Bittershore: The Sunday Times bestselling world of Sanctuary returns in this dark fantasy thriller of magic, romance and witches

Bittershore: The Sunday Times bestselling world of Sanctuary returns in this dark fantasy thriller of magic, romance and witches

by V.V. James

4.6 (46)
358 pages~6 hr readPublished by Hachette UKPublished 2025-01-30

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  • Ninth House
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Perfect for you if...

  • You love dark fantasy that's grounded in real-world persecution and contemporary settings rather than pure escapism.
  • You want morally complex female characters who aren't heroes or villains but people fighting to survive and reclaim power.
  • You're drawn to stories where magic intersects with modern institutions like law enforcement and Congress, creating tension between the supernatural and the rational.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer cosy witchy vibes and whimsy over darkness and consequences.
  • You need your witches to be unambiguously good and your magic systems explained in technical detail.
  • You're looking for a standalone novel, as this is a sequel that relies heavily on events from the first book.

About this book

A boy's death at a party in Sanctuary sparked widespread grief in the town, but not everyone accepts the official account. Detective Maggie Knight now faces a congressional hearing as a new wave of witch persecution emerges. Exiled witch Sarah Fenn and her daughter Harper seek refuge after fleeing Sanctuary. They encounter whispers of dangerous magic and a centuries-old legend that promises power. When a brutal magical crime occurs, all three are drawn back into conflict. The novel combines murder mystery with dark fantasy, exploring modern-day witchcraft, small-town secrets, and persecuted individuals reclaiming their power.

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