Reviewed by niamh on
In an alternative reality, The Once and Future Witches follows the story of 3 sisters trying to survive in New Salem, with an added pinch of witchcraft, and the fight for women rights.
This story is beautiful, but also heartbreaking. I was cheering for our characters but also crying with them, they all felt so real.
I definitely wouldn't mind another book about some of the secondary characters, Miss. Quinn especially, or even a spin-off book that reads like a grimoire. I am so hungry for more when it comes to this world.
Harrow has created such a beautiful magic system that reminds the reader that magic is not just one thing, but it is everywhere and means something different to everyone; whether it be in the food we cook, our sewing and darning, or even little day-to-day sayings. These ideas are so well ingrained and baked into the story, I couldn't stop thinking about how everyday magic might be real. It definitely felt real whilst reading this spellbinding story.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 1 October, 2020: Finished reading
- 1 October, 2020: Reviewed