First published 2021
Frances Hallowell stumbles upon her magical abilities in 1911 New York. Her headmistress spots her talent and brings her to Haxahaven, a magic academy where Frances meets other young women learning the craft. She quickly grows frustrated when she realizes the curriculum focuses on domestic spells designed to make them better housewives. Frances harbors a darker purpose: she wants to master magic powerful enough to avenge her beloved brother William's murder. A mysterious magician named Finn offers to teach her forbidden magic that could resurrect William long enough for him to name his killer. Frances accepts, willing to risk everything for vengeance. Her pursuit of dangerous magic threatens to spark a war between witches and magicians in the heart of Manhattan. Her powers prove so strong they could shake the patriarchal foundations that control the magical world.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy, magic, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-magic, revenge
Setting: Haxahaven, Manhattan
Period: 1911
464 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: violence