The Witch and the Wolf

Savannah Red #2

by Lindsey Kelk

Discover the sequel to gothic fantasy sensation The Bell Witches from Sunday Times bestseller, Lindsey Kelk.

Genres: Fantasy, Witches, Audiobook, Paranormal, Fiction, Gothic, Magic

400 pages, Paperback

Published March 3, 2026

About the author

Lindsey Kelk is the Sunday Times bestselling author of books including the I Heart series, On A Night Like This, The Christmas Wish, and One in a Million, along with the middle grade Cinders & Sparks series.

As well as writing books, Lindsey co-hosts the award-winning beauty podcast, Full Coverage, and Tight and Fights, a pro-wrestling podcast on the Maximum Fun network.

Born and raised in South Yorkshire, Lindsey lived in Nottingham, London and New York before settling in LA, where she lives with her husband and two very rude cats.

Reviews

[Em · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kelk's prose is structurally sound and smooth, and the storyline is so interesting that it makes up for a lot of the issues. I read this in one day despite my own reservations about certain areas, and I found the plot utterly addictive. One issue I had with book 1 was that the primary protagonist, Emily was constantly rude to her family and friends, and this made her seem ungrateful, so she was hard to like. In book 2, there's a massive improvement. She is still a bit too snarky in my opinion, but characters like Jackson completely make up for this. He is well balanced, funny, never written about using over the top diction. Ironically, Jackson is the one character the other characters claim is melodramatic, so make of this what you will. The love scenes are like much of the dialogue between Emily and the other female characters--melodrama abounds. Less is often more when it comes to writing natural description and dialogue. In general, if I had to identify one central issue with Kelk's novels, that is it--the dialogue. At one point, Emily talks to the ghost of an elderly Gullah woman, and Kelk's version of what that woman would sound like--her appropriation of that slang--is so terribly wrong. Kelk needed to pay an actual Gullah woman as an empathy reader to help her make adjustments where needed. It's always possible to use minor characters in different races or nationalities, but authors should hire sensitivity readers to make sure the discourse is natural and not offensive.

As I said, though I clearly have a few issues, the story is addictive and the grammar/structure is sound. If you enjoyed book 1, you won't be disappointed at all. I will certainly be getting book 3 (but in discounted paperback form). I think Kelk could one day be a seriously solid fantasy writer because she can do the two things that really matter--tell an addictive, original story & write clearly without grammar issues. This other stuff--toning down the saccharine language and adding sensitivity readings so that you are not culturally offending people--can be learned.

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good continuation in the Savannah Red series! As with any novels in this genre it's hard not to see the Twilight in it all, but Lindsey's writing is easy and fun and I'll definitely pick the next one up too.

[Jordan Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending?!?!? Ahhh I made the mistake of reading book 1 and 2 back to back over two days. Now I have to WAIT?!?

[Dan Bassett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since arriving in Savannah Emily Bell has faced prophecies, family secrets and her own grandmother’s attempt to take her life…
Yet, strangely, surrounded by her new found friends and family, Savannah has never felt more like home.
Emily must do the unthinkable and brave the absence of her one true love, Wynn, who has his own set of demons to wrestle with in the guise of his new abilities as a werewolf which sees him pulled away from her loving embrace and into the isolation with his fellow creatures of the night if he ever hopes to train himself to not feel such a draw to La Luna every time she brightens the sky, bringing light to that which longs to remain in the shadows and Emily has to accept that he will return when he is ready.
Burdened with her own set of tasks she starts the search for her fellow witches to waylay an apparent prophecy threatening to end her life before it has truly ever had a chance to start, and out of the veil of shadows a new enemy looms; a lone wolf that surely cannot be real stalks Emily and it will stop at nothing to ensure she pays for the crime she committed…
Emily has to act fast should she wish to ever see Wynn again or indeed keep breathing to uncover the wolf’s identity before she loses those that mean the most to her and soon she will find out she cannot do this alone, and that a burden shared is most definitely a burden halved. Maybe.
Will Emily act in time or will the unknown forces bent on her destruction have their way?
The gorgeously gothic fantasy returns for more gripping magic, heart-in-throat drama, and a witch who only wants to finally grow into her powers. Addictive and totally binge-worthy!

[Maddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed The Bell Witches so was super excited to read The Witch And The Wolf and it absolutely blew me away. There's so much happening here. Emily and Wyn face so many challenges. Emily especially has so much to learn and discover about her family but also about herself and who she truly is. Her friends and family are all under so much pressure and the threat to their safety is ever present. There's love, there's sadness and death, there's joy too, there are so many lessons, that story is jam packed. I loved it and cannot wait for more.

[Lindsay from Leeds · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75

[Katereena · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 star 🌟 was so fun to be in this witchy world again.

[Pauline Eva · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Lovisa Sandström · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had very high hopes for this sequel but it wasn’t quite as good as The Bell Witches. I’d forgotten some key details so it took me awhile to figure out what was going on. But I feel like its pretty common for fantasy/paranormal series to be very interconnected. I wish I’d reread the other book before continuing.

That said once you get the hang of what’s going on it’s really good. Emily is incredibly brave and is handling her newfound witchy heritage very well. There are plenty of twists and turns that’ll keep you guessing.

Love triangles aren’t my favorite but it works in this instance. Wyn and Emily have a lot going against them so it’s not completely unrealistic that it won’t work out.

The witch and the wolf is a good read but I think it’s necessary to read The bell witches first for context.

Read this if you like
📖Paranormal YA
✨Found family
💙Love triangle
🐺Witch x werewolf

[Lumie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC.

Plot 3/5
Characters 3.5/5
Ending 3.75/5
Interest 3.5/5

Overall 3.5/5

-Unfortunately this book didn’t hit right for me. The writing was fun and easy to follow which made the book quite quick to read but as a whole, I felt like it was a little childish and cringey at some points. I hate reading pop culture in my books so seeing TikTok, the verb "DMing" or the term "unalive" was just weird to me. As for the plot itself, book 2 lacked that intrigue that book 1 had. Nothing really happened, it was a lot of back and forth for pretty much nothing.

-The characters were fine, it goes back to the pop culture references making the fact that I dislike the way the characters speak. Additionally, I can know they’re ages without knowing the year they were born. Something about the grandmother being born in 1963 and the main character being born in 2007 irks me. Then we have the love triangle, if I can even call it that. I feel like it was unnecessarily pushed into the story when it wasn’t needed nor did it achieve anything in the story. It ruined the relationships for me.

-The ending was where there was the most intrigue. From big twists to action packed scenes, I found it the most enjoyable part of the book. I don’t know if I would go on reading this série because I want to see it through but a part of the writing would most likely still bother me on the long run.

[Camilla_Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an e-copy from NetGalley! All thoughts are my own.

Another great YA Southern gothic fantasy where the setting is as much a character as the main cast. A short time skip from the end of book one, the story picks up a month later with Emily still trying to come to grips with her newly discovered witchy heritage, and the boy she loves - Wyn - torn between their relationship and his loyalty to his pack. While some elements of the story have the same charm as The Bell Witches - Lydia being one such highlight, my favourite character from book one - I felt like this may have struggled a bit with middle book syndrome. Slightly disjointed, characters apart from each other, a couple of different story threads. Still a very enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to what comes next!

[Cyd’s Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for approving me to read this book, I’m rating it 4.25 stars.

I really like being back in this world, it just has this old school southern vibe that sucks me in.

Where we pick up from book 1 everyone is impacted by whats occurred and there are so many unanswered questions and a lot of layers to the prophecy to work through and understand. I like our FMC, she’s been put in a rubbish position that asks a lot of her but that southern grace she’s adapted to shines through in the tough moments. How events of book 2 unfold are engaging and a little twisty, the ending broke my heart a little bit and I’m quite excited what book 3 might bring to the table.

