Author: Hinds, Emma

For National Curriculum Key Stage 4 & GCSE

Published on 9 October 2025 by Usborne Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 368 pages
198 x 130 x 24 | 304g

LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE SPRAYED EDGES, available while stocks last’This queer urban YA fantasy will appeal to fans of Holly Black.’ The GuardianA spellbinding fantasy where the romance is as real as the magic – discover your next YA obsession with this love story to raise the dead, for fans of Wicked, Juno Dawson and Lex Croucher.

At Demdike College of Witchcraft, Orlando is an outcast. Not just for being the only shapeshifter in a college of witches. Not just for being a really bad shapeshifter, with no control over their magic or when their body switches between male and female forms. But because their girlfriend Elizabeth died – and it was Lando’s fault.

And then charming new boy Bastian arrives with a proposition: he knows a spell that can raise Elizabeth from the dead. It’s dangerous, but Lando will try anything. But as Lando’s attraction to Bastian grows, questions start to arise. Who is Bastian? What does he really want? And who will survive the resurrection spell?’Wise, brilliantly written, and full of humour and heart – I loved it.’ Sophie Keetch, author of Morgan Is My NameReaders are obsessed with WITCHLORE!* With echoes of Holly Black’s edge and the wit of Lex Croucher, Witchlore delivers a queer love story wrapped in gothic charm and high-stakes sorcery.

* One of my favourite books that I’ve read this year…. It gave me such emotional whiplash.

* A stunning YA debut and a must-read.

* I constantly thought about this book when I wasn’t reading it and it gripped me all the way through… I sobbed at some parts!* Well wasn’t this just wonderful!! …AAAAAAAAAA WHERE CAN I FIND A LOVE LIKE THIS?!!!* This book had me in a chokehold very early on… I adored it.

* A very enjoyable and cute (!) YA urban romantasy! Recommended for those who enjoyed Juno Dawson’s Her Majesty’s Royal Coven.

* The diversity and queer representation was so amazing!!!