These Witches Don't Burn

by Isabel Sterling

Book Overview

These Witches Don't Burn
Completed
Last: 2025-10-29
418
Pages
2
Highlights
0
Notes
English
Language

Description

"Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut." --Dana Mele, author of People Like Us

Hannah's a witch, but not the kind you're thinking of. She's the real deal, an Elemental with the power to control fire, earth, water, and air. But even though she lives in Salem, Massachusetts, her magic is a secret she has to keep to herself. If she's ever caught using it in front of a Reg (read: non-witch), she could lose it. For good. So, Hannah spends most of her time avoiding her ex-girlfriend (and fellow Elemental Witch) Veronica, hanging out with her best friend, and working at the Fly by Night Cauldron selling candles and crystals to tourists, goths, and local Wiccans.

But dealing with her ex is the least of Hannah's concerns when a terrifying blood ritual interrupts the end-of-school-year bonfire. Evidence of dark magic begins to appear all over Salem, and Hannah's sure it's the work of a deadly Blood Witch. The issue is, her coven is less than convinced, forcing Hannah to team up with the last person she wants to see: Veronica.

While the pair attempt to smoke out the Blood Witch at a house party, Hannah meets Morgan, a cute new ballerina in town. But trying to date amid a supernatural crisis is easier said than done, and Hannah will have to test the limits of her power if she's going to save her coven and get the girl, especially when the attacks on Salem's witches become deadlier by the day.

Isabel Sterling's delightful, suspenseful debut is equal parts sweet romance and thrilling mystery. With everything she loves on the line, Hannah must confront this murderous villain before her coven--and any chance she has with the new girl--is destroyed.

Genres

Gay Mystery Paranormal Young Adult Queer Contemporary Witches Fiction Romance Fantasy LGBTQIA+ Lesbian

Reading Statistics

3h 57m
Total Read Time
13
Reading Sessions
18m
Average Session
2h 0m
Longest Session
89.0
Pages/Hour
Oct 29 2025
Last Read

Reading Completions

Oct 27 2025 – Oct 29 2025
3h 57m ⁨13⁩ sessions 18m/avg session 89.0 pph ⁨3⁩ days
Statistics from KoReader reading sessions

Highlights & Quotes

(2)
Chapter 2
Page ⁨26⁩
“I don’t want you to be miserable.” Veronica peers out over the crowd of dancing teens. “But you’re a cute girl. You have to learn to deal with guys coming on to you.” “Excuse me?”
Chapter 6
Page ⁨78⁩
“Some of it was the usual stuff, like not wanting to juggle a relationship while we went to separate colleges. Mostly, though, I don’t think he wanted to date a guy.” When Cal sees my confused expression, he clarifies. “I’m trans. I came out senior year.” “Oh,” I say, trying to hide my surprise. “I’m sorry he dumped you.” “It’s fine.” Cal smiles wide, his pale cheeks flushing. “My new boyfriend is a much better match. He’s home in Brooklyn for the summer though.”

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