Witchlore

Witty, mordant and original, this queer urban YA fantasy will appeal to fans of Holly Black. * The Guardian *Drolly funny and with a wildly inventive magic system, this is an addictive read. * The Bookseller *Genuine and surprising. Hinds has created a witchy, magical fantasy that explores grief, self-love, gender expression, and societal expectations with nuance and care. * F.T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound *Wise, brilliantly written, and full of humour and heart - I loved it. * Sophie Keetch, author of Morgan Is My Name *Hinds has crafted a perfect blend of contemporary and folklore. A tender and gripping exploration of grief, non-binary empowerment, and love in many forms. Beautiful. * Ashley Thorpe. author of The Boy to Beat the Gods *This book weaves together themes of grief, gender identity, and self-acceptance; mixing magic, romance and British folklore with a powerful stare at the effects of societal pressure. A fascinating read for 14+ year olds. * The School Reading List *

Are you looking for a story so well written, so immersive, that it will feel asthough a spell has been cast and there is absolutely no way you can put itdown? This is the book for you. A romance, a fantasy, filled with humour,some of it dark, it is a compulsive read.

Emma is a queer playwright living in Manchester with a focus on telling untold feminist narratives. Her latest play, PURE, was featured in Turn On festival at Hope Mill Theatre Manchester and she was the recipient of the Artist Development grant. She has written an essay published in Tarantino and Theology with Gray Matter Books, and her book Ineffable Love: Christian Themes in Good Omens was published by Darton Longman & Todd.