Die Hexen vom Honeysuckle House

by Liz Parker, Jasmin Humburg (Translator)

Willkommen in Honeysuckle House - zwischen verzauberten Buchladen-Regalen und den düsteren Schatten der Vergangenheit

Zwei Schwestern, ein verzauberter Buchladen und ein mörderisches Erbe. Im nebligen Burdock Creek hütet Evie Caldwell die Bienen von Honeysuckle House, während Florence der Magie misstraut. Doch ein dunkler Fluch verwebt ihre Alle dreizehn Jahre stirbt ein geliebter Mensch. Als Florences Geburtstag naht, erwacht das Haus auf gefährliche Weise. Zwischen Kürbisgewürz und uralten Tagebüchern suchen sie nach der Wahrheit hinter ihrer Macht.

Ein "Witchy"-Highlight über Heilung und das Band, das stärker ist als jede dunkle Tradition. 

Cosy Mystery
Family Curse
Practical Magic & Tarot
Star-Crossed-Lovers

Genres: Fantasy, Witches, Fiction, Magic, Halloween, LGBT, Autumn

412 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 21, 2025

About the author

Liz Parker is the author of WITCHES OF HONEYSUCKLE HOUSE, IN THE SHADOW GARDEN, THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS. An herbalist and a witch, Liz lives in Los Angeles and loves tarot, astrology, and talking to plants.

You can find Liz online at LizParkerWrites.com and on most social media platforms at @LizParkerWrites.

Reviews

[Liz Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Denise Ruttan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think marketing this book as a cozy fantasy might have been a mistake because I think this would be too dark for cozy fans and too high stakes. "Healing fiction" is a better category. That kept me reading since I often get bored with a very cozy story. But I was hoping for something more character-driven so this didn't work for me.

Examples of how dark this is: There are on-page descriptions of physical abuse between mother and daughter like pulling hair; emotional abuse; murders; cat endangerment but no cat death, etc etc etc.

This is the story of two sisters, Florence and Evie, Evie's daughter Clara, and the magic house they call home. But the family is cursed to see someone they love die every thirteen years. Abuse runs in the family, mainly from the late mother and grandmother of the girls. Lonely protector Florence runs a magical bookshop and Clara summons a black cat for her one day.

The family works to stop the curse, with some romance mixed in.

Things I loved: The character of Regina, the evil grandmother, and Honeysuckle House were probably the most interesting characters in this. The author is a witch, tarot card reader and herbalist, and her technical knowledge really shone through in the way candle dipping and tarot were woven into the story. The queer love stories were lovely. I also liked the mystery behind unraveling the curse. Last but not least, I loved the bookstore cat, Ink.

But ultimately I found the characters bland and hard to tell apart; they didn't have distinct personalities and interests so I found it hard to connect to them. I did find the sisters pretty apt with the closeness and tension of sisterhood. Clara also sounded very young in the chapters from her point of view. I wanted a little more time spent on character development and I probably would have found the story more interesting.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance review copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Witches of Honeysuckle House is a story of generational trauma and healing, and the relationship between two different pairs of sisters. I loved Liz Parker’s earlier book, In The Shadow Garden, and was really looking forward to this one, but somehow this one just didn’t land as well for me, and I’m not sure exactly why. It’s got a lot of aspects that I generally enjoy: magical realism, contemporary witches, tarot cards, and more.

The book bounces between a few timelines, all within the Caldwell family: mainly 1960 and the current day. In 1960, we have orphaned sisters Violet and Regina, plus Violet’s love interest, Tillie. In 1960, this was a relationship they felt they needed to hide. Regina is very jealous of her sister’s new love and resorts to magic to mess things up. In the current day, we have sisters Florence and Evie, plus Evie’s seven-year-old daughter Clara. They are all connected by a family curse, one that kills someone they love every thirteen years, on October 13th, in their family home, the titular Honeysuckle House. The curse started in 1947, continued in 1960, 1973, and so forth. We meet Florence and the others in the days leading up to October 13th in 2025. Evie and Florence have tried to deal with the family curse in very different ways and they are mainly estranged, although they live in the same small Tennessee town.

