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  • By: Alix E. Harrow
  • Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
  • Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (150 ratings)

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The Once and Future Witches

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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Publisher's Summary

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.

But when the three Eastwood sisters join the suffragists of New Salem, they begin to pursue the forgotten ways that might turn the women's movement into the witch's movement. Stalked by shadows and sickness, hunted by forces who will not suffer a witch to vote - and perhaps not even to live - the sisters must delve into the oldest magics, draw new alliances and heal the bond between them if they want to survive.

There's no such thing as witches. But there will be.

©2020 Alix E. Harrow (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK

Critic Reviews

"A brilliant dazzle of a book...I devoured it in enormous gulps, and utterly loved it." (Kat Howard, author of The Unkindness of Ghosts)

"This is a delightful, satisfying novel, a tale of women's battle for equality, of fairy tales twisted into wonderfully witchy spells, of magics both large and small, and history re-imagined." (Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches)

"The Once and Future Witches is a gorgeous and thrilling paean to the ferocious power of women." (Laini Taylor, New York Times best-selling author)

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Couldn't wait for it to end

Such a disappointment. It was so promising and just failed to deliver. Way. Too. Many. Similes. The characters fail to engage you and lack depth, trite symbology and such floral language you lose focus and interest.

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a story about brave women and never giving up

this book is a story about brave women. Survivors of abuse. People who don't conform with what society expects of them. People who fight through the end with all they have. It's amazing. (and JUNIPER IS MY BABY GIRL I love her!!!!)

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Loved this

This is a beautifully crafted and thoughtful piece and exploration of women in society both past and present.
A celebration of sisterhood, feminism and enduring power of storytelling of freedom, strength and unity.

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Loved it!

What a cool story! I really liked it! Great narration too - best witch book I’ve read in ages x

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Didn’t love it

I couldn’t finish it. Had glimmers of promise but I found the story and tone too garbled and verbose.

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Gripping, Powerful, Beautiful

I can’t remember the last book I read that was this engaging. The plot is so gripping, the characters are so genuine, the writing so brilliant. The narrator is amazing and production is excellent. I can’t imagine finding another audiobook this good.

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Brilliant

Thus is a wonderful read. Clever, rich and beautifully written. A well read and gripping story.

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Thoroughly enjoyable

The story, characters, and narration were all fabulous! Compelling story, brilliantly told. Off to check out Alix’s other work.

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Utterly brilliant

What a glorious book this is. A riveting story, compelling characters and words that soar. The narration was perfect and gave the characters presence.

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Definitely listen to this book!!!!

A beautiful beautiful story. Couldn't stop listening and never wanted it to end. The characters are so compelling and real and the story so enthralling and unique.

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