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Crimson Storm
A cursed sea. A crew of liars. And an ending that will wreck you.
After Jade unleashes her forbidden lightning magic to save her classmates from a brutal attack at Blaze Academy, there's no more hiding what she is. Now, every powerful force in the supernatural world wants to control her, capture her, or kill her.
So she flees the island on a stolen ship into dangerous seas with Logan Ashford—the man she loves, who would kill for her and rewrite time for her. They’re also joined by Logan’s ex-girlfriend Callie, Jade’s roommate Evie, and Kieran Cross, the school’s deadliest weapons instructor who’s getting dangerously close to Evie.
But while the monsters in the water are deadly, the secrets on the ship are worse. And when an ancient trial forces hidden truths into the open, what Jade discovers will shatter the crew, break her heart, and change the course of her fate forever.
Crimson Storm is the electrifying third book in USA Today bestselling author Michelle Madow's Witch Blade series. It’s perfect for fans of Fourth Wing's heart-wrenching romance, ACOTAR's morally gray heroes and spice, and The Odyssey reimagined with heat and heartbreak.
After Jade unleashes her forbidden lightning magic to save her classmates from a brutal attack at Blaze Academy, there's no more hiding what she is. Now, every powerful force in the supernatural world wants to control her, capture her, or kill her.
So she flees the island on a stolen ship into dangerous seas with Logan Ashford—the man she loves, who would kill for her and rewrite time for her. They’re also joined by Logan’s ex-girlfriend Callie, Jade’s roommate Evie, and Kieran Cross, the school’s deadliest weapons instructor who’s getting dangerously close to Evie.
But while the monsters in the water are deadly, the secrets on the ship are worse. And when an ancient trial forces hidden truths into the open, what Jade discovers will shatter the crew, break her heart, and change the course of her fate forever.
Crimson Storm is the electrifying third book in USA Today bestselling author Michelle Madow's Witch Blade series. It’s perfect for fans of Fourth Wing's heart-wrenching romance, ACOTAR's morally gray heroes and spice, and The Odyssey reimagined with heat and heartbreak.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2026
About the author
Michelle Madow
143 books3,460 followersMichelle Madow is a USA Today bestselling author of romantasy novels filled with forbidden love, elemental magic, and epic twists that readers never see coming. With over four million books sold and translations in multiple languages, her addictive stories have captured hearts around the world.
She wrote her first novel in college and never looked back. Now, with over fifty books published, she spends her time dreaming up magical realms and devastating romances that keep readers hooked from page one.
Originally from Maryland, she's lived everywhere from Florida to New York City. After a winding journey, she's back in NYC, where the city's magic rivals anything she could dream up on the page.
When she’s not writing, she’s likely getting lost in the magical world of reading, plotting her next big twist, or reminiscing about her travels to all seven continents.
She wrote her first novel in college and never looked back. Now, with over fifty books published, she spends her time dreaming up magical realms and devastating romances that keep readers hooked from page one.
Originally from Maryland, she's lived everywhere from Florida to New York City. After a winding journey, she's back in NYC, where the city's magic rivals anything she could dream up on the page.
When she’s not writing, she’s likely getting lost in the magical world of reading, plotting her next big twist, or reminiscing about her travels to all seven continents.
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June 24, 2026
Jade loves Logan everything he's done for her since she arrived at the academy has shown her that he loves her to although at times it kinda feels overwhelming like there's something he knows that he isn't telling her. Could it just be the multiple time jumps he's made to save them and jumps that Jade probably doesn't even know about as he doesn't want her worrying or is it something more damning, also being stuck on the ship with his ex and their friends isn't helping her worry.
As they journey on there are trials coming up because of course there is it wouldn't be the magical community if there wasn't trials, but being made to face everything thats happened recently while also having to face her best friend who has been searching for her brother whom Jade knows is no longer alive well is taking a toll on Jade but its all coming to ahead secrets will be revealed, friendships and trusts broken maybe even beyond repair. Will they all make it to the mortal realm alive guess you got to read to find out but personally I can' t wait to see what happens next
As they journey on there are trials coming up because of course there is it wouldn't be the magical community if there wasn't trials, but being made to face everything thats happened recently while also having to face her best friend who has been searching for her brother whom Jade knows is no longer alive well is taking a toll on Jade but its all coming to ahead secrets will be revealed, friendships and trusts broken maybe even beyond repair. Will they all make it to the mortal realm alive guess you got to read to find out but personally I can' t wait to see what happens next
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July 7, 2026
Without question, this is the darkest book I have read by Ms. Madow. NOT a gentle YA love story! In fact our protagonists are dealing with some strong dislike near the end.
I suspect the next (last) book will fix everything & give us the HEA's that Michelle is known for. I'll admit, being old & single I prefer the HEA's (as I don't see it happening for me in real life), but I'm not the target audience here. It also took me awhile to mentally catch up to the end of book 2; at about 1/3 through my memory & immersion was good.
Logan & Jade are on 2 different sides of end of the word, & are also in love (as much as possible) How MM resolves that will be interesting. Jade's best friend HATES her; partially with cause, mostly (in my opinion) with over reacting.
& then we have Avery & prof Tobias who has 800 years of Vampire memories, At least it's not boring!
I suspect the next (last) book will fix everything & give us the HEA's that Michelle is known for. I'll admit, being old & single I prefer the HEA's (as I don't see it happening for me in real life), but I'm not the target audience here. It also took me awhile to mentally catch up to the end of book 2; at about 1/3 through my memory & immersion was good.
