The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

The Once and Future Witches

Alix E. Harrow

528 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

In 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find it at the ...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 64%
dark 49%
mysterious 43%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 39%
tense 31%
reflective 16%
sad 15%
challenging 14%
funny 7%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 23% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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