45 Spellbinding Young Adult Witch Books You Need to Read

A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith

A Ruinous Fate is a perfect witchy escape for fans of young adult witch books. It follows Calliope, a witch cursed with power who’s desperate to avoid an ancient prophecy that could spark war and end her people’s magic. Expect an action-packed story with romance and high-stakes spells. It’s also the first in a series, which means you’ll want to dive into the next two books in the Witch’s Dice series immediately.

A Wicked Magic by Sasha Laurens

A Wicked Magic is a great pick if you love Sabrina the Teenage Witch. After a spell goes wrong, the friendship between two teen witches falls apart. When a chance to fix the damage forces them to work together, they uncover a web of secrets. This atmospheric YA fantasy balances mystery, magic, and friendship.

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Akata Witch follows Sunny, a girl sensitive to sunlight who discovers a hidden magical community. With new friends, she helps form the youngest coven and hunts the Black Hat Otokoto, a criminal responsible for kidnapping and maiming children. With powerful characters, an imaginative world, and an intriguing plot, it’s a compelling start to The Nsibidi Scripts series.

All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue

All Our Hidden Gifts opens The Gifts series, which is perfect for spooky season. Maeve finds a mysterious deck of tarot cards and becomes a sought-after diviner at school—until a classmate pulls an unfamiliar card and vanishes. Maeve and her friends must connect the cards to the disappearance before time runs out.

B*Witch by Paige McKenzie and Nancy Ohlin

B*Witch follows Iris, a teen witch hoping to survive her first day at a new school—only to be swept into a coven. After one of their own is murdered, they must join forces with a rival coven to catch the killer. It’s the first in a twisty duology that you don’t want to miss.

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis

In Bad Witch Burning, teen witch Katrell can speak to the dead. When she accidentally raises someone from the grave, the consequences turn deadly. Dark, suspenseful, and full of magic, it’s a gripping young adult paranormal read.

Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury

If you’re looking for an urban fantasy series with lots of magic, you don’t want to miss Blood Like Magic. It follows Voya, a teen witch who must sacrifice her first love to save her family’s magic—only she’s never been in love. It’s a clever mix of romance, fantasy, magic, and the difficult choices we have to make in life.

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

Rachel Griffin is a master of captivating witchy young adult books. Bring Me Your Midnight follows Tana, who is promised to the governor’s son to secure peace between witches and mainlanders. When she meets Wolfe and is drawn to forbidden magic, she must choose between love and duty.

Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

Coven is a fantastic graphic novel that’s perfect for the Halloween season. After members of her family’s coven are murdered, Emsy returns home to uncover the truth. You can expect striking art, a mysterious plot, and compelling characters.

Edie in Between by Laura Sibson

If you’re a fan of Practical Magic, try Edie in Between. A year after her mother’s death, Edie still sees her ghost. When her family’s magical inheritance refuses to stay buried, Edie embarks on a scavenger hunt for her mom’s keepsakes—and a way to make peace with her grief.

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

Heartless Hunter is a romantic Scarlet Pimpernel-inspired young adult fantasy set after a brutal revolution. Rune hides her magic by day and by night, becomes the Crimson Moth—a vigilante rescuing witches from purges. To misdirect the hunt, she courts Gideon—the ruthless witch hunter who might be her perfect match or her most dangerous enemy. The first in the Crimson Moth duology, it’s packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, secret identities and high-society intrigue.

Hekate the Witch by Nikita Gill

For fans of Circe and Lore, this mythic reimagining sends a young Hekate into the underworld to be raised among chthonic deities. Cut off from her Titan family and hunted by Olympians, she undertakes a lyrical, fiercely empowering quest to reclaim her parents—and her power.

Hocus Pocus & the All-New Sequel by A.W. Jantha

Is it really spooky season without Hocus Pocus? Hocus Pocus & the All-New Sequel includes a fun retelling of the original film’s story, plus a fresh sequel. It’s nostalgic, magical, and perfect for all the witchy YA vibes. Pair it with the movies, and you’re guaranteed to have the best spooky season.

How to Succeed in Witchcraft by Aislinn Brophy

How to Succeed in Witchcraft follows Shay, an overachieving teen witch determined to win an elite scholarship. To earn it, she must impress the drama teacher—only to face his inappropriate attention. This sharp contemporary fantasy blends magic, friendship, social commentary, and queer representation.

