4.0 (48 ratings)

Only Spell Deep

Name: Only Spell Deep
Rating: 4 (48 reviews)
Author: Ava Morgyn
ISBN: B0FZXNW41D

by Ava Morgyn

witches

About this book

Judeth Cole has always had certain uncanny abilities. But when she arrived at Solidago, her grandfather's estate by the sea, she was forced to keep them secret. There she lived a harsh life under his rule and the haunting legacy of her late grandmother, Aurelia. Until the fateful day she ignited a fire with her magic. It was the last time she saw her family alive.

Seventeen years later, she's living in Seattle as Jude Clark, and failing at life, when she makes a last detour through her favorite bookstore, selecting a book to read as she waits to die. But when she pulls it from the shelf, an invitation to her for a clandestine midnight meeting slips out. Jude is quickly swept up into a world of secrets and magic, discovering a circle of powerful new companions led by the mysterious, enigmatic Arla. The source of their magic, Arla tells her, is an entity, trapped and bound, that they call The Fathom. But Jude swiftly realizes Arla wants this power all to herself, and that she's willing to kill for it.

Terrified, Jude turns to Levi, the handsome bookseller who's seen her at her worst. With his help, she begins a research journey that leads her all the way back to Solidago, the house she swore to never return to. Now, the Fathom threatening to break free and Arla on the hunt, Jude must finally face her past to save her future.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FZXNW41D

Reader Reviews

Another Magical Gift from Ava Morgyn!

May 21, 2026

Ava Morgyn has a gift for sewing magic into the seams of a story so seamlessly you don’t realize you’ve been wrapped in it until you’re already too deep. The atmosphere is gothic and eerie and lush and sea soaked and it lingers but in the best way. But what really got me was the heart of it. Beneath all the witchcraft and mystery, this book is doing something powerful … exploring trauma, generational wounds, and the kind of rage that lives in women who have been silenced too long. Feminine rage...

Better as an audio...

April 1, 2026

I often find myself drawn to unusual books, especially those with intriguing covers! When I spotted the Space Needle, I knew I had to dive in because I recently lived near Seattle, WA. Rebecca's story unfolds in a dark novel where she must rediscover her powers while evading a deadly adversary. Judeth Cole, living under the oppressive rule of her grandfather at Solidago, ignites her magic, leading to a tragic family loss. Seventeen years later, as Jude Clark in Seattle, she stumbles into a...

\"Haunting and utterly enthralling.\"

April 29, 2026

I love Ava Morgyn's books, and I \"ate\" this one so quickly, I am reading it again slowly and carefully to savor the intricate exquisite details. The suspense kept me up late at night, and it's Seattle setting - a place I lived for almost 20 years - felt like coming home. I reveled in the delicious witchy-ness - witnessing the main character dig into her buried abilities. I won't give away any more details. You really need to read it yourself! Five stars! )

Dark Atmosphere, But a Disjointed Journey

May 4, 2026

Thank you St. Martin's Griffin & SMP Early Readers for the gifted review copy! This one had all the ingredients for a compelling dark fantasy with witchcraft, a dangerous coven, and a mysterious monster, but it didn't quite come together in the way I'd hoped. The atmosphere is definitely a strong point. There's a moody, almost haunting quality to the story, especially as Jude is pulled back into a past she tried to escape. The concept of the magic system and the looming threat behind it are...

Gorgeously Gothic

April 3, 2026

What a ride! After severe trauma from her childhood (and I do mean severe so check the trigger warnings), Jude chose to cocoon her powers inside and live life in a daze, never really checking in. When a horrible event (another trigger warning) disrupts what little stability she managed to eke out, Jude is thrown right back into her past where nightmares and monsters thrive. Will she fall for the siren song of another magic user or will she finally accept who she is and fight for her future? The...