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Of all the things Skye Williams ever thought she’d be, a witch wasn’t one of them.
Now her power has been unleashed, she must prepare for a war that’s been brewing for centuries. Easier said than done when she doesn’t have a clue what she’s doing, and keeping it a secret isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, either.
She can’t light a candle to save herself, her new employee may or may not be a fae spy, things are awkward with her new shapeshifter boyfriend, Boone, the entire village is planning their spring wedding…then her ex, Alex, shows up out of the blue. He wants her back, and he’s not prepared to let her go without a fight. Talk about complicated.
The battles for magic and Skye’s heart are on, but when a prophecy is delivered from an unlikely source, things get worse. Much worse.
Someone’s trying to break the curse that’s keeping the greatest evil Ireland’s ever seen—the witch Carman—off its shores, and Skye is the key to breaking it. One thing’s for certain, whoever’s out for her blood can’t get their hands on her, or the battle is over before it’s even begun.
The race to stop Carman’s return is on, and to save everyone she loves, Skye’ll do anything.
And when she says anything, she means anything.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 3, 2017

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Nicole R. Taylor

63 books336 followers
Nicole R. Taylor is an Australian Urban Fantasy author.
She lives in the western suburbs of Melbourne dreaming up nail biting stories featuring bad-ass witches, duplicitous vampires, hunky shape shifters and devious monsters.
She likes chocolate, cat memes and video games.
When she’s not writing, she likes to think of what she’s writing next.


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213 reviews22 followers
May 17, 2019
I purchased this book with the hopes that it would be better than the first, and I was somewhat disappointed. Didn't seem like the world in this book was complex enough to keep me interested. Every so often, I would hope things would start to ramp up a little, but this story just lacked momentum for me. I also LOVE when chapters end with the right amount of suspense, and that was also something this story lacked. Sadly, it was just a little too bland for my taste.
169 reviews
December 31, 2020
This is part 2 of a trilogy and it does a good job of furthering the plot and letting you get to know more about the characters and hints of the upcoming confrontation with Carmen. There could have been a better editor. Mostly minor things but someone needs to tell the author that a sheik is an Arabic ruler of his tribe or family. The word she was looking for is chic. Boho chic not boho sheik. Other than that major cringe, the story flows really well. Time to read book 3!
3 reviews
July 5, 2024
Crescent Witches

I read the first book of this series as something to fill in as I'd just finished the "of cats and dragons" series, not really expecting how much it would get under my skin.
Although magic is involved, witches, shapeshifters, and leprechauns, you could imagine it in some small village in Ireland, Scotland or Wales with similar mythologies.
I'm off to buy the next one!!!
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Author 12 books5 followers
May 14, 2022
I loved this entire series. I enjoy fantasy so truly appreciated the world building on this small irish town. I always enjoy a book that has both humour and angst and this one had the right amount of both. I caught myself laughing out loud even though Boone and Skye had their problems when Alex came to town. It was also nice to see more of Boone's vulnerable side.
278 reviews1 follower
February 18, 2023
Great follow up

Crescent Prophecy is a great second book in the Crescent Witch Chronicles series. Skye learns more about witchcraft as well as her powers. The characters and their interactions with Skye continue to grow and make you want to see and read more about them. And we learn more about the darkness in Skye's paranormal world. A good read!
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1,682 reviews15 followers
February 25, 2025
She's digging deeper

She's digging deeper and coming up with things that most want to leave buried.
At the same time, she's coming into her heritage and getting stronger.
But just when it seems that it won't be enough, she gets a boost from beyond.
This series is getting more interesting.
189 reviews
June 2, 2018
The more I read of this series the more I like it. From the first book to the second you learn a little more about the characters. I usually don't like that but it really works for this series. You have the major mystery and then the mystery of the characters.👍😍🎆
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1,062 reviews8 followers
May 27, 2019
I really love this series, all the magic that is happening as well as the characters!!! This is the type of magical fantasy witchy story that I love. What I also love is that you don't find Skye struggling to light a fire, her magic comes instinctively.
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1,451 reviews8 followers
February 11, 2021
Loved it!

I have found that I enjoy reading stories that are centered in Ireland. The description of the town and surrounding areas is spot on and makes me want to go visit. The story was engaging and I couldn't put the book down.
399 reviews2 followers
August 7, 2022
I got to know Skye & Boone a little in book 1. Now in book 2, I’m getting into the details, such as how brave and passionate Skye is about what she’s willing to do to keep her friends safe. And what really happened to her mom? And what was Boone before?! So Exciting!
1,384 reviews8 followers
April 16, 2018
Deception and distrust sneak in just when things seem to be going well. As the saying goes, it's darkest just before the dawn. Loving the series.
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792 reviews1 follower
February 5, 2020
Really good second installment. Great writing, characters, a bit of suspense, drama and a little love story. Love, love the setting.
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570 reviews4 followers
April 20, 2020
Wow

Just when things calm down, you throw in a crazy fae ex and a witch with a grudge and it's a catastrophe in the naming. But Igor made clue a amazing read
148 reviews4 followers
March 9, 2021
More YA stuff here!

Most of the book concentrated on Skye's relationship with her ex when he shows up in the village to win her back (and the girly teen fantasy of hot guys fighting over her). I just wanted the story to move on but it was chapter after chapter about this love-triangle. Was so, so, boring to read but I ploughed on hoping for more to come.

Lucy's true identity and the danger she posed was VERY quickly identified and addressed in the closing chapters of the book. No build up. Very sudden. If most of the book was about that I'd have enjoyed it more.

I enjoyed the prose once again, but the story itself was so dull and unimaginative; hence the 2 stars.

I will continue to read this series because I'm interested in finding out how the story ends. I very nearly abandoned the series whilst reading this book but it was the hint of an interesting tale towards the end that was its only saving grace.

Found it lacking - 2 stars
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3,117 reviews24 followers
August 31, 2021
Sky is back and I love seeing how she deals with learning to be a witch while at the same time trying to defeat an ancient evil.
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260 reviews6 followers
June 8, 2022
Great

Site is an interesting character. She has taken to her new life like a duck does to water. 2 more to go to complete the series.
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9 reviews
January 12, 2023
cant wait to finih next book
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183 reviews8 followers
January 17, 2023
Really enjoying these books

They arent super origional but they are good, quite entertaining. Its nice to read someones elses imaginings. A good read!
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197 reviews1 follower
June 22, 2025
Good Read

Another good read by Nicole Taylor. The series keeps getting better and better. Looking forward to the next installment to see how everything continues.
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