4.7 (1,084 ratings)

Pages of Shadow and Smoke: The Vesper Coven, Book 3

Name: Pages of Shadow and Smoke: The Vesper Coven, Book 3
Rating: 4.7 (1084 reviews)
Author: E.E. Holmes
ISBN: B0GQCSP1QG

by E.E. Holmes

witches

About this book

The veil between worlds is fraying, and in Sedgwick Cove, the shadows are beginning to whisper secrets better left buried. For Wren Vesper, the path to mastering her newfound heritage has been anything but simple. Just as she begins to settle into the rhythms of coven life, a mysterious arrival—and a forbidden grimoire from her deceased grandmother—pulls her into a dangerous game of ancient magic. As All Hallows’ Eve approaches, the silence from the spirit realm grows deafening, signaling a threat that could unravel the very foundation of the Vesper legacy.

This third installment of the Vesper Coven series expertly weaves dark romance with the unwavering strength of found family. Wren must navigate shifting loyalties and a haunting past that refuses to stay dead. With a ghost clawing for power and the fabric of reality thinning, the stakes for the Vesper women have never been higher.

If you are craving a paranormal read that balances atmospheric tension with emotional depth, this series is your next obsession. E.E. Holmes delivers a masterclass in modern witchy fiction, perfectly capturing the allure of the supernatural. Prepare to be spellbound as Wren discovers that in Sedgwick Cove, the cost of power is always paid in smoke.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0GQCSP1QG

Reader Reviews

Loved it!

May 21, 2026

It was a very fun read! After reading so many fantasy’s, which I love, this was refreshing. Not loads of characters that you had to try and remember who they were and where they came from, etc. Not 800 to 1,000 pages. I want to read them all! )

Well written

May 15, 2026

Love this series. Can’t wait for the next one to be released in June. )

Awesome as always

December 23, 2025

I am a big fan of E. E. Holmes's work, and as such, I had been eagerly anticipating this book. Having read every book in the Gateway Trilogy and the Gateway Trackers spin off series (multiple times, if I'm being honest!), I was particularly looking forward to Pages of Shadow and Smoke because of the crossover between the World of the Gateway and the Vesper Witch Coven. While for the most part I really enjoyed the book, there were times, especially during the first half, when I was a bit bored....

Pages of Shadow and Smoke

April 11, 2026

Book 3 of the Vesper Coven series was another can't-put-down, page turner. The authors characters become real in the imagination of the reader and you get swept up in the saga of the ancestral story. Can't wait for Book 4 to release this summer 2026! )

Vesper Coven book 3

January 26, 2026

Book 3 brought so many of the answers together from each book. But adding characters from the gatekeeper series was the best move of all. Truly a great read! )