sapphic_library 's review for:

The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

4.5

emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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THE HONEY WITCH is a sapphic cottagecore fantasy (and yes, it's exactly as amazing as it sounds). marigold claude has always felt different from the rest of her family, and when her grandmother visits her family's estate, she learns it's because she comes from a long line of honey witches. she moves to her grandmother's cottage to take care of a magical isle and learn all about her powers, when she meets the grumpy but beautiful lottie burke. despite the fact that lottie seems to hate her, marigold can't seem to stay away from her, despite knowing that a curse prevents her from falling in love. if this hasn't already sold you on this book, maybe the fact that it's also a historical queernormative romance might. THE HONEY WITCH is a stunning debut and i absolutely loved it. thanks to netgalley and redhook for the arc. THE HONEY WITCH comes out may 14th!