These Witches Don't Burn (These Witches Don't Burn, #1)

by Isabel Sterling

It’s even more annoying when the locals do it, too. They act like it’s all about the wardrobe and accessories. Here, buy a necklace and a few candles. That totally makes you a witch. If they had any clue what real witches were like, what we’re capable of . . . They probably wouldn’t sleep very well at night.

“It’s delta. The symbol for change. It’s the only thing in life you can really count on.”

“Some people deserve to be punished.” His eyes flash, glimmering in the sunlight. His voice is thick with hurt. “Some people deserve to watch their lives fall apart. Why shouldn’t I be the one to make that happen?”

Jera deals with time and change while Peorth refers to things hidden.

"delta, a symbol of change"

“You and I are going to scry for the Blood Witch.” I pour the water into the bowl and set it on my desk. “That’s why I had you bring your grimoire.” “This is ridiculous.” Veronica reaches into her bag and pulls out her personal Book of Shadows. “Why can’t you be a normal ex and post angry poetry online?”

“He’s made some missteps, and he has a long road ahead of him, but his life isn’t over. He’ll be okay.”

I wish, not for the first time, that the Sister Goddesses hadn’t been banished from our world. It would be nice to know they were out there, watching over us. Keeping us safe.

Twelve of the thirteen families who live in Salem are present. The last—the Leskos—flew to Colorado three days ago to visit distant cousins.

odd detail to put in

I wish you were still here. A deep longing swells up inside me, so suddenly it nearly knocks me off balance. What must it be like, to pray to a god you believe can hear you, a god who could answer your prayers if only you tried hard enough?

Is Benton the intruder? Could he be with the council trying to find the Hunter? Or is he a Hunter?

“He’s not in a fraternity. It was Benton Hall.”

called it

“He’s the agent’s assistant.

no shit lmao