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

Kingdom of the Wicked kicks off a thrilling fantasy series and is a standout among young adult witch books. After Emilia’s twin sister is murdered, she vows revenge. With help from Wrath—one of the Princes of Hell—she learns that nothing is what it seems. It’s the perfect mixture of action-packed fantasy and swoon-worthy romance. It also happens to be one of my personal favourites on this list!

Love Spells Trouble by Nia Davenport

Love Spells Trouble is a charming rom-com where fake dating collides with Black girl magic. When Cayden’s accidental date with witch it-boy Khy Carter brings viral attention and customers to her family’s struggling bakery, a pretend relationship suddenly looks like the perfect fix. But mixing business, coven politics, and real feelings could cost her more than she bargained for. Sweet, funny, and enchanting—it’s ideal for readers who like their young adult witch books with swoon and heart.

Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker

Mooncakes is a charming, witchy graphic novel. Nova, a teen witch, follows a white wolf into the woods and finds Tam, her childhood crush, battling a demon. As Tam searches for a place to belong, the two team up to face supernatural threats and rediscover their connection.

Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis

Night of the Witch is a young adult witch book that features witch hunters and forbidden alliances. After surviving an attack on her coven, Fritzi is determined to find her last living family member. She partners with Otto, who aims to bring down the hunters from within. You can expect swoony romance and a propulsive plot.

Practical Rules for Cursed Witches by Kayla Cottingham

Practical Rules for Cursed Witches is a cozy fantasy romance about breaking curses—and maybe breaking the rules of your own heart. Delilah Bea plans to end her family’s no-true-love curse, but her Calling is hijacked by the powerful Pelumbra clan, whose twins are doomed to drain each other’s magic. On the run from hunters and falling for prickly Briar, Delilah must unravel the Pelumbra curse before time runs out. Magic, mystery, and slow-burn chemistry will have you jumping to start the next book in the series.

Sea Witch by Sarah Henning

If you love The Little Mermaid, Sea Witch offers a modern twist on the classic tale. After Evie’s best friend Anna drowns, Evie is cast out by her seaside town. When a mysterious girl who looks like Anna washes ashore, Evie believes her friend may have returned—and chases a dangerous happily ever after filled with secrets, powerful magic, and romance.

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Serpent & Dove is another one of my favourite witchy young adult books on this list (and the rest of the series delivers, too). When Lou flees her coven and tries to avoid witch hunters, a twist of fate forces her into a marriage with Reid, who happens to be a witch hunter. If you love enemies-to-lovers and a marriage of convenience, this is the series for you!

Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch

For a contemporary option with light magic, try Spells for Lost Things. Willow travels to Salem to settle the affairs of an aunt she never knew. There, she meets Mason, and together they unravel her mother and aunt’s secret past. It’s a sweet romance set in a moody New England setting with gentle, witchy vibes.

Spells Trouble by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

The Cast duo excels at addictive paranormal stories. Spells Trouble follows Hunter and Mercy, twin witches tasked with guarding Gates to different underworlds. When their mother is murdered, they join forces to track down the killer. Magic, sisterhood, and a compelling mystery drive this series opener.

Sweet & Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley

Sweet & Bitter Magic centres on Tamsin, a witch cursed never to love unless she steals love from others, and Wren, who’s made of magic but can’t wield it. When a magical plague threatens the queendom, Wren offers Tamsin the love of her father in exchange for help. It’s a tender standalone with rich magic and queer romance.

The Babysitters Coven by Kate Williams

The Babysitters Coven launches a fantasy series pitched as Adventures in Babysitting meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A coven of witchy babysitters protects the innocent from lurking evil, making this a great, fast-paced story, perfect for spooky season.

The Charmed List by Julie Abe

The Charmed List is a cozy contemporary on this list of witchy YA books. Ellie creates an “anti-wallflower” list with one key item: get revenge on Jack. When the plan backfires, she’s stuck on a road trip with him to a magical convention—and it might be the best thing that’s ever happened to her. It truly is a perfect fall romance with just the right amount of witchy vibes.

The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning

Knives Out–style thrills meet The Inheritance Games in a standalone locked-room mystery with a witchy twist. Non-magical sisters Ruby and Wren agree to impersonate long-lost heirs for one glittering night at Hegemony Manor. Then the hostess turns up dead, the gates seal under a curse, and thirteen powerful witches demand answers—within three days. If the coven discovers the sisters’ secret, they won’t make it out alive. The Lies We Conjure is atmospheric, twisty, and impossible to put down.

