This book sounded right up my alley: women's rights, witches, fantasy in a historical setting. It sounded fun and original. Maybe some "A Discovery of Witches" vibes. I ended up giving it 3 stars because I thought the book focused more on the women and their relationship with magic than the actual magic. I also wished there was a little more history tied in. Now, writing this review after also reading "The Ten Thousand Doors of January", I understand Alix E. Harrow's writing style a bit more. She is atmospheric and focuses a lot on the inner lives of the characters. So even though this was a 3 star read for me, other readers may love it.