A review by sweekune
The Ghost of Ivy Barn by Mark Stay

adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

4/5

Book 3 in the Witches of Woodville series. The Nazis are threatening to invade via the channel. Faye is drafted in to assist with a ritual to help prevent this but there's a spy in their midst. Also there's a ghost in Larry's barn that she has to deal with.

- I like how Faye has grown up quite a bit. Since The Crow Folk, she has matured but also retains some of her core personality traits and it's really fun watching her come to terms with her magic and other developments in her life.

- We get to learn a bit more about the wider witch society in this book which is great fun and meet some new witches. I really enjoyed some of the interactions between new and old witches and I hope that some of them make a reappearance in future books.

- I find Faye and Bertie's relationship super cute and I love how supportive he is of her and her independence. 

An excellent addition to the series which expands the lore and has really cool character development.