Review: To Condemn a Witch

TO CONDEMN A WITCH

By LISA A. TRAUGOTT

Historical Fantasy

Publisher: Rose Castle Media

Pages: 399

Publication Date: August 11, 2025

SYNOPSIS

A stolen scroll. A cursed bloodline. A prophecy that binds three witches across life and death…

Scotland, 1729. When clairvoyant healer Fiona MacLeod discovers an enchanted scroll, she awakens a prophecy linking her fate to two other women: Eleanor, a servant-turned-mistress caught in a scandal, and Matilda, a vengeful ghost burned for witchcraft. Together, they must form a coven—maiden, mother, and crone—to protect a changeling child marked by ancient magic.

But a ruthless witch hunter is closing in—one who will stop at nothing to destroy the child and the women sworn to defend her.

Spanning the infamous Hellfire Caves of England to haunted Scottish glens and the wilds of colonial Virginia, To Condemn a Witch is a haunting prequel in the Tales of the Witchblood series—a dark tale of feminine power, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between witches who rise, no matter how often they are condemned.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lisa A. Traugott is the award-winning author of the Tales of the Witchborn series (To Rescue a Witch and To Condemn a Witch), a haunting historical fantasy saga in the realm of ghosts, goddesses, and rebellion. She double majored in history and theater to guarantee unemployment yet somehow became a full-time author. An original cast member on American Grit with John Cena, she also had five lines on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

She lives in Austin with her husband and two kids where they enjoy walking ghost tours and telling scary stories around the campfire. You can get a FREE chapter of To Rescue a Witch at LisaTraugott.com.

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To Condemn a Witch is a historical fantasy novel by Lisa A. Traugott. It is the first book in the Tales of Witchborn series and is a prequel to the novel, To Rescue a Witch. 

The story takes place in Scotland in the 1700s and it is concerning a prophecy that links the life trajectories of three women, Fiona, Eleanor, and Matilda. These three women are meant form a coven of sorts to protect a child marked by magic. 

I found this story to be fascinating as it explores power, the practice of sacrifice, and unbreakable connections. I found the characters to be complex and have layers and deeply enjoyed the power of feminism that weaved throughout the story. There is plenty of backstory and a closer look into these phenomenal characters. Personally, I enjoy characters like Fiona, Eleanor, and Matilda who might not always be the nicest or most well-liked individuals. I think it contributes to the layered complexity of who they are and what they stand for. And any readers of this blog know, when I love characters - boy, do I love them.

I recommend this book to all readers, but especially those who enjoy the journeys of witchy women wanting to do something more. 

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