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We Call Them Witches

India-Rose Bower (author)

Hardback Published on: 22/01/2026

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16 reviews

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Great mix of folklore and dystopia

I was sold on this book at ‘steeped in pagan folklore and sapphic romance’, my two favourite things, and I was not disappointed. The plot unravelled rel... READ MORE

Chloë @talesofchlo

Synopsis

THE BESTSELLING HORROR DEBUT* STEEPED IN PAGAN FOLKLORE AND A SAPPHIC ROMANCE SET IN A POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD FULL OF HUNGRY ELDRITCH CREATURES . . .

'A beautifully told story of dystopian apocalypse' Daily Mail

India-Rose Bower’s debut offers a new take on horror, blending pagan folklore and sapphic romance - PinkNews

We Call Them Witches is a fresh take on dystopian horror, brimming with eldritch creatures, love and desire, and examining how far we'll go to save our family from what hunts them. I love it. - Laura Elliott, author of Awakened

Sara and her family must keep moving.

Every few months, they’re discovered, and they have to pack up and get out quick.

For the twins it’s all they’ve ever known, for Danny, Noah and Ma, it’s a reminder of all they’ve lost.

For Sara, it’s just another day.

In yet another abandoned house, one they surround with Pagan wards – the only thing that protects them – Sara and her family think they might be safe, for a while at least.

And then they find a strange girl in the garden.

Parsley can’t remember where she came from or how she got here. The family sees only a threat, but Sara sees hope.

But outside they are waiting. The eldritch creatures. The ones they call Witches.

The ones who already stole everything.

And now, just days after the Parsley arrives, they steal something even more valuable: Noah.

It's time to stop running. It's time to leave the safety of the wards, and try to find Noah in the witches' lair.

It's just that no-one has ever done that and come out alive...

Readers are already loving We Call Them Witches!

'Absolutely thrilling and keeps you turning the page to find out what happens' Reader review

'Blending folklore, fear, and queer romance, this book is as heartfelt as it is haunting. A must-read for fans of eerie, character-driven horror' Reader review

' It is utterly addictive, such a perfect mix between fast paced action and tender reflection that I genuinely couldn't put it down' Reader review

*January 2026, Bookseller

Publisher information

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780241755563
Number of pages: 304
Dimensions: 240 x 162 x 27 mm
Weight: 501g
Languages: English

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Atmospheric, Haunting, and Full of Heart

This is a gripping folk horror story. Sara’s fight for survival—and her growing bond with the mysterious Parsley—adds emotional depth to a world stalked b... READ MORE

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I didn't know what to expect...

I was very kindly sent a proof of this by Penguin Michael Joseph after commenting on a tiktok video they made about it and I really had absolutely no idea ... READ MORE

Amie

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

Harrowing

What a creepy book this was! I read an eARC of this book on NetGalley so thank you to the author and the publisher. This is a post-apocalyptic horror. ... READ MORE

Jennifer Charlton

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

Disappointing and lacking in substance

First off, this book had a very YA feel. Had it been marketed as a YA book, I may have been less disappointed in it. The whole book was lacking in subst... READ MORE

Laura W

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

A dystopian, folklore horror

Set in a dystopian world, Sara and her family are constantly on the run from creatures they like to call "witches". During their stay in a countryside hou... READ MORE

Erin Johnston

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

A good read

This book was so atmospheric, the setting was definitely the main character, so vivid to imagine. I also really enjoyed how realistic the family felt, I lo... READ MORE

Mrsbookburnee

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Rocky start but saved by the ending

Although I do always love exclusively reading horror in October for Spooky Season, I do enjoy a spooky read all year round and so I was excited to start We... READ MORE

KindigBlog

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Creepy as Hell

No one knows where they came from, or why, but eldritch creatures have invaded the Earth and devoured most of humanity. Sara and her family have only been ... READ MORE

Ella - The Story Collector

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A Horror focusing on what it means to be a family and a human in a post-apocalyptic world

"None of us are sure when we started calling them witches. It just sort of happened. I think people need names for things they don't understand. It makes i... READ MORE

Sabie

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

Compelling and intriguing

Thank you yo NetGalley and India-Rose Bower for giving me this Advanced reader copy. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one - I loved the title and... READ MORE

Heather

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

Pagan post apocalyptic horror

First of all thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC of this to read!We Call Them Witches is a post apocalyptic horror set in the UK and... READ MORE

Beth Robertson

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

A suspenseful horror

Sara and her family are running from witches, or what they call witches, as they all appear to be different. Their family has survived so far due to their ... READ MORE

Samantha Ife

Five stars!

We Call Them Witches is a haunting and unsettling book that blends post apocalyptic horror with tenderness, folklore and quiet moments of human connection.... READ MORE

The Secret Book Review

Apocalyptic folklore with a twist

I originally requested this book as a lover of witchy stories based solely on the title. This is , if course, a story of Witches but different to anything ... READ MORE

Gaynor Moir

This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.

Satirical and haunting

This book was incredible - a haunting commentary and a masterclass in how fear can be manifested in what you don't know as much as what you do know. The sa... READ MORE

Becky Halliburton

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We Call Them Witches

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