It was amazing, and one of my favourite courses to date. I was practically squealing in delight as I read it! I took a summer university course two years back called “Witchcraft and Magic in the Western World”. It felt like it was perfectly tailored to my tastes – witches, history, and feminism. When it comes time to make her decision, what will it be?įirst off, let me just say that witches and witchcraft has intrigued me from a young age, and needless to say, are my favourite type of paranormal to read about.

Things are further complicated as Cate tries to deal with conflicting emotions towards her childhood friend, Paul, and the new gardener, Finn, while learning shocking facts about her family’s past, and the Brotherhood. Concealing their secret was never easy, but the Cahill sisters have managed, under their older sister Cate’s guidance, that is until the girls are forced to be introduced to society so they can find suitors and marry (or, they may choose to join the Sisterhood). Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood has a bit of everything for everyone – you’ve got your paranormal fix with the witches element, alternative history for those who love reading about the past, and some great romance with TWO love interests! The book kind of reminded me of the TV series Charmed and the movie Practical Magic, as it is about three sisters who have to hide their magic for fear of being prosecuted by the almighty Brotherhood, who have ruled that magic is wicked.