Honeysuckle House itself was pretty cool - it’s sentient. It will turn on lights, brew a cup of tea, and more. I particularly enjoyed the short chapters told from the POV of the house. Evie runs it as a bed and breakfast. Florence runs a bookstore that pretty much follows the same spirit as Honeysuckle House, without the curse. Books fall from the shelves as suggested reading, for example. And there’s an adorable kitten.

The family story is fairly dark, with physical abuse and more. So this isn’t a cozy fantasy story. There are lengthy descriptions of candle making, crystals and rituals. I enjoyed the discussions of what the various tarot cards might mean, but I just never felt connected to any of the main characters. And with the (clearly labeled) timeline bouncing, I sometimes got mixed up which sisters I was reading about.

Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

[Mystery, She Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 🌟

Mood/Seasonal Reading: October for sure

The fact that this wasn’t released on October 13th will forever be a missed opportunity.

Liz you’ve done it again.

I adored In The Shadow Garden. It was one of my favourite reads of the year when I read it. So the minute I saw this book announced I was beyond excited. It absolutely didn’t disappoint.

From the very first page and its magical opening sentences, this book brought the same sense of magic and wonder that Parker’s previous work did.

The house and bookstore were outstanding and the magic of the candles so unique and intriguing.

I loved the complex relationships of the sisters and while I often shy away from dual timelines I think in this case it was utilized to perfection.

Both sets of sisters brought interesting conversations and were fleshed out in excellent ways. In addiction, I loved the supporting cast of characters, especially how Clara was written. Children in novels can be touch and go but she was a great choice.

The interwoven plot lines played so effortlessly with each other as we received piece by piece of information regarding the curse and its mysteries. I loved this. It was my favourite part of the whole book.

I also really enjoyed the Practical Magic vibes that came from this.

While I adored almost everything this book brought I did have some small issues that stopped it from being a full five stars. But overall this was a beautifully written novel with complex discussions that should absolutely be on everyone’s to read list.

Liz Parker has officially joined by list of authors that I will always read.

[Angie Miale · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique genre blending tale that is female centric, and while it can be dark in parts, it’s mostly empowering and definitely one that will keep you turning the pages past your bedtime.

Evie lives in Honeysuckle House, the generational home of the Caldwell family, with her 7 year old daughter Clara. Her sister Florence runs the family bookshop and lives in the upstairs apartment. They worry about their family curse that seemingly takes a life every 13 years to the day. It’s 4 days away, and they turn to their magic, tarot, and their magical house to avert imminent disaster.

This reads as a cozy mystery. I have a tendency to get a little lost in fantasy books, but I found The Witches of Honeysuckle House to be very readable. The time period goes back-and-forth from current events all the way back to the 1960s, back into the generations of the Caldwell family witches. They mostly use magic for good, but are also plagued by very human emotions…in particular, jealousy and insecurity. Relatable and fun, this has a great setting and plot. I enjoyed the characters. Not only is there a kid in it, there’s a cat in it as well.

Wonderful fantasy/mystery/generational healing story. High recommend.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

[Diana-Simona Biliboc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher, for this ARC!

God, I love stories about generations of witches living in a animated house, but you know what I love more? Bees, honey, candles, witches doing spell work with candles, curses and sad stories.

"Witches of Honeysuckle House" is a story about generations of women connected through trauma, and magic, and familial love. This story is so heart-wrenching if you take the time to analyze it properly, and yet it's so beautiful. I'm starting to read more and more about sisters united through generations and the more I read the more I fall in love with this trope.

This book also details heavy topics, like Child abuse and PTSD related to the CA, but I think the aftermath and the consequences is very well handled. The author managed to create realistic responses to said topics and they portrayed the characters suffering from it in a very human, very realistic way.

