The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow (Book #11)

Title: The Once and Future Witches

Author: Alix E. Harrow

Dates Read: Jan. 25 - Jan. 31

Format: Audiobook

Rating: ★★★★1/2

Description: In 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find it at the ballot box.

Review: I had extremely high hopes for this book because I absolutely loved The Ten Thousand Doors of January. While I still enjoy her first book more, I still think Harrow did something amazing with this book. She seamlessly weaves concepts such as sexism, feminism, and sisterhood in with a fantastical tale of magic. Witchcraft is synonymous with womanhood and the women of New Salem are tired of being used and abused. The three Eastwood sisters lead them in a battle of the Words, the Will, and the Ways against the patriarchy. This is a wholly unique, feminist book and I really did enjoy it.

Final Note: Even though I own this book, I listened to the audiobook version and I am so glad I did! In between each chapter, the producers inserted music which is super interesting and adds something to the presentation of the story. I really loved it!