Witch of the Shadow Wood

by Tori Anne Martin

A feminist cozy romantasy retelling of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, complete with a sapphic love story and a revenge tale, from USA Today bestselling author Tori Anne Martin, perfect for fans of The Spellshop.

Fifteen years ago, a little girl’s father bartered her away to the old witch in the woods for some magic. Abandoned by her brother, Hans, who promised to keep her safe, Greta learns to embrace her new life as an apprentice to the witch, and starts a new life as Miria.

Two years ago, she rescued a young woman who was lost in those woods, and she fell in love.

Just now, she learned that woman was engaged--against her will--to a man who once was complicit in trading his little sister, who'd used the magic her life had bought to give her former family wealth and power beyond measure, and then forgot all about her.

Soon, the young witch will leave the woods. Stop the wedding. Save the woman she loves. Get revenge.

But beyond the woods, nothing is ever that simple.

Genres: Fantasy, Lesbian, Queer, Romance, Adult, Retellings, LGBT

336 pages, Paperback

First published March 10, 2026

About the author

Tori Anne Martin is a USA Today bestselling author of witchy romance and fantasy for teens and adults, as well as the author of a book series (or two) under not-so-secret identities. She lives in northern New England, along with her partner and their two cats, where she collects pen names, tattoos, and hoodies in shades of gray and black. If you can’t find her reading a book, it’s because she’s lost in the woods.

Reviews

[Juniper L.H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I simply loved this. The whole thing, start to finish. This was not the Hansel and Gretel retelling I expected; honestly there is very little in common with these stories and I think at best we can call this novel as “inspired by”. It was delightful though, clever and original. I think everyone and anyone would enjoy this.

I basically liked every element of this story, and my only complaints are that we didn’t get more. A few thoughts:
-Original and creative take on the source material.
-I loved the golem. If you know you know.
-The romance was sweet and fun at the same time, and my biggest complaint of this novel is that we didn’t get more of it!
-Solid plotline. Relatively straightforward but with layers and a couple of twists and turns.
-Excellent use of foreshadowing.
-Witchy found family vibes to love.
-Very easy-reading. The story flowed incredibly well.
-There was angst and drama, but it was short and the author didn’t make us stew in it.
-Zero usage of annoying tropes. No miscommunications or silly forced drama.

[bee ⭑.ᐟ · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was so lovely and magical. i picked this up because of the beautiful cover and my love for witches and it did not disappoint. i immediately fell in love with the characters, our main character miria was such a delight and i loved her relationship with yali. the found family trope will always be one of my favourites and it worked so well here and was easily one of my favourite things about this book. along with the ending which was just perfect to me. i also love the way witches were portrayed here and their choice to help people in need, even the little spells they could cast like turning into an owl or creating golems to protect and help with tasks (tulip is the best) was so cool. i thought the romance was pretty sweet too, although it didn’t grip me as much as other aspects, but i didn’t mind that. overall this was a great read for people who love witches and a sweet romance, found family and strong female characters.
thank you so much to netgalley for sending me this arc.

[Katie (Katieeatsbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

03/05/2026-03/16/2026

Thank you Alcove Press for the gifted physical proof copy of “Witch of the Shadow Wood” by Tori Anne Martin 💚

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(OUT NOW)

Obviously we know I don’t read the blurb of books before reading the books, half the time I don’t even read the front cover fully. With that being said both front and back said “Hansel and Gretel sapphic retelling” and yet I was so surprised when I pieced it together in the first few chapters that it was a Hansel and Gretel retelling 😂 (literate illiterate)

I LOVE retellings, so really I was just sold farther on the storyline. Miria and Adaline sold me. Every five seconds.

A little bummed I couldn’t get more of Yani, but this story and how it unfolded and even how Hans was painted it was just wonderful.

Literally such a fun time working through how to go about the wedding! 🗡️

And Tuli has my heart forever 🥹

[Shayna’s Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Thank you Netgalley & Alcove Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review*

Witch of the Shadow Wood by Tori Anne Martin is a cozy, magical story that takes the familiar bones of Hansel and Gretel and lets it grow into something entirely its own. I wanted to read this story because of the gorgeous cover and my eternal weakness for witchy stories, and it ended up being such a comforting read.

