The Scapegracers is one of my new favorites of 2020!! I absolutely loved this book, it was incredibly good! The Scapegracers follows the misadventures of Sideways Pike: our sarcastic and angsty resident witch. Sideways connects with three popular girls at her school, who pay her to do magic at a party. When Sideways experiences magic like never before, she’s found her coven- just in time, as some very creepy witch hunters are in town.

As if witch hunters aren’t enough to deal with, Sideways meets a beautiful girl who seems to have an interest in her. But is it all too good to be true? Sideways is such a fun, angsty, and sarcastic character who can scarcely believe she’s found her coven and true friends. The supporting characters, from the girls in the coven to Sideways’ dads, are such lovely characters to spend time with. The characters feel real and personable! The portrayal and exploration of LGBTQ identity is extremely well done.

The complex female friendship, interesting magic system, and well-paced story absolutely stole my heart. Sideways and the girls who make up her coven are utterly bewitching. I am living for this sisterhood - these girls have each other's backs and take no prisoners. The spooky atmosphere was delightful, with unapologetic writing, and filled with witchy details. It is so satisfying when an author completely nails the pacing of a book and leaves you eagerly awaiting the next adventure! This book has a piece of my heart and I highly recommend it.

I can’t wait to see how the coven’s adventures continue and I’m already ready for book two! The Scapegracers releases September 15, 2020. Thank you so much to Hannah Abigail Clarke, Erewhon Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.