The Near Witch, V. E. Schwab
The Near Witch, V. E. Schwab
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The Near Witch

Author: V. E. Schwab

Narrator: Heather Wilds

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/12/2019


Synopsis

“The Near Witch” is only an old story told to frighten children.If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company.There are no strangers in the town of Near.These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life.But when an actual stranger, a boy who seems to fade like smoke, appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows that at least one of these sayings is no longer true.The next night, the children of Near start disappearing from their beds, and the mysterious boy falls under suspicion.As the hunt for the children intensifies, so does Lexi’s need to know about the witch that just might be more than a bedtime story, about the wind that seems to speak through the walls at night, and about the history of this nameless boy.Part fairy tale, part love story, Victoria Schwab’s debut novel is entirely original yet achingly familiar: a song you heard long ago, a whisper carried by the wind, and a dream you won’t soon forget.This new edition of The Near Witch also included the in-universe short story “The Ash-Born Boy” and a never-before-seen introduction from V. E. Schwab.

About V. E. Schwab

V. E. Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of multiple novels, including This Savage Song and the Darker Shade of Magic series, whose first book was described as “a classic work of fantasy” by Deborah Harkness. It was one of Waterstones’ Best Fantasy Books of 2015 and one of the Guardian’s Best Science Fiction novels. The Independent has called her “The natural successor to Diana Wynne Jones.”

About Heather Wilds

Heather Wilds is an award-winning narrator and actress. She has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards for her narrations. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the University of Glamorgan and has appeared in numerous plays, receiving critical acclaim. She has also performed in award-winning short films, appeared on television and in commercials, and has worked extensively as a voice-over artist.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kai

“Funny how when we start to tell a secret, we can’t stop. Something falls open in us, and the sheer momentum of letting go pushes us on.” A dark and magical tale, that reminded me of The Woman in Black. I'm a huge fan of Victoria Schwab because her writing and her stories are amazing and unique. An ex......more

Goodreads review by jessica

when i saw this in my local library, i thought VS secretly released a new book that was somehow kept quiet. so i was very interested when i found out that its actually a rerelease of her debut novel. reading an authors debut novel, especially after having read their other books first, can be tricky.......more

I’m on BookTube now! =) ”The wind is lonely, and always looking for company.” It’s no secret I’m a huge Victoria Schwab fan so I was very curious about her debut novel and how it would be written. It’s always interesting to see how your favourite authors started out and how their writing style develop......more

Goodreads review by Nicole

2023: 3/5 No taka typowa średniawka, ale cudownie widać rozwój stylu Schwab 2019: 4/5......more

Goodreads review by Elle

Little did I know that all of my works would center on those who felt lost inside their own worlds, or found in someone else’s. Victoria Schwab's debut novel is a haunting, eerie fairy tale about witches, fire and wind, and the desire to forget by those in power and benefitted by forgetti......more


Quotes

“Situated in the sweet spot of the supernatural and the melancholy alongside works like The Ocean at the End of the Lane, [The Near Witch] boasts the dark and inviting sensibilities of fairy tales.” Barnes&Noble.com

“Part fairy tale, part legend with a little romance, this well-written mystery will capture the attention of teens…The ending of the story is intense, and young adults will read frantically to discover the outcome.” School Library Journal

“Schwab’s debut, a story of forbidden love, ancient magic, and unearthed secrets, surpasses the stereotypical teen witch novel through rich language and an entrancing story. With its bleak, Brontë-like setting and its relatable and realistic young couple, this will have immediate appeal.” Booklist

“This highly atmospheric debut crackles with tension and has a shivery horror tang…Part mourning and healing tale, part restless ghost story, the strengths here are Lexi’s sophisticated characterization (strong, sad, fiercely protective) and the extraordinary sense of place.” Kirkus Reviews


Awards

  • Entertainment Weekly Best Book
  • Barnes & Noble Pick
  • Libro.fm Audio bestseller