All eyes turn to the witch in charge, Queenie, who confesses they’ve fallen far behind on their mortgage payments. A looming threat.įive octogenarian witches gather as an angry mob threatens to demolish Moonshyne Manor. Overall, if you’re looking to laugh and enjoy the total escapism that magic provides, you should read this as soon as possible.“Bianca Marais is a genius” - Ann Patchett, #1 New York Times bestselling authorĪ coven of modern-day witches.

If you liked the magical games in Harry Potter, you’ll love what these ladies come up with. It’s a testament to her skill as an author.

This book is completely different from the author’s previous books and I love she’s so adept at genre jumping. Marais works magic (no pun) in creating memorable characters that are fleshed out and individualized which is important with a large cast. The plot tackles ageism, secrets, LBGTQ+, magic, friendship and romance. I just loved the acceptance and encouragement that made this crew a family. Enter a high school social media wizard who wants to learn from these women and fight for them, even if it means going against her own father. This band of found sisters find themselves pitted against the Patriarchy as their land is to be taken from them if past-due mortgage payments are not paid. There are not many books that honors elderly women, and this story applauds their spirit, sense of humor and healthy sex drive. The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais is an enjoyable read that celebrates a magical sisterhood, enduring friendships and aging gracefully.

As the deadline to save the manor approaches, fractures among the sisterhood are revealed, and long-held secrets are exposed, culminating in a fiery confrontation with their enemies. Thankfully, they get a bit of help from Persephone, a feisty TikToker eager to smash the patriarchy. The witches are determined to save their home and themselves, but their aging powers are no match for increasingly malicious threats.

Then things take a turn for the worse when Ruby’s homecoming reveals a seemingly insurmountable obstacle instead of the solution to all their problems. In an act of desperation, Queenie makes a bargain with an evil far more powerful than anything they’ve ever faced. One man is hellbent on avenging his family for the theft of a legacy he claims was rightfully his. Still, there’s hope, since the imminent return of Ruby–one of the sisterhood who’s been gone for thirty-three years–will surely be their salvation.īut the mob is only the start of their troubles. Five octogenarian witches gather as an angry mob threatens to demolish Moonshyne Manor.

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