A mysterious woman and her frightened daughter suddenly arrive at an old manor, disrupting a reclusive family’s quiet life. With tensions rising and time feeling like its running out, loyalty starts to press against the idea of peace with found family.
What follows is a beautifully atmospheric tale that weaves together gothic elements, buried family truths, and a touch of classic fairytale inspiration: The Goose Girl. But this isn’t just a retelling, it’s a reimagining that is full of morally complex characters.
At the heart of the story is a young heroine you can’t help but root for, along with a cast of other compelling figures each with their own unique voice and secrets. The villain, cloaked in charm and deception, is the kind of antagonist who makes your skin crawl in the best way. Her evil isn’t loud and obvious at first; it’s hidden, clever, and slowly revealed in a way that keeps you reading.
The book doesn’t always move at a consistent pace, there are moments when the story definitely lingers longer than it needs to. But what it lacks in tight pacing, it more than makes up for in atmosphere.
Ultimately, A Sorceress Comes to Call is a great tale about found family, hidden power, and what it means to stand up to darkness, even when that darkness wears a beautiful and familiar face.