The Once and Future Witches

I've been on a kick of reading books about witches because they are the most dependent for delivering strong, complex women. The Once and Future Witches did not disappoint – and the three sisters are such beautiful examples of the different ways you can have strong characters.

The Eastwood sisters' bond grows through the book, and you get to know each sister so well. They all have different strengths and weaknesses; they all have something different the reader may relate to. Bella, my fellow librarian, was my favorite, but I loved Agnes and January as well.

Each time I've tried to recommend The Ten Thousand Doors of January or The Once and Future Witches to patrons (which is often), I struggle to articulate how much I love Alix Harrow's writing. It's beautiful; it's atmospheric. Sometimes I'd go back and reread a sentence or paragraph to soak in the language and cadence of it.

Without a doubt, one of my favorite books of the year.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.