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A Witch's Guide to Love and Deception

Name: A Witch's Guide to Love and Deception
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444977493
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A cosy YA fantasy from the author of The Baby Dragon Cafe

By Aamna Qureshi

Series: A Witch's Guide

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Another charming and romantic cosy YA fantasy from the author of A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison and The Baby Dragon Cafe, Aamna Qureshi. Unlike her brothers, Sonya was not made for the crown. Born without magic and often disregarded, she decides to run away... Read More

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Another charming and romantic cosy YA fantasy from the author of A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison and The Baby Dragon Cafe, Aamna Qureshi.

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Another charming and romantic cosy YA fantasy from the author of A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison and The Baby Dragon Cafe, Aamna Qureshi.

Unlike her brothers, Sonya was not made for the crown. Born without magic and often disregarded, she decides to run away from the castle and leave her old life behind.

Having never left the castle grounds, it isn't long before she finds herself in trouble and a handsome stranger comes to her rescue. Azam, a 'stitch-witch', offers her a place to stay in his cosy cottage where he lives with his grandmother and little sister.

Sonya falls in love with her new life and the little cottage where she is free to be herself.

But news of the missing princess soon spreads, and when Sonya's new life is threatened, she must decide who she can trust...

Perfect for fans of:

will-they-won't-they romance
cottagecore with a Pakistani twist
found family
gorgeous outfits!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444977493

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tempest

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Aamna Qureshi is a Pakistani, Muslim American who adores words. She is the award-winning author of YA fantasy novel, The Lady or the Lion. She grew up on Long Island, New York, in a very loud household, surrounded by English (for school), Urdu (for conversation), and Punjabi (for emotion). Much of her childhood was spent being grounded for reading past her bed-time, writing stories in the backs of her notebooks, and being scolded by teachers for passing chapters under the tables. Through her writing, she wishes to inspire a love for the beautiful country and rich culture that informed much of her identity.

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