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Witches of Honeysuckle House
Liz Parker
It has been a long time since I’ve cried over a book.
Witches of Honeysuckle House starts slowly, focusing on the town and the characters and the intricate worldbuilding.
I loved the small nods to Liz Parker’s other work, In The Shadow Garden, and the way the story was told by different women in different times.
This is not a light read. I think I partially expected it to be, but Witches of Honeysuckle House is a deeply unsettling story of generational trauma, grief, and healing, all tied up in a beautiful autumn small-town bow.
Our main protagonists all have very real flaws, strengths, and quirks, and the relationship dynamics woven between them are utterly realistic — sometimes frustrating in their realism.
Clara and Ink are most definitely my favorite characters, but each of the Caldwell women has a unique story to tell and a valuable perspective.
The living house is such a fun device. In its own way, the house is a supporting character just like the book shop.
I also love the queer representation in this book. In the modern day perspective, queer relationships amongst the characters are completely normalized, and in the past there is a very interesting commentary on hiding vs embracing who you are.
Liz Parker is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Her characters are real; her storylines are character based and focus on relationships and healing.
If you need a good, emotional read, don’t sleep on this one.
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The Midnight Review 