Books matching: female witch
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Save:A hilarious, sharp, and clever Discworld novel that’s a brilliant send-up of Shakespeare and a showcase for Pratchett’s wit - perfect for fans of smart fantasy, but may be a bit much if you prefer straightforward stories.
The night was as black as the inside of a cat. It was the kind of night, you could believe, on which gods moved men as though they were pawns on the chessboard of fate. In the middle of this elemental...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Discworld ) - #2
Save:An empowering, magical, and gorgeously written tale about three sisters rediscovering power and fighting patriarchy - perfect for fans of feminist fantasy with heart, but it may feel a touch slow for folks who want a fast-paced romp.
It used to be the air was so thick with magic you could taste it on your tongue like ash. Witches lurked in every tangled wood and waited at every midnight-crossroad with sharp-toothed smiles. They co... - #3
Save:A richly atmospheric, magical feminist tale set in 1880s NYC - perfect for lovers of historical fantasy and stories about powerful women, as long as you don't mind a leisurely pace and lingering threads.
In the cellar of a modest house on the edge of the Tenderloin, a weary housekeeper lit a candle and said a prayer. Taper in one hand, glass jar in the other, she poured wax around the edge of the jar’... - #4
Save:A beautifully written, atmospheric tale about sisterhood, love, and family - with just a splash of magic. Come for the slow-burning emotional truths, but don’t expect the wild ride of the movie. Perfect for fans of lyrical storytelling and magical realism.
FOR more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in town. If a damp spring arrived, if cows in the pasture gave milk that was runny with blood, if a... - #5
Save:A playful, fast-moving launch to a beloved urban fantasy series: imperfect but packed with fun, heart, and imagination - give it a shot if you love magical mayhem and quirky companions.
I stood in the shadows of a deserted shop front across from The Blood and Brew Pub, trying not to be obvious as I tugged my black leather pants back up where they belonged. This is pathetic, I thought... - #6
Save:A magical, character-driven sequel best for fans of the first book and readers who enjoy slow-burn historical fantasy with witches and time-travel, though the pacing and focus may not be for everyone.
Willow Cottage appeared pleasingly unchanged, looking so very much as it had the day I made it my home nearly six years before. February winds had brought abundant snow, so that the entire village was...
(Also, see 79 recommendations for the series The Witch's Daughter ) - #7
Save:A brilliantly bonkers kickoff to Discworld - witty, ridiculous, and endlessly inventive. Not Pratchett’s most polished, but essential if you want to see where fantasy’s funniest universe began. Give it a shot, and don’t be afraid to skip ahead in the series if it doesn’t click right away!
FIRE ROARED through the bifurcated city of Ankh-Morpork. Where it licked the Wizards’ Quarter it burned blue and green and was even laced with strange sparks of the eighth color, octarine; where its o... - #8
Save:Enchanting, atmospheric, and full of heart - Magic Lessons is a must for fans of the Owens family saga and lovers of historical fiction with a magical twist, even if it takes its time weaving its spell.
She was found on a January day in a field where the junipers grew, wound in a blue blanket with her name carefully stitched along the border with silk thread. There was a foot of snow on the ground, b...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Practical Magic ) - #9
Save:A captivating mix of history, magic, and resilience - great for fans of atmospheric, character-driven witch stories, but may be too slow or somber for those wanting a fast-paced fantasy adventure.
Awoke at dawn on my first morning at Willow Cottage to a heavy fall of snow. The landscape lay coyly clothed in ermine, waiting to reveal itself to me upon better acquaintance. The sky blushed briefly... - #10
Save:A gentle, magical adventure with strong world-building and friendships, but it may feel formulaic and slow for some - try it if you love cozy portal fantasies, but temper expectations if you’re craving Roberts at her punchiest.
Mists, shimmering silver fingers, rose over the pale green water of the lake. They twined and twisted toward a sky quietly gray, while in the east, over the hills, a pink blush waited, like a held bre...
