The year of witching book6/10/2023 And she starts to understand that if Bethel is to change, it must begin with her.īy Alexis Henderson. But when she begins to learn grim truths about the Church and its history, she realizes the true threat to Bethel is its own darkness. Their spirits are still lurking there, and they bestow a gift on Immanuelle: the journal of her dead mother, who Immanuelle is shocked to learn once sought sanctuary in the wood.įascinated by the secrets in the diary, Immanuelle finds herself struggling to understand how her mother could have consorted with the witches. Her mother’s union with an outsider of a different race cast her once-proud family into disgrace, so Immanuelle does her best to worship the Father, follow Holy Protocol, and lead a life of submission, devotion, and absolute conformity, like all the other women in the settlement.īut a mishap lures her into the forbidden Darkwood surrounding Bethel, where the first prophet once chased and killed four powerful witches. The Year of the Witching Alexis Henderson Penguin, Fiction - 368 pages 13 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified A. In the lands of Bethel, where the Prophet’s word is law, Immanuelle Moore’s very existence is blasphemy. The Year of the Witching Alexis Henderson Penguin, 2020 - Fiction - 368 pages 0 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified A young woman. A young woman living in a rigid, puritanical society discovers dark powers within herself in this stunning, feminist fantasy debut.
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