I was excited to read this book because it seemed like it would be a book I would enjoy. I quite enjoy books about witches, among other types of paranormal creatures. I was immediately drawn in with Nadia and her family’s good fortune, then the scene changed. This is where the book became something I don’t think was for me. We are introduced to three 22-year-olds. As someone who is over twice their age, the book almost lost me at that point since it is harder to relate to. I went ahead with reading anyway, and I did finish it, and after a few more chapters, it became more interesting. The bottom line is that this is a well-written book with a very interesting storyline, but it’s more of a new adult book and would definitely appeal to a younger audience. 3 ½ rounded up. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

This book is really reminiscent of Juno Dawson's "Her Majesty's Royal Coven Series." I liked that the story centered on three Black witches in their 20s - it's very rare to find a fantasy book where all the main characters are BIPOC. I also think the magic system/world Akumiah built was intriguing. I was genuinely surprised by the plot twist at the end and I'll be eagerly awaiting a sequel!

However, parts of the book did feel like it was trying a little TOO hard to be relatable and millennial - to the point of being a little cringey. I know that this book is taking place in our time so there will be modern touches, but some of those modern touches just felt a little heavy-handed.

I also wish the author had spent more time with Nadia, other than her scientific prowess and her fraught relationship with her mother - I didn't get as much of a sense of her character as I would have liked. I also think the author could have benefitted from a little more detail/clarification/world building about the Sphere. I loved the idea of it but I also had a lot of questions.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC!

This book is a solid four stars for me! It’s set in a secret magical world of witches and centers around 3 young ladies who along with the reader learn about the magical world and their powers. I really loved the world building, the magic system, and the sisterhood. I definitely recommend this to others and after that plot twist I can’t wait for a sequel 😊

This book was easy to follow, the story line was very interesting, and I enjoyed it.
There were a few too many typos in the book, however.
Thanks!

This book was kinda hard to get through. I felt myself struggling to try and retain the information. However I did push through and it was a cute little book. I would recommend this book to friends and family and I would tell them to push through because it actually a really good book!

🔮 The story follows Nadia, Maya, Gabbie, and Delali as they stumble into the world of magic on their twenty-second birthday. While I enjoyed the playful tone and imaginative premise, I found the pacing to be a bit uneven. However, the colorful characters and lighthearted adventure kept me engaged until the end. Overall, "Bad Witches" is a fun read with plenty of magical flair. 🧙‍♀️✨

This book could definitely be turned into a tv show which I thought was pretty cool. I knocked it one star because there were so many characters introduced that I found myself having trouble keeping up with who was who outside of the main three witches. I really enjoyed the world building in this, Also the cover is beautiful

This was great! I usually stick to more traditional-Fae-type books, but this was definitely a fun read! Witchy excellence, I would definitely read more from this author. The characters were loveable and easy to root for. Props for creativity on the naming of them!

First, just look at that cover. Simple but beautiful (and made me want to read the book). This was a fun witchy adventure. All three main characters were interesting and I'd definitely look for more from the author in the future

DNF @ 40%

I was excited to find this book on Netgalley as I'm always looking for a great witch story, especially one that emphasizes female empowerment and identity. Unfortunately, I don't seem to be the right audience for this book.

Bad Witches takes place a generation after a major catastrophe hit the Sphere, the magical homeland of the witch community. Witches seem to be giving birth to more typics (those without powers) leading to a drastic shift in the Sphere's population and happiness rating.

As the book opens we follow Nadia, a legacy witch from the powerful Nox family, is on the Witch Health Organization's task force assigned to find a solution to this issue. And perhaps there has finally been a breakthrough in the research.

Then we meet three young women whose paths all intertwine will celebrating their 22nd birthday. Maya, Gabbie, and Delali are secure in their lives and who they are until everything shifts that night. An incidental magic accident changes the course of their lives where they must figure out what they are capable of and how to use it.

I really liked the start of this book with the introduction of a secret magical world that non-magical people (typics) have no knowledge of. If we stayed more in Nadia's perspective, I wouldn't have lost interest. However, almost all of the first half of the book is with the Maya, Gabbie, and Delali who act every ounce of immature 22 year olds. As a mid-30s woman, I just could not connect with these three ladies and how it was constant partying and drinking without a care in the world. I think this book needs to be flagged as Young Adult or New Adult to reach the right audience who I believe will really enjoy and connect better with the story.

I really loved this book. It took me a while to get into it, but once I was I was sucked into it.

I love the personality of the characters and the names of the different nail shades that were constantly guessed wrong, it makes it much more fun to read. The plot kept me guessing as well which was refreshing.

I will definitely be recommending this to my friends.