A Time of Witches

By Madeline Martin and Madeline Martin

Book Overview

Reissue

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1335003924
• ISBN13: 9781335003928
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises ULC
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

4 stars

A TIME OF WITCHES by Madeline Martin This has all my favorite themes/tropes; magical realism, historical fiction, feminine rage, female empowerment, and of course witches! Additionally, there’s a time travel/dual timeline aspect which is always fun (when done well). In 1645, Sybil is a wealthy and educated woman who is also a healer. When she refuses to marry some old Magistrate she is, of course, accused of practicing witchcraft. As if that’s not bad enough, she also has to protect her younger sister Jacinda from being accused of the same thing. In the present day, Lilith has three days to use her magic to save Sybil (and her entire bloodline). All I can say is, if I were Lilith and I only had three days before I ceased to exist, I would not be spending my valuable time with some sketchy dude. The whole romance subplot was unnecessary and detracts from the story. That said, I preferred Sybil’s story to Lilith’s. Sybil’s was more complex and interesting while I felt Lilith’s backstory wasn’t given as much attention. Overall, I enjoyed this. It’s a great fall season read and has the witchy atmosphere and “fight the patriarchy” vibes I was hoping for. Rating: 4/5 ⭐️