Synopsis:
When three sisters return to the house that holds their forgotten legacy, the walls whisper of magic, betrayal, and the secrets their mother never told them.
Rowan Connors has lived a fragmented, nomadic life with her triplet sisters, Saoirse and Caraline. Reeling from the sudden drowning of their erratic and secretive mother, Bridget, they uncover an old photograph of her standing in front of a manor they don’t recognize–and a final request scrawled on the back of the picture. The sisters set off to find answers to the questions they’ve always had about their mother’s past, the place she once called home, and their own magical gifts.
They arrive to find Swallow Hall sinking into the bay, and their grandmother, Everly, living alone within its dilapidated walls. But the house is more than crumbling brick and weathered stone. It breathes with magic, bound to the land and to the bloodline the sisters never knew they carried. As they settle into the house and the mystery of their family history deepens, they uncover a hidden enemy tied to the magic of their ancestral line. With every discovery, Rowan begins to suspect that her mother’s drowning was no accident, but part of a much older, more dangerous plan set in motion long before they were born.
As the shadows of the past creep back into Swallow Hall and Everly disappears, Rowan must confront whatever forced Bridget to flee Swallow Hall before the house, its secrets, and the magic of their bloodline are erased forever.
Review:
After the death of their mother, three sisters return to a place that is completely unfamiliar to them. They have no real idea what awaits them, only that their mother once had a strong connection to it. From the moment they arrive, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary place. As they begin to uncover their mother’s ties to it, they are also forced to confront why she left all those years ago.
At its heart, this is a story about self-discovery, understanding your roots, and accepting that being different isn’t something to fear. I really enjoyed the sisterly bond and how each new revelation brought them closer together. Watching them embrace their individual strengths and unite for a shared purpose was one of the highlights of the book.
The story also weaves in many references and connections to Ireland, which was a definite bonus for me and added to the overall atmosphere. The narrative takes its time, gently connecting past events with the present without ever feeling slow or dragging. It’s an easy, engaging read that slowly unfolds and kept me invested throughout.
Overall, this was a book I enjoyed a lot – comforting, thoughtful, and quietly powerful in the way it brings its themes and characters together.
🌙 Recension: House of Spells and Secrets by Ivy Cassidy
📚 Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery
📅 Release Date:March 24, 2026
📖 Publisher: Alcove Press
📱 Read as: Kindle
📗 available in various formats
💸 I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 349
⭐️ 3/5
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