Minna and Kaijia are sisters, raised in a magical, secluded birch wood in northern Norway, by their grandmother, after their mother is burned at the stake. Their grandmother nurtures and grooms the witches that resides within each girl. Kaijia is older, and gentle and she and her inner witch learn the magic of healing and protection. Minna has a fiery and powerful inner witch, and she is full of anger learns the magic of power and chaos.

After their grandmother passes, Kaijia leaves the wood and tries to begin a new life in the village of her youth. Minna stays alone and rages at Kaijia and the village church and the villagers who murdered their mother.

Minna’s rage sets off events and catastrophes that can end more than either sister could have imagined and the worlds they have created.

This lovely tale has the feel of a fairy tale retelling. I love the idea that their magic is a separate personality, with needs and demands and wants and desires. I love the sisterly love and forgiveness, but also grudges and jealousies.

Iverson builds a clear time and place, with all the perils of a dark Norwegian winter.

Well-written and well-narrated, I thoroughly enjoyed my time listening to this audiobook.

Thank you @NetGalley and RB Media @recordedbooks for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.