Katie's Book Blog!!

The Near Witch is one of the few books that I have nothing bad to say about. From the very first line I was hooked and I was on the edge of my seat until the very last page. Victoria Schwab's debut novel deserves every word of praise that it has gotten.Lexi is one of the best main characters I have ever read about. Her life was not easy but she never let that change her positive outlook on life and people. She was one of the few people in the town of Near who was not afraid of witches and instead she treated them just like everyone else. She was open-minded, loving, and very brave. I feel like teenage girls should read this book just to see how a heroine should really act. Lexi is a role model or she should be.The rest of the characters were wonderful as well. Cole was very sweet and caring but he did have a troubled past. His story was very heartbreaking. Lexi's little sister, Wren, was fun and bubbly and she helped lighten the mood at times. Lexi's mom was a little confusing at times, as was Lexi's uncle, Otto, but in the end I liked them both.As for the plot, I don't want to give anything away but I will say that it was very suspenseful, unique, and creepy at times. Victoria Schwab's lyrical writing really brought this story to life and I can't wait to see what is next from her. Overall, The Near Witch is a must-read for everyone, boy or girl, young or old. I'm sure that everyone will find a little something to fall in love with (or a lot, like me).