The Good Witch of the South

In the mystical Land of Oz, darkness brews on the horizon. Rumors of dragons and an evil enchantress gathering an army to overthrow the Great Head of Oz send shockwaves throughout the kingdom. Amidst this turmoil, sixteen-year-old Samantha Goodwitch, daughter of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, defies her mother's wishes to embark on a dangerous quest for adventure. Joined by Akasha, a mysterious Shadow Mountain Cat, Sam is entangled in a deadly game of magic and mayhem. As the stakes grow, they rally a motley crew of allies to fight against the encroaching darkness. Sam and Akasha must confront the shadows threatening Oz's existence in this thrilling tale of magic, adventure, and self-discovery with friendship and courage as their shields.

The Good Witch of the South by T.C. Bartlett is a thrilling adventure set in the imaginary world of Oz, a land of magic and wonder. The prologue sets the tone for the rest of the book, introducing the defeat of the Wicked Witch. Bartlett’s descriptive prose paints a vivid portrait of Oz, from the fascinating landscapes, from the Quadling Peaks to the Impassable Desert. Sam is a lovable, genuinely flawed heroine, struggling with her own demons and the weight of her mother's legacy. Her obsession with danger and risk-taking is captivating and terrifying, making her a compelling protagonist. The other characters are elaborately written — Jo, Akasha, Thorn, and Sam’s sister, Elle. You’ll fall right into this world and won’t want to leave. The author delivers a stunningly imagined and beautifully accomplished world for readers to navigate, and this enchanting and buoyant book features genuine relationships, a conflict that builds in intensity as the plot moves forward, and characters that make for perfect companions.