Such a Witch
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Formats and Prices
- On Sale
- Jul 28, 2026
- Page Count
- 400 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9780316584371
Price
$19.99Price
$25.99 CADFormat
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Pretty, popular, and a total witch, Embry Woodcross is queen bee at Raven’s Head School for the Magically Gifted. Entering senior year as head prefect, Embry is a celebrated fashionista and unrivaled solver of problems big, small, and unattractive. (She’s quite generous with her handcrafted magical beauty products.)
When she meets Oakley Riddle, clueless transfer student and ultrarare vampire, Embry’s mission is clear: take the new girl under her wing and make sure she’s not thrown to the (were)wolves. Coven mate Rye Knighton may scoff at Embry’s aggressive benevolence, but Raven’s Head students reward her with love and appreciation…
Until one good deed too many makes Embry the lead suspect in a murder investigation.
Suddenly, the same people who begged Embry for enchanted acne potions are convinced she’s a cold-blooded killer. Apparently, everyone loves a witch until something bad happens, and then it’s all pitchforks and anecdotal evidence. As everything she’s ever done is used against her, Embry teams up with Rye to find the real murderer, clear her name, and maybe fall in love along the way.
Don’t miss more romance from Sarah Henning:
Throw Like a Girl
It’s All in How You Fall
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“Welcome to the supernatural Emma-inspired campus murder mystery of your dreams! This book has it all: the charm, nostalgia, and banter of Clueless plus the intrigue and camp of Wednesday, all with the je ne sais quoi that makes every volume in Sarah Henning’s oeuvre so completely irresistible. Prepare to fall in love with Such a Witch.”Alexene Farol Follmuth, New York Times Bestselling author of Twelfth Knight
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“Witty, whimsical, and totally wicked, Such a Witch reads like a love letter to those of us who count down the days until Halloween…starting on November 1. Henning weaves both heart-pounding mystery and swoon-worthy romance with a magic touch that had me flying through the pages. This nostalgic, spellbinding tale left me with only one question: Is it too late to apply for a spot at Raven’s Head?”R.M. Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Nightweaver series
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“Blending sharp wit, excellent twists, and an irresistible romance, Henning has crafted the witchy, murder-tinged Clueless of my dreams. I adored every spellbinding page!”Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind
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“Such a Witch by Sarah Henning: A page-turning delight! This expertly crafted mystery with a sprinkling of romance kept me on my toes with the twists and rivaling cliques and factions. The setting of a magical school, and the nuanced characters felt both familiar and fresh. I loved watching Embry and Rye go from annoyance to friendship to eventually love. The Clueless vibes are unmatched!”Farah Heron, author of Remember Me Tomorrow and Meet Me On Love Street
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“Such a Witch is such a delightful, quirky, wild ride of a book! Sarah Henning has whipped up a potion of all the best romance, mystery, and fantasy tropes and sprinkled in her own writerly magic to craft a story that’s completely original and So. Much. Fun. I didn’t want to leave this whimsical world of Witches, Bitches, Stitches, and Glitches, and savored every page spent under Henning’s spell!”Kaitlyn Hill, author of Wild About You
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“With shades of Wednesday and Clueless, Sarah Henning delivers magic, mystery, and mean girls in the delightfully bewitching Such A Witch.”Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die
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"Henning balances magic, danger, and romance with skill, crafting a story both playful and suspenseful. Her worldbuilding stands out, creating a magical community that plausibly functions within a larger, nonmagical society. Magic, murder, and mystery blend well in this enjoyable read that will be a good fit for library collections where fantasy, romance, and clever retellings are popular."School Library Journal
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“The author breathes new life into the classic tropes of popular rich girls and paranormal beings, turning the story into a playful farce that explores themes of friendship, family, and romance with the boy next door. Recommended for YA mystery fans and those who like contemporary romance with their magic.”Booklist
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"A quirky, witchy murder mystery."Kirkus Reviews
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Praise for Throw Like a Girl:Jennifer Iacopelli, author of Break the Fall and Finding Her Edge
"Determination and grit mixed perfectly with sass and humor on every turn of the page. With mistakes come lessons, and this story tells it in a way that everyone can relate to." B>Abbi Glines, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"This charming sports story reflects classic tropes of the genre while still feeling fresh and relevant. A winner." I>Kirkus Reviews
Praise for It's All in How You Fall:
"Sarah Henning sticks the landing with It's All in How You Fall, an unputdownable coming-of-age story about losing one dream and finding another, perfectly balanced with a swoony romance, family feels and deep friendships. An absolute must-read!"
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About the Author
Sarah Henning is the author of several books for young readers, including Throw Like a Girl, It’s All in How You Fall, The Lies We Conjure, the Sea Witch duology, and the Kingdoms of Sand and Sky trilogy. When not writing, she runs a ton (but no longer has time for ultramarathons), dotes on her two kids and two cats, and takes walks with her husband and fluffy corgi. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, home to Langston Hughes, William S. Burroughs, and a really good basketball team (Rock Chalk!). She invites you to visit her online at sarahhenningwrites.com.
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