Witchlore

Witty, mordant and original, this queer urban YA fantasy will appeal to fans of Holly Black.

Witty, mordant and original, this queer urban YA fantasy will appeal to fans of Holly Black.

Drolly funny and with a wildly inventive magic system, this is an addictive read.

Genuine and surprising. Hinds has created a witchy, magical fantasy that explores grief, self-love, gender expression, and societal expectations with nuance and care.

Wise, brilliantly written, and full of humour and heart - I loved it.

Hinds has crafted a perfect blend of contemporary and folklore. A tender and gripping exploration of grief, non-binary empowerment, and love in many forms. Beautiful.

This book weaves together themes of grief, gender identity, and self-acceptance; mixing magic, romance and British folklore with a powerful stare at the effects of societal pressure. A fascinating read for 14+ year olds.

Are you looking for a story so well written, so immersive, that it will feel as
though a spell has been cast and there is absolutely no way you can put it
down? This is the book for you. A romance, a fantasy, filled with humour,
some of it dark, it is a compulsive read.

The novel very successfully portrays ideas about gender fluidity.

Emma is a queer playwright living in Manchester with a focus on telling untold feminist narratives. Her latest play, PURE, was featured in Turn On festival at Hope Mill Theatre Manchester and she was the recipient of the Artist Development grant. She has written an essay published in Tarantino and Theology with Gray Matter Books, and her book Ineffable Love: Christian Themes in Good Omens was published by Darton Longman & Todd.