I really enjoyed that Miria and Adaline were already in love and fighting to stay together rather than the story focusing on them falling in love. The witchy elements were also really charming, especially the little everyday spells and the golems (Tulip supremacy honestly). However, the real strength of the book was its exploration of vengeance, healing, and chosen family, proving that justice doesn’t always have to come in flames and fury. Overall, this was a warm, magical read that I’d happily recommend to anyone who loves cozy fantasy, found family, sapphic romance, and powerful women.

[SpookyxSpice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and Alcove Press for the ARC.

This one starts out as a cosy retelling of Hansel & Gretel but soon becomes so much more and a story of its own. A sapphic dark fantasy of a Good Witch vs an Evil one.

This was a slow start for me but I got into it relatively quickly, I was captured to know more about the workings of this town, the Witches, the connection between Miria and Adaline. (I also looooved Tuli, the Golem!)

Witch of The Shadow Wood comes out on the 10th of March 2026.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book! I enjoyed it and didn’t mind the timeline jumping around. I wasn’t super invested in the romance but didn’t dislike it either- but I did enjoy the story

I have a couple questions about how the magic system works in the book as we see canonically boys can have magic in them but every witch we encounter is a woman. But the answer is probably just “it’s not that deep”

Anyway, 3.5/5 rounded up

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cozy, sapphic, fairytale-inspired story full of soft feminine rage.

I loved reading Witch of the Shadow Wood, and I found it a fun twist on a well-known fairytale. I want to say that I don’t find this to be a retelling of Hansel and Gretel - it starts with the known story of the siblings and a witch, but it really goes in its own direction quite quickly, which was nice.

I loved Miria and Adaline’s existing relationship. It’s nice to read about people falling in love, but it’s also nice to read about people already in love. The way they fight for each other and to be together in a world that is pulling them apart is so sweet.

Miria’s relationship with Yali was the other shining star in this book. I loved seeing their relationship progress, and I really felt their familial love by the middle point of the book.

I didn’t feel the other relationships were quite as successful as these two. We’re told that Greta and Hans were close before the witch’s cottage, but we don’t see or feel that through the storytelling. Miria has relationships with the other witches and the two golems that felt very surface level - I think we could have gotten a better sense of found family and community with more insight into these relationships.

People will say that this story is full of feminine rage, but as someone who’s read a lot of feminine rage, I want to call out that it’s so beautifully soft here. It’s undeniably feminine rage, but we don’t have to murder everyone and burn everything down to exact revenge and get justice. It’s nice to see vengeance take a variety of forms.

The writing is straightforward and clear, which may have taken away from the fairytale air of this story. I could have used a smidge more purple prose to really be whisked away in this story, but it was still an enjoyable and quick read.

This story will absolutely be on my cozy reads list, and I look forward to recommending it at every opportunity.

Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley for an eARC of this book so that I may leave an honest review.

[Joyfully Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Joyfully Jay review.

4.5 stars

This story uses flashbacks, telling Miria’s story from one angle and then another, having her live through moments only to understand them later. Not everyone likes flashbacks; for myself, I don’t mind them if they’re done well and to a purpose, and I’m pleased to say that this book manages both. Using an older woman’s thoughts reflecting back on a child’s memories, or a child’s memories growing into adult realizations, it helps show Miria’s character as she grows into her own power and her own rage.

This is such a quick read, and a fun one. The chapters are all labeled, so you know when you are, and the final third or so keeps you all in one timeline so the momentum of the story isn’t lost. If you’re looking for a fairy tale retelling with strong characters, give this one a try!

Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Alcove Press for an early copy to read and review.

3.25

I love a retelling, so when I saw that this was a Hansel and Gretel retelling, and sapphic at that, I was totally sold. Hansel and Gretel isn't one of the more popular tales to do retellings of, so that aspect alone made the story feel unique. My favorite elements of the story was the rage and vengeance blanketing it from start to finish. The twist on the original, with Greta/Miria having been abandoned by both her father and Hans, was gripping. I felt her feelings of anger, rage, and betrayal. If nothing else, I was rooting for her quest for revenge just for that!