[Anna Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading the first book, The Bell Witches, of course I had to read the second right away! Kind of glad I caught it right when it came out so I didn’t have to wait. I was expecting more romance focus between Emily and Wyn, but he is here and there, but a constant. I can see where people are getting the Romeo and Juliet vibes off this and how her coven fees towards him. But Lindsey was on point with her vivid descriptions throughout the book. It really makes you feel apart of the story. I hate that I have to wait for the final book now

[Trish Hills · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ummmm... I can't even find words to review this book!! It's absolutely incredible!

Going in, I wasn't super gripped, but that changed by about chapter 5. This world that Lindsey had crafted inside Savanna, Georgia is just phenomenal. Bell House, Emily, Lydia, Jackson, Wyn, Ashley... all just amazing!

The magic is so rich and well written, the characters and their relationships are impeccable. The last 25% of this book had me in a chokehold.

I am SO not done with the Bell Witches!

[BookishKB]

🐺🖤 The Witch and the Wolf 🖤 🐺

Thank you to Harper 360 and NetGalley for the advanced copy. Full review to come.

📅 Pub Date: March 3, 2026

[Read, Read, No Sleep, Repeat · Rating 5 out of 5]

After absolutely adoring The Bell Witches, I couldn’t wait to step back into this world and The Witch and the Wolf did not disappoint. A huge thank you to Harper Voyager for the early copy; returning to Savannah felt like coming home.

Set one month after the devastating climax of book one, the story finds witch Emily grappling with her newly awakened powers — powers that could either save the world or end it. While she struggles to understand her abilities and the responsibility they carry, her soulmate Wyn is away with his werewolf pack, leaving Emily feeling unmoored and vulnerable. As if that weren’t enough, a mysterious and deadly wolf is stalking her, determined to see her dead.

This sequel is everything I hoped for and more. It positively oozes Southern gothic charm, and Lindsey Kelk’s lush, evocative prose brings small-town Savannah, and its eccentric, loveable residents vividly to life.

The atmosphere is thick with cloying heat and simmering tension, mirroring the growing sense of unease that coils tighter with every chapter. The pacing is immersive and pulse-pounding, packed with romance, rich lore, and twists that had me breathless and reading far later than planned. And that cliffhanger!!!

One of my favourite elements of the book is the friendship between Emily and Lydia. Lydia is an absolute standout — sparky, effervescent, and armed with perfectly timed one-liners that add levity even in the darkest moments. She loves fiercely and without hesitation, standing firmly as Emily’s ride-or-die despite the trauma she endured in book one. As a queer, mixed-race girl who often struggles to feel like she belongs, Lydia finds safety and acceptance in Emily, and their bond is heart warming and beautifully portrayed.

Emily herself is a fantastic heroine. She’s powerful yet grounded, strong without being hardened. The enormous expectations placed on her never corrupt her spirit, and her growth since the first book is both believable and rewarding to witness. She carries her power with compassion, resilience, and a refreshing lack of ego.

Romance takes on a more complex shape this time around. With Wyn away, the distance between soulmates creates a delicious slow burn full of yearning and unresolved tension. Meanwhile, Lydia’s twin, Jackson, is determined to claw his way out of the friend zone, complicating Emily’s emotions even further.

I loved learning more about Wyn’s pack and their dynamics, and the separation only intensified the chemistry — that heady flush of first love and longing is written beautifully.

Growing up on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I couldn’t help but love the familiar vibes this series gives off: found family, fierce friendships, supernatural danger, and emotional depth woven seamlessly together.

At its heart, The Witch and the Wolf is a story about love in all its forms — romantic, platonic, and familial — and the strength we draw from the people who truly see us.

Dark, atmospheric, heartfelt, and utterly addictive, this is a sequel that not only lives up to its predecessor but deepens and enriches the world in every way. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next.

