Now, Conjurers is a story that I devoured in audio book. Full of intricate character work, this story is about love, found family, and ambition. It’s perfect for fans of witches, revenge, and secrets. Keep reading this book review of Now, Conjurers for my full thoughts.
Summary
Nesbit Nuñez discovers the partially devoured body of Bastion Attia: star quarterback, secret witch, and Nesbit’s even-more-secret boyfriend.
No one knew why brilliant, gentle Bastion lived his life by a seemingly arcane set of rules, including a strange manner of speech and an inability to say his own name.
Now the remaining members of North Coven—Nesbit, Dove, Drea, and Brandy—vow to get answers. Nothing can prepare them for what they uncover: Bastion had been locked in a terrifying battle of wits and wills with something living deep beneath an ancient mausoleum in the local
cemetery.
North Coven must confront the red-gloved monster that took piece after piece of Bastion, that he fought until his last breath. Not knowing that Bastion left behind the key to its destruction . . .
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Now, Conjurers is full of heart. At the beginning, I was reading for the love story. This tragic story of last words said with anger, of secret meetings, and queer love struggling against being smothered. But I ended up staying for the wholesome found family in Now, Conjurers. In their friendship, their love for each other, the ways they call each other out, and poke fun. And then by the ending, I had to figure out the supernatural, the secrets of the town, and the dangers of ambition.
Now, Conjurers ends up stirring up the past. It unearths past mistakes and double edged blades of magic and love. What we would do for the ones we love, even if we cannot foresee the consequences. With a reflective tone, Now, Conjurers is about desperation and ambition. About how we can be forced, pressed, pushed into choices. And, at the same time, the importance of choice, of love, and compassion. Giordan Diaz’s narration infuses Now, Conjurers with emotion. The friends become personalities and it gave this book almost a cinematic feeling – especially towards the ending!
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Now, Conjurers is a fabulous addition to the YA horror landscape. It’s about friendship and forgiveness. With tons of action and fast paced movements, Now, Conjurers was a solid read I really enjoyed. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to be alone, we don’t have to carry our pain alone. We’re stronger together. And we can never go wrong with a found family! Find Now, Conjurers on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop.org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.