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Witches of Brooklyn #6
S'Witch Back
The magic continues in this hit middle-grade series as our favorite witch-in-training takes on Manhattan! Perfect for readers looking for magic and friendship.
Effie's actions have consequences and losing a duel and freeing the notorious Flower Sisters, she now has to face the Witches Council. At least she has her friends with her...almost.
Effie just wants to go back to life before the duel, but after a fight with Garance, she's realizing that maybe there are some other problems she has been ignoring. Learning magic is one thing, but being a good friend and a good witch is something else entirely. Can she fix it all before it's too late or will the Witches Council put an end to all her magical adventures?
Catch up with Effie's adventures with books 1-5 in the hit Witches of Brooklyn series!
Effie's actions have consequences and losing a duel and freeing the notorious Flower Sisters, she now has to face the Witches Council. At least she has her friends with her...almost.
Effie just wants to go back to life before the duel, but after a fight with Garance, she's realizing that maybe there are some other problems she has been ignoring. Learning magic is one thing, but being a good friend and a good witch is something else entirely. Can she fix it all before it's too late or will the Witches Council put an end to all her magical adventures?
Catch up with Effie's adventures with books 1-5 in the hit Witches of Brooklyn series!
272 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2026
About the author
Sophie Escabasse
24 books177 followersSophie Escabasse is a French author and illustrator who lives in Montreal with her husband and three children, and their black cat, Terrence. She has illustrated many books for middle-grade readers, including Florence Parry Heide and Roxanne Heide Pierce’s Spotlight Club Mysteries series and the Freestyler Funnies series by Tom Easton. She has been a graphic novel lover for as long as she can remember, and she enjoys fun and expressive characters.
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October 24, 2026
School library copy
Now that Effie is on the council's radar for her run in with a dragon in Curse and Reverse, she has to appear before the council. While most of the witches are very understanding and supportive, Councilor Horn is not, and makes Effie and Garance meet with him for "lessons" to help them understand the magical world and get a hold of their powers. Of course, he's up to no good, and along with their friend Yvan, Effie and Garance help save the world from Horn's evil.
I've been recommending this series a lot to my students who want fantasy graphic novels, because there aren't as many of them as there are slightly whiny memoirs ones. I enjoyed this series, mainly when there were fun magical problems. This slips a bit into the middle grade fantasy trope of the chosen one saving the world, but I guess that's a good way to end the series. I enjoyed the chapter at the end where Effie accidentally ingests a potion that makes her hair grow, but that's because I'd love to see more fantasy books where powers are fun, rather than doom and gloom. More like the television Bewitched, I guess, which The Witches of Brooklyn is at times.
Now that Effie is on the council's radar for her run in with a dragon in Curse and Reverse, she has to appear before the council. While most of the witches are very understanding and supportive, Councilor Horn is not, and makes Effie and Garance meet with him for "lessons" to help them understand the magical world and get a hold of their powers. Of course, he's up to no good, and along with their friend Yvan, Effie and Garance help save the world from Horn's evil.
I've been recommending this series a lot to my students who want fantasy graphic novels, because there aren't as many of them as there are slightly whiny memoirs ones. I enjoyed this series, mainly when there were fun magical problems. This slips a bit into the middle grade fantasy trope of the chosen one saving the world, but I guess that's a good way to end the series. I enjoyed the chapter at the end where Effie accidentally ingests a potion that makes her hair grow, but that's because I'd love to see more fantasy books where powers are fun, rather than doom and gloom. More like the television Bewitched, I guess, which The Witches of Brooklyn is at times.
September 6, 2026
Witches of Brooklyn: S’witch Back
I LOVE this series. This is book 6 and I read it in one sitting today.
Effie and Garance are hauled in front of the Witches’ Council by jobsworth councillor, Gibert Horn. Effie is accused of a lack of magical control (you’ll know from where the accucations come if you’ve read book 5)! And Garance is accused of concealing her magical abilities from the council.
Elsewhere the Four Flower witches (cf book 5) have escaped their plates meaning threat levels are high.
In both of these scenarios, all is not what it seems. And, Lion and Francis are great judges of character!
I love the multi-generational cast. The fact that 98% of the cast is made up of women, many if whom are older & fierce, witty and kick-ass. There’s incidental diversity of people from across society; the Brooklyn Coven is an intersectional haven.
Escabasse’s illustrations absolutely carry the idiosyncracies of her characters and are so expressive.
Funny, full of heart, and character growth…long may this series continue!
There’s even a funny bonus story at the end!
I LOVE this series. This is book 6 and I read it in one sitting today.
