Today marks the official release of I Know What I Saw, my debut novel and the first entry in the Fern Glade Series. This story is my love letter to the hidden magic beneath small-town roots, to the friendships that endure even across dimensions, and to the shadows that watch when no one else believes you.
Set in the enchanted village of Fern Glade, the novel follows Kiera Allison, a young witch whose best friend, Paige, vanishes under impossible circumstances. But when the ones meant to protect falter, and the old magic proves selective, Kiera must confront more than just the darkness in the woods—she must challenge the truth of everything she’s been taught.
Woven with mystery, old magic, and a powerful bond between two girls determined to fight back, I Know What I Saw is for anyone who’s ever felt watched, ever questioned tradition, or ever dared to believe in what no one else could see.
I dedicate this book with all my heart to my Grandmom, Rose Willey, who left this realm in January 2025. She brought me the premise of this story in a dream—and I have leapt and run with it ever since.
This is only the beginning.
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I am writing a book review of “I Know What I Saw,” by Christy Mannering.
From the very first page, this book swept me into a world where magic pulses beneath the surface of everyday life. It was more than a story. It was an experience. The author’s writing is rich and immersive, wrapping you in its atmosphere like a spell. The characters are drawn with such care and depth that I found myself emotionally invested in their journey. At its heart, this is a story about the enduring power of friendship and family, tested and transformed by time, secrets and sorrow. By the end, I felt like I belonged in that world. The link between the reader and the story blurred, and I found myself mourning its final page. This book is a celebration of everything invisible yet essential: love, grief, history and hope. A true modern day fairy tale woven with warmth, sorrow and just the right amount of magic.