It Must Be The Season of the Witch: 10 Witchy Books You Need to Read
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As the crisp autumn air starts to settle in around us and the veil between worlds grows thin, it’s time to embrace the enchantment of the season with a bewitching reading list that will cast a spell on your literary adventures. Whether you’re a die-hard Harry Potter fan or a seeker of the lesser-known corners of witchcraft and fantasy. We’ve conjured up a list of 10 witchy books that will transport you to realms of magic and mystery.
From spellbinding fiction to tales steeped in history and magic, these novels feature witches of all kinds. Offering a delightful mix of fantasy, folklore, and fabulous women protagonists. So grab your favorite cozy blanket, a cup of something soothing, and prepare for a world where every page is a portal to the extraordinary. Ready your reading wand; the season of the witch is upon us!
Of Bones and Skulls (Black Skulls Chronicles) by Samantha Ziegler
The first installment of the Black Skull Chronicles, the assassination of King Rhodan plunges the kingdom into chaos. Lieutenant Killian Southwick, determined to seek justice, must enlist the help of Elyse Crenshaw, a powerful and reclusive witch. Despite her reluctance, Elyse agrees to assist him for a week in exchange for a tempting offer. As they navigate a world filled with magic potions and talking skulls, their partnership evolves into something deeper. But secrets and past traumas threaten both their investigation and burgeoning romance. Of Bones and Skulls is a thrilling blend of magic, mystery, and romance. I have a full review up Why You Need to Read Of Bones and Skulls Now. Of Bones and Skulls is available on Kindle Unlimited. But I would suggest you getting a physical copy. You are going to want to reread this again and again.
Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth) by Kristen Ciccarelli
In Heartless Hunter, Kristen Ciccarelli weaves a captivating tale of romance and intrigue against a backdrop of opulence and revolution. Rune, a witch now forced into hiding after a bloody upheaval, leads a double life. During the day, she’s a seemingly shallow socialite; by night, she’s the Crimson Moth, a vigilante rescuing her fellow witches. When a rescue mission goes awry, she decides to divert the attention of Gideon Sharpe. A notorious witch hunter, by pretending to court him. As Gideon infiltrates her world, he discovers that beneath Rune’s façade lies a fierce and intelligent woman who challenges his perceptions. But can their burgeoning love survive the truth that she’s the very enemy he’s sworn to destroy? The first book in The Crimson Moth duology, Heartless Hunter is a thrilling and romantic fantasy. Promising a spellbinding journey of love and betrayal.
Book of Azrael (Gods & Monsters) by Amber V. Nicole
Dianna, who sacrificed her life a thousand years ago to save her sister, now serves a monstrous entity named Kaden, who answered her desperate call. Tasked with retrieving an ancient relic, she must face deadly creatures that hunt her.
Meanwhile, Liam, once known as Samkiel—a long-forgotten King and the fabled World Ender—has hidden himself away since the Gods War. Abandoning his duties after the destruction of his homeworld. But a threat to those he loves forces him out of hiding and back into a realm he hoped never to revisit, where he encounters a powerful enemy from the past.
Now, ancient enemies must unite to save their world and every realm in between.
The Black Witch (The Black Witch Chronicles) by Laurie Forest
In The Black Witch Chronicles, Elloren Gardner bears a striking resemblance to her legendary grandmother. A witch who once saved their realm from destruction. Despite her people’s expectations that she’ll inherit the title of the next Black Witch, Elloren possesses no magic in a society where power is everything.
When given the chance to follow her dream of becoming an apothecary, Elloren enrolls at Verpax University, only to find that it may be the most dangerous place for the granddaughter of a renowned witch. With evil forces gathering and the weight of her legacy pressing down, Elloren’s survival may depend on joining a secret group of rebels. That’s if she can learn to trust those she’s been taught to fear.
The Bone Witch (The Bone Witch) by Rin Chupeco
The Bone Witch is the gripping start of a dark fantasy trilogy. Tea, a young girl who discovers her unique ability to raise the dead when she accidentally resurrects her brother, Fox. This revelation marks her as a bone witch, a feared and ostracized title within her community. Seeking guidance, Tea finds a mentor in an older bone witch, who takes her and Fox to another land for training.
As Tea hones her skills to become an asha, a wielder of elemental magic, she faces mounting dangers from dark forces. To protect herself and those she loves, Tea must navigate her new world and make a powerful, life-altering choice.
