A Spell for Drowning by Rebecca Ferrier

Description

The town of Portscatho is full of traditions and superstitions. They go to the wise woman for healing and charms, as well as spells. From her, they can get A Spell for Drowning or one to save a life. It’s time for the wise woman to choose a replacement, however, and she chooses Kensa, a headstrong girl who always wants to be first. Kensa finds the life of a wise woman to be difficult, and after a huge mistake, she seeks the help of the Bucka, the Father of Storms, which might prove to have too high a cost for her to bear.

While Cornish mythology is fascinating, this particular tale was hard to get invested in. It felt a bit disjointed and hard to follow. I don’t know if the author is intending to write more stories about Kensa or if she left it unresolved on purpose. If you enjoy historical fantasy, you might enjoy this, but I would personally recommend The Bear and the Nightingale series by Katherine Arden instead. It’s up to you.