The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale, 9798217188239
Hardcover
To save her kingdom, a witch must ruin her perfect son.

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    17 March 2026

Summary

A practical witch must sabotage her beloved son’s ascension to the throne in order to keep the kingdom from ruin in this delightfully wry cozy fantasy.

Once upon a time, a somewhat wicked witch named Gretsella lived in a cozy little cottage in the Dark Forest of Brigandale. She dispensed herbs and tinctures at reasonable prices, met with her slightly oddball coven on a regular basis, and had absolutely no need of any further company whatsoever, thank you very much. But then one aftern…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798217188239
Author:C.M. Waggoner
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Ace Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:17 March 2026
Weight:307g
Dimensions:203mm x 131mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale is wildly witty, utterly delightful, and stars a cranky crone I absolutely adore. There’s nothing somewhat about how much I love this book.” – Sangu Mandanna, New York Times bestselling author of A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping“My favorite thing I’ve read all year. A fairy tale for everyone who’d rather wear sensible shoes than glass slippers… Witchy, witty, wise, and wonderful.” – Julie Leong, USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes“Humorous and warmhearted… Readers seeking fun and clever comfort reading will find this hits the spot.” - Publishers Weekly

About The Author

C.M. Waggoner

C. M. Waggoner grew up in rural upstate New York, where she spent a lot of time reading fantasy novels in a swamp. She studied creative writing at SUNY Purchase and lived in China for eight years before moving with her husband to Albany, NY. In her spare time she volunteers, performs kitchen experiments, asks if she can pet your dog, and gardens badly.

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