As we follow the story, Miria is on a time-crunch with her plans to thwart Hans' marriage to Adaline, who has stolen Miria's own heart. I found it really endearing that the two had an established romantic relationship already - the way they ended up working together was an intriguing part of the story. More than that dynamic, I loved the other relationships and characters, too. From Yali to Tuli, along with other witches we meet along the way, the sort of found family that comes into play was sweet and is one of my favorite tropes in books, so I loved it. I enjoyed the element of Miria having a changed name from Greta, marking her 'new' identity and life that she builds for herself with her new family. As a whole, I think Miria's character had a lot of depth and drive, and the complexity of her feelings and motivations helped the story along! Miria is very headstrong throughout the whole story - even when her confidence wavers, her compassion and determination never does. Adaline, too, is a great character - she's not afraid to express what SHE wants, regardless of her higher social station or what is expected of her. They're a great match!

The way the story unfolds with the villains and new reveals had me absolutely hooked (won't say more to avoid spoilers, but it absolutely added lots to the drive of the story and also made the themes/messaging even more complex)! The way children are weaved into the story, a mysterious illness as a sort of subplot, was another intriguing aspect that I enjoyed.

Another of my favorite aspects was the magic! I loved learning about the witches and how they 'worked' in this story through Yali! The feminist angle of the story used magic, historic fears regarding witches, and constructs of power to truly tackle the patriarchy, church, and in general the constant use of women as tools for others to get power. I thought the messaging was super strong and executed really well with its themes! The feminine rage and rage against the 'system'/structure had me fired up!

The prologue and first few chapters were gripping, and the ending was perfect. Everything comes together in ways that are both perfect and not for the characters, which I loved. Yes, there's rage, but there's also redemption. There's justice, but there's also deserved consequences. The balance at the end was great, and I think it really reflected the growth of Miria's character.

Here's what I struggled with:
The writing felt clunky, and at times it was hard to follow. The time jumps are interesting, but they got confusing with trying to keep track of details and connections across the two. I also felt that the writing ebbed and flows in ways that made me feel distanced in the same ways from the story - at times I felt close to Miria as a reader, and other times I felt like the story distanced me from her.

I also really struggled with the pacing and linked writing. The pacing similarly ebbed and flowed, and I found myself struggling through a lot of the story because it was very slow. Part of that was that the writing was a struggle for me in terms of the detailing - there were details that took up a lot of the story that didn't seem necessary and distracted from it, whereas there were pivotal plot points that were glossed over, not fully explained, or occurred off page that I would have loved to have developed/explored more. The story often felt like it got lost, and sometimes the focus shift and/or character actions undermined the story and felt unrealistic/illogical for the situation.

The romance was endearing and sweet, but it didn't totally land for me, either. Despite getting a past timeline, I don't feel like I really got to see their relationship and feelings truly progress.

As a whole, it was definitely an intriguing story and retelling, and there are lots of great elements! However, because of the writing, structure, and pacing, most of the story didn't grab my attention very well.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Nelly]

Should I read it ?Is it worth or the cover is just niccceee !!!

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5⭐

Witch of the Shadow Wood was my first book by Tori Anne Martin, and it definitely won’t be my last.

I’ll admit it took me a little while to fully settle into it, but I honestly think that had more to do with my own reading mood than the book itself. Because once I did, I was completely pulled into this dark, magical retelling of Hansel and Gretel. From the start, there’s something gripping about the atmosphere and the way the story leans into anger, betrayal, and survival.

At its core, the book follows Greta, who was abandoned as a child and taken in by a witch, eventually becoming Miria. Years later, she’s built a life for herself in the woods, surrounded by magic and a found family of other witches. But when she learns that the woman she loves, Adaline, is being forced into a marriage tied to the same past that betrayed her, Miria sets out to stop it. What follows is a mix of revenge, self-discovery, and confronting the systems that wronged her in the first place.

What really stood out to me was the feminist angle and the sheer amount of female rage woven into this story. It’s present from beginning to end, not just in Miria but in the world itself. The book doesn’t shy away from showing how women are used, controlled, and discarded, and then flips that narrative in such a satisfying way. That anger fuels the plot, and honestly, I loved it. It made everything feel purposeful and powerful.

