The Once and Future Wutches

The Once and Future Witches is a lush, spellbinding tale that blends feminism, folklore, and witchcraft into a powerful story about sisterhood and resistance. Set in an alternate 1893 where magic is forbidden but suffragists are rising, the novel follows the three Eastwood sisters, Juniper, Agnes, and Beatrice, each scarred by the past and drawn together to reclaim both their magic and their bond.

The book is stunning, lyrical, and full of incantation, like every line could be whispered over candlelight. The language of fairy tales is reclaimed for women who’ve been silenced, turning nursery rhymes into spells and stories into rebellion. The pacing sometimes lingers, but the atmosphere is rich enough to get lost in: cobblestone streets, flickering lamplight, and the sense that every woman in town might be hiding a spark of power.

At its heart, the book is about what it means to fight for change—through magic, through love, through sheer endurance. It’s about the power of names, words, and women who refuse to stay small.