[Brooklynn Rydman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book!! It was the perfect balance of autumnal, witchy whimsy and genuinely lovable characters with an engaging storyline. I’ve seen other reviews saying the story is darker than advertised, but I personally felt it had just the right amount of mystery and heartbreak for a Halloween-time read. The trauma the characters had experienced added depth to their stories and made me even more invested in them and their relationships. It was cozy and whimsical without shying away from heavier emotions, which made the characters and their stories feel that much more meaningful.

[elizabeth rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

A magical house, a deadly curse, and two estranged sisters who might just save each other. 🕯️✨

Florence and Evie Caldwell are estranged sisters with very different ideas about how to break their family’s generational curse—one that claims a life every thirteen years. Now the clock is ticking, the house is behaving dangerously, and the sisters must reunite to uncover long-buried secrets before someone else they love is lost.

I loved the blend of cosy magic, fraught family dynamics, and the creeping sense of magical mystery. 🔮🧙‍♀️✨

Fave characters: Ink (cute kitten) 🐈‍⬛ Clara (Evie's daughter) 🪄 & Honeysuckle House (the magical home that loves the family deeply) 🏠

There are even occasional chapters told from the house’s perspective, which added a poetic, bittersweet layer to the story. It’s rare to see a setting given its inner voice, and I loved it! 🏠

⚠️ Content notes: While the book feels warm and whimsical, there are a few darker threads to be aware of—on-page physical and emotional abuse (including a mother pulling her daughter’s hair), traumatic family dynamics, murder, and brief cat endangerment (don’t worry, the cat’s okay! 🐈). These moments aren’t the focus, but they’re present and may surprise those expecting a purely cosy fantasy.

Ultimately, this is a book about the magic of healing—between sisters, across generations, and within the walls of a house that remembers everything. Liz Parker delivers a quietly powerful story about inheritance—not just of magic, but of pain, grief, and the messy bonds of sisterhood. 3.5 ⭐️

[Sydney Gessler · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I thought I love In the Shadow Garden, I'm not sure how to describe the fondness I have for the Witches of Honeysuckle House. To start I think this is a letter to complicated family relationships and that is something that I am unfortunately familiar with.

As a someone with a sister whom she loves dearly, I could see so much of myself in this. I could see the dynamic between Florence and Violet and it felt so familiar. I loved reading about their messy love for each other and how they both coped with a very toxic family environment. They kept their world small, but those they do let in- they love fiercely and I think that's so beautiful.

Following the mystery of the curse kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story. I couldn't stop thinking about it and wondering how it started. It captured me right away, although I have learned that I can come to expect that from Liz Parker's writing.

I loved how the house was a sentient party and how much it loved the Caldwells'. I also loved how messy the characters were. The misguided rash decisions and reactions just felt so human. None of them were perfect and at times it felt like Florence, Violet and Violet's daughter Clara were working against each other. But they were trying their best and honestly it just felt so authentic.

This is story about a curse, but it's also a story about familial relationships, healing through trauma and most importantly hope. It was raw, emotional but also fun and magical. I would recommend it to literally everyone I come across, but especially sisters and elder siblings. It kinda feels like she wrote this book for us. I hope you love it as much as I do.

