The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter

Ayleth is a witch in Stonehaven Coven who are pretending to be Order Sisters since the White King edict that declared war on all witches. After Ayleth sister dies in a witch hunt she has to step up as the next Second. She does not want to and her mother is forcing her. Ayleth sets out on a quest to bring her sister back. While trying to do so she encounters Jaquetta- a past lover who betrayed her and broke her heart. 

“And I will tell you something more– a lesson it took me years to learn. If you ever find yourself with the opportunity to strike, do so. But do not miss.”

Interesting story of the wickest witch of them all, Snow White’s wicked stepmother. Why and how does she become so wicked? I enjoyed the plot but could not fully get invested in Ayleth side of the story. I think I did not enjoy knowing she was going to eventually turn evil. And I did not like Jaquetta or Alyeth’s mom at all. Felt like too many villains.  

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