Drawing from the Void By KC Fetch
Drawing from the Void by
KC Fetch
Cover Design: Comfy Hermit Illustration
Synopsis
A naive young witch versus destiny with love and loyalty on the line.
As a young witch, Ellie-Lynne thought her fourteenth birthday was the start of another ordinary year—until the Void gave her Louie, an adorably clumsy basset hound. But Louie isn’t just a pet; he’s a familiar, a magical protector bound to Ellie for life. For five years, Ellie and Louie are inseparable, navigating small-town boredom and family tensions—until Ellie stumbles upon a prophecy that predicts her death.
Determined to rewrite her fate, Ellie and Louie leave the safety of Connecticut behind. But the outside world is more dangerous than they imagined, testing their bond as they confront threats from both magical and human forces. With love and loyalty on the line, Ellie must decide how far she’s willing to go to claim her own future.
Drawing from the Void is a story of magic, adventure, and the power to shape one’s destiny—even when fate has other plans.
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Review
I had the honor to be an ARC reader for Drawing from the Void and let me tell you, it was a joy to read! It’s a book full of silliness and heart that felt truly needed with all the wild things happening in the world right now. It really scratches that escapism itch. Centered on a sheltered teenage witch named Ellie-Lynne, or Ellie to everyone but disapproving moms, grandmothers, and her charming familiar Louie, the cutest basset hound ever! Drawing from the Void is a story about breaking out of the known and finding yourself without all the restrictions of tradition weighing you down.
As someone who grew up in a very small town, I found Ellie relatable. There are so many expectations around what you should do with your life because of what everyone before you has done, and although I wasn’t expected to marry a stranger (gross!), I can still identify with struggling against norms. I can also identify with her as a witch! Although with significantly fewer sparks and glowing potions.
Ellie and Louie’s friendship is also the sweetest! The two of them supporting each other throughout this journey is so heart-warming and makes me wish I could speak to my own sweet pup! KC’s writing makes you forget that Louie is in the form of a dog so often, that I had to do a double-take a few times, but I love it. After all, Louie isn’t really a dog, he just appears that way. KC stresses the importance of community throughout the book, and as a young queer woman, I couldn’t agree more on how truly important it is! Finding your people is something everyone deserves to do, and I can’t wait to read more about Ellie and Louie’s journey going forward!
If you’re looking for a light, warm, and funny read with a tinge of family drama, I highly recommend Drawing from the Void! I can see myself picking it back up for a re-read when I need cheering up in the future! Happy reading!