[Mariè · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a wonderful read for this time of year!
it was like stepping into Practical Magic only this time, the house itself breathes, listens, and remembers.(and so so much more)  its resonance extends far beyond that movie or this season in general. Yes it's a wonderful sub urban magical realism story but also a profoundly human one about sisterhood, trauma, and the quiet inheritance of pain passed down through generations, and alm was done with so much warmth and authenticity.
What I loved most is how generational trauma is sort of translated into something tangible and otherworldly through magic. The use of urban fantasy as a vessel for emotional truth makes the story accessible without diluting its weight. It’s the kind of book that seduces you with spells, secrets, and a touch of mystery..etc but leaves you reflecting on your own life long after you’ve closed it. You don’t even have to analyze it to feel it those heavier  themes simply live in you as you read.
The relationship between the sisters is rendered with startling authenticity, capturing both tenderness and tension in a way that feels deeply lived-in without being too heavy irritating too overbearing because Alongside this emotional core, the mystery thread unfolds with satisfying precision, weaving together elements of fantasy, magical realism, and urban intrigue.
I loved  the portrayal of magic itself ad well, it’s fantastical, yes, but grounded enough to feel real
I honestly have no major complaints. The novel achieves a rare balance: it’s immersive, emotionally intelligent, and beautifully written. A luminous blend of the mystical and the psychological.

[Grace- cozybookobsessed · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Witches of Honeysuckle House is a beautifully atmospheric story about magic, a curse and the ties that bind us, both seen and unseen. Liz Parker weaves a story that’s haunting, magical and emotional. It’s set in a small town pulsing with secrets. It follows a woman who returns to Honeysuckle House after many years away, only to discover that her families past and her own powers are far more complicated than she ever imagined. I loved how the house had a mind of its own and the mystery of the curse kept me on the edge of my seat. This is a story about a curse, familial relationships, trauma and hope. This book is perfect for fans of haunting family legacies, magical realism, witches and women reclaiming their power. I really enjoyed reading this book!

[Stephanielikesbooks]

I was expecting a lighthearted witchy read - which is what I was looking for - and this definitely was not that. This was a story about intergenerational trauma in a family of witches.

The dual timelines and different generations of witches had me a bit confused at times. I couldn’t really get into this one and ended up skimming parts of it.

This wasn’t the right book for me at this time but other reviewers have enjoyed it.

[Lizette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommend-O-Meter: It made me cry, but in the BEST way

Look, I came into this expecting a witchy sister story. And I got that, but hoo boy did I also get way more than I expected.

The story follows a multigenerational set of witches in one family, separated by decades and death but bound together by their magic, as well as the Honeysuckle House in which they reside. And speaking of the house: it’s alive. As in, it has a life of its own and acts independently thanks to the magic that brought it to life (which by the way, reminds me of the film Monster House). And I LOVED that about it, the way the house’s emotions were explored through things like moving floorboards and flickering lamps. It made the scenes so vivid, and I was sucked in.

But the witches themselves are the stars of the story, specifically in how they function as vessels for Parker’s thematic storytelling. Through an interweaving of the present and the near past and the faraway past, the author embarks on a deep exploration of generational trauma through the lens of magic. And oh, did it hurt to read. It hurt like a bitch, because I felt the pain so viscerally. And yeah, as I said, I totally teared up here.

So anyway. Please read it. It’s got family issues and magic and lots of WLW, which is all a book really needs in my opinion.

[I received an ARC of this book from the publisher on NetGalley. This does not in any way affect the contents of my review.]

[LeserinLu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Schon der wunderschöne Farbschnitt kündigt die cozy Stimmung an, die man auch bekommt. Die Atmosphäre im Roman „Die Hexen von Honeysuckle House“ ist von den ersten Seiten an wunderbar wohlig warm und herbstlich. Das Dorf Burdock Creek, das mit dem Herbstfest an Gilmore Girls erinnert, der verzauberte Buchladen und jede Menge Magie waren für mich die perfekte Lektüre für gemütliche Herbsttage.

Im Mittelpunkt steht keine Liebesgeschichte, sondern die Beziehung zwischen den beiden Schwestern Evie und Florence. Das hat mir besonders gut gefallen. Ihre unterschiedliche Einstellung zur Magie und ihre gemeinsame Suche nach der Wahrheit über den Fluch bilden das Zentrum der Geschichte. Es gibt zwar auch einige love interests, sie drängen sich aber nicht in den Vordergrund und waren für mich erfreulich wenig klischeehaft.

