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A little bit slow/wordy, but a really clever concept and I loved the use of nursery rhymes/fairy tales as a mechanism for passing spells from one generation of witches to the next. The queer representation is great, although a bit over the top in some parts where it seemed like an unlikely time for relationships.

"The Once and Future Witches" follows the Eastwood sisters—Juniper, Agnes, and Bella—who reunite in 1893 to revive witchcraft in a world that has suppressed it. The sisters, each with their own struggles and strengths, join the suffrage movement in New Salem, blending political activism with magical rebellion. As they fight for women's rights and confront dark forces, they must also mend their fractured relationships and confront their pasts. The novel intertwines themes of feminism, sisterhood, and the enduring power of witchcraft.

crhogan's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mockh2's review against another edition

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mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

leejean's review against another edition

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dark hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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