“The plans of women have been called plots, schemes, murders, but if we do not claim the future as our bodies are claimed by men, then both are gobbled up by husbands and historians.”

This was my first book by J. Nicole Jones and I devoured it!

Locked away in an old schoolhouse, Tansy Black reflects on her short stay in the small, sun-blessed, seaside town of Bellinas in northern California, home to an isolated community of artists, musicians and influencers. Run by a billionaire (Father M) and his supermodel wife–who just so happens to be the cousin of Tansy’s husband—this bohemian community believes in clean living and high vibes. The women are all named after flowers, internet and cell phones are prohibited so as not to disrupt one’s “tuning in with the universe”, and wifedom/motherhood is especially revered. Tansy had agreed to drop everything familiar with her old life in New York to move to Bellinas in hopes of winning favor and love from her husband. But the longer she had dwelled in the idyllic paradise, the more red flags became apparent. Now, believing she’ll be sentenced to death for witchcraft, Tansy tells her story in hopes of warning others.

The Witches of Bellinas gave strong Midsommar vibes with a hint of The Stepford Wives. The story is atmospheric and colorful with vivid prose that sucks the reader in. At the same time there’s a sense of unease that progresses with every chapter. I felt for Tansy’s suffocation amongst a claustrophobic community while also grappling with emotional isolation. Themes of belonging, loneliness, womanhood, nature, and the consequences of self-sacrificing for others are prevalent throughout Tansy’s story and I loved every minute of it.

Excited for this one to hit bookshelves in May!contemporary cults horror ...more17 s Jillian B175 16

This book is Stepford Wives meets Midsommar, and one could easily picture it being turned into a Sofia Coppola movie. Readers will be drawn in by the eerily beautiful vibes, and riveted by the complex exploration of wealth and gender roles.
Full review at BookBrowse: https://www.bookbrowse.com/mag/review...21 s Rachel Martin338

Wowoweewow. I really loved this!! I did not want to put this down. I generally don't read the whole description of a book going in to it which I think makes for a potentially more interesting ride.

This book gave me feelings of claustrophobia (in the best way possible??
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