Besonders gefallen haben mir die kleinen Details, die diese Welt so charmant machen. Allen voran natürlich der Buchladen, der seinen Kund:innen ganz selbstständig passende Bücher vorschlägt und kuschelige Leseplätze bereitstellt: Wer möchte nicht in so einem Buchladen stöbern? Auch die alten Tagebücher, das geheimnisvolle Haus und die vielen kleinen magischen Elemente haben wunderbar zur Atmosphäre beigetragen. Dabei ist die Geschichte nicht nur gemütlich, sondern auch richtig spannend und unterhaltsam erzählt.

Ich lese eigentlich weder Fantasy noch Cozy Fantasy. Trotzdem hat mir dieser Roman richtig gut gefallen. Für mich eine echte Überraschung und definitiv ein Buch, das ich allen empfehlen würde, die Lust auf eine atmosphärische Cozy-Fantasy-Lektüre haben.

[Lenaa Wen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Magische Kerzen, Tarot und ganz viel ptbs. Ich habe Fragen 🤔

Dieses Buch war für mich leider absolut kein cosy oder spooky Oktober-Read. Statt Wohlfühl- oder Gruselatmosphäre gab es bei mir vor allem eins: Verwirrung.

Die Handlung verschwindet hinter der Herstellung magischer Kerzen, Tarotkarten und okkulten Elementen. Zudem die wechselnden POVs von Personen, die sich vom Typ her ziemlich ähnlich sind (Violet/Florence & Regina/Evie) Hier wäre auch ein Stammbaum für den ersten Überblick ganz nett gewesen.

Die Story bleibt leider die ganze Zeit super oberflächlich und verliert sich in den ganzen Ritualen. Irgendwie schade, wenn das Magiesystem so verwirrend und unnötig kompliziert ist, dass für die Entfaltung des Main Plots nicht mehr genug Platz ist.

Auch der “Romance Part” war einfach nur irgendwie reingequetscht und cringe.
Generell bleiben am Ende auch noch Sachen ungeklärt (was ist mit Linda passiert, dass sie nachher so wurde? Und haben die Honeysuckles noch eine tiefergehende Bedeutung? Etc.)

Ein wilder Mix aus Tarot, magischen Kerzen und Kindheitstraumata. 1 Stern für das echt hübsche Buch + Idee/Darstellung der Tarotkarten und 1 Stern für den Schreibstil. Lesen lies es sich nämlich echt gut.

[Regina · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading and loving In the Shadow Garden, it seems like I've been waiting forever for another Liz Parker book. So, you can imagine my delight when this new novel became available for request. And it did not disappoint! Witches of Honeysuckle House is an emotionally captivating tale with the perfect blend of magic, mystery, and romance. A story that follows two sisters on their journey through generations of trauma while they attempt to break the curse that comes back to threaten their family every thirteen years. Witchy magic, tarot, an enchanted house, a magical bookshop...even a conjured kitten. This book had it all! The storyline was quite interesting and suspenseful. Not knowing what was going to happen as well as what happened in the past was a mystery that I dreaded, and it slowly unraveled with the passing of each page. I grew to love these characters and did not want to see any of them come to harm. Especially the house! I absolutely adored the house and loved that it was a character with its own POV. I also liked that the author used journal entries to tell the story of the past. One of which even had my name. So cool! I really enjoyed this book. It was a beautiful tale filled with hope, love, and the power of magic. There was even a little twist thrown in that I didn't expect. If you're a fan of magical mysteries, this book is for you! I highly recommend!

Thank you to Alcove Press for granting me digital access via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

[Karelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oof. This one was a good one, albeit a bit intense at times. Now, don’t let that discourage you!! I’m just saying, if you’ve got some mommy issues.. they may or may not pop up! Haha
Despite that being true, I absolutely adored this book. The ambiance is amazing and I really loved the way the author touched on some subjects while also creating a cosy atmosphere? So again, no need to worry thaat much on content because it all works out in the end.

