The Nature of Witches

by Rachel Griffin

First published 2021

Clara stands apart from other witches. While most draw power from one season, she commands magic from all four. For generations, witches have regulated Earth's climate, but now weather patterns spiral beyond control. Clara's rare abilities make her the only hope for stopping global catastrophe, yet she refuses to use her full power. Every time she channels her strongest magic, someone she cares about dies. As autumn turns to winter, disasters multiply across the planet. Fires consume forests while violent storms tear through cities. Clara finally accepts her responsibility and begins training with Sang, a witch who becomes more than just her teacher. She falls in love with him even as her abilities grow stronger. Spring brings deeper feelings and greater terror. Clara knows the pattern. The more she uses her magic, the more likely she will lose Sang like all the others. Summer arrives with an impossible choice. She can save the world by embracing her full power, but doing so might cost her everything she values most.

Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, young-adult

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers

367 pages · Hardcover · Sourcebooks Fire

Content warnings: death

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