[Shona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since arriving in Savannah, Emily Bell has faced prophecies, werewolves, family secrets and her own grandmother's attempt to take her life. But, strangely, surrounded by her friends and new family, Savannah has never felt more like home. Now, faced with the absence of her love, Wyn, as he wrestles with his new abilities as a werewolf, and burdened with the task of finding her fellow witches to avert the prophecy that surrounds her, Emily is attacked by a new threat. A lone wolf that will stop at nothing to destroy her. Emily must act fast and find out the wolf's identity before it kills her and all those she cares about. She will soon find out she can’t do everything alone, and that a burden shared is a burden halved…

So whilst fantasy is not my usual genre, and probably won’t be one I’ll be venturing into much further, my curiosity got the better of me with this series. I thoroughly enjoy anything written by Lindsey and the Savannah Red series is testament to this in my discovery of the fantasy world.

True to form Lindsey’s writing engages with the reader from the beginning, picking up from where the first book in the series “The Bell Witches” ended , filling us in on what happens next following the cliffhanger ending. I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series to fully understand everything going on, some elements might prove to be a little confusing otherwise.

I enjoyed the further development of Emily’s discovery of her witch heritage, how this is evolving in relation to the ongoing events in this title, setting the scene for what is yet to come I feel. In my opinion Lydia once again steals the show, the trusty sidekick friend shining through (with some wonderful one liners too!) and also adding a very interesting twist element to the developing story in this book.

And another cliffhanger ending! Oh Lindsey you know how to leave us wanting more don’t you? Roll on the final book in the trilogy as I need to know what comes next!

“Burning the candle at both ends makes the room twice as bright but you’ll find yourself in the dark twice as fast”

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I read The Bell Witches last year, and had a grand old time with it so was delighted to have the opportunity to pick up The Witch and the Wolf. Thankfully, it did not disappoint!

Picking up pretty much exactly where The Bell Witches left off, we are back in Savannah with teenage Emily and her aunt Ashley, trying to adapt to their new normal. Emily’s werewolf boyfriend, Wyn, is away with his pack learning all about his new abilities.

A mysterious lone wolf shows up, attacking Emily when she least expects it. She’s already trying to circumvent a world ending prophecy, and now this?! In Wyn’s absence, Emily finds herself relying heavily on her friends Lydia and Jackson and learning that you need to surround yourself with people you love and trust.

This was a fun little book, I always love a witchy story and with werewolves thrown in? Say less! Whilst this is very YA, I didn’t find it to be a bad thing at all. Being seventeen is difficult enough at the best of times, and Emily really has the weight of the world on her shoulders. Lindsey Kelk really nails the inner workings of a teenage girl’s mind, it was giving early seasons Buffy and I mean that as a HIGH compliment!

The dialogue was quippy and funny, Emily and Wyn’s romance is very sweet, and while I respect Jackson trying to shoot his shot, bb…read the room and take a hint! Lydia is a chaos goblin, and I love her and Emily’s friendship. The setting is perfect, absolutely oozing with gothic, southern charm. Like a warm hug!

I did think this was going to be leading to a bigger plot twist, maybe I was reading too much into it though. With one book left in the series, maybe it’s coming! I am excited to find out, and will def be picking it up whenever it’s released!

If you’re a fan of teenage witchy adventures, supernatural happenings, banter and multi- generational family secrets (with a healthy dollop of southern sensibilities - bless their hearts), give this series a whirl!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the first book finished on such a good note, going into book two, I thought it was going to be all romance and magical adventure with a few hiccups along the way. Well, it was that, but in the most brutal of ways. Dang, I was not prepared for all the things that went wrong.


I love these characters and only want the best for them. They all had something they had to overcome. Emily's learning how to be a witch on her own. Lydia is searching for a place to belong. Wyn is trying to find a balance between pack and love. And Jackson being human in a world of magic. They stuck together even when things got messy with a sort of love triangle (but not really much to my chagrin) and family drama. What wasn't on my bingo card was Catherine's redemption arc or my dislike of Alex Powell, the twins' mom. At least my opinion of Virginia and Ashley went up. Ashley is an underrated character. She's become someone solid that Emily can lean on, her verbal altercations with Lydia are epic, and the way she roasts the guys was the best. I was pleasantly surprised by her development.


