A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison
A cosy YA fantasy from the author of The Baby Dragon Cafe
Published on 27. March 2025
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-4449-7871-1 (ISBN)
Description
'Brimful of charm' Heather Fawcett, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series
'A tale as warm as a cup of spiced chai on a chilly evening' Sarah Mughal Rana, author of Hope Ablaze
Bisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she's ever met.
Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a penchant for potions - has always been protective of other runaways. So, if a drop of one of her poisons finds its way into the porridge of those who have hurt them . . . that's none of her business.
But Xander, the charmingly handsome son of the apothecary, sees things differently and is fast becoming known for creating cures - much to Bisma's annoyance.
When her sisters are poisoned themselves, Bisma will need to put her feelings aside and enlist Xander's help to find out who is responsible and save the only family she has, before it's too late.
Perfect for fans of:
- grumpy x sunshine romance
- cottagecore with a Pakistani twist
- found family and sisterhood
- potions and ... poison!?
Aamna Qureshi has woven a beautiful, warm and rich world of magic in this charming new cosy YA fantasy.
'A tale as warm as a cup of spiced chai on a chilly evening' Sarah Mughal Rana, author of Hope Ablaze
Bisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she's ever met.
Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a penchant for potions - has always been protective of other runaways. So, if a drop of one of her poisons finds its way into the porridge of those who have hurt them . . . that's none of her business.
But Xander, the charmingly handsome son of the apothecary, sees things differently and is fast becoming known for creating cures - much to Bisma's annoyance.
When her sisters are poisoned themselves, Bisma will need to put her feelings aside and enlist Xander's help to find out who is responsible and save the only family she has, before it's too late.
Perfect for fans of:
- grumpy x sunshine romance
- cottagecore with a Pakistani twist
- found family and sisterhood
- potions and ... poison!?
Aamna Qureshi has woven a beautiful, warm and rich world of magic in this charming new cosy YA fantasy.
Reviews / Votes
Brimful of whimsy and charm, A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison had me hooked until the very last page. I loved the dynamic between Bisma and Xander, and the sisterly relationships were delightful. Highly recommended! * Heather Fawcett, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series * Highlighting the bonds of sisterhood and the healing power of love, A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison will break your heart only to put it back together again. The perfect cozy fantasy romance! * Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea * A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison is an enchanting tale of magic and sisterhood. With a charming romance and whimsical forest backdrop, Aamna's writing sparkles on the page! * Zulekha Afzal, author of Dancers of the Dawn * A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison is the perfect blend of cosiness, magical mystery and romance, with a grumpy/sunshine romance you'll never forget. * Anam Iqbal, author of The Exes * A spellbinding blend of witchiness and heartfelt sisterhood, weaving a tale as warm as a cup of spiced chai on a chilly evening. With its charming cast, enchanting magic, and atmospheric vibes, this book is perfect for readers craving a story that feels like home * Sarah Mughal Rana, author of Hope Ablaze * I think this might be the cozy fantasy of my dreams!! I highly recommend this for fans of Howl's Moving Castle and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries * Netgalley reader review * Qureshi definitely delivered on the cosy and Howl's Moving Castle vibes! * Netgalley reader review *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-7871-1 (9781444978711)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Aamna Qureshi is a Pakistani, Muslim American who adores words. She is the award-winning author of YA fantasy novel, The Lady or the Lion. She grew up on Long Island, New York, in a very loud household, surrounded by English (for school), Urdu (for conversation), and Punjabi (for emotion). Much of her childhood was spent being grounded for reading past her bed-time, writing stories in the backs of her notebooks, and being scolded by teachers for passing chapters under the tables. Through her writing, she wishes to inspire a love for the beautiful country and rich culture that informed much of her identity.