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Review of Buried Magic | Growls and Grimm
Fantasy Fiction | Paranormal Fantasy | Contemporary Fantasy
If history left something behind for you, quiet, intentional, waiting, and uncovering it changed everything, you’d get Buried Magic.
“The ones whose magic was buried under survival, under doctrine, under silence.”
When Avery learns that a longtime local has passed and left something to her, she assumes it’s nothing more than books previously purchased. What she isn’t expecting is for it to unravel pieces of her past—or to pull her into something much larger than herself.
What begins as a quiet inheritance quickly shifts into something else entirely.
Something shared.
Something hidden.
And something watching.
As Avery and the other witches of White Haven begin to explore what’s been left behind, they find themselves not only stepping deeper into their own power, but also toward a threat they can’t fully see yet.
And in the middle of it all is Alex.
The setting is one of the strongest parts of this book.
White Haven feels lived in. The small seaside town, the quiet shops, the hidden coves along the shoreline, it’s all described in a way that doesn’t just paint a picture, it pulls you in and lets you settle there. Nothing feels overdone, and nothing feels rushed.
It’s the kind of place that makes the magic feel believable.
Avery is used to being alone.
She knows the other witches in town, but she’s always kept her distance—never quite feeling like she belonged, and convincing herself she was better off that way. That isolation shapes how she moves through the world, and it makes the shift in this story feel earned rather than forced.
When Alex arrives with a warning, that something dark is coming, and they need to work together, it pushes Avery into something she’s been avoiding for a long time.
Connection.
Not just with Alex, where the chemistry builds naturally, but with the other White Haven witches as well. Watching that shift unfold is one of the quieter strengths of the book.
The romance is present, but it doesn’t overpower the story.
It’s a closed-door, slow-building connection that leans more on trust and curiosity than heavy angst. There’s tension, but it comes more from uncertainty, what’s real, what’s changing, and what Avery is willing to accept, rather than miscommunication or unnecessary drama.
The magic system and paranormal elements are where the story really settles into itself.
The spells, the energy, the unseen forces moving around the characters, it all feels consistent and intentional. Nothing feels thrown in for effect. When something happens, it makes sense within the world Green has built, which keeps the story grounded even as it expands.
This is not a fast-paced book, and it doesn’t need to be.
It unfolds steadily, letting the characters and the world take shape before pushing too far ahead. And while this first book doesn’t fully close the door, it sets up the next installment in a way that feels promising rather than frustrating.
Should you read Buried Magic?
Yes, especially if you’re drawn to atmospheric, character-driven fantasy with a strong sense of place.
This works best for readers who enjoy:
- witch-centered stories
- slower, immersive pacing
- character growth alongside plot
- light, well-balanced romance
- magic that feels structured and intentional
I enjoyed this one.
It’s well written, grounded in its world, and driven by characters who feel like they still have more to reveal. It’s the kind of story that builds quietly and leaves enough unanswered that continuing the series feels like the natural next step.
And for me, that’s always a good sign.
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