Song of the Hell Witch, Taylor Hartley
Song of the Hell Witch, Taylor Hartley
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Song of the Hell Witch
A Novel

Author: Taylor Hartley

Narrator: Fiona Hardingham, Darcy Stark

Unabridged: 13 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/09/2025

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Fantasy


Synopsis

Rekindled romance spreads new wings in this atmospheric romantasy, where magic empowers women trapped inside an oppressive patriarchy.  This striking novel is perfect for fans of the feminist ideals in When Women Were Dragons and the unique magic system in One Dark Window.Once a vicious street rat, Prudence Merriweather has clawed her way to the top of society and now enjoys newfound power as the Duchess of Talonsbury. All she has to do to protect her fragile position is maintain the act of gentility, make her husband happy—and keep her monstrous magic a secret. Puck Reed, the Thief Lord of Talonsbury, once delighted in taking risks and humiliating the social elite at any cost, but now lives a quieter criminal lifestyle. With a daughter of his own to protect, Puck tries to lay low and stay safe for her benefit. His daughter, Bea, suffers from a mysterious illness bent on killing her, and Puck will stop at nothing to find a cure.When Prudence’s magic betrays her, she has no choice but to flee—and who better to smuggle her out of the city than her childhood best friend and former sweetheart, Puck Reed? With the help of old friends and new allies, they learn about Stormlash, a safe haven miles beyond the city walls where women and their magic can flourish beyond the oppressive eye of Leora’s religious fanatics. Stormlash may also hold the key to curing Bea’s illness. The challenge? Keep her alive long enough to get there. With Bea’s illness claiming more of her strength, Puck and Pru must work together to reach Stormlash and, in the process, confront a growing evil threatening to devour the country they call home.Perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent and Hannah Whitten, this second-chance romantic fantasy features monstrous women stepping into their full power, a father who will do anything to save his daughter, and the rekindled flame of an old, enduring love.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on August 19, 2025

this one is for my b**ches that HATE MENNNNNNN. 4.75 stars. do not go into this expecting your typical frilly romantasy - it was a story first and foremost centred around a disgustingly accurate, misogynistic fascist society (think Gilead from the handmaid’s tale), and the empowerment of not only wo......more

Goodreads review by Liana on October 07, 2025

Female empowerment and solidarity! A book with a gut punching take on the patriarchal society and religious zealots but gave it charm, hope with lots of witchy aesthetic, perfect for this witchy season. Another great fantasy book that will ease you into the world of chaos, power and romance. It’s a......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on December 14, 2024

Am I going to review my own book? You bet. I wrote SONG OF THE HELL WITCH as a testament to the power of women throughout history--and as a way of coping with my own simmering rage at current events. Little did I know that it would become an exploration not only of my own femininity, but of the comp......more

Goodreads review by bee on May 07, 2025

3 ★ Solid debut that brings something new to the Romantasy genre. A unique magic system where women gain powers through trauma. The story explores themes such as patriarchy, religion, feminine rage, found family, and more. The highlight for me was definitely the incredible LGBTQ+ rep. I enjoyed seeing......more

Goodreads review by Billie's Not So Secret Diary on August 30, 2025

Song of the Hell Witch by Taylor Hartley Fantasy NetGalley eARC Pub Date: Sept 9, 2025 Alcove Press Ages: 16+ After her sister's death, at a young age, Prudence became a street rat, lifting coins and jewels from the nobles. Then, after spending time making a living in a brothel, she uses those years to lea......more