I also really enjoyed the found family aspect. The relationships between the witches, especially characters like Yali and Tuli, added so much warmth to a story that could have easily felt too heavy otherwise. The magic system was another highlight for me. It felt lived-in and practical in a way that made the world more immersive, from small spells to the larger, more symbolic uses of magic.

That said, the romance didn’t fully work for me. It’s not bad by any means, and Miria and Adaline are genuinely sweet together. You can tell there’s love there. But because their relationship is already established when the story begins, we don’t get to see them fall in love. And for me, that made it harder to fully invest in them as a couple. I kept wishing we had seen those early moments, because I think it would have made their connection hit a lot harder. As it stands, the romance feels more like a background motivation than a central emotional thread, which was a bit disappointing since that’s something I was really looking forward to.

Still, the story has so much else going for it. The pacing builds well, the reveals keep things interesting, and the ending strikes a really satisfying balance. It doesn’t take the easy route. There’s justice, but also consequences, and it feels true to everything the story has been building toward.

Overall, I’m giving this 3.5 stars. The romance may not have been what I hoped for, but the atmosphere, the themes, and the characters more than made up for it. If you’re looking for a witchy, feminist retelling with strong female characters, found family, and a lot of rage driving the narrative, this is absolutely worth picking up.

[Audrey S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual rating: 3.75 stars
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With such a gorgeous cover for a sapphic book, how could I not resist? The story inside is solid, but not overly stellar. It was humorous, a fairytale retelling of a sort for Hansel and Gretel.
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The story is told in a mix of flashbacks and the weeks/days leading up to the wedding of a young witch’s lady love to a well positioned man. I enjoyed the discussions about the responsibility of those in power, but also how some women can become corrupted and hurt other women when they finally get access to power over men. It was not a particularly deep story, but it was fun and full of adventure and family. It was exactly what it wanted to be and needed to be - I just had the hopes of it sweeping me off my feet when I ended up just having a good time with it and finished it almost in one sitting because I needed to find out what happened next.
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I don’t regret having read the Witch in the Shadow Woods, but I think I would have enjoyed it much more when I was younger and didn’t have higher expectations when it comes to a sapphic novel. It reads very much like Older YA and maybe perhaps New Adult (though the only potentially spicy scene is fade to black/closed door). I would be plenty content passing this to a 15-16 year old to give readers an idea of that age range.
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Also, I think readers who enjoy retellings like that of Kingfisher will also have a good time with this story.
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Final note: there were a lot of nods to Jewishness with the witches, like with their names and Golems. It was not especially direct, but if the author is Jewish herself I think that was rather cool to weave in and reclaim. But I am not Jewish so Jewish readers may think much differently than I do about the nods to representation - I’ll leave the final decision to those readers.
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*I received an eARC from Alcove Press & NetGalley. All opinions are my own*‌ ‌

[East of Reality · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun take on Hansel and Gretel and the Witch in the woods with an emphasis on women’s rights and freedoms, the power of sisterhood, and how easy it is to make people believe things when it’s a man telling the story.

Miria is a well written character, full of joy and compassion, curiosity and empathy who enjoys being a witch, but sometimes … sometimes she wants to be more. To go into town, to help people who need help without being looked at as something wicked and evil, something that will steal the lives of children in exchange for a healing tincture or a charm.

Fortunately she finds Adaline, who becomes her best (and only) friend. While Adaline falls hard and fast for Miria, Miria is still — of much of the book — seeing Adaline as her best friend until Adaline makes it gently clear what she wants. Then Miria is all in, with both hands, and arms, and … everything else.

The book is written for a YA audience, with a gently closed door and very clear morals. Even given the chance to be a wicked witch and avenge herself on the people who hurt her, Miria chooses justice instead. She also doesn’t forgive instantly, choosing to wait until those who have wronged her are able to admit their fault and come to her, to prove they are willing to repent of the harm done.

Miria has a very nice character arc; the writing is good, the pace is solid, and I had a good time reading this. It does have flashbacks, but they’re all titled so you know when you are, and they work well to show how Miria has grown — showing a scene from her childhood, and then how she has matured; or a scene from her adulthood as she thinks back to how she understood something as a child and has since learned from it — so there’s no getting lost. The last third or so are in the present timeline, keeping up a good energy as the story rushes to the end.

Well worth the read.

[Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and Alcove Press for the ARC!