Logan & Jade are on 2 different sides of end of the word, & are also in love (as much as possible) How MM resolves that will be interesting. Jade's best friend HATES her; partially with cause, mostly (in my opinion) with over reacting.
& then we have Avery & prof Tobias who has 800 years of Vampire memories, At least it's not boring!
July 8, 2026
Secrets and lies
Another great book in the star touched series.
They're on a boat, traveling through the sea of monsters. With Circe's words echoing in her head, Jade struggles to control her magic. A god appears to bag it up, telling them it cant be opened.
At the school, Avery begs Tobias to help her. Something is wrong with her memories. He searches her head, finding memories that have been changed. Memories of Oliver, talking about revenants.
When the group on the boat faces the Jiran, secrets are revealed. Secrets everyone has been keeping. It alters them all. Can their group survive it?
And of course, someone else knows what is going on. Someone you will never suspect.
A great third book. Full of Greek myths and secrets finally coming to light.
Another great book in the star touched series.
They're on a boat, traveling through the sea of monsters. With Circe's words echoing in her head, Jade struggles to control her magic. A god appears to bag it up, telling them it cant be opened.
At the school, Avery begs Tobias to help her. Something is wrong with her memories. He searches her head, finding memories that have been changed. Memories of Oliver, talking about revenants.
When the group on the boat faces the Jiran, secrets are revealed. Secrets everyone has been keeping. It alters them all. Can their group survive it?
And of course, someone else knows what is going on. Someone you will never suspect.
A great third book. Full of Greek myths and secrets finally coming to light.
July 4, 2026
big secret unleashed…
The next installment of the Witch Blade series continues Jade's story. We left off book 2 as Jade, Logan, Callie, Evie and Kieran began their quest to find missing Oliver. Tensions high and Jade still struggling to control her magic, they find themselves wandering the seas. Meanwhile back at the academy, Avery, Tobias and Nina have their own quests… which take a surprising turn. I loved the ups and downs of this story and the big reveal. I’m very much looking forward to the next book to see if Jade is able to finally control her magic and how she navigates the newest secrets exposed.
The next installment of the Witch Blade series continues Jade's story. We left off book 2 as Jade, Logan, Callie, Evie and Kieran began their quest to find missing Oliver. Tensions high and Jade still struggling to control her magic, they find themselves wandering the seas. Meanwhile back at the academy, Avery, Tobias and Nina have their own quests… which take a surprising turn. I loved the ups and downs of this story and the big reveal. I’m very much looking forward to the next book to see if Jade is able to finally control her magic and how she navigates the newest secrets exposed.
July 2, 2026
A deadly storm & hypnotic fruit and gods of judgement, oh my!
Their dangerous journey away from Blaze Academy continues on the battered ship in "a sea of monsters" as Jade, Logan, Evie, Kieran and Callie encounter many intense challenges while Tobias and Avery search for truths and so much more back at the academy. Jaw dropping, heart pounding deception, grief, passion, fury, heartache and secrets revealed that will drastically change all their lives! It's time to choose a side.
Their dangerous journey away from Blaze Academy continues on the battered ship in "a sea of monsters" as Jade, Logan, Evie, Kieran and Callie encounter many intense challenges while Tobias and Avery search for truths and so much more back at the academy. Jaw dropping, heart pounding deception, grief, passion, fury, heartache and secrets revealed that will drastically change all their lives! It's time to choose a side.
July 5, 2026
Book three in this incredible series and we pick up from where we left off! There’s quests galore as Jade, Logan, Callie, Evie and Kieran look for Oliver whilst Avery, Tobias and Nina are back at the academy. There’s ups and downs, twists and and turns and tensions running high as more secrets are revealed and emotions run high. Thrilling, gripping, this has you glued to the pages and unable to put this down.
Review of advance copy received from Author
So book three in the series and this is one hell of a story. I absolutely loved it. Will the intrepid crew return to the university, and will more secrets be revealed. They certainly go through it that’s for sure. Surprises abound as well. Cannot wait for the next one to see what happens next. Highly recommended.
July 1, 2026
Crimson Storm is another fantastic installment in Michelle Madow's Star Touched: Witch Blade series. The story keeps the momentum going with nonstop action, surprising twists, and plenty of emotional moments that had me eager to keep turning the pages. The ending left me counting the days until the next book—I can't wait to see where Michelle Madow takes these characters next!
Review of advance copy
I'm loving this series. There are several different POVs and simultaneous locations. Some secrets were revealed that truly shocked me! If you like spicy romantasy in academy settings, you'll love this one!
Thank you to the author for the early copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Thank you to the author for the early copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.
June 30, 2026
HOLY PLOT TWIST!!! I was not expecting that in anyway whatsoever. Completely blew my freaking mind. This story just seems to get better and better. Evie and Kieran are finally...something. And Logan is just proving over and over just how much he'd do for Jade. Excited to see where this goes next.
June 30, 2026
Jade, Logan, Callie (Logan's ex girlfriend) Jade’s roommate Evie, and Kieran Cross (the school’s deadliest weapons instructor) set off on a journey to find out the truth about what is happening at the school. The have trial to go through and Evei learns he truth about her brother.
July 2, 2026
Another awesome fast moving cliff hanger. Jade, Evie, Kieran, Callie and Logan steal a boat to flee island after Jade unleashes her electricity. Secrets are revealed and I can't wait for next book in series!
June 27, 2026
Holy hell. I was not expecting this, but at the same time it makes so much sense ! You can feel the war building up in this book and I cannot wait to see where this goes.
July 12, 2026
It was good. I am finally excited to see where this story is going!!!
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