Just your average plant-based gothic pagan who enjoys reading and writing and always has her trusty pups by her side, as well as her crazy but loveable daughter. I currently turn my dreams — or some people might say nightmares — into novels and have released my first novel in October 2024. My work follows the dark paranormal fantasy genre full of witches, demons, Norse gods and all things gothic.
I really enjoyed this story, it beautifully mixes mystery, magic, and emotion. Hadley’s return to her haunted hometown felt deeply personal, especially her struggle to face the past and reclaim her mother’s legacy. The eerie small-town secrets and strong themes of love and friendship kept me hooked. It’s a touching, magical read about courage, healing, and the power of connection.
✨🔮 Just finished White Tree Coven by Libby James and WOW!! I’m still under its spell… 🌙🕯️
From the very first chapter, James weaves a haunting, atmospheric tale that blends folklore, suspense, secret magic, and coven drama, all wrapped in rich gothic vibes 🌒🕯️
The protagonist is both relatable and refreshingly complex: flawed, fierce, and walking that deliciously grey line 🔥🩶
The worldbuilding is immersive without being overwhelming, with magical history and belief systems that add both beauty and danger to the plot. You can feel pieces of James’s personal world woven into the story and I loved that 💀📜
What really stands out is her writing style: moody, lyrical, and emotionally grounded, even in the most high-stakes moments 🔮🌒 She masterfully builds tension, especially in the coven’s relationships, which pulse with unspoken histories and dangerous secrets 📚✨
Overall, White Tree Coven is a beautifully written, darkly magical tale that will absolutely enchant fans of contemporary fantasy with a gothic twist 🖤🔮.
I’ll definitely be watching to see what Libby James conjures next 🧙♀️📚. If you love witchy reads with a shadowy edge, this one’s for you 🖤🌲⚡