A review by erintowner
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

4.0

I've had a hard time focusing on long books this year, but this was a page-turner for me! There were a many different portrayals of Womanhood in this book which I appreciate--motherhood especially is explored in a way not often seen in literature. I liked that the characters were able to make decisions based on what felt true for them; I find this is not often true of female characters. Some of the political commentary was too on the nose and trite but some also rang true. The villain, a hurt person who then also hurt people, reminds me a lot of a certain politician. I wish the witchcraft in the book had been explored more and rooted more in myths and legends, but overall this was enjoyable.