Set in Edwardian London, this is basically a romance and sort of a "coming of age" novel. Lilith Montgomery is a witch, in an upper class family, who has just inherited the head witch position of her coven, upon her father's death. She immediately also finds herself with a number of adult problems at a young age.
I enjoyed the book. The writing is beautiful prose, the setting fascinating, and I really liked the character of Bram. Lilith is almost too perfect, but I liked being in her head.
Although this is a fantasy, it is so far from reality that it is hard to suspend disbelief. Most fantasies are grounded in some way, but this one isn't. Lilith breaks all kind of rules, with basically no significant consequences in her life.
I also found the point of view a bit off-putting. A lot of chapters are written following Bram, but in 3rd person.
I would recommend this book for someone who enjoys reading about the paranormal, especially in historical settings.
Reviewed by: Lorien Goodale
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