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Mia Hutchinson Shaw
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***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***
The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn't believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut novel of magic, hope, and love overcoming all.
Twenty-one-year-old Marigold Claude has always preferred the company of the spirits of the meadow to any of the suitors who've tried to woo her. So when her grandmother whisks her away to the family cottage on the tiny Isle of Innisfree with an offer to train her as the next Honey Witch, she accepts immediately. But her newfound magic and independence come with a price: No one can fall in love with the Honey Witch.
When Lottie Burke, a notoriously grumpy skeptic who doesn't believe in magic, shows up on her doorstep, Marigold can't resist the challenge to prove to her that magic is real. But soon, Marigold begins to care for Lottie in ways she never expected. And when darker magic awakens and threatens to destroy her home, she must fight for much more than her new home-at the risk of losing her magic and her heart..
A delicious debut that combines the swoon-worthy romance of Bridgerton and the whimsical sorcery of Practical Magic, with a dash of The Secret Life of Bees thrown in for good fun.
Praise for The Honey Witch:
'As effervescent as a bottle of sparkling mead, The Honey Witch charms with every sentence. Shields writes with a fierce, uncynical honesty that will have you believing in soulmates, uncovering magic everywhere, and embracing your own wildness' S.T. Gibson, author of An Education in Malice
'The Honey Witch is a sweet feast, brimming with whimsy, magic, and tender longing. . . sugar-glazed and heart warming and thoroughly enjoyable' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window
'As sweet and warm as honeyed tea. Shields' debut deftly explores love, loss, and loneliness-and the joy of seeing magic in all things, however small. With charming characters and a lush setting, The Honey Witch will delight fans of cosy fantasy' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic
'Gorgeously lyrical and utterly addicting' Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
'Enchanting, whimsical, and firmly rooted in finding yourself after loss, this novel will break your heart and then soothe it with magic honey. Pour yourself a cup of tea, drizzle in some local honey, and let this decadent book transport you' Breanne Randall, author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic
'The Honey Witch will charm you with its setting and its love for all things natural - especially bees! This tale of a young witch dealing with a curse and a battle between dark magic and light, with her romance in the balance, is one all fans of witches and folk magic will love' Louisa Morgan, author of The Secret History of Witches
'Shields has written a cosy confection of a book-full of whimsy, spice, and heart. The Honey Witch is an ode to love, and just how sweet it can be' Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
'For anyone who has ever known what the mundane world wants them to be isn't possible or even desirable, The Honey Witch takes a luminous, divergent path' Willa Reece, author of Wildwood Magic©2024 Sydney J. Shields (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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- Emily Josey
- 11-06-24
Excellent
Great characters, incredible story! Made me laugh, made me cry and all wrapped up in sweet honey magic
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- gemma c.
- 07-06-24
WOW!
I absolutely loved this! Loved the story, the character development, the narrator’s voice.. all of it!!
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- Line Wistnes
- 04-07-24
An emotional roller coaster!
I loved the story, weeping with the main characters and as a queer woman myself, I loved the soul mates!
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- Millie
- 22-05-24
Disappointing
I’ve been seeing the author hype this book up on TikTok for at least two years, and it sounded like it was exactly my kind of thing.
Whilst I did enjoy the story, the plot felt scattered, jumping around a lot, and the ending seemed abrupt and rushed.
The narration was okay in terms of fluency and speed, however the fake English and Irish accents aren’t fooling anyone, and nearly made me give up within about two minutes - if you want an English accent, get an English narrator!
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- 29-11-24
Wholesome
Very lovely, wholesome story and I enjoyed the voice of the reader. A bit predictable, but I wasn’t exactly expecting this to be a mystery. Enjoyable and warming to read
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-05-24
Please stop butchering Irish accents and words
I really would have enjoyed this more had it not been for the narrators performance. She’s not a bad narrator but her accents were awful caricatures of Irish accents and she doesn’t know how to correctly pronounce Innisfree.
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- Grace
- 03-09-24
Like a lovely dream
Feel good, comforting story. I got lost in the world of the book. Liked the narration too.
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- Mrs RV Thompson
- 14-11-24
Enjoyable
I really enjoyed this book. The descriptions of the magic and scenes were very good. I liked watching the story unfold although it was a little predictable it didn’t put me off.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-09-24
parts I loved and parts I was disappointed in
I am hoping maybe there will be a follow on book of this as I was slightly disappointed at the ending
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- Anonymous User
- 05-09-24
Incredible story
I absolutely loved everything about this book. The storyline, the romance, the fantasy and also the narration. Highly recommend for a cosy yet full storyline, sapphic novel. 
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