Publisher's Synopsis
A candy-coated cottage rises from the Black Forest like a dream spun from hunger-a trap draped in frosting, waiting to devour the unwary. Beneath twisted boughs and a jaundiced moon, shadows slither and sigh, remembering every soul they've swallowed. Into this haunted woodland come Hansel and Gretel-two children bound by fragile love and a flickering courage that burns against the dark.
Lured by sweets and driven by desperation, they stumble into the snare of the Witch Sisters-ancient, cruel, and cloaked in beauty. Their malice drips like venom, their laughter curls like smoke, and their hunger is endless. While their mother's soul hangs by a thread-captive to a curse that drains the light from her skin-and their father's axe cleaves secrets from bark and bone, the children must learn to see through illusion and survive what was never meant to be escaped.
But not all witches are born of darkness. A white witch moves in silence, her magic woven from moonlight and mourning, determined to tip the scales before the forest consumes what little hope remains. In these woods, every breadcrumb vanishes. Every sweet hides a snare. And the deeper you go, the harder it is to remember who you were... or why you ever believed the story would end well.
From August Mariner comes a chilling reimagining of a timeless tale-Hansel and Gretel and The Witch Sisters is a gothic symphony of dread and defiance, spun with horror, heartbreak, and haunting beauty. Fans of dark fairy tales, shadowed folklore, and tragic magic will find themselves spellbound by this immersive descent into fear and hope alike.
The forest hungers. The sisters wait. The path may lead you in... but not out.
Open the book. And don't look back.
Available from August MAriner and Velvet Page Books
Recommended for ages 8 and up. This story features suspenseful scenes, magical danger, and Gothic fairy tale imagery, evoking the spirit of classic folklore. While eerie in tone, the content remains suitable for young readers who enjoy thrilling adventures and enchanted twists.
