Winterwood, a mysterious YA fantasy by author Shea Ernshaw, tells the tale of teenager Nora Walker, who has lived her whole life in the woods near the quiet town of Fir Haven. But she is far from your typical high-schooler -- Nora is descended from a long line of witches. To her dismay, however, she has shown so signs of having the same incredible powers as the women who came before her. It all changes when Nora discovers a boy, Oliver, in the forest two weeks after he was reported missing in the midst of an all-consuming snowstorm. How did he survive, and why does Nora feel such a strange connection to him? And how is Oliver linked to the other boy who went missing the same night as him? Nora soon finds herself drawn into a dark web of secrets, lies, and magic that she cannot escape. Though Winterwood has a captivating premise and is gorgeously atmospheric, it’s also disappointingly predictable and features a bit of unnecessary romance. In the end, though, it’s an intriguing and beautifully-written fantasy novel. I didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped, but someone else would probably love it.