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Mia Hutchinson Shaw
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Length
13 hours 1 minute
Language
English
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“In cozy fantasy fashion, the plot is a bit slow, but the characters are well done, and I was invested in their well being. The world building also kept my attention, as the world around the Honey Witch is a character unto itself. The ending felt a bit rushed, but overall I really enjoyed this sapphic witchy cozy fantasy!”
— Candice • Tubby & Coo's Book Shop
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“This is a cozy fantasy that will have you craving honey cakes but more importantly, rooting so hard for the main characters! It’s loaded with fun romance tropes such as: 1) Grumpy x sunshine 2) soulmates 3) forbidden love And so many more! I loved this book. ”
— Lauren • Friendly City Books
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“The Honey Witch was incredibly adorable and had me squealing at some points. This was absolutely so endearing! The story was incredibly unique, and I feel like I learned a lot about being a Honey Witch!”
— Sarah • Cavalier House Books
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“Bridgerton-era queer fantasy-romance with WITCHES?!?! I was literally swooning the entire time. Add in Mia Hutchinson Shaw's LUCIOUS voice and this is the AUDIOBOOK of the SUMMER! ”
— Kimi • The Silver Unicorn Bookstore
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“I couldn’t put this down with its flowery details and vivid world building. It also contained plenty of angst and hints of suspense. A fun and heartwarming fantasy romance full of sweetness and enchantment. ”
— Bella • Cream & Amber
The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn’t believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut novel of magic, hope, and love overcoming all.
Twenty-one-year-old Marigold Claude has always preferred the company of the spirits of the meadow to any of the suitors who’ve tried to woo her. So when her grandmother whisks her away to the family cottage on the tiny Isle of Innisfree with an offer to train her as the next Honey Witch, she accepts immediately. But her newfound magic and independence come with a price: No one can fall in love with the Honey Witch.
When Lottie Burke, a notoriously grumpy skeptic who doesn’t believe in magic, shows up on her doorstep, Marigold can’t resist the challenge to prove to her that magic is real. But soon, Marigold begins to care for Lottie in ways she never expected. And when darker magic awakens and threatens to destroy her home, she must fight for much more than her new home—at the risk of losing her magic and her heart.
Sydney J. Shields is a swamp creature who evolved to hold a pen. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Columbus State University where she majored in Communication. She currently lives in Savannah, Georgia with her partner and their dog. You can find her across social media @SydneyJShields, or her website, sydneyjshields.com.
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“For anyone who has ever known what the mundane world wants them to be isn’t possible or even desirable, The Honey Witch takes a luminous, divergent path." —Willa Reece, author of Wildwood Magic "Reading The Honey Witch is like dreaming in a fragrant sunlit garden while bees sing around you. It's a gorgeous book, with a lovely cottagecore ambience and a heart-warming sapphic romance intertwined with unique magic that enchants the imagination. I was so charmed by this impressive debut."—India Holton, international bestselling author "The Honey Witch will charm you with its setting, its appealing characters, both young and old, and its love for all things natural—especially bees! This tale of a young witch dealing with a curse and a battle between dark magic and light, with her romance in the balance, is one all fans of witches and folk magic will love."—Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches
"As sweet and warm as honeyed tea. Shields’ debut deftly explores love, loss, and loneliness—and the joy of seeing magic in all things, however small. With charming characters and a lush setting, The Honey Witch will delight fans of cozy fantasy."
—Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic "The Honey Witch is a tale that deserves to be savored but begs to be devoured. Enchanting, whimsical, and firmly rooted in finding yourself after loss, this novel will break your heart and then soothe it with magic honey. Full of friendship and beauty at every turn of the page, The Honey Witch will heal you and help you feel seen in equal measure. Pour yourself a cup of tea, drizzle in some local honey, and let this decadent book transport you." —Breanne Randall, New York Times bestselling author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic Expand reviews
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