imminent return of Ruby—one of the sisterhood who’s been gone for thirty-three years—will surely be their salvation.

But the mob is only the start of their troubles. One man is hellbent on avenging his family for the theft of a legacy he claims was rightfully his. In an act of desperation, Queenie makes a bargain with an evil far more powerful than anything they’ve ever faced. Then things take a turn for the worse when Ruby’s homecoming reveals a seemingly insurmountable obstacle instead of the solution to all their problems.

The witches are determined to save their home and themselves, but their aging powers are no match for increasingly malicious threats. Thankfully, they get a bit of help from Persephone, a feisty TikToker eager to smash the patriarchy. As the deadline to save the manor approaches, fractures among the sisterhood are revealed, and long-held secrets are exposed, culminating in a fiery confrontation with their enemies.

Funny, tender and uplifting, the novel explores the formidable power that can be discovered in aging, found family and unlikely friendships. Marais’ clever prose offers as much laughter as insight, delving deeply into feminism, identity and power dynamics while stirring up intrigue and drama through secrets, lies and sex. Heartbreaking and heart-mending, it will make you grateful for the amazing women in your life.

my thoughts:

Fun, exciting, and simply wonderful. The Witches Of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais is a terrific story that will captivate you right from the start with its witchy magical characters and their crazy, over the top struggles. Talk about the perfect holiday read!

A coven of older witches have run into some troubles - their magic is aging out, they're about to lose their home, someone wants revenge, and an old friend has just returned home bringing problems they hadn't foreseen. Drama, drama, drama! Yep, these witches have their hands full taking on the town, the bank, and everyone else standing in their way. Of course, sometimes the people standing in their way turn out to be each other. Yikes! 

Marais has written a delightful story that will entertain you long into the night. Makes sure to get your hands on a copy ASAP! The Witches Of Moonshyne Manor is a treat that you won't want to miss out on - check it out!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!