Hekate: The Witch (Standard Edition)

By Nikita Gill

This #1 New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse from world-renowned poet Nikita Gill is a richly imagined retelling of the Greek myth of Hekate, a goddess of the underworld. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Alexandra Bracken.

Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known safety. After her parents are on the losing side of the war between the Titans and Olympian Gods, Hekate is taken to the Underworld, where Styx and Hades agree to raise her. Orphaned and alone, Hekate grows up, desperate to uncover her divine purpose and sense of belonging amongst the horrors and beauties that make the land of the dead.

When Hekate finally uncovers her powers and ascends as the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy, she realizes that even the most powerful Olympians fear her. But when immortal war breaks out again, threatening to destroy all everyone has ever known, Hekate finds that she's the only one who can bring the deadly conflict to an end.

In this stunningly intimate reimagining of a Greek myth, internationally renowned poet Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, and weaves a gripping story about the young Goddess Hekate coming of age within their midst.

• 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!