Foul Days (Witch's Compendium of Monsters, #1)

by Genoveva Dimova

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Kosara may not be the strongest witch in Chernograd, but at least she pays attention to its history. As such, she knows all about fighting (and surviving) the monsters that lurk in the dark. If only everyone had paid as much attention.

Unfortunately, not even all the knowledge in the world could protect Kosara from her current predicament. On the run from her ex (the Tsar of Monsters), Kosara makes a desperate decision, costing her too much. Now she’s ailing and in need of a solution - and fast.

My Review:

Where has this book been all my life? Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but I feel like I’ve been waiting for something like this since I finished The Chronicles of Amicae series (back in 2021, so three years). Foul Days has the same vibes and absolutely helps to sate that craving I’ve had.

Foul Days is a paranormal fantasy full of witches, beasts, legends, and betrayals. It’s complicated, messy, and so human all in one. I really enjoyed learning about the world and the creatures within.

What I liked the most about this tale is that our leading character, Kosara, is knowledgeable but not powerful. She understands the dangers of the world around her but has been unable to do much about them. This makes for a dark foundation, to say the least.

I will say that I don’t feel like the comps (The Witcher and Naomi Novik) are super accurate. While they share a similar background (Eastern European folklore), that’s about the extent of it. So keep that in mind!

Foul Days ended up being more than I had hoped for, and I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the Witch’s Compendium of Monsters series (Monsterous Nights).

Highlights:
Paranormal Fantasy
Witches & Magic
Beasts & Legends

Trigger Warnings:
Monsters & Magic
Controlling Behavior
Curses & Betrayal

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