[Wal.li]

Herbstschwestern

Der beschauliche Ort Murdock Creek ist stolz auf das Herbstfest, das alljährlich etliche Touristen anlockt. Ausgerichtet wird es von Evie Caldwell, die mit ihrer Tochter Clara im Honeysuckle House wohnt. Doch in diesem Jahr sind wieder dreizehn Jahre vergangen und alle dreizehn Jahre stirbt jemand in dem Haus. Noch ist Evie nicht gewillt, dass Fest abzusagen. Mit ihrer Magie will sie den Jahrzehnte alten Fluch endlich brechen. Evies Schwester Florence betreibt einen Buchladen im Ort. Sie hat vor etlichen Jahren beschlossen, dass sie mit Magie nachts mehr zu tun haben möchte. Das Honeysuckle House hat sie schon ewig nicht mehr betreten.

In diesem Jahr soll der Fluch endlich gebrochen werden. Es kann ja nicht sein, dass alle dreizehn Jahre jemand aus der Familie Caldwell oder ein geliebter Mensch stirbt. Die Familie, dass sie ja nur noch Evie, Florence und Clara. Und geliebte Menschen? Das ist fast schon zu gefährlich. Keine der drei soll sterben oder will sterben. Deshalb muss der Fluch endlich bekämpft werden. Aber wie? Die Caldwells wissen nicht, wie es zu dem Fluch kam. Die Schwestern beginnen jede für sich nach der Ursache zu suchen. Allerdings sind sie nicht so eng und der Austausch lässt zu wünschen übrig.

Dieser magisch angehauchte Roman bringt den Lesenden die Familie Caldwell nahe. Über Generationen mussten sie tragische Ereignisse verarbeiten. Dadurch ist auch die Gegenwart geprägt. Wie die beiden Schwestern dennoch versuchen klarzukommen und ihr Leben zu angenehmer zu gestalten. Besonders Clara soll einmal ein normales unbeschwertes Leben führen. Dafür setzen sie sich mit aller Kraft ein. Diese Stärke und diesen Willen etwas zu tun, strahlt der ganze Roman aus. Trotz aller Schwierigkeiten gibt es anheimelnde Momente. Die Schwestern machen es sich so gut wie möglich. Sie lassen nicht den Kopf hängen. Und für Clara gilt es die Rätsel zu entschlüsseln. Und vielleicht hält die Zukunft einen Silberstreif für die Frauen der Familie Caldwell bereit. Diese Cozy Fantasy hält einiges mehr an Tiefgang bereit als man zunächst vielleicht annehmen könnte.

[Marissa C · Rating 3.25 out of 5]

Take the magic of the house from Encanto, the candles from Hocus Pocus, and a dash of witchy sisterhood of Practical Magic and you will find yourself in a world similar to that of The Witches of Honeysuckle House. There’s a lot packed into this one including generational trauma, sisterhood, romance, not to mention a cursed house and a magic bookshop. This is a dual timeline book jumping from past to present, exploring multiple relationships. I enjoyed the exploration of queer love amongst witches, as well as the way the sisters had to learn and grow together. And sweet, sweet Clara. I loved her.
The first half of the book kept me enthralled, but I felt the mid to late part kind of dragged a bit.
Overall, I enjoyed this listen, especially of course for Halloween!
TW: abuse

[Sherri · Rating 5 out of 5]

***I received an ARC from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review

The Caldwell family is cursed, to have a family member or someone they love die at their family home, Honeysuckle House, on October 13 every 13 years. That dreaded date is coming up, and the house starts behaving dangerously and catches fire, which forces sisters Florence & Evie to set aside their differences and try to work together to break the curse before someone else they love dies.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. It reminded me a lot of Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, or the Crescent Moon Tea Room series by Stacy Sivinski. Ever since their mother died thirteen years ago, Florence has refused to set foot inside Honeysuckle House. She runs a magical bookstore in town, and Evie runs an enchanted bed-and-breakfast out of the house. I loved the way the house responded to questions, and made it's feelings known. That definitely reminded me of the Crescent Moon Tea Room. This fun witchy story is perfect for this Halloween season, and is sure to delight. I highly recommend it.

