The Last Windwitch by Jennifer Adam
Published by HarperCollins on April 13, 2021
ISBN: 0062981307
Pages: 448
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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The definition of ‘high fantasy’ (involves noble people involved in great events which will greatly affect the world created by the author) is a perfect description of this book. Brida thinks she’s an orphan and is grateful to be taken in as an apprentice to Mother Madgi, a hedgewitch, but struggles to learn the craft. Instead, she is drawn to another type of magic that Mother Madgi avoids discussing. Mysterious events multiply until Brida finds out her mother is alive (predictably the white dove frequently hovering), Madgi is her aunt, and their third sister is the evil queen destroying the realm. Most importantly, Brida discovers her own magic is that of a Windwitch and in true hero humility, turns down the offer to become the rightful queen to fully develop her strengths.

Wonderful coming-of-age, suspense, and mystery story woven as carefully as the magic of Fenwood Reach.

Reviewed by Lynn Mayer, Retired Librarian, Old Town Elementary School, Old Town