From the Publisher
"Aglow with detail, Witches Steeped in Gold is a thundering waterfall of magic, vengeance and intrigue. Smart spirits the reader straight to the heart of a vivid and perilous world, where power rests in the hands of women and fate turns on the bonds they break and forge." — Samantha Shannon, New York Times & Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BONE SEASON & THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE
“A bloody and deadly delight, Witches Steeped In Gold puts power into the hands of Black girls — the true, beating heart of magic!”
— Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series
“This delightfully delicious tale of witches and magical intrigue will have you reading late into the night.” — Rena Barron, author of Kingdom of Souls
“A richly realized tale.” — Kirkus Reviews
New York Times bestselling author Samantha Shannon
Aglow with detail, Witches Steeped in Gold is a thundering waterfall of magic, vengeance, and intrigue.”
Samantha Shannon
"Aglow with detail, Witches Steeped in Gold is a thundering waterfall of magic, vengeance and intrigue. Smart spirits the reader straight to the heart of a vivid and perilous world, where power rests in the hands of women and fate turns on the bonds they break and forge."
Dhonielle Clayton
A bloody and deadly delight, Witches Steeped In Gold puts power into the hands of Black girls — the true, beating heart of magic!”
Rena Barron
This delightfully delicious tale of witches and magical intrigue will have you reading late into the night.
Kirkus Reviews
2021-02-05
A Jamaican-inspired fantasy about a matriarchy maintained by magic and marred by manipulation.
Jazmyne Cariot is a 17-year-old witch of the Alumbrar order and next in line to rule as doyenne of her island of Aiyca, though she has yet to inherit her magical powers. Iraya Adair is an 18-year-old Obeah witch and the rightful heir to the Aiycan throne, newly free after 10 years of imprisonment. Historical tensions position these two witches as enemies, both possessing plans to remove the current doyenne. Despite their differing motivations and instant antagonism upon meeting, their end goal is the same; in order to achieve it, they decide to form an alliance. In a world where power is as much about birthright and natural talent as it is about clever strategy, deception, and betrayal, these two witches soon learn that there is much they have yet to learn about their society, their kin, and their own selves. Smart’s storytelling is comprehensive, often to the point of being verbose, and the pace sometimes suffers as a result. The intriguing plot and themes combined with multidimensional characters will, however, appeal to attentive readers who enjoy intricate prose and can appreciate the thoughtfully planned magic system upon which the story centers. The cast of characters is described as being various shades of brown, some with Afro-textured hair.
A richly realized tale for patient readers who enjoy complex language and worldbuilding. (Fantasy. 14-adult)
