The Midwinter Witch

Written and illustrated by Molly Knox Ostertag

Book #3 in the The Witch Boy series

A festival turns perilous as dark magic threatens two young witches' quest for belonging.

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203 pages· 4,524 words· Est. 41 min read

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At the Midwinter Festival, Aster is eager to prove himself in the Jolrun tournament, defying tradition as a witch. Meanwhile, Ariel is haunted by dreams of a mysterious witch who holds secrets of her past. As the festival unfolds, a sinister force threatens to unravel everything they cherish. Can Aster and Ariel unite against the darkness, or will it tear them apart? Dive into a tale of magic, identity, and courage where the stakes are as high as the bonds of friendship and family.

From the publisher

The acclaimed graphic novel world of The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion in this story of friendship, family, and finding your true power.Magic has a dark side . . .Aster always looks forward to the Midwinter Festival, a reunion of the entire Vanissen family that includes competitions in witchery and shapeshifting. This year, he’s especially excited to compete in the annual Jolrun tournament-as a witch. He’s determined to show everyone that he’s proud of who he is and what he’s learned, but he knows it won’t be easy to defy tradition.Ariel has darker things on her mind than the Festival-like the mysterious witch who’s been visiting her dreams, claiming to know the truth about Ariel’s past. She appreciates everything the Vanissens have done for her. But Ariel still craves a place where she truly belongs.The Festival is a whirlwind of excitement and activity, but for Aster and Ariel, nothing goes according to plan. When a powerful and sinister force invades the reunion, threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for, can they find the courage to fight it together? Or will dark magic tear them apart?

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