"Hetherington breathes new life into the character from Shakespeare’s The Tempest in this lyrical fantasy, exploring how chronic illness, ableism, and misogyny impact Sycorax’s life. The supernatural elements and historical backdrop are well conjured, and Hetherington tenderly captures Sycorax’s emotional resilience in the face of relentless prejudice. The lush prose is easy to sink into."

– Publishers Weekly

"A beautifully tragic story told with heartbreaking poignancy. The tale of Sycorax lingers long after the last page. Magnificent!"

– Victoria Dowd, author of Murder Most Cold

"Sycorax is a poignant portrayal of a woman struggling to find her place in the face of physical challenges and social otherness. This is a book that resonates with current issues and will keep the reader gripped throughout."

– Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women

"This novel had me under its spell from start to finish, each page conjuring up such vivid imagery that I was uttterly captivated. Breathtaking."

– Emma Cooper, author of It Was Always You

"With all the reverberations and resonances of ancient tales, Sycorax is a vivid and stirring re-imagining of Shakespeare's final witch. Hetherington's prose will cast a spell on you. This book is perfect for lovers of Circe."

– Molly Aiken, author of Bright I Burn

"Sycorax is the bold and deeply moving origin tale of the ‘foul witch’ and mother of Caliban in The Tempest. From the briefest of references, Hetherington breathes new life into the ‘blue-eyed hag’ of Shakespeare’s imagination. What is a witch? Hetherington shows us: a child born with a deep affinity for the birds, the sea, winds and the natural world; a girl brimming with compassion but afflicted with a malady that marks her as an outsider. A young woman who defies convention and lives as she chooses. This is a beautifully written tale of otherness and becoming, which charms and beguiles in equal measure." 

– Nikki Marmery, author of LIllith

"Sycorax is a poignant portrayal of a woman struggling to find her place in the face of physical challenges and social otherness. This is a book that resonates with current issues and will keep the reader gripped throughout."

– Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women

"With all the reverberations and resonances of ancient tales, Sycorax is a vivid and stirring re-imagining of Shakespeare's final witch. Hetherington's prose will cast a spell on you. This book is perfect for lovers of Circe."

– Molly Aiken, author of Bright I Burn

"Magnificent. A beautifully-written, poignant tour de force blending myth, realism, magic, loneliness and the reality of living with chronic pain."

– Penny Batchelor, author of The Reunion Party