Full review and thoughts here on the blog! https://thegrimmlibrarian.com/2026/03/31/witch-of-the-shadow-wood-by-tori-anne-martin-review/

This was a really interesting retelling of Hansel and Gretel. What if Gretel became the witch’s apprentice and then became the witch herself? The book starts off like the fairytale does, with the little brother and sister travelling through the woods to find the witch’s house, leaving a trail in their wake to find their way back. However, the witch is not evil and does not wish to eat Miria but train her as an apprentice. I like the theme of how girls are treated as expendable, a waste of resources – I thought that was a nice hark back to the original fairytale, where Hansel and Gretel were left in the woods in order that their father and stepmother would have more money to spend on food. This theme also leans well into the feminist themes of the book – how people are afraid of women in power and the ways in which women who have it are mistreated, as well as the power of female rage. The stepmother’s wickedness – being the one to persuade the children’s father to leave them in the woods – is made even more wicked in the book, but not as wicked as the father is. Adaline and Miria’s romance is really wholesome, their banter was cute, and I love how they bonded over being outcasts from society – Miria a witch trying to help a community that is afraid of witches and Adaline a noble lady wanting to be more than sold off on the marriage market. If you’re looking for a cozy sapphic fantasy romance that also examines a classic fairytale through a more feminist lens, I would highly recommend this book!

[Aurora · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF @ 60%

Miria was abandoned by her father as a child and taken in as a witch's apprentice. The purpose of witches in the world is to push for change, and the girl she loves is being forced into a marriage to her brother who abandoned her as well. Miria plots how to help Adaline be freed while also worrying about a mysterious illness hurting children nearby that people blame the witches for.

I really thought I'd like this book based on the premise, but the writing frustrated me a lot so I ended up DNFing the book shortly after getting halfway through. It might get better later, but this review is based only on the portions I read. I was frustrated by the back and forth of the timeline, because not only did it skip around from present to past, it also skipped around *in* the past. At certain points in the past of the book book, a pivotal character was already dead, but then later in the book when we were in the past the pivotal character was not dead yet. This was a little confusing. It also seemed like some of the past chapters only served to add suspense, which became frustrating when there was a cliffhanger in the present day chapter and then four chapters in the past. I think this book could have benefited from more editing, because it was a really promising premise but to me was poorly executed.

Witch of the Shadow Wood releases March 10 2026 from Alcove Press. Thank you to Netgalley, Tori Anne Martin and Alcove Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

[Cassiereads · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25

A sapphic retelling of Hansel and Gretel? My attention was immediately piqued.

Miria is abandoned by her family and is taken in by a witch and spends her days as an apprentice. Then the woman she is love with is being forced to marry another so she sets out to help stop it from happening.

This started really strong for me, it was fully engaged and really enjoying my time. Then we start skipping around between the past and present and it felt really jarring. At times even confusing. Not that I don’t enjoy a time jump, it was just the way it was done didn’t flow well for me.

Even so, I still enjoyed the story and thought the descriptions easily painted a lush picture in my mind that felt whimsical.

I will say the found family trope really shined here for me. I loved the relationship between Miria and Yali. But the romance wasn’t really stealing my heart the way I wanted it to.

Give it a shot if you’re looking for a magical story with a sweet romance, found family and a strong female protagonist.

Thank you Alcove Press for the ARC via netgalley!

[Nia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was really cozy cute.
• My most favourite part was Yali and Miria together!! I loved the palpable love between them, the mentor & mentee, Yali teaching her the ways of the world..soo good!
• I unfortunately just couldn't like Adaline that much, I felt that she was quite impulsive and brought a load of trouble to Miria, but what can I say it is Miria's trouble and she loves it 🤷🤭
• Despite all this was giving the absolute fav fairytale vibe, and I loved every single moment of it.
• I might've picked this up for the cover and the fact this is an Hansel and Gretel reimagining and it's one of the few fairytales that I do know the story of- but I totally stayed for the sharp critisism of the societal issues and as the author mentioned it translated to all the rage that bubbles up at what's happening in the world!

💌 This is one amazing tale, that I'd totally recommend and am honoured to read it!

💖 Thanks NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own!

