Witchlore

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publish date: 9 October 2025
Pages: 368
Binding: Paperback
Language: English

Subjects: Children's Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy

LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE SPRAYED EDGES, available while stocks lastA spellbinding fantasy where the romance is as real as the magic - discover your next YA obsession with this love story to raise the dead... At Demdike College of Witchcraft, Orlando is an outcast. Not just for being the only shapeshifter in a college of witches. Not just for being a really bad shapeshifter, with no control over their magic or when their body switches between male and female forms. But because their girlfriend Elizabeth died - and it was Lando's fault. And then charming new boy Bastian arrives with a proposition: he knows a spell that can raise Elizabeth from the dead. It's dangerous, but Lando will try anything. But as Lando's attraction to Bastian grows, questions start to arise. Who is Bastian? What does he really want? And who will survive the resurrection spell?"Wise, brilliantly written, and full of humour and heart - I loved it." Sophie Keetch, author of Morgan Is My NameReaders are obsessed with WITCHLORE!* With echoes of Holly Black's edge and the wit of Lex Croucher, Witchlore delivers a queer love story wrapped in gothic charm and high-stakes sorcery. * One of my favourite books that I've read this year.... It gave me such emotional whiplash. * A stunning YA debut and a must-read. * I constantly thought about this book when I wasn't reading it and it gripped me all the way through... I sobbed at some parts!* Well wasn't this just wonderful!! ...AAAAAAAAAA WHERE CAN I FIND A LOVE LIKE THIS?!!!* This book had me in a chokehold very early on... I adored it. * A very enjoyable and cute (!) YA urban romantasy! Recommended for those who enjoyed Juno Dawson's Her Majesty's Royal Coven. * The diversity and queer representation was so amazing!!!