Portrait of a Witch Undone

Praise for Portrait of a Witch Undone

“Gorgeous, feral, and strikingly original, Portrait of a Witch Undone is a love letter to the wild magic of the North Shore marshlands, the otherworldly allure of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (and its infamous heist), the power of female friendship, and the searing thrill of stepping into one’s own power. A captivating, uncanny enchantment of a book, and a pure delight for readers hungry for a fresh take on witchcraft.” —Lana Harper, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Witches of Thistle Grove series

“A rare gem of a novel that marries art and magic with masterful storytelling. Shay’s witches draw power from the land they inhabit, and each other, demonstrating the kind of fierce loyalty that transcends family and blood. You won’t want to miss this enchanting debut.” —Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Artist of Blackberry Grange

“Portrait of a Witch Undone is what happens when the art heist, the witch, and the feelings all show up to the same party and absolutely refuse to leave. Moody, gorgeous, and utterly compelling. K.S. Shay, how dare you.” —Cynthia St. Aubin, USA Today bestselling author

“Portrait of a Witch Undone is filled with mystery, adventure, wonder, and witchy delight. Shay explores the power of art, magic and memory, and the ways in which we come to find strength in ourselves and each other through a whirlwind of a heist with a wealth of hidden secrets.” —Ai Jiang, Bram Stoker Award ® winning author

“K. S. Shay’s Portrait of a Witch Undone is brilliant. Full of atmosphere and razor-sharp storytelling, this powerful fantasy debut contains everything you could possibly want: a failing coven of witches, an earned and slow-burn romance, a strong friendship story, and strange Marshes full of secrets and dangers. Maeve is a reluctant hero who more than earns her place on the page, and her story kept me turning pages toward an exciting finale I didn’t want to let go of. K. S. Shay enthralls with this twisty and memorable tale of generational trauma seeped in magic.” —Sandra Proudman, author of Salvación

“If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping inside a painting or love a good art heist, this is the book for you. Portrait of a Witch Undone is both those things, but also a fun and inventive journey of friendship, witchery, and self-acceptance. Recommended!” —Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter