Ever since I was a kid, I've loved books about witches. Witch books are usually filled with great female characters. And you can find witch plots and witch characters in many different genres, from paranormal romance to historical fiction to -- as you'll see below -- even sci-fi.
While I don't think witches and witch stories ever go completely out of style, they seem to be heating up again as a trend right now. Here are some 2014 (and one 2015) books about witches -- click on the covers to find out more. I reviewed Half Bad with my blogger friend Lauren earlier this year. I just finished Trial by Fire -- it's a really interesting combination of parallel universes and a witch story -- watch for my review soon. I have Salt and Storm on my TBR pile and I'm looking forward to The Witch Hunter in 2015.
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I'm also looking forward to reading Sisters' Fate this month, the last of a YA trilogy of books about a trio of witch sisters in an alt historical setting:
How do you feel about witch books? Have you read any of the books above, or are you going to? And do you have any other witch books to recommend?
It's funny that you posted this today when just yesterday I was thinking about how many witch books I was reading lately (and paranormal in general, but I blame that on Vampire Academy/Bloodlines).
ReplyDeleteDid you read the Witch of Blackbird Pond when you were younger. That was one of my favorite school reads ever! (Though I seem to be hard pressed to recall the details of the book right now.)
Ahhhh -- yes. Actually I had that in the post, and then I was like "oh, they don't want to hear about your favorite book in sixth grade." But I LOVED that book!!
DeleteI'm not a big fan of witches books, but I have read a few that I've really loved so far, like Hexed, House of Ivy & Sorrow and of course I cannot wait to read Sisters' Fate next week!! =D
ReplyDeleteAw... well at least you will join me in Sisters' Fate!!
DeleteI can't believe I haven't read any witch books since there are so many. I really want to try Hexed! Have you read it?
ReplyDeleteI read a little of Hexed and decided it was not for me -- cheerleader witches in high school. But a lot of my blogger friends have enjoyed it!
DeleteI didn't know some of those books are about witches! I used to love those stories when I was younger, I guess I'll be reading them soon, again!
ReplyDeleteLis @ The reader lines.
I hope there will be more witch books to come :)
DeleteI love witch books, they are so much fun! Hex Hall was a good series.
ReplyDeleteIt was -- I was going to do a whole recap of YA witch books and then ran out of time. But that was on my list!
DeleteI LOVE witch books. I recently finished Trial by Fire and am looking forward to reading the next book. Hexed was a miss for me. Salt and Storm looks interesting and is on my TBR list. I've heard great things about the other books and really need to read them!
ReplyDeleteHexed was not quite for me either, but loved Trial by Fire and am really looking forward to Salt and Storm!
DeleteLOVED Sisters' Fate so much! I am always up for a witch story....
ReplyDeleteKate @ Ex Libris
Eep -- can't wait to start it...
DeleteI'm so going to read Half Bad soon. Also Trial by Fire sounds so good. I haven't heard of some of these but I'm going to check it out. Great post, Jen :)
ReplyDeleteHalf Bad is really different and I enjoyed it!
DeleteGreat post Jen! I really enjoyed Hexed, but it was a bit Junior for me. I'm really looking forward to picking up Salt and Storm :)
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Patrick @ The Bookshelves
I felt exactly the same way...
DeleteSo far I have read Hexed and Trial by Fire and I have to say both of those books were amazingly good! I am so excited for the sequels! I am on such a huge witch binge! I just won an ARC of sisters' fate and I can't wait to devour it!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was getting the book covers for this post I saw that you won an ARC from the author's blog. Congratulations :) :)
DeleteThanks! Yeah I was so excited to win one! I devoured that book in a day it was so good!
DeleteOh, I'm glad Trial by Fire is a good one! I mentioned it everywhere on the WoW posts, lol. Also, I love witches too. They're so awesome and kickass. ^^ I've read Half Bad-liked it- and I'm currently reading Hexed-not sure about that one.
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DeleteI really enjoy witch stories when they're done well, and I'm pleased that we've been getting more of them lately. I liked TRIAL BY FIRE so, so much, and I'm glad to see you did, too! I'm a few chapters into SALT AND STORM--that has a very different feel, but so far I'm enjoying that one, too.
ReplyDeleteWendy @ The Midnight Garden
Salt and Storm looks great. Love the cover. Half Bad was an enjoyable read. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI am SO into witch books. AND I'm so freaking excited for Sister's Fate. I can't wait to get my hands on my pre-ordered copy!
ReplyDeletePlus, I'm starting Trial by Fire soon! Which is extra exciting because I love Josephine Angelini! And Salt & Storm is so tempting to read early. I may not be able to resist much longer! <3
I LOVE Witch books! I am so excited to read all the ones you listed above (except for Witch Finder. Unfortunately, I've seen many bad reviews.) :D I recently reread the Hex Hall trilogy... and that is semi about witches!!! Loved the post :)
ReplyDeleteI noticed the same trend lately, Jen, and I have to say I'm loving it! ^_^ I love a good witch book! I recently read house of Ivy & sorrow and liked it a lot. But I'm most excited for Trial by Fire. I also got Salt & Storm and hope it's good. I didn't enjoy Half Bad, but I think this upcoming trend is one to watch.
ReplyDeleteDee @ Dee's Reads
Witches are becoming increasingly popular! They're in Heir of Fire as well!!
ReplyDeleteI have particularly been seeing this around. Witches are making a comeback.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be honest, it's taking me a while to find a witch book that I like. I'm currently in the middle of Half Bad but....I just can't get in to it. o.O Thanks for the list, I've been really curious about the Cahill sisters though.
ReplyDeleteAmber Elise @ Du Livre
Loving the witch trend! I just finished Salt & Storm and it was brutal but lovely. I'll be reading Trial by Fire soon...I liked her other series so I'm hoping for good things. I still haven't started that Jessica Spotswood series, even though I have the first book already. Maybe in time for Halloween. :)
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