As the world shakes off its winter chill and blooms into life, there’s something irresistibly magical about spring. The air hums with new beginnings, fresh energy, and a whisper of the uncanny – making it the perfect season to dive into witchy fantasy reads. Whether you’re drawn to charming cottage witches or darker, wilder magics, these books pair beautifully with the scent of rain on fresh earth and a steaming cup of tea.
Here’s a curated list of witchy fantasy books to enchant your springtime reading:
1. The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
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Set in an alternate 1890s America, where the suffragette movement intertwines with witchcraft, this story is a fierce, lyrical celebration of sisterhood, rebellion, and magic. It feels like spring itself: hopeful, heady, and crackling with life.
2. A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
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Though more magic-of-manners than broomsticks and potions, this lush Edwardian fantasy involves secret magic, hidden societies, and a spellbinding romance, perfect for readers who love a soft yet potent sort of witchiness.
3. The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
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A beautifully seasonal novel where witches control the climate, this book pulses with spring’s energy. As Clara grapples with her magic tied to the seasons, you’ll feel the earth turn alongside her.
4. Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore
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Filled with garden magic, family curses, and a lush, lyrical style, this is a gorgeously queer fairy tale. The lushness of the Nomeolvides’ gardens and the secret magic rooted in their flowers will bloom right alongside your spring garden.
5. Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart
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Looking for something with a sharper edge? This Jamaican-inspired fantasy features witches locked in political intrigue, vengeance plots, and dangerous magic, a reminder that spring can bring storms as well as sunshine.
6. The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
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This Norse-inspired tale reimagines the myth of Angrboda, a witch with ties to the trickster Loki. It’s a lyrical, heart-tugging novel about magic, motherhood, and survival, perfect for readers who love mythological roots in their fantasy.
7. Weyward by Emilia Hart
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Three generations of women connected by natural magic, wildness, and resilience. Set partly against the bright wilderness of the English countryside, this is a tale of reclaiming one’s magic and finding strength in the earth itself.
Bonus Witchy Spring Reads:
- Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
- The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo
- Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Whether you prefer gentle garden witches or covens plotting rebellion, there’s a perfect springtime fantasy waiting for you. Light a candle, crack open a window to let in the warm breeze, and let these stories work their magic.
Which witchy read is first on your list this season? 🌿✨