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a beautiful story of an unwanted and abandoned child finding a home and family, falling in love and having to fight for her future.
When Gretel's poor woodcutter father sells her to the wicked witch of the woods it turns out to have been the best thing that could have happened to her because the witch has seen the spark of magic in her and raises her to be her apprentice and granddaughter. She also finds live with the daughter of an aristocratic family and has to fight to save the woman she loves from a forced marriage.
This book is about people who are marginalized and do not fit into society having to fight for the lives they want. I think, unfortunately the publisher has chosen to market this book as a cozy fantasy romance and while there is a stronger central romance this book definitely doesn't fit into the cozy fantasy subgenre as it deals heavily with child mistreatment and sexism.
Thanks netgalley for the audio arc.
#indigoemployee

[anna0hliviaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witch of the Shadow Wood is a loose retelling of Hansel and Gretel; a story full of love, magic and what it means to be a woman with power. Greta is sold by her father to the Witch of the Shadow Wood. Luckily for Greta, this witch is actually super cool and doesn't want to eat her at all. She wants to give her a warm bed, a loving home and train her to be her successor. (kinda jealous tbh)

I loved this book. Watching Miria grow into a young woman with the guidance of Nana filled me with so many warm fuzzies, I almost cried. The relationships in this book were beautifully written, even the more complex and difficult family dynamics. I also loved the theme what it means to be a powerful woman. Does being content mean being complacent? Does being ambitious mean ruthlessness is justified? Lots of really lovely thoughtful themes in this one.

Great read, highly recommend.

[Stina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an advanced copy from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. While I think this book is technically new adult age, most teens would connect to this story as well. I would put it into a kind of cozy cottage core vibe, but there is some drama too. This is a retelling of Hansel and Gretel. I love a good retelling in general, but I love how this story challenges the reader to see a bigger picture, and how misogyny can create a ripple effect of pain and suffering. I think that this story weaves feminism, love, and magic in a cozy book. Definitely an enjoyable read.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3.5 stars

This is a simple, pleasant, cozy romantasy.

I think the romance suffered a bit from a narrative perspective as the couple starts as an established relationship. The story jumps back and forth between the present and the past, so there are glimpses into how Miria and Adaline met, but while they are endearing, it's hard to connect to their romance in any substantial way.

Overall, if you're looking for a high stakes, passion-filled, action-packed adventure, this won't be for you. But if you're looking for a sweet read, give it a shot.

[Tori Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi, author here! Now that this book is available for review, I'm adding some content warnings. This story is cozy-ish in tone, but it also deals with some heavy topics:

Abortion (discussion/off page)
Child abandonment
Death of a parental figure
Fire/burn injury
Light gore/horror elements
Sexual assault (not described/off page)
Violence (light, magical)

Please read when you're in the right mindset, and I hope you enjoy!

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Received as a free ARC*
This was a solid queer fairytale retelling. The back and forth of timelines was a little confusing and the actual relationship status of the main pairing was unclear at times. But I still enjoyed it. The focus on revenge early on was a little off putting, but as long as you stuck through it, that settled down over time. Ultimately, I did enjoy the ending and would recommend it.

[Brittany Garvey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love a fairytale retelling, and this was my first Hansel and Gretel retelling. I enjoyed this take on the story and that the romance was sapphic. The premise of the good witch and witchy magic system was interesting. This book jumps between timelines often which, in theory, could in interesting, but I found it confusing and jarring quite often. I think jumping between two fixed points may have made it flow a bit better. Overall a cute, cozier read.

[LilNerdyKitten · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't read anything for a couple of months, but then I saw this and gave it a try. Though I'm not quite out of my slump, I did finish it and it was quite fun. A low risk story, I'd say it was. Well, not everything needs to be so dramatic, I guess.

[Jessica Minor · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a quick, engaging read with charming touches of humor, romance, and witchy adventure—perfect for fans of magical escapes.

[Shouty · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHEN MIRIA IS LIKE "I COULD'VE SPIED ON YOU WITH MY LITTLE SPELLS BUT I DIDN'T THINK IT'D BE RIGHT" AND ADALINE IS LIKE "I MEAN, I WOULDN'T HAVE MINDED . . ."

[Lucia]

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!

[Penny]

Sapphic retelling, all I needed to know!