[Ela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hexenzeit🕯

[Darien Petty · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book! This book had me crying for all the right reasons! I loved this book so so much!!

[Alexandra Morales · Rating 2 out of 5]

****Many thanks to Netgalley and Alcove Press for an advanced eArc in exchange for my honest opinion****

I don't know where to start truthfully. Violet/Regina and Florence/Evie were just carbon copies of one another. They were so alike when the POV would switch it took me a moment for it to click "Oh I am reading Florence not Violet" or vice versa.

Liz Parker has a way of losing the reader during her prose, I mean it starts off beautiful but truthfully that one sentence didn't need to stretch into a paragraph. The way the characters interact with one another just rubbed me the wrong way. Not one of the interactions felt very REAL to me. It would take me out of the story line and I would rub my head going "no ONE talks like this!!"

This is tale of the beginning path towards healing, I wouldn't say it's cozy whatsoever besides the descriptors Liz picks. She created that spooky October atmosphere, with the dark clouds, heavy rain, thunder and of course pumpkin latte's (because what Spooky book is complete without a pumpkin flavored drink).

Clara was another issue for me. It say's she is 7 years old in this book but a lot of her actions and the way she speaks reminds of me a 4 year old. Ugh I can't even pinpoint it down, I just don't understand why her POV is in the book because it didn't add anything to storyline. I almost would have rather seen a Tillie POV on how her experiences with Regina went. Because as it stands now I truly don't understand the whole Regina thing anyway. If more care and more expansion onto Regina's POV this would have made the storyline more solid. But what you get is she doesn't want her sister relationship to EVER change. Seems like a very juvenile wish that never seemed to grow into anything more even as Regina grows up. And that leaves me wondering how Linda became the way she was with Florence and Evie. It is mentioned once that siphoning magic can twist an individual but that was speculation and never clarified.

The romances in this felt incredibly forced. Nothing seemed natural and the sections with romance made me cringe. If it was more focused on the sisters bonding and healing together this really could have been a great Spooky-tober read, but they only really come together towards the end. As it stands it seems like a mixture of candle making, tarot, forced romances, unstable plotline and I'm left with questions..

[Sorchia DuBois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok—I live in a house in the woods. I built it—or at least I told the builders how to build it (whether they liked it or not) and I’ve lived in it for over 20 years. I can absolutely guarantee that this house is alive. It’s tried to kill me a couple of times—all in good fun—and it’s even more frequently saved my life. We have a complicated relationship.
Modern Day and various crucial times in the history of the family. Small town America.
In The Witches of Honeysuckle House, the house is not only sentient and a big part of the family, but it has been keeping secrets for decades. Some of those secrets involve the curse that kills off a witch or someone in the household every thirteen years. And, of course, our story opens mere weeks before the curse is due to take another victim.
The House was there when the curse began. What does it know that the Caldwell sisters do not?
The story flashes back to important points in the house’s history and then returns to the present as the current Caldwell witches try to find a way to end the curse once and for all. Everything comes together nicely in the end. A little romance, a budding witchlet, feuding sisters, and a couple of very nasty witches who caused a lot of trouble.

