Title: These Witches Don't Burn
Author(s):"[[Isabel Sterling]]"Description:" \"Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut.\" --Dana Mele, author of People Like Us Hannah's a witch, but not the kind you're thinking of. She's the real deal, an Elemental with the power to control fire, earth, water, and air. But even though she lives in Salem, Massachusetts, her magic is a secret she has to keep to herself. If she's ever caught using it in front of a Reg (read: non-witch), she could lose it. For good. So, Hannah spends most of her time avoiding her ex-girlfriend (and fellow Elemental Witch) Veronica, hanging out with her best friend, and working at the Fly by Night Cauldron selling candles and crystals to tourists, goths, and local Wiccans. But dealing with her ex is the least of Hannah's concerns when a terrifying blood ritual interrupts the end-of-school-year bonfire. Evidence of dark magic begins to appear all over Salem, and Hannah's sure it's the work of a deadly Blood Witch. The issue is, her coven is less than convinced, forcing Hannah to team up with the last person she wants to see: Veronica. While the pair attempt to smoke out the Blood Witch at a house party, Hannah meets Morgan, a cute new ballerina in town. But trying to date amid a supernatural crisis is easier said than done, and Hannah will have to test the limits of her power if she's going to save her coven and get the girl, especially when the attacks on Salem's witches become deadlier by the day. Isabel Sterling's delightful, suspenseful debut is equal parts sweet romance and thrilling mystery. With everything she loves on the line, Hannah must confront this murderous villain before her coven--and any chance she has with the new girl--is destroyed."Keywords:-"[[Gay]]"-"[[Mystery]]"-"[[Paranormal]]"-"[[Young Adult]]"-"[[Queer]]"-"[[Contemporary]]"-"[[Witches]]"-"[[Fiction]]"-"[[Romance]]"-"[[Fantasy]]"-"[[LGBTQIA_]]"-"[[Lesbian]]"Series: These Witches Don't Burn
Language: en
Page Count:418Rating:4Status: completed
First Read Date:2025-10-27Last Read Date:2025-10-29Read Time: 3h 57m 18s
Avg. Time Per Page: 41s
Highlight Count:2kohl-uid: e63500ba-bacc-4c25-b330-f48d17ba976a
Chapter 2
Page 26 • Oct 29, 2025
“I don’t want you to be miserable.” Veronica peers out over the crowd of dancing teens. “But you’re a cute girl. You have to learn to deal with guys coming on to you.”
“Excuse me?”
Chapter 6
Page 78 • Oct 29, 2025
“Some of it was the usual stuff, like not wanting to juggle a relationship while we went to separate colleges. Mostly, though, I don’t think he wanted to date a guy.” When Cal sees my confused expression, he clarifies. “I’m trans. I came out senior year.”
“Oh,” I say, trying to hide my surprise. “I’m sorry he dumped you.”
“It’s fine.” Cal smiles wide, his pale cheeks flushing. “My new boyfriend is a much better match. He’s home in Brooklyn for the summer though.”