Magic...witches...folklore...a deep dark forest...and a suspenseful small-town mystery set in the Appalachian mountains! What more could you possibly be looking for in a book? Oh wait, how about the opportunity to read it just as the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing, and Halloween approaches? This book is all about the atmosphere, and I absolutely loved it. The writing is incredibly descriptive: the perfect balance between creating a vivid visual for each scene, but not being overwrought. The magical James sisters were fascinating characters, and I greatly enjoyed getting to know about them and their abilities, as well as the author's exploration of the relationship that exists between them. The mystery was also very well done. I did not guess the outcome, and there were many excellent twists and turns to the plot. I'm so glad there will be more in this series!