A story about a world on the brink of destruction, the one witch who holds the power to save it, and the choice that could cost her everything she loves…
We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from The Nature of Witches—a romantic YA fantasy about a climate maintained by magic, and the devastating effects of increasingly dangerous weather—publishing June 1st with Sourcebooks Fire. Author Rachel Griffin has partnered with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every preorder the book receives
Photo: Donald Giannatti [via Unsplash]
I absolutely love the woods. I grew up in a home surrounded by huge evergreens, and their roots burrowed into me at a young age. And while I found refuge in the trees as a child, I also developed a healthy respect for them—I always had a sense there was more to the woods than the dense branches and swaying treetops and wild ferns.
There’s something about the way the woods teeter on the edge of peaceful and eerie that I can’t get enough of. The way a lovely afternoon stroll can turn frightening with the snap of a twig or the rustle of leaves. The way the shadows seem to keep secrets and the darkness awakens things that were dormant during the day.
The woods have a way of making me believe in magic and monsters. And it’s that combination that keeps me coming back to the cover of the trees, day after day, even though I’ve read enough books to know better.
