The Black Witch - Book 1, Part 1

The Black Witch is a 2017 young adult fantasy romance novel by Laurie Forest. The novel faced backlash on social media before its release due to alleged racist content. However, early reviews of Black Witch before publication were positive. Kirkus Reviews gave the book a star rating, describing it as "a compelling book that leaves the reader wanting more." Another star-rated review on Publishers Weekly called the book "a captivating story of rebellion and forbidden love" that "makes a powerful argument against fascism and xenophobia."