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Tonight, I Burn (The Witches of Halstett, 1) Paperback – November 7, 2023
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Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death. Each night, one thorn witch—and only one—must cross the veil by burning at the stake. Each morning, that witch draws on their magic to return. Failure to follow the rules risks the veil and risks them all.
But one morning, Penny's favorite sister Ella doesn't return. And that night, determined to find her, Penny breaks the rules. She burns in secret. And she discovers that all isn’t as it seems in Life or Death.
Her journey leads her to Malin, a devastating lord with too many secrets; to Alice, a mysterious captive prophet; and to a rebellion brewing in the shadows beneath the city. And as Penny's world splits, she’ll face a devastating choice. Because it’s not just her sister’s life that hangs in the balance. It’s the fate of all magic.
All it takes is one witch—and one spark—to set the world ablaze.
★ "With polyamory and a strong, queer main character, this is a breathtaking must-read for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout."―Library Journal (Starred Review)
- Print length448 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherOrbit
- Publication dateNovember 7, 2023
- Dimensions5.25 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-100316551813
- ISBN-13978-0316551816
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"I absolutely loved the witchcraft of TONIGHT, I BURN. The magic, secrets, and sisterhood of the Thorn Witch Coven ensnared me immediately, and I was quickly drawn into the plot of deathscapes and spinners of fate. Highly recommended for all lovers of magical fantasies."―Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
"Wickedly enchanting. Katharine J. Adams has crafted a spell of a book, with romance, betrayal, and mystery smoldering on every page. Readers will burn with Penny every step of the way."―Heather Walter, author of the Malice duology
"Tonight, I Burn kept me turning pages with fascinating magic, compelling dark fairytale vibes, and heart-wrenching plot twists. I can’t wait for the next one!”―Melissa Caruso, author of the Swords and Fire and Rooks and Ruin series
"Katharine J. Adams weaves a captivating debut out of life and death, darkness and light, and truth and lies. Romance, rebellion, and a twisting and turning plot will keep readers engaged to the last page of Tonight, I Burn!"―Rowenna Miller, author of The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill
“Readers will find themselves at the center of a magical rebellion and delight in the power of many kinds of love. A hard-fought ending sets the stage for a sequel that impatient readers will crave.”―Kirkus
"[A] gripping debut....Penny’s wry voice brings some fun to Adams’s dark but impactful worldbuilding, while plenty of twists keep the pages turning. Fans of gothic fantasies will be hooked."―Publishers Weekly
"Readers will be captivated by the beautiful, evocative prose that draws you into Penny’s chaotic world of burning witches, a Spinner weaving murky fates, nightly forays to the cool grey sands of Death and dangerous plots to oust a tyrant from power. With creative worldbuilding, tantalising mysteries and interesting, ever-shifting relationship dynamics, Tonight, I Burn is a delightful dark romantic fantasy that will enchant you from the first page."―Nerd Daily
About the Author
Katharine J. Adams is an English fantasy writer based in New Zealand. You can find her tucked away in her office in the wee small hours of the morning while the rest of the house sleeps. No matter where she is, she’s never happier than in those moments when her writing truly takes her away, and she’s in a realm where witches burn, the future is spun from silk, and Death is more than it seems.
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- Publisher : Orbit (November 7, 2023)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316551813
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316551816
- Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #893,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9,125 in Dark Fantasy
- #10,346 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books)
- #15,687 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)
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Katharine worked in medical imaging until moving to the glorious Kapiti Coast in Aotearoa where she spends her days writing, playing taxi to her children, and making space for just one more book on overflowing shelves. She’s passionate about positive LGBTQ+ representation in literature and genuinely thought everyone secretly liked all genders for an embarrassingly long time. If she’s not out mountain biking or hiking with her family, she’s often found hiding in the garden where she accidentally kills more plants than she does characters in her stories.
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Death is both a place and a character. There are specific rules for Death Walking that the Thorn Coven must follow. If they break any of the rules, they forfeit their life.
I am definitely one of those people who ✨judge a book by its cover✨ and in this case, it’s didn’t let me down!
𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: Katharine J. Adams
𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒: Thorn Witch Trilogy
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑: Orbit Books
𝐏𝐔𝐁 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: November 7, 2023
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄: Witches, Fantasy
{𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒}
Penelope Albright is a member of the Thorn Witches Coven. They are tasked with the most sacred of duties; to walk in Death and ensure that souls are guided into the Horizon, and that the veil separating Death from Life remains whole and in tact.
Penny upcoming twenty-first birthday is not an average one. Now she will old enough to be able to cross into Death and fulfill the duties of her coven. Fine and dandy but there’s a catch, Penny must be burned on a pyre, to pass through the veil. Also now here sister Ella has returned like she was supposed to, taking things into her own hands she does the unthinkable and decides to go against the first rule of crossing: "always walk alone." Following her sisters into the veil she find things are not exactly as she expected, and she is forced to make a deal, with someone that can’t be trusted.
Oh wow this book was good from the get go. Witches, Covens, Magic, along with a Polyamorous love triangle. Twisty and darkish that made for a captivating book. Katharine J. Adams immersive writing, and creative world building, interesting and fresh magical system made for a solid debut. Excited to read the next book in this series
{𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒}
#orbitbooks #tonightiburn #katharinejadams #thornwitchtrilogy
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: Katharine J. Adams
𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒: Thorn Witch Trilogy
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑: Orbit Books
𝐏𝐔𝐁 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: November 7, 2023
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄: Witches, Fantasy
{𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒}
Penelope Albright is a member of the Thorn Witches Coven. They are tasked with the most sacred of duties; to walk in Death and ensure that souls are guided into the Horizon, and that the veil separating Death from Life remains whole and in tact.
Penny upcoming twenty-first birthday is not an average one. Now she will old enough to be able to cross into Death and fulfill the duties of her coven. Fine and dandy but there’s a catch, Penny must be burned on a pyre, to pass through the veil. Also now here sister Ella has returned like she was supposed to, taking things into her own hands she does the unthinkable and decides to go against the first rule of crossing: "always walk alone." Following her sisters into the veil she find things are not exactly as she expected, and she is forced to make a deal, with someone that can’t be trusted.
Oh wow this book was good from the get go. Witches, Covens, Magic, along with a Polyamorous love triangle. Twisty and darkish that made for a captivating book. Katharine J. Adams immersive writing, and creative world building, interesting and fresh magical system made for a solid debut. Excited to read the next book in this series
{𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒}
#orbitbooks #tonightiburn #katharinejadams #thornwitchtrilogy
Except, the minute I sat down to think about TONIGHT, I BURN after finishing it, I discovered that I have issues with it. Several issues. They didn't prevent me from enjoying the reading experience, but they present concerns for the sequel.
The biggest issue with TONIGHT, I BURN is a lack of character development and backstory. We know almost nothing about the High Warden, how he came to be, why he is the despot he is, how he came to own all magic in the country and more. We know only slightly more about the various covens, but at least we know how they ended up as slaves to the Warden.
This lack of backstory makes it difficult to feel anything for Penny. We simply don't know enough to understand why Penny flouting the rules is dangerous or forbidden. And we have almost no understanding of the need for the Resistance outside of the fact that it is obvious the High Warden has too much power.
My other issue with TONIGHT, I BURN is a personal one. Namely, I'm not a fan of polyamory. Plus, it is such a sudden choice. One minute, Penny worries about giving up one of the two people to whom she's attracted. The next minute, Malin says he can share, and it's a done deal. This is before Penny consumates either relationship or even before either relationship reaches that "its fate" point. It's so...bizarre. I believe Ms. Adams does a good job representing polyamory in general. Unfortunately, the old-fashioned part of me really wishes she picked one lover and became good friends with the other.
Whenever a book makes me feel so divided, the most important question becomes whether I will continue to read the series. In the case of TONIGHT, I BURN, I think I will. TONIGHT, I BURN is not a bad debut. The images of Penny literally burning herself alive to cross over into Death are not going to leave me any time soon. The ending leaves a lot of unanswered questions. Plus, it is Ms. Adams' first novel. Her writing will continue to improve, and I hope she will include more backstories for her characters in the sequel.












