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Irish Witch #6
A Witch's Quest
The spell-binding story of Alainn and Killian O'Brien's love continues with passion, danger, and adventure in store for the young lovers in the riveting tale of A Witch's Quest. Attempting to flee England and the untrustworthy king, as well as the dark demon and those bound to him, proves exceedingly difficult and creates further dire consequences. Together, the beautiful and magical young, Alainn and her courageous and ever-faithful, protective husband, Killian encounter a perilous storm at sea, a devastating disease, and the results of an evil blade cursed by the unrelenting demon. Once again, Alainn must face the harsh reality that her powerful magic cannot ensure happiness or protect all those she cares for.
534 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2018
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May 6, 2018
The final battle between good and evil draws near!
A Witch’s Quest is the sixth installment in Leigh Ann Edwards’ addictive Irish Witch series, a magical fantasy saga set in sixteenth century Ireland featuring witches, a swoony hero, an evil curse, Celtic gods, spirits, demons and fairies. This book picks up exactly where the previous book, A Witch’s Life, left off with Alainn injured and in a coma and Killian imprisoned in the King’s tower.
This is a series that should be read in order. Each installment has incrementally built towards the coming final battle between good and evil. The author does fill in the basics of what has transpired previously, but I cannot imagine not reading the series sequentially.
In A Witch’s Quest, the battle between good and evil is becoming increasingly more desperate. Discerning who is good and who is evil is impossible. In this installment, Alainn wakes from her coma, but remains a prisoner of King Henry, whose court is pervaded by evil. In desperation, she takes extreme measures to obtain the release of Killian and other Irish being held in the King’s tower. Regardless, their safe passage to Ireland is not assured. The dark are becoming more powerful while the Celtic gods who champion Alainn’s cause, seem to be focused on testing Alainn for the impending trial.
The couple’s love, passion and trust in each other continue to grow. Unfortunately, this book seems to bog down in England. It’s the first book in this series that I struggled with. While I still enjoyed it overall, this was my least favorite installment of the series. The series will conclude with the next book, A Witch’s Destiny. I’m looking forward to the conclusion of this series now that the couple is back in Ireland. Alainn’s magical abilities will need to be strong and focused for the light to prevail. A Witch’s Destiny released last month and it’s already queued on my reader!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
A Witch’s Quest is the sixth installment in Leigh Ann Edwards’ addictive Irish Witch series, a magical fantasy saga set in sixteenth century Ireland featuring witches, a swoony hero, an evil curse, Celtic gods, spirits, demons and fairies. This book picks up exactly where the previous book, A Witch’s Life, left off with Alainn injured and in a coma and Killian imprisoned in the King’s tower.
This is a series that should be read in order. Each installment has incrementally built towards the coming final battle between good and evil. The author does fill in the basics of what has transpired previously, but I cannot imagine not reading the series sequentially.
In A Witch’s Quest, the battle between good and evil is becoming increasingly more desperate. Discerning who is good and who is evil is impossible. In this installment, Alainn wakes from her coma, but remains a prisoner of King Henry, whose court is pervaded by evil. In desperation, she takes extreme measures to obtain the release of Killian and other Irish being held in the King’s tower. Regardless, their safe passage to Ireland is not assured. The dark are becoming more powerful while the Celtic gods who champion Alainn’s cause, seem to be focused on testing Alainn for the impending trial.
The couple’s love, passion and trust in each other continue to grow. Unfortunately, this book seems to bog down in England. It’s the first book in this series that I struggled with. While I still enjoyed it overall, this was my least favorite installment of the series. The series will conclude with the next book, A Witch’s Destiny. I’m looking forward to the conclusion of this series now that the couple is back in Ireland. Alainn’s magical abilities will need to be strong and focused for the light to prevail. A Witch’s Destiny released last month and it’s already queued on my reader!
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
March 21, 2018
A Witch's Quest by Leigh Ann Edwards starts exactly where the last book in the series concluded. Alainn has been injured and there are dangers galore in King Henry VIII’s England. While the author does an excellent job of giving background on the cause of the injury and what is happening in England to this Irish couple, it still is a series best read in order. In earlier books, events happen that seemed to be isolated, but here the past comes into play with many of those creatures having a part in this story. Seeing how one former action of Alainn’s is tied together with another is amazing.
