THE LATE-NIGHT WITCHES by AuraLee Wallace-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 8, 2025

Cassie Beckett’s life is anything but magical. With a wild younger sister, three unruly kids, and an absent husband, she’s really not looking forward to the witching month of October. At least the gorgeous, foggy Prince Edward Island is always quiet. That is, until the vampires arrive. As the creatures sink their teeth into Cassie’s tenuous grip on normalcy, she’s forced to come face-to-face with long-disregarded family secrets. The legacy gifts her with power, but also a lofty responsibility: rid the island of vampires, or let them win. (Both options suck, in more ways than one.) Armed with her family, newfound friends, and a baby in a spectacularly garlicky onesie, Cassie must learn what it is to be a witch and how to fight for what she loves before time runs out. Because on Halloween night, the stakes will be higher than ever before… and it’s up to Cassie to finish what the witches that came generations before her started.

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REVIEW: In **The Late Night Witches**, AuraLee Wallace invites us into a vibrant tale filled with magic, chaos, and heartfelt family dynamics.

Set against the picturesque yet eerie backdrop of Prince Edward Island during the month of October, the story follows Cassie Beckett, a mother grappling with the challenges of raising three unruly kids, managing a wild younger sister, and coping with an absent husband. Just when she thinks life can’t get more complicated, vampires arrive, upending her world. (Talk about getting an unfair share of life!!)

Cassie’s evolution from a frazzled mom to a determined witch is great. As the main character, facing overwhelming responsibilities while uncovering a legacy she never anticipated. The author cleverly portrays Cassie’s internal conflicts, balancing the magic of her newfound powers against the very real stakes of protecting her family.

Cassie’s relationships with her sister and her children are endearing and often humorous, providing a light hearted balance to the darker elements of the plot.

The pacing is well written, building excitement toward the climactic Halloween night. As Cassie confronts both her family’s secrets and the threat of the vampires, we find ourselves immersed in a thrilling story filled with tension and tenderness.

“The Late Night Witches” is a fun and engaging read. Cassie’s journey to embrace her witchy heritage and protect her home makes this novel an enjoyable read for fans of paranormal fiction.

Ideal for those looking for a cozy yet thrilling adventure, this book is sure to enchant readers.

A definite read for the Halloween 🎃 season.

🦋 Reviewed by Julie

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