Once again, Lindsey was on point with her vivid descriptions. Savannah came alive once again, and the magic was once again incredible. This plot felt darker than the previous book, and that one had a homicidal grandmother. The weres are not my favorite in this. These shifters are brutal and cruel beyond imagination. I didn't agree with a lot of things they did. It makes me wonder how someone like Wyn could ever fit in. They were prejudiced and bloodthirsty in a way I did not expect. There were so many twists and turns. I did not expect the story to go the way that it did. There were some unexpected emotions, one being shock at the biggest plot twist, which occurred at the end. I did not see it coming. Like, what!? I really need Lindsey to make things okay again in the next book, which I'm hoping is coming sooner rather than later.

[Cosy Book Cave · Rating 3 out of 5]

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒍𝒇 𝒃𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒆𝒚 𝑲𝒆𝒍𝒌 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤.

𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺:
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘌𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘈𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘦.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧. 𝘐𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘺𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥; 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨.

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘺𝘯, 𝘌𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘓𝘺𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘴𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘺. 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦. 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥-𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯���� 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 3-𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦.
𝘐𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘮 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘸𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱.

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵.

[mytypeisfictional · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher for the earc!

Well, I’m left with more questions than answers after reading this book! I enjoyed The Bell Witches, but I wasn’t as blown away by the sequel as I expected.

We’re back in Savannah, picking up where we left in The Bell Witches. It’s been a while since I read that book and I forgot many things, but it was easy to fall back into this world. And let me say, I still adore this world with witches and werewolves. The writing is still amazing, multiple times I was yearning to be in Savannah with the characters.

And the characters! Everyone goes through some really solid development, I think the most noticeable was Ashley. Though Jackson was annoying, he couldn’t accept Emily was in love with Wyn. Which is still an instalove and I still really hate that. Lydia was a literal storm, but that’s exactly why we love her.

If I have to be honest, it took me a long time to finish the book. And it was because I still don’t understand the relationship between Emily and Wyn. I really don’t like instalove, it’s so unrealistic. And thus half of the book was a struggle for me, reading how Emily missed her love (who she only met like 3 months before!). Like girl, you have bigger problems. Such as a prophecy about the end of the world like problems.

But the ending is worth everything, and now it’s not even a question I need the last book. Hopefully it’ll have more answers this time!

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 🌟 / 5

If you crave a YA that is reminiscent of The secret Circle, Gilmore Girls and the witches of East End, then this is a series I think you will Enjoy 🫶🏼🐺🌳🌺

This book was certainly one of my anticipated reads of 2026. I thoroughly enjoyed The Bell Witches and felt the first book had primed us ready for some of the chaos to unfold.

Emily has since grown and is developing into her own powers and decisions, despite prophecies, ancient paranormal customs and a deadly wolf on the run, weighing down on her shoulders. I felt despite being a YA novel, the main characters held some of their teenage innocence whilst dealing with situations maturely, especially the relationship between her and Wyn.

I do feel there was certain plot holes which I hadn’t completely dealt with, and I was left wondering if I had missed something when reading it. I’m hoping this is intentional, leaving us open to find out more answers in the third book - especially after the cliff hanger ending 🫣

I read The Witch and The Wolf in one sitting, keeping me hooked in the storyline the entire time. I found some of the pacing varied across the pages, some scenes took 3 chapters (30 pages) to conduct and resolve, others less so.

Would recommend for sure! Lindsey has such a beautiful way of writing ✍️. Thank you to Harper Voyager.

[Monica Beard · Rating 5 out of 5]

YA romantasy's answer to Romeo and Juliet are back (except this Juliet has the brains to save Romeo) in the second installment of Savannah Red. Kelk is interested in using the idea of a matriarchy of inherited witches to examine some of the rot beneath the polish of Southern culture in the story of Emily and her werewolf beau, Wyn. I will warn the reader that Wyn himself dips in and out of the story, but he remains an omnipresence in the story and Emily's heart even when he's away with his pack.

