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What worked: Action-packed historical fantasy filled with magic, betrayal, and witch hunts. The research behind this engaging fantasy brings life to this witchy tale.

The friends-to-enemies angle starts slow. At first, Fritzi hates all hexenjagers-witch hunters-especially after she witnesses her whole village and mother being slaughtered. Fritzi's rage and anger lead her to the Black Forest for protection only she happens on another witch being rounded up by the dreaded hexenjagers. This is where she meets Otto, who has his own secret.

This is a page-turning novel with twists and turns that keep readers guessing. The idea that there actually were witch hunting/burnings in Europe adds to the realism.

The chemistry between Fritzi and Otto builds while the world around them erupts. The reveals are surprising. So are the betrayals.

The ending hints at a sequel. So readers will see what happens further in this witchy tale!

Based on the Medieval German Witch Trials of the 1500s, this historical fantasy weaves its own magic on readers with two characters that need to work together to overcome evil.