Amaranth: The Evil Witch's Daughter

by Mandy Jo

Maerith Kingdom is in the middle of Parrcaster Island, which is in the middle of the Kiniriden Sea. The Grand Wizard of the kingdom has died. Who takes over? Amaranth is a witch that grew up without her parents. They were alive, but both had abandoned her at the castle of the Grand Wizard of the kingdom. Amaranth’s mother, Zaleria, was an evil witch, but she was raised by a good witch and wizard. Which will she be? What about her children? The only blood family that she knew of was her mother, what other family members does she have? Siblings? Zaleria was banished to the Crystal Crypt, what happens after she dies? It’s an action packed mystical fantasy that is full of twists, revenge, dragons, and more!

414 pages, Paperback

Published April 6, 2020

About the author

Mandy Jo is a multi-genre author with published works spanning Fitness, Fantasy, Time Travel, and Historical Fiction. A storyteller at heart, she brings imagination and insight to every project, with more stories always in development.

She’s also the founder of Creative Slingers of Ink, a vibrant and inclusive community for writers and indie authors. Mandy Jo leads with a passion for connection—hosting virtual writing sessions, organizing author festivals, and running the Ink & Image book cover design competition, all designed to help creatives grow their craft and reach their readers.

When she’s not writing or championing fellow authors, Mandy Jo enjoys cooking, photography, travel, and diving into genealogy. She's a proud fan of Hallmark, Food Network, and crime shows—both true and fictional. Her mission? To craft stories that inspire, entertain, and connect.

Reviews

[Erica Comfort · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amaranth: The Evil Witch’s Daughter is a fast-paced fantasy filled with magic, mystery, and surprising twists. The story explores identity, legacy, and choice as Amaranth struggles between the dark reputation of her mother and the values she was raised with. The world-building is imaginative, with dragons, revenge, and hidden family secrets keeping the story moving. A fun, action-packed read for fans of mystical fantasy and witch-centered tales.