Books Like "The Once and Future Witches"
Three estranged sisters reunite to resurrect witchcraft and fight for women's suffrage in 1893 Salem.
If you loved it, try these next
- The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow — Harrow's debut shares the same lyrical prose style and themes of women finding power through magical means.
- Circe by Madeline Miller — Both feature women discovering and wielding magical power while exploring themes of female agency and transformation.
- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab — Similar blend of historical settings, magical realism, and focus on women's struggles against societal constraints.
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid — Shares themes of women's empowerment and complex family dynamics, though without the fantasy elements.
- The Witch Haven Series by Sasha Peyton Smith — Both series combine witchcraft with women's suffrage movement and feature young women discovering magical abilities.
- The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden — Similar atmospheric historical fantasy with folklore-based magic and strong female protagonists challenging traditional roles.
That's the general verdict — find out if The Once and Future Witches matches YOUR taste.
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