Hekate (Standard Edition): The Witch

By Nikita Gill

In this stunning reimagining of Greek myth for fans of Circe and Lore, Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, weaving a gripping story about the young goddess coming of age within their midst.

Hekate sings the story of its eponymous heroine. Born into a world on fire and at war, she and her mother are left behind by the menfolk of their Titan family as the battle against the new Gods--the Olympians--begins. Soon, Hekate and her mother are forced to flee their home as the Olympians overpower and enslave the Titans, including Hekate's father, Perses, and gain dominion over the universe. In a bid to protect Hekate from the clutches of Zeus and Poseidon, her mother leaves her in the underworld with the goddess Styx and king of the underworld, Hades, where she must make a life for herself and discover her divine purpose.

Here begins Nikita Gill's beautiful and propulsive reimagining of Hekate's myth which unfolds into a coming-of-age adventure story and quest in which our young protagonist--not yet a goddess--sets out to discover what has happened to her parents, heal from the trauma of her separation from them, make a new home for herself in the underworld, and, eventually, step into her true power as a woman and goddess, before it's too late.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316596760
• ISBN13: 9780316596763
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12

Customer Reviews

Love this book

This is one of my favorite books of all time. I love the story itself, and how lovely the writing is. The poetry format just makes it all the more beautiful and melodious. It is a must read for anyone who likes mythology, fantasy, adventure and beautiful romances.

Becoming Hekate

I love Nikita Gill's poetry and was excited to see her expand past her previous goddess work! This was a lovely read and very descriptive. I appreciate the full narrative told, especially as Hekate is one of my favorite goddesses and a powerful symbol in my life. The collector's edition is also beautiful!