The Nature of Witches

 

The Nature of Witches  by Rachel Griffin                     YA Contemporary Fantasy

(from Amazon)  For centuries, witches have maintained the climate, but now their control is faltering as the atmosphere becomes more erratic; the storms, more destructive. All hope lies with Clara, a once-in-a-generation Everwitch whose magic is tied to every season.   In autumn, Clara wants nothing to do with her power. It's wild and volatile, and the price of her magic - losing the ones she loves - is too high, despite the need to control the increasingly dangerous weather.   In winter, the world is on the precipice of disaster. Fires burn, storms rage, and Clara accepts that she's the only one who can make a difference.  In spring, she falls for Sang, the witch training her. As her magic grows, so do her feelings, until she's terrified Sang will be the next one she loses. In summer, Clara must choose between her power and her happiness, her duty and the people she loves...before she loses Sang, her magic, and thrusts the world into chaos. 

(My Review)

In a world where the weather is getting very erratic, witches can control the weather.  However, different witches are born whose magic only works in one season.  Very rarely is born an Everwitch whose magic works in all seasons.  She must learn to control her magic and use it save the world.  This was such a lovely read.  It had so much imagery, and a beautiful story a woman accepting her own abilities and strength.