Series: The Language of Magic #2.5
Release Date: June 5th 2025
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Pages: 16o
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Source: The publisher kindly sent me a copy of this book to review
Rating: 4/5 stars

Synopsis

“The unopenable box. A mythical object that appears in fairy tales and folklore across all cultures around the world. Sometimes the box can only be opened by the right person at the right time, such a rightful heir, and in other tales it is considered a warning. A test given to the protagonist who are typically forbidden from opening the box. When they eventually succumb, what they unleash cannot be put back in.”

We follow Miranda Richardson, a highly strung, highly driven member of the covens who discovers a mysterious, unopenable box in her parent’s loft.

Review

The Burial Witch is the second novella in The Language of Magic universe and this beautiful tale takes place between the events of Threadneedle. In this story, we follow a member of the covens – Miranda Richardson – who discovers a box in her parent’s attic that she cannot seem to open. What could the box possibly contain?

This is a short little novella but it is executed perfectly. It’s a thought provoking, coming of age tale and one that I absolutely raced through. We first meet Miranda in Threadneedle so it was fascinating to get more of her story and learn more about her. Her character is excellently crafted and I loved seeing her grow as a character. She’s a people pleaser but she’s also ambitious and determined to succeed. I really enjoyed the way the story dives into her culture and heritage.

Thomas has such a gorgeous writing style that I became completely absorbed in this atmospheric story. This book has a slightly eerie feel to it that really added another layer to the story. The Burial Witch is a perfect addition to the series and now I will be counting down the days until the release of book three. If you haven’t had the chance to pick up The Language of Magic yet, now is the perfect time to dive in.