54 pages • 1 hour read
Ami McKayThe Witches of New York
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Witches of New York by Ami McKay follows the lives of two witches, Eleanor St. Clair and Adelaide Thom, who run a tea shop, and a new witch, Beatrice Dunn, in Gilded Age New York. They face societal challenges and hidden dangers while navigating their magical abilities. References to the dehumanizing treatment of women and children and depictions of suicide are present in the book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ami McKay's The Witches of New York is praised for its immersive historical detail and strong, magical feminist themes. Readers appreciate the richly developed characters and atmospheric setting. However, some criticism centers on the pacing, with parts deemed slow. Overall, it’s a compelling blend of history, magic, and social commentary.
Who Should Read The Witches of New York?
Readers who enjoy The Witches of New York by Ami McKay are typically fans of historical fiction intertwined with elements of magic and the supernatural, akin to The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. These readers appreciate richly detailed settings, strong female protagonists, and a touch of witchcraft.