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A review by thelitraccoon
Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars | 🌶 0.5 Spice
At first, I thought Wooing the Witch Queen was a fantasy novel. Magical kingdoms, political intrigue, a powerful witch queen—everything pointed to a grand adventure. But as the story unfolded, I quickly realized this was, in fact, a romance wrapped in fantasy elements. And honestly? I wasn’t mad about it.
This book is lighthearted, witty, and utterly charming. Saskia, the so-called evil Witch Queen, is only seen that way because of her scheming uncle’s political maneuvering. Felix, the power-hungry Archduke, is actually nothing of the sort—just a man being used as a puppet by those around him. Through a series of misunderstandings, Felix finds himself in Saskia’s service as her new dark wizard, despite having no magic whatsoever. She doesn’t know his true identity, and yet, their connection is immediate, filled with undeniable chemistry, and just the right amount of tension.
The dual POV structure makes the entire story even more entertaining, letting us see both Saskia’s sharp intelligence and Felix’s awkward, cinnamon-roll-soft heart. Saskia reads as STEM-coded and near-divergent-coded, a heroine who is unapologetically brilliant and determined. Felix is the ultimate soft boy, written by a woman in the best possible way—but when the moment calls for it, he absolutely steps up to defend himself and the woman he’s falling for. Their romance is wholesome, heartfelt, and just so easy to root for.
With its sharp humor, addictive storytelling, and just a touch of political intrigue, this book felt like a cup of hot cocoa on a sunny winter day—warm, comforting, and exactly what I needed. I loved every second of it, and that final glimpse into the next book? I’m definitely continuing this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
At first, I thought Wooing the Witch Queen was a fantasy novel. Magical kingdoms, political intrigue, a powerful witch queen—everything pointed to a grand adventure. But as the story unfolded, I quickly realized this was, in fact, a romance wrapped in fantasy elements. And honestly? I wasn’t mad about it.
This book is lighthearted, witty, and utterly charming. Saskia, the so-called evil Witch Queen, is only seen that way because of her scheming uncle’s political maneuvering. Felix, the power-hungry Archduke, is actually nothing of the sort—just a man being used as a puppet by those around him. Through a series of misunderstandings, Felix finds himself in Saskia’s service as her new dark wizard, despite having no magic whatsoever. She doesn’t know his true identity, and yet, their connection is immediate, filled with undeniable chemistry, and just the right amount of tension.
The dual POV structure makes the entire story even more entertaining, letting us see both Saskia’s sharp intelligence and Felix’s awkward, cinnamon-roll-soft heart. Saskia reads as STEM-coded and near-divergent-coded, a heroine who is unapologetically brilliant and determined. Felix is the ultimate soft boy, written by a woman in the best possible way—but when the moment calls for it, he absolutely steps up to defend himself and the woman he’s falling for. Their romance is wholesome, heartfelt, and just so easy to root for.
With its sharp humor, addictive storytelling, and just a touch of political intrigue, this book felt like a cup of hot cocoa on a sunny winter day—warm, comforting, and exactly what I needed. I loved every second of it, and that final glimpse into the next book? I’m definitely continuing this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.