The Witches of Honeysuckle House will be released on October 21 and is a fantastic read for this time of year. I scored a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Once Upon a Card—a Little Bibliomancy with Tarot
🌩️🌸 Tarot Pairing: The Tower + Six of Cups 🌸🌩️
The Witches of Honeysuckle House balances the chaos of The Tower with the nostalgia-soaked sweetness of the Six of Cups. The Tower looms in the cursed, sentient house that lashes out in fire and danger, threatening to destroy all who live under its roof. But the Six of Cups whispers of sisterhood, memory, and the ties of family—those same bonds that might hold the key to breaking the curse. Together, these cards embody the novel’s gothic heart: a tale of destruction and legacy, where the past must be faced before a future can be built.
🌩️🌸 Like The Tower and the Six of Cups, this story is a storm of curses and secrets softened by sisterhood and memory.
🏚️✨ Haunted by The Tower’s chaos and healed by the Six of Cups’ nostalgia, Honeysuckle House is a gothic tale of family, legacy, and magic.

[Brooke - Bookishbrookish ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this so much

This story was full of cozy fall vibes, unique magic, mystery, trauma healing, and love (familial and romantic). I was really enjoying the vibes alone at the beginning of the book but once we got into the mystery of the curse and Honeysuckle House, I was fully invested and couldn’t put it down. I love how it used each character’s perspective (including the house’s) and we went back and forth in time until things pieced together.

You know how we all wanted to live in the house from Smart House as kids? Well, at the beginning of the movie at least. Honeysuckle House is my adult version of that. I want nothing more than to live in this enchanted house that loves me and made me tea and is happy to see me at all times. I probably could’ve read a whole book about how much the house loved whatever Caldwells were living it in and all the things it did to help them or make them happy. Those parts of the book made me so happy!!

Thank you Alcove Press for sending me a review copy!

[Jana · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

Die Buchbeschreibung ist nicht wirklich passend für die Geschichte.
Es wird sehr stark hervorgehoben, das es sich um eine cosy mystery/ fantasy story handelt.
Zwischen Pumkin Spice und alten Tagebüchern mag zwar zutreffen, aber es geht darüber hinaus.
Ich war positiv überrascht direkt mehrere Generationen an lesbischen Hexen zu finden.
Auch wie sich die Gesellschaft unterscheidet im Umgang mit Sexualität.
Eine größere spielen aber familiäre Beziehungen. Der Fluch hat die Schwestern auseinander gebracht.
Und um diesen Aufzuhalten müssen sie nun zusammen arbeiten. Dabei erforschen sie die Vergangenheit ihrer Familie.
Ein sehr schwieriges Thema. Gerade die ältere Schwester hat PTSD und muss gegen ihr Trauma kämpfen.
Der Fluch steht sinnbildlich für Generationentrauma. Für ihre eigene Zukunft und das der jungen Tochter müssen sie aus dem Kreis der Gewalt ausbrechen.
Die Autorin hat mit dem Buch eine Heilungsphase durchlebt und vermutlich hat es mich deshalb sehr berührt.
Es ist eingebetten in Atmosphärische Szenen, mit Katzen und lebendigen Häusern. Man sollte aber wissen, was einen erwartet.

Danke an netgalley

[Anuradha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spent the last hour sobbing over a sentient house. This is like the pain of sending off Going Merry all over again, its just so heartbreaking. This was an unexpectedly intense book on intergenerational grief and trauma, and it was really well done.

I have no idea where I got the idea that this was a cozy read because it really wasnt. Thats on me. It eventually makes it to a happy ending, but I didn't have any warm, peaceful feelings for the majority of it. This was inevitable, knowing that some of the characters I was growing attached to have died brutal, cursed deaths already.

Its a pretty dark book in a way, but its a really well-written and intriguing story.

[Debbie Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

I give this book a 5 star cause the story was well written, I recommend this book to all book lovets

[Lady Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart is heavy and full. This book is heartbreakingly beautiful and so special. Getting to be in the story on these pages has been a warm little place of understanding, compassion, and healing. I will be crying for the next hour now.

[Tiffany www.instagram.com/tiffs_bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book

This is a beautiful story of witches, love, and sister's. This is my first book by Liz Parker and I am a fan for life now!!!!!!!!!