I do appreciate that Wyn's absence allows Emily to spend time with her best friend Lydia (whose experienced as a mixed race woman whose family has lost magic is a way that the book subtly grapples with race - I wish we had spent a bit more time on that), although I felt like a love triangle with Lydia's brother Jackson felt a bit of out place in a book where we buy so much into the fated love aspect between Wyn and Emily. I will say the book continues to grow the world - we meet Wyn's wolf pack - in an interesting way, and I was glad to see this series was far from finished. I would suggest anyone interested read the Bell Witches first, since a reader would be lost without it. This is for fans of the love story in The Dagger & the Flame and dynamics of the witches in the Crimson Moth. Thanks to Harper 360 for the early copy.

[Becky Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to get a copy of the much anticipated second instalment of Emily Bell’s story from the publisher. Kelk has only gone and done it again. I absolutely devoured this YA, magical tale.
 
“Just because something is fragile doesn’t mean it cant be strong …”
 
Expect: 👇🏼

✨Magic
✨Romance
✨Family
✨Friendship
✨Curses and Prophecies
✨Ghosts
✨Werewolves
✨Savanna History
✨Forbidden Love
✨Pure escapism
 
•••••

The story carried on seamlessly from the first without missing a beat and built naturally on what came before, while adding to the drama. The subtle recaps woven into the tale were also a welcome touch. The engaging characters, as with the first book, were a highlight for me and also the vivid descriptions of Savannah and its rich history.
 
One part that really stood out for me was that while Emily was a powerful witch with a world to save, she was also a teenage girl. She still had ‘boy trouble’, and friendship dramas and all the usual modern-day worries that come with growing up (with a few more threats 👀).
 
This was just such an easy story to completely fall head first into. The story telling from Kelk is rich, effortlessly immersive, and wonderfully imaginative.
 
If you love a tale that fully submerges you in a whole other world, I highly recommend this read.
 
➜ We haven’t heard the last from Emily Bell …and I couldn’t be happier ✨

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh boy was it good to be back in Savannah for some more witchy affairs! Just like in The Bell Witches, I absolutely adore how Lindsey ring us back to this town that seems stuck in time, with it’s whimsical and old magic vibes and for sure brings me back to my teenage years when Vampire Diaries, Buffy and twilight were very in!

The Witch and the Wolf takes us back roughly a month after the end of The Bell Witches and it was so easy to slip right back into that town, those characters and the plot! Emily has just finished her blessing initiation and is now toning in and discovering her magic and what her magic can do, alongside the burden of being the epicentre of a prophecy that can either save or end the world.

One of the things I enjoyed the most about this sequel was how we get to know more of other characters: Ashley, the Powell’s and even more about Wyn family and the no-mercy policy Weres live by! There is a dangerous lone wolf on the lose and Emily can feel someone else’s magic in Savannah when she’s supposed to be the only witch left! Some of the plot twists I was already suspecting of but others left me completely ‘Whaaaaaat?’ and of course, Lindsey does know how to end a book in a delicious cliffhanger: I cannot wait for book 3!

[Jimie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bell witches are back, and the magic is stronger , and more dangerous, than ever.

Lindsey Kelk continues to weave an addictive blend of witches, wolves, and rising threats that makes this series impossible to put down. This time, Emily is stepping deeper into her power, learning new skills and uncovering strengths she didn’t know she had. Watching her growth feels natural and empowering, but just as she finds her footing, a lone wolf emerges as a chilling new threat that keeps the tension razor sharp.

The mix of witchcraft and wolf lore creates the perfect storm of mystery, danger, and heart-pounding moments. There’s a constant undercurrent of unease that builds with every chapter, making it a true “just one more page” kind of read , the type that keeps you up far too late because stopping simply isn’t an option.

Kelk’s storytelling is immersive and atmospheric, balancing magic, suspense, and character development beautifully. The stakes feel real, the danger feels close, and the world keeps expanding in ways that make you crave more.

