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The Witch Haven

by Sasha Peyton Smith

Book 1 in The Witch Haven

This one earns its witch-school setup by making the magic feel dangerous, political, and personal. Frances wants answers about her brother. Every answer asks for something back.

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  • Content warnings: Grief, Death, Death of sibling, Attempted sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Gun violence, Blood, Murder, Injury detail, Gore, Body horror, Vomiting / emesis, Drowning, Parental abandonment, Parental abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Colonialism, Racism/bigotry, Sexism, Misogyny, Alcohol use, Drug use, Fire, Classism
Length448 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 2 books
Spice0/5
PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

  • Found family
  • None
  • Found family feels
  • Beautiful grief
  • Adrenaline rush
  • Book hangover incoming

Fantasy promise

  • Historical fantasy
  • Big city / metropolis
  • Historical
  • Witches/wizards/warlocks
  • Academy / campus
  • Academy / school
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  • Secret society / club
  • Low fantasy / secret magic
  • Secret society

Reading experience

  • First person
  • Medium
  • Gothic
  • Heavy
  • Seamstress / dressmaker
  • Working class
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  • Mysterious
  • Atmospheric
  • Witch/mage
  • Teen MC (under 20)
  • Dark
  • Lush
  • Survivor
  • Suspenseful
  • Vengeful / revenge-driven
  • Tense
  • Fast-paced
  • Magical
  • Emotional
  • Forbidden knowledge
  • Political intrigue
  • Underground rebellion
  • Cliffhanger warning
  • Slow start explosive finish
  • Morally complex

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Book details
Length
448 pages
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Format
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