Dark, eerie, occult, and sapphic? Im listening.

I love the vibes. Let me repeat- I LOVE the vibes.
This really gave me the feeling of both classic and modern takes on horror.
If you were to combine “The Blair Witch Project” with “A Quiet Place”, I think you would end up with something like this book.

The “witches” in this story were so interesting.
They are very different from what you would typically imagine when you think of a witch.
They are more like monsters or animals- and do not share human characteristics.
I really wish that we got a little bit more description on them! As it seems each one is very different.

We do still get some typical witchy elements in this.
Particularly in the use of wards, like stones and herbs that the humans use to protect themselves.
I am so glad the author did things this way, because it really added so much excitement for me.
I just love classic dark magic themes.

I think the only thing missing here is a backstory.
It would have been great to hear about life when the witches first appeared, and how the humans learned to ward them off.
Huge oppournity for a prequel here! I would rush to read it.

There is also a sapphic side-romance going on, between the main characters Sara and Parsley.
I won’t say too much to avoid spoilers, but this was big. And emotional.

This book pulled me right out of a reading slump. I would absolutely recommend it!

Thank you to Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press and author India-Rose Bower for providing me with the eARC of “We Call Them Witches”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: April 07, 2026
Reviewed on Goodreads: September 09, 2025

This book was wild in the best way. It’s spooky, emotional, and totally unhinged in that folklore-meets-end-of-the-world kind of vibe. The sapphic romance felt soft and real in the middle of all the chaos, and the mix of horror and myth had me totally hooked. If you're into creepy creatures, witchy vibes, and tender moments in terrifying settings, this one absolutely delivers.