Planted Bonds

The High Council Witch Chronicles #4

by Julie Catherine

Head-to-head with rival covens. Create the potion. Or die trying .

Mae Kingsley is a witch in the High Council witch coven academy, only, she’s about to learn, some things are more important than school.

When a freak earthquake in Plumpkin destroys her home and gravely injures the only family she’s got, Mae must go on a desperate quest to find the precious Valdeez plant to make the potion to save her. Trouble is, she’s not the only one on the hunt. Mae must do the impossible; beat the Damocles coven - including roguish, handsome Petregaard - create the potion, save her aunt’s life, and rescue her entire coven. Or die trying. “A twist on the idea of soulmates set against a secret witch society.” The fourth heart-pounding book in the teen paranormal academy series, the High Council Witch Chronicles.

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2024

Reviews

[Barbara Marie Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Planted Bonds: (The High Council Witch Academy Book 4)

Planted Bonds: (The High Council Witch Academy Book 4) ~~ Book 4 digs its roots deep — literally and magically. Planted Bonds takes the concept of bonding into new territory, weaving nature magic, growth, and legacy into the story. What I enjoyed most here was how much the characters have grown since the first book. The heroine is no longer stumbling through initiation — she’s stronger, wiser, but still caught in impossible choices about loyalty and destiny.
The “planted” element of the bonds was clever, tying in both earth-magic visuals and the idea of seeds being planted for the future — not all of them safe. This book had some of the best balance of action, magic, and character revelations so far. By the end, it felt like we were seeing not just the Academy but the entire High Council world begin to blossom into something much bigger.

[J.C. Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conscience over conflict

I recieved an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion
Okay, so the Battle of Four- we now have our answer to why it happened. These covens have so many trust issues- some clearly warranted- but Mae managed to do the impossible, albeit after a few false starts. This book kept everyone rather busy. It featured 2 magically induced disasters, a couple of backstabbing incidents, a monster (of the non-human variety)...wait 2, a stowaway (who definitely saved some butts), new faces (I may have wanted to smack), a chance to get to know some old ones better, and ....well, I won't spoil the ending. With each page, I laughed, growled and groaned in frustration with Mae through this book. Given the ending, I'm curious to see how it plays forward.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Usually, a book’s climax is near the end of the story. The whole book felt like the climax! There was so much on the line; at risk and in danger, practically all throughout the book. Would Mae and friends survive their errand? Would Aunt Adeline live? Would there be another war? Would Beck get disgusted at Mae’s secrets and break up with her? Would Mae be in trouble with the High Council for breaking her oath? To find out, you must read this book in the excellent and exciting series.

[Margie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lame

Sorry but I just couldn't even finish the series. The plot was weak and the terms were too strange and just weird. The characters were the only saving thing

[Susan Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Lots of action that doesn't drag. Love Mae's attitude but when will she learn to interpret her dreams. I hope she gets an extra power.