The Mermaid, the Witch and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea is a sweeping fantasy with elements of witchcraft. Flora, an orphan posing as a man, serves as a pirate aboard a ruthless ship. While there, she meets Evelyn, and their bond launches an action-packed adventure featuring a mermaid, a witch, and the enigmatic Pirate Supreme.

The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska

The Midnight Girls is a standalone packed with witches, queer romance, and political intrigue. Two enchantresses compete for a prince’s heart—then begin falling for each other instead. It’s not to be missed!

The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin

The Nature of Witches follows Clara, whose rare magic is tied to the seasons. Each season brings new challenges and choices as climate and emotions surge. It’s perfect for fans of Practical Magic and boasts such a stunning hardcover design you’re bound to love.

The Ravens by Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige

The Ravens follows Kappa Rho Nu—a secret coven of witches. Vivi wants a fresh start; Scarlett wants to live up to her mother’s legacy. Paired for initiation, they face sabotage, betrayals, and dark magic on campus.

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

The Wicked Deep delivers Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic vibes with a haunting atmosphere. After three sisters were sentenced to death for witchery two centuries ago, their spirits return each summer to possess local girls and seek revenge. It’s eerie, secretive, and spellbinding.

The Witch and the Vampire by Francesca Flores

The Witch and the Vampire pairs witches and vampires in a queer retelling of Rapunzel. Powerful magic, dangerous temptations, and tension-filled romance make this a standout pick. If vampires are more your thing, don’t miss this list of the best young adult vampire books.

The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith

The Witch Haven is the start of a fantasy duology. In early 1900s New York, Frances discovers she has magic—and unwanted attention from a shadowy organization bent on control. It’s a lush historical young adult book that pairs danger and discovery.

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon

The Witch King is the start of a bold fantasy duology. Wyatt, a trans witch, is still reeling after losing control of his magic. When his royal fiancé reenters his life, they must work together to protect the throne. It’s action-packed and fiercely queer.

The Witchery by S. Isabelle

The Witchery follows Logan, a new student at Mesmortes Coven Academy. She befriends the Red Three—a trio of witches with powerful, diverse magic—and together they try to break the town’s curse, whatever the cost. When you’re done, be sure to grab the sequel, Shadow Coven.

These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling

These Witches Don’t Burn stars Hannah, a secret Elemental Witch in Salem. When evidence of dark magic surfaces, she teams up with her ex, Veronica, to protect her coven and the town. It’s so entertaining you’ll want to continue the series.

Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft edited by Jessica Spotswood and Tessa Sharpe

Anthologies are perfect for sampling witchy stories, and Toil & Trouble delivers 15 cross-genre tales featuring formidable heroines. If you want everything from Glinda the Good Witch to Sabrina the Teenage Witch, this collection belongs on your TBR.

Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber

Twin Crowns kicks off a magical, witchy fantasy series. Wren aims to take her sister’s place at the palace to safeguard their witch community. As the sisters battle for the crown, a sinister threat rises.

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

Undead Girl Gang follows Mila and her best friend, Riley, who practice witchcraft for fun. When Riley and two other girls die under mysterious circumstances, Mila resurrects them to uncover the truth. Dark humour and a twisty mystery make this a fun pick.

We All Fall Down by Rose Szabo

We All Fall Down starts a dark fantasy duology set in a magical city, following four queer teens drawn into an ancient conspiracy. Moody, mysterious, and perfect for spooky season.

When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore

When the Moon Was Ours follows best friends Miel and Sam, two inseparable teens with secrets: Miel grows roses from her wrists, and Sam paints moons to hang in trees. When the Bonner girls learn about Miel’s roses, they believe the scent can make anyone fall in love. It’s a lyrical story with magical realism, romance, and hidden truths.

Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin

Wild Is the Witch (Rachel Griffin’s third witchy novel on this list!) follows Iris, a young witch who accidentally unleashes a curse that could turn everyone in her region into witches. To fix it, she must team up with Pike—who despises witches—and risk everything.

Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

Winterwood centres on Nora, a rumoured witch bound to the haunted woods of Fir Haven. When Oliver, a boy who vanished, returns with no memory, Nora digs into the secrets that tie him to the forest. It’s a moody blend of mystery, romance, and magic.

Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart

Witches Steeped in Gold opens a Jamaican-inspired fantasy duology. Iraya and Jazmyne are sworn enemies who form a tenuous alliance to topple a shared threat. It’s fast-paced, richly imagined, and fiercely witchy.