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Ireen is a long-time artist, writer, and lover of stories located in sunny California. When not reading, writing, or drawing, she can be found watching YouTube commentary videos or taking obscenely long walks. Visit her Instagram @ireencbooks for news about future projects!

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Average rating: 4.20 · 4,106 ratings · 1,129 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Herbwitch's Apprentice: (Mung Bean Press Edition) 4.06 avg rating — 1,918 ratings — published 2021 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Herbwitch Princess: (Mung Bean Press Edition) 4.39 avg rating — 1,067 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To Sway A Soul 4.10 avg rating — 500 ratings — published 2025 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bennett Turns Into a Cat (Witches of Olderea #2.5) 4.44 avg rating — 440 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Charmwitch Seamstress 4.21 avg rating — 181 ratings — published 2025 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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