Birth of the Witch by Nora Roberts: Review

I can honestly say that in all of the books, I’ve read by Nora Roberts, which have been numerous over the years, I have never closed the cover disappointed.

Roberts is a magical storyteller and with this upcoming release, she is opening the door into a series of three books which tells the story of a newly transformed witch fighting against good and evil.

Check out my thoughts on book number one below.

Birth of the Witch by Nora Roberts
Publisher: ‎ St. Martin’s Press
Publication date: ‎ November 17, 2026
ISBN-13: ‏: 978-1250431363

Synopsis:
1695: Her life was taken.
2013: Her fire reawakens.
A New Legend Is Born.

Niamh McShane was born a witch and died a witch in the same moment, at the tender age of thirteen. A victim of the madness that spread from Salem Town to her home on Piety Island, in her last hours she found comfort from the weavers imprisoned alongside her, who saw within her light and power and gave her some of their own.

More than three hundred years later, on the same island, Neve McShane wakes with excitement on her thirteenth birthday and unwraps gifts from her aunts: sneakers, an iPhone, and a stunning antique pendant. Then she receives something else: a revelation that will change her life.

Astonished, Neve learns that her aunts’ abilities go beyond simple kitchen magic and the potions they sell in their shop. Their tales of past lives aren’t just whimsical fantasies. They are witches, and so is she. Their lives–past and present–are bound together by that pivotal day centuries ago. Now Neve has been tasked with stopping a growing darkness. To prepare for the dangerous enemy that awaits, Neve hones her skills and searches for clues to aid her in her quest. And at night, she dreams of a young man from Ireland whose eyes met with hers for a fateful moment, centuries ago.

Birth of the Witch by Nora Roberts Review

Nora Roberts truly has the secret sauce when it comes to telling a story that grips your attention the entire way through.

Balancing time between the Salem witch trials and today, she weaves her web, tying us to this amazing story. Birth of a Witch is not something I would normally read, to be honest. But because of the author, I 100% had to read this book.

It’s a story of found family. A deep connection with another person across parallel lives meant to cross, connect, link together, and love, including a fight for good and against evil.

Roberts developed characters who are imaginative, strong, passionate, and powerful. They weave together across eons of time, building and gaining power and strength, racing to the next book in the series.

But that cliffhanger. Oh my!

This book has so many amazing parts, from the Salem craze to developing your powers, including the ability to teleport. Throw in a long, slow-burn romance that develops along the way, and you’ll find this book has something for everybody.

Birth of the Witch is an engrossing story that you do not want to end yet and cannot wait to read book two!

5 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Affiliate Links have been included – Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.