If you love wolves, witches, and stories packed with tension and magic, this series absolutely delivers. Lindsey Kelk is truly making magic happen here , and I can’t wait to see where she takes us next.

[Takealookinsideabook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Right, now I've had time to process the rollercoaster that was book 2, I think its time for my thoughts🤓

Its been a few months or so since The Bell Witches and we are reunited with Emily who is growing in skill and confidence as a witch.

It didn't take me long to settle back in to the surroundings and the familiarity of Savannah before learning there's new magic in town but who's and where has it come from?✨️

This was definitely one of my most anticipated reads for this year and I loved being reuinted with these characters! I loved finding out more about Wyn and his pack and the lore was so fascinating!

I always find Lindseys writing so addictive. It flows so well and the references gave me life, that Avril Lavigne one 👌🏻✨️

I'm pretty sure I have whiplash from the ending! It felt like I was stuck in a maze with all those twists I had to put the book down at one point because WHATTT?!!

OK, maybe I'm still not over it... I need book 3 now please 🙏🏻 😭

If you're in the mood for an atmospheric and addictive read about witches, wolves and a whole lotta yearning then you need this series in your life!

Thank you to the publisher for sending me a proof copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

[Ames · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and Harper 360 for the e-arc of this book!

I really tried to like this book I did. I had not read the first book, so I purchased The Bell Witches and read it before diving into this one, so this review took a tad longer than preferred. Here is my review for this book.

This book was loads better than the first book. However as someone with dyslexia, there was one aspect of formatting that made it incredibly challenging to read. For dialogue rather than using double quote marks the author used single. I found it incredibly challenging to follow when someone was speaking and when someone was not speaking.

The plot was solid and extremely interesting and I loved how it was based in the south, something we don't often see in this genre. Very much reminded me of my favorite YA series Peaches that I read in middle school (I know it is a totally different book and genre, but gave off the same vibes in a good way).

I think this series could have been a 5 star read if it was reader friendly and some small plot aspects were changed. I do wish there was a bigger plot twist, but the banter was funny, magic was cool, and the setting was great.

I would read something else by this author again!

[Bianca Rose (Belladonnabooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has been a minute since I read the first book in this series so it took me a little bit to get back into it. This being said the Witch and the Wolf is a dark, atmospheric continuation of the series, and I loved immersing myself back into Emily’s world.

This sequel deepens everything that made the first book so compelling - the eerie folklore, the creeping sense of danger, and the morally complex characters. The story feels richer and more layered here, with higher emotional stakes and a growing sense that the world itself is shifting in unsettling ways.

As with the first book the aspect I enjoyed most was the atmosphere. The author has such a talent for creating a setting that feels almost alive: shadowed forests, old magic humming beneath the surface, and that constant feeling that something ancient is watching.

The character dynamics also continue to evolve in satisfying ways. The tension between human and monstrous nature becomes even more compelling as the story unfolds.

If you love gothic fantasy with dark magic, folklore-inspired elements, and a moody, immersive setting, this series is absolutely worth picking up.

Thanks to Harper Collins for my review copy!

[Luke Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you loved The Bell Witches, let me introduce you to her big sister.
Lindsey nailed this sequel.
Full of that Savannah charm, the witty remarks and comedy relief, still doused in that southern witchy feel with a ton of yearning.
The Kelk just gets me in my soul yknow? Her humour is top tier, she slips little pop culture references in there effortlessly and they crack me up every time.
“You are a witch, he is a wolf, can I make it any more obvious?” I screamed.
One for fans of all your paranormal TV shows, The Vampire Diaries, True Blood etc and mix it with your small town shows such as Gilmore Girls, Hart of Dixie or even Schitt’s Creek.

The Witch and The Wolf was a lot grittier than I remember The Bell Witches being and I loved it, it really did feel like it had leaned more into the latter of the YA years and it was perfectly done.
No clunky dialogue, everything flowed smoothly.
The plot got thicker and thicker and I almost got whiplash with that ending.

I cannot wait to visit Savannah again ✨