With its atmospheric worldbuilding and rich multicultural influences, The Bone Witch is perfect for fans of dark fantasy and tales of witches. Blending haunting magic with deep emotional stakes.
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
In The Honey Witch, twenty-one-year-old Marigold Claude embraces her new role as the Honey Witch. Living on the enchanted Isle of Innisfree, where she communes with the spirits of the meadow. Her newfound powers and independence come with a heavy curse. No one can truly fall in love with the Honey Witch.
Marigold’s life takes an unexpected turn when Lottie Burke, a grumpy skeptic who doesn’t believe in magic, arrives on the island. Determined to prove magic’s existence, Marigold takes on the challenge. Soon finding herself falling for Lottie in ways she never anticipated. As darker forces threaten to destroy her home, Marigold must fight to protect it. Even if it means risking both her magic and her heart.
This debut novel weaves a charming queer romance filled with whimsy, magic, and the power of love against all odds.
The Witch and The Vampire by Francesca Flores
The Witch and the Vampire is a queer Rapunzel retelling. Following former best friends Ava and Kaye as they navigate a treacherous journey through a cursed forest. Two years ago, a vampire attack shattered their lives. Kaye’s mother was killed, and Ava was turned into a vampire, trapped by her own mother, Eugenia, who needs Ava’s witch powers to hide her own vampirism and plot the town’s destruction.
Desperate to escape and stop her mother, Ava seizes an opportunity during another attack to flee to the forest. In turn, seeking help from the vampires there. Kaye, now trained as a Flame witch, is determined to fulfill her duty of killing vampires, including Ava. However, when Ava escapes, Kaye follows her and convinces her to travel together, secretly planning to betray her. Ava, still harboring feelings for Kaye, agrees, hoping to rekindle their old friendship.
As they face monstrous trees, vampire attacks, and the threat of Ava’s stepfather, the forest becomes increasingly dangerous. Along the way, Kaye begins to question everything she once believed. Despite being each other’s greatest threat, Ava and Kaye must rely on one another if they hope to survive the perilous journey through the cursed forest.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
The Once and Future Witches is a spellbinding novel set in 1893. Three sisters—James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna—use witchcraft to change the course of history and the women’s suffrage movement. In a world where witchcraft has been reduced to mere charms and rhymes, the sisters join the suffragists of New Salem. Rediscovering the ancient magics that could transform the fight for women’s rights into a true witch’s movement.
As they delve deeper into forgotten spells and old alliances, the Eastwood sisters face deadly opposition. Those who would rather see witches—and women—powerless. To survive, they must heal the bond between them and unleash the ferocious power of women that has long been suppressed.
This novel is a powerful homage to the strength and resilience of women. reimagining the stories of revolution, motherhood, and the fight for equality. Through the sisters’ journey, The Once and Future Witches celebrates the enduring magic of women’s voices and their ability to change the world.
Witches Steeped in Gold (Witches Steeped in Gold) by Ciannon Smart
This Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut follows Iraya, a witch who has spent her life imprisoned, and Jazmyne, the Queen’s daughter who refuses to follow in her sister’s sacrificial footsteps. Though sworn enemies, the two witches form a fragile alliance to take down a common foe. As they navigate a dangerous game of power and revenge, their precarious partnership is tested. And the intoxicating lure of power and the bloody pursuit of vengeance is within reach. In a richly imagined world, nothing is certain except their determination to win at any cost.
Night of the Witch (Witch and Hunter) by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis
The Witch and Hunter is the first book in an epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance duology. Fritzi, a witch and the lone survivor of a brutal attack on her coven, is on a quest to find her last remaining family member. Bringing the hexenjägers—fanatical witch hunters—to justice, especially their ruthless leader, Kommandant Dieter Kirch.
Otto, a hexenjäger in name only, has been secretly plotting revenge against the hexenjägers ever since they burned his innocent mother alive. When Fritzi and Otto are unexpectedly forced to work together, their mutual distrust gradually gives way to a fragile truce as they pursue a common enemy. Their journey takes them from the heart of the hexenjägers’ power to the mysterious Black Forest. Where they uncover a dark magical plot behind the hexenjäger attacks. As they face new dangers and old truths, the most powerful force they may encounter is the growing attraction between them.
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