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The Hedgewitch of Foxhall
by Anna Bright
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
✨You're the bane of my existence✨
Read if you like
- Historical fantasy
- Welsh mythology and folklore
- Quest to restore magic
- Witches and magical forests
- Slowburn
- Witty banter
- Multiple povs
We follow Taliesin, the bastard prince who wants to prove that he's worthy of the title but is often overlooked by his father who favors his elder brother, Dafydd. Now that an attack on their land is imminent and also that magic's dying, the King tasks the princes with finding the solution to bringing their magic back, and that the one who succeeds will be named as his heir. Tal seeks Ffion, the hedgewitch of Foxhall to help him and they both set out on the mission to bring magic back and stop the attack on their land.
The characters are so beautifully written that I can't help falling in love with them. Ffion's a witch who lives in accordance with the natural world unlike the Foxhall coven who'd do anything to gain more power and wealth. This quality of hers is what makes her the perfect person for this quest, as she loves magic so much and would give her full into bringing it back. She's brave and forthright in what she wants, and she doesn't hesitate to go against the coven or even her parents, and I admired that about her.
On the other hand, Prince Tal isn't fond of magic but he's forced to go on this quest to claim his right to the throne. Even though he's indifferent to the magic and witchcraft at the start, he learns to love and accept it as he starts to understand the true nature of it through Ffion. And the way they both complement one another, and start to fall in love was so adorable!!
"I don't know what's coming, Fee..But I would keep you safe, if you would let me."💜
Dafydd was an interesting character to follow too! He doesn't want the throne but cares so much about others that anyone could see he's the perfect person to become the king. Overall, this is a great YA fantasy that has a perfect blend of folklore, romance, interesting characters, and I'd highly recommend it!!
Read if you like
- Historical fantasy
- Welsh mythology and folklore
- Quest to restore magic
- Witches and magical forests
- Slowburn
- Witty banter
- Multiple povs
We follow Taliesin, the bastard prince who wants to prove that he's worthy of the title but is often overlooked by his father who favors his elder brother, Dafydd. Now that an attack on their land is imminent and also that magic's dying, the King tasks the princes with finding the solution to bringing their magic back, and that the one who succeeds will be named as his heir. Tal seeks Ffion, the hedgewitch of Foxhall to help him and they both set out on the mission to bring magic back and stop the attack on their land.
The characters are so beautifully written that I can't help falling in love with them. Ffion's a witch who lives in accordance with the natural world unlike the Foxhall coven who'd do anything to gain more power and wealth. This quality of hers is what makes her the perfect person for this quest, as she loves magic so much and would give her full into bringing it back. She's brave and forthright in what she wants, and she doesn't hesitate to go against the coven or even her parents, and I admired that about her.
On the other hand, Prince Tal isn't fond of magic but he's forced to go on this quest to claim his right to the throne. Even though he's indifferent to the magic and witchcraft at the start, he learns to love and accept it as he starts to understand the true nature of it through Ffion. And the way they both complement one another, and start to fall in love was so adorable!!
"I don't know what's coming, Fee..But I would keep you safe, if you would let me."💜
Dafydd was an interesting character to follow too! He doesn't want the throne but cares so much about others that anyone could see he's the perfect person to become the king. Overall, this is a great YA fantasy that has a perfect blend of folklore, romance, interesting characters, and I'd highly recommend it!!