The battle between good and evil continues to grow more desperate, with the outcome unclear at times, building the suspenseful tension in the saga of Alainn and Killian. Just when it looks that they have found safe passage back to Ireland, more disturbing events and dangers follow them. Religion, country, politics or customs give no solid indication for who is on the side of light.
The theme of light verses darkness is major in this addition to the series, along with that is the uncertainty of what exactly Alainn is facing. The demon is growing in strength and influence but the ancient Celtic gods seem intent on testing the young woman. Sacrifices are made, losses are adding up and the darkness is only held at bay. Their story is not finished yet.
4.5 Stars
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The battle between good and evil continues to grow more desperate, with the outcome unclear at times, building the suspenseful tension in the saga of Alainn and Killian. Just when it looks that they have found safe passage back to Ireland, more disturbing events and dangers follow them. Religion, country, politics or customs give no solid indication for who is on the side of light.
The theme of light verses darkness is major in this addition to the series, along with that is the uncertainty of what exactly Alainn is facing. The demon is growing in strength and influence but the ancient Celtic gods seem intent on testing the young woman. Sacrifices are made, losses are adding up and the darkness is only held at bay. Their story is not finished yet.
4.5 Stars
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 22, 2018
This is the sixth book in the Irish Witch Series. It tells of when Killian was imprisoned in the tower of London and his wife was held by King Henry. The couple share deep love and unbridled passion. With her gifts of witchcraft, she is able to see that Killian and the other Irish that are held captive are released. The abuse Alainn was forced to endure in order to save a young friend and her fellow Irishmen, to include Killian, remains a part of her throughout her travels in her homeland of Ireland. The struggles against demons and evil are prevalent and the reader roots for this heroine, who is so selfless. I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 4, 2018
This is the sixth book in Leigh Ann Edwards Irish Witch series. The story continues for our young couple, delving deeper into the story of their love and what they endure. This book is a bit darker in nature with the horrible things they each must struggle through to find each other again. Poor Alainn and what she had to suffer ! I agree with other reviews this is a series you should read in order to truly know the characters of Alainn and Killian and how their lives together began. This talented author takes us back to Ireland and England in amazing detail. Can’t wait for the next one in the series !
November 13, 2025
series fatigue..
Interesting turn to the story with all the twists involving Henry VIII. And the disease as well. Nearly to the end of the story but I’m definitely starting to feel a bit of fatigue from this series. Unsure the story needed 7 books to tell the tale..
Favourite quotes include:
“You should neither judge nor compare yourself to others, for always you will become either bitter at your believed inadequacy, or vain in your perceived superiority. We should celebrate diversity and be thankful we are not all entirely the same.”
Interesting turn to the story with all the twists involving Henry VIII. And the disease as well. Nearly to the end of the story but I’m definitely starting to feel a bit of fatigue from this series. Unsure the story needed 7 books to tell the tale..
Favourite quotes include:
“You should neither judge nor compare yourself to others, for always you will become either bitter at your believed inadequacy, or vain in your perceived superiority. We should celebrate diversity and be thankful we are not all entirely the same.”
April 2, 2018
The series is so good I could not put the last three books down until I finished and now have to wait for the next book 7 at the end of the month.This author keeps writing winners.
April 22, 2018
The wait is on again that is the only bad thing about the book lol I have to wait to continue the story !
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June 15, 2018Great series
It's hard to leave these characters after 6 books but I'm also excited to read book 7 which will conclude the series.
It's hard to leave these characters after 6 books but I'm also excited to read book 7 which will conclude the series.
November 5, 2019
Good Magical series
Good Magical romance, with suspense, heartache, humor, overall good world building, action and adventure. Keeps main characters throughout the entire series and introduces some new ones has well. Very well made fantasy with mystical creatures.
Good Magical romance, with suspense, heartache, humor, overall good world building, action and adventure. Keeps main characters throughout the entire series and introduces some new ones has well. Very well made fantasy with mystical creatures.
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February 21, 2019Can't put it down
I thought the first 5 books had me, but this is intense. The relationships with all the different characters really make you feel your there in the book with them.
I thought the first 5 books had me, but this is intense. The relationships with all the different characters really make you feel your there in the book with them.
March 16, 2018
I received this book from net galley and the publisher for an honest review. Thank you!!