Effie and Garance are hauled in front of the Witches’ Council by jobsworth councillor, Gibert Horn. Effie is accused of a lack of magical control (you’ll know from where the accucations come if you’ve read book 5)! And Garance is accused of concealing her magical abilities from the council.
Elsewhere the Four Flower witches (cf book 5) have escaped their plates meaning threat levels are high.
In both of these scenarios, all is not what it seems. And, Lion and Francis are great judges of character!
I love the multi-generational cast. The fact that 98% of the cast is made up of women, many if whom are older & fierce, witty and kick-ass. There’s incidental diversity of people from across society; the Brooklyn Coven is an intersectional haven.
Escabasse’s illustrations absolutely carry the idiosyncracies of her characters and are so expressive.
Funny, full of heart, and character growth…long may this series continue!
There’s even a funny bonus story at the end!
September 21, 2026
You know what... really enjoying this series. It reminds me of when Harry Potter had not been spoiled yet, though less... intense, with younger protagonist (imagine all the novels taking place around the first year). I am enjoying discovering this world, the friendships, the family relations, the characters...
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October 19, 2026
Middle grade graphic novel, part of a series. This book definitely would not make sense without a familiarity of the characters, and specifically a reading of book 5. (Which I am honestly considering rereading after reading this one, book 6).
Essie, Garance, and Ivan are in trouble with the witches council after freeing the 4 sisters from their plates (see book 5). While Selimene and the other adults are on their side, something still must be done with the council. But after discussing the events with the sisters, it becomes apparent that there is something very suspicious going on with one of the Council members. The three teenagers find themselves exposing a corrupt official and once again using all of their wits and magic to keep themselves safe. Another fun entry to this series, I only wish it was longer!
Essie, Garance, and Ivan are in trouble with the witches council after freeing the 4 sisters from their plates (see book 5). While Selimene and the other adults are on their side, something still must be done with the council. But after discussing the events with the sisters, it becomes apparent that there is something very suspicious going on with one of the Council members. The three teenagers find themselves exposing a corrupt official and once again using all of their wits and magic to keep themselves safe. Another fun entry to this series, I only wish it was longer!
October 28, 2026
it's always a pleasure to read a new witches of brooklyn volume 💗 this one was slightly different than the others — deeper storyline, many interconnected parts, many new characters and in general a more serious tone – but i enjoyed it a lot!
the short story at the end was soooo fun, dare i say it was my fav part of the entire volume? 🫣
the short story at the end was soooo fun, dare i say it was my fav part of the entire volume? 🫣
September 22, 2026
Fantastically Magical
Every part of this series has been fantastic and this one is no different. The story is filled with magic. At it’s core is the friendships and care that the characters have for absolutely everyone.
Every part of this series has been fantastic and this one is no different. The story is filled with magic. At it’s core is the friendships and care that the characters have for absolutely everyone.
October 6, 2026
This has been my least favorite volume, but I still rate it 5 stars:
- Volumes 5 and 6 deviate from the previous formats.
- I miss Effie's other friends (like Berrit).
- There are less humorous comments and moments.
- I don't like 12 year olds in combat training.
- Volumes 5 and 6 deviate from the previous formats.
- I miss Effie's other friends (like Berrit).
- There are less humorous comments and moments.
- I don't like 12 year olds in combat training.
October 23, 2026
Effie and her friends go through a lot in this book! They uncover secrets, get into trouble with the Council, and serve their punishments.
Another entertaining story in the Witches of Brooklyn series! I’m really enjoying this series and hope more books are planned.
Another entertaining story in the Witches of Brooklyn series! I’m really enjoying this series and hope more books are planned.
October 28, 2026
This story was all about question what you thought you know. In the story, Effie and her friends end up fixing a wrong in the witching world. They also learn how to trust but verify. I look forward to the next title. I really appreciate the realistic fiction plot in the fantasy world.
September 21, 2026
I absolutely love this series I hope it never ends!
September 26, 2026
This is a cute and fun series.
The D&D villain origin story was hilarious.
The D&D villain origin story was hilarious.
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September 28, 2026
Very cute as always
October 5, 2026
I love this series.
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October 25, 2026A nice ending to the series. A great visit to the Witches of Brooklyn coven. I've loved these characters and hope that they get a revisit in the future.
September 4, 2026
Witches of Brooklyn has captivated the hearts of my family. We love all of them and S’witchback did not disappoint. Leaving off pretty much right where the last one ended, we develop the story and learn more about each character, including some villains. Beautifully crafted and the characters are so vibrant and alive.
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