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To Drown a Witch is Lindsey Olsson’s crossover romantasy about a royal guard and a thief pursuing a dangerous witch in Gadore. The listing describes an enemies-to-lovers story with magic, murder and an unexpected romance. Its listed 352-page length suits readers looking for a substantial fantasy novel.
At a glance
- A royal guard and a thief are compelled to hunt a witch whose magic is linked to a series of murders.
- The listing frames the story as crossover romantasy with an enemies-to-lovers relationship.
- Set in Gadore, where the reborn Witch is feared for innate magic.
Reference price: £16.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The plot premise combines a dangerous witch hunt, city-wide stakes and an unexpected romance.
- A 352-page print length gives the story room for its mystery and relationship arc.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Magpie |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 16 July 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008796858 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008796853 |
| Weight listed | 558 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.9 x 3.4 x 24 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The bestseller wording is a listing claim and does not establish whether the book will suit an individual reader’s tastes.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy romantasy with a witch hunt, magic and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic.
- Fantasy readers interested in a criminal and a royal guard forced to work together.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking non-fiction or a book without romance, magic or violent fantasy themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean towards the higher star categories, with four-star ratings more common than five-star ratings and a smaller share of lower ratings. This is a cautiously positive overall signal, but without review-summary evidence it cannot explain what readers liked or disliked, or establish how well the witch-hunt and romance work for particular readers.
Frequently asked questions
What is To Drown a Witch about?
The listing follows Toran, a royal guard, and Nes, a thief who can detect magic, as they hunt a dangerous witch amid a wave of murders in Gadore.
Does the book include a romance?
Yes. The listing describes an unexpected romance and presents the story as an enemies-to-lovers romantasy.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 352 pages.
What language is this edition in?
The listing specifies English.
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