This novel continues where the previous book left off. You need to read the series in order to understand the plot. Alainn and Killian O’Brien are still in England. Killian has been imprisoned by the king for not complying with his desires. Alainn had planned to return to Ireland, but sees a child in danger and pushes her out of the way, at the expense of her own child growing in her womb. She wakes to find out she has saved the king's daughter. However, there is much evil in the court and a tug of war between good and evil takes place. Alainn will do whatever is necessary to free Killian from prison, for she loves him so much. When they return to Ireland, there are still many battles they need to face otherwise the darkness will win over the light. Alainn needs her magical abilities more than ever to save the world from impending darkness.
This novel continues where the previous book left off. You need to read the series in order to understand the plot. Alainn and Killian O’Brien are still in England. Killian has been imprisoned by the king for not complying with his desires. Alainn had planned to return to Ireland, but sees a child in danger and pushes her out of the way, at the expense of her own child growing in her womb. She wakes to find out she has saved the king's daughter. However, there is much evil in the court and a tug of war between good and evil takes place. Alainn will do whatever is necessary to free Killian from prison, for she loves him so much. When they return to Ireland, there are still many battles they need to face otherwise the darkness will win over the light. Alainn needs her magical abilities more than ever to save the world from impending darkness.
August 24, 2018
I found this book deeply disturbing because certain scenes were triggers for me. It should come with a warning. I must say that I also found those scenes gratuitous. So for those who may be triggered by sexual violence, I suggest you tread carefully with this book.
Also, this doesn't truly end the story, despite the blurbs about it.
If you've enjoyed the series thus far, then you will likely enjoy what's to come.
Also, this doesn't truly end the story, despite the blurbs about it.
If you've enjoyed the series thus far, then you will likely enjoy what's to come.
November 12, 2019
I'm not sure why Nook had the sixth instalment in a series as a Free Friday Read - there were simply too many books before this one if one wanted to make sure they were up to speed with the adventure.
Despite that, the story was fairly easy to follow through and there were enough new adventures that reading it as is wasn't the worst experience.
The story, even for someone who hadn't read the previous instalments, was so predictable that I struggled to get through it.
Despite that, the story was fairly easy to follow through and there were enough new adventures that reading it as is wasn't the worst experience.
The story, even for someone who hadn't read the previous instalments, was so predictable that I struggled to get through it.
May 11, 2022
While I am enjoying this series for the most part, I found this book to repeat a lot of the story from previous books..and worse..from this chapter itself as if the reader could not remember what had happened in the very chapter they were reading. I am tending to skip pages to avoid these moments.
I will plow through though to find out how Ailainn, Killian and Danhoul and the rest of the characters fare to the end.
I will plow through though to find out how Ailainn, Killian and Danhoul and the rest of the characters fare to the end.
August 25, 2018
I didn't like the last book very much and didn't like this one at all. I have read 2 books in a new series, and feel this book was worse now than when I initially read it and rated it. I felt the author had to use sex to fill the pages because they couldn't come up with any magic worth doing. The whole series tanked after the first 4 books. I do wish they were better written and with less sex involved as it could have been a great series but just doesn't make my cut.
September 28, 2018
This feels like a transition novella.
Just moving the story forward, with minimal plot, and minimal character development. Both were present, but on minimally.
I am beginning to tire of Alainne, of course she's just 18, and her maturation is a major character arc, but it is slow. Perhaps this is a U.S. Novel, and not meant for my generation.
Just moving the story forward, with minimal plot, and minimal character development. Both were present, but on minimally.
I am beginning to tire of Alainne, of course she's just 18, and her maturation is a major character arc, but it is slow. Perhaps this is a U.S. Novel, and not meant for my generation.
April 3, 2019
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This series has totally lost the plot.
What started out as a really good Fantasy series has now got bogged down in history.
A real disappointment.
This series has totally lost the plot.
What started out as a really good Fantasy series has now got bogged down in history.
A real disappointment.
July 6, 2020
Such a satisfying read!
Can't get enough of these characters and this engaging, fantastical tale. It delivers relationships, internal struggles, adventures, mystical creatures and passion.
Can't get enough of these characters and this engaging, fantastical tale. It delivers relationships, internal struggles, adventures, mystical creatures and passion.
March 28, 2018
There was a lot of forcing myself into this book. the whole first part just.......I neither liked it nor loved it. One minute it was trying to copy Phillipa Gregory with historical drama, the next it was 0.99c pararomance tripe. Too disjointed. It never grabbed my attention and I never felt compelled to read on. I prefer a book that I regret having to put down while this one was a "take it or leave it" in many ways and this wasn't it. I think this book was simply trying to be too many things at once - stick to one genre.
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