Dark Witch

Classic Nora Roberts, in my opinion–Irish, magical, lots of found family and fun animal companions. A lovely escape for a rainy afternoon.

 This is exactly the type of Nora Roberts books that I love. There's magic and the battle between good and evil. There is a circle of family and friends and lovers. I loved the characters. Particularly Connor and Fin. I can't wait for their stories.
Yes, this series reminds me of other Nora Roberts trilogies (Circle trilogy, Sign of Seven trilogy) but that doesn't take anything away from the story. 

I laughed, cried, cheered, and struggled right alongside this group of characters. What a journey this read was. I cannot wait to read the next !!!

Iona is sweet and endearing. You can't help but love her and root for her. I loved how her cousins accept her, giving her the family she wished she'd been born with. The story is fast and entertaining. An easy read if you're looking to kill some time and want something light and sweet.

Ending was a bit rushed in the final scene, but overall a very enjoyable read. Can't wait to get the next one.

Some of Nora Roberts' strongest novels are set in Ireland, and I'm pleased to see that Dark Witch continues that trend. Although there is nothing new here for long-time Roberts readers, her storytelling skills are at their best. The lengthy prologue set in the 13th century goes a long way towards setting the proper fairy-tale mood, and although we've seen the 3 couples coming together to fight evil many times before, there are several stand-out characters, most notably former lovers Branna and Fin. In fact, I could read a trilogy that focuses just on their tortured history, and I'm sure the final book that ties up the series will be explosive. Meanwhile, it's hard not to root for this book's heroine, Iona, who has come to Ireland to find a true sense of belonging for the first time in her life, but I wish Roberts had given some backstory to her mate, Boyle, who is consistently grumpy without any apparent reason.

Some people complain that Roberts writes the same story over and over again. I'm not sure that's a problem, when the stories are so enjoyable. I've been lukewarm on Roberts' past few series, including the Inn Boonsboro trilogy and the Bride quartet, but I could sense an energy to this book that has been lacking lately. For the first time in years, I can honestly say that I can't wait to read the next book in the series.