Sometimes your life craves a little magic. Sometimes it wants a little spooky. There are many ways to satisfy that Halloween-y urge, but maybe this time you crave a book. Where do you even start? Right here, of course! We have a list of five incredible witch-themed books for you to check out right here!
5. A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox
This is a tale filled with intrigue, mystery, and connection. A witch from long ago and a modern-day historian connect through a secretive, old house. What stories can Augusta unravel from the crevices within the home-turned-museum? What clues did Magaret leave behind one-hundred-fifty years ago? Is there something dark hidden within the mystery? Only through reading this masterfully written piece are you able to unlock the magic that Margaret and Augusta experience through their connected lives. A Lullaby for Witches is an easy-to-read, down-to-earth novel that would satisfy anyone’s desire for a good book.
4. The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
If you have an interest in Norse mythology, this is sure to scratch the magical itch on the brain! A retelling of the story of Angrboda, Loki’s lesser-known wife. A giant known for her use of seiðr, or magic that allows her to foresee the future, Angrboda must flee to the far ends of the nine realms to escape Odin’s powerful gaze and desire for said magic.
Angrboda and Loki meet, fall in love, and have three children together. But these children aren’t just giant children. They are creatures of lore. Between her powers of foresight and her monstrous children, Angrboda slowly comes to realize that the future might be in danger—and she’ll have to choose between those whom she loves and their future. A fascinating take on the tale of Angrboda, this book is an instant classic. A Witch’s Heart is a definite must-read for Norse mythology lovers!
3. The Factory Witches of Lowell by C. S. Malerich
If you don’t have a lot of time on your hands and want something short and sweet, then The Factory Witches of Lowell is a perfectly bite-sized novella for you. In the 1800s, factory conditions are abysmal, especially for young girls. These teenagers have had enough! They won’t stand for their poor working conditions, their horrible caretakers, or their wretched bosses any longer! But what can they do about it?
With so few options at their fingertips, they find solace and solution in the dying art of witchcraft. This book leans heavily historical and draws you in, giving the witchcraft a realistic and believable power. It’ll make you feel like anything is possible… even finding love in the most unusual places.
2. Cackle by Rachel Harrison
Self-worth can be hard to find sometimes. Even worse, it can be hard to recognize when you’re trapped in terrible situations. Bad jobs, bad romances, what-have-you. Enter Annie, a woman who has always played it safe, to the point of undervaluing her own worth. She is pulled away from the upbeat Manhattan to a quaint little village upstate, where she meets the mysterious and beautiful Sophie.
From there, Annie begins her arduous, mysterious, magical, and at times painful journey of discovering her self-worth. She also must discover if Sophie is the pure, beacon of light that she thinks she is, or if there is something darker hiding in the corners of their relationship. A thick book that’s easy to consume, Cackle teaches its readers that sometimes all you need for a little self-love is a bit of persistence, a random chance, and maybe a hint of magic.
1. Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
Five young girls have been born into a coven in England. They are undergoing their initiation together, and they all plan to stay together for the rest of their lives. Fast-forward a few decades, and this is not so. Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, the official but covert witch branch of England’s government, has only three of these ladies in tow.
These five friends must stand against whatever tests of magic they face, even if it means each other. This book tackles more adult themes, such as race, sexuality, hierarchy, and class. Full of magic, action-packed, and emotionally riveting, Her Majesty’s Royal Coven leaves you wanting more and more the longer you read. And lucky for you, once you’ve blasted through this read, the sequel is out!
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