The Once and Future Witches is a book that made my heart sing. First, I love books that feature witches! In this historical novel, women fight for the right to vote and then must fight to survive as magic grows and flourishes. This book is a dark and honest look at what it means to be a woman now and in decades past. With plenty of rage, love, and determination, the three Eastwood sisters set out to reclaim the lost words and ways of magic. In their search for the Lost Way of Avalon, they uncover secrets about themselves and the history of witchcraft. When the sisters decide to collaborate and their power increases, they draw the menacing attention of a shadowy politician.

I loved how the magic system relied on rhymes and words passed down for generations, secretly smuggled between mothers, daughters, aunts, and grandmothers. One of my favorite aspects of this book was the carefully crafted sentences and beautiful prose that had me furiously highlighting and nodding in agreement. I think especially now, in a time where women must fight for the right to have agency over their bodies and fight against sexism, this book will ring true for many. The Once and Future Witches is witty, smart, inclusive, and fiercely feminist. At the heart of it all, this is a fantastically witchy book about the joys and pain of sisterhood. This story is one of my new favorites and I know I will be re-reading it again soon! The Once and Future Witches releases October 13, 2020. Thank you so much to Alix E. Harrow, Redhook Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.