A Resistance of Witches

A Novel

De: Morgan Ryan

Narrado por: Grace Gray

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

RESISTANCE IS MAGIC

“War II meets A Discovery of Witches…I raced through this one.” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Briar Club

“Historical fantasy at its absolute best.” —Alexis Henderson author of The Year of the Witching and An Academy for Liars

As World War II rages around her, a witch abandoned by her coven must journey to find a book of unspeakable power before it lands in Nazi hands

Stubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. Now, with Hitler’s army rampaging across Europe, the witches of Britain have joined the war effort, and Lydia is key to the cause: she must use her magic to track down magical relics before Hitler and his sycophants can. When a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy with heart-breaking consequences, the coven is left shaken, exposed and divided. The elder British witches have no interest in further loss of coven life in service of a government that has forced them into hiding for decades, no matter the consequences to the world. But with the discovery of the Grimorium Bellum, an ancient book that leaves a trail of death and destruction wherever it goes, Lydia knows her mission has never been more urgent.

Alone and woefully outnumbered, Lydia makes her way to the heart of occupied France, where she finds allies in Rebecca Gagne—a fierce French resistance fighter chockful of secrets—and Henry Boudreaux—a handsome Haitian-American art historian with a little magic of his own. Together, they traverse the country, stalked by the natural and supernatural alike, in search of the grimoire. But, as Lydia soon discovers, finding the book is only half the battle—the Grimorium Bellum has a dark agenda all its own. Lydia must subdue it before the Witches of the Third Reich can use it—but she’ll have to survive the book herself, first.

Top-notch audiobook!

A very well-paced novel, read immaculately by Grace Gray. From plotting to characterization, a great debut that promises great things to come. Worth your time!

Fun and fast paced

I liked the pacing and the silly premise (Nazi witches!). I wouldn’t have read it if it hadn’t popped up as a suggested on Goodreads for one of their summer accomplishment things. Sometimes I find good books that way- I can see myself reading this again. It only took me 2 days. Very fun, very enjoyable.

Top read of 2025

No notes. This book is perfect. I am buying a physical copy and reading it every year.

FABTASTIC!

I LOVED every word. Great characters. Amazing setting. Hateable villains. Didn't drag one bit. Definitely in my top five reads this year. Looking forward to reading more from Ms Ryan!

Outstanding….

Very engaging, love history, magic, which’s, ghosts. Felt like a new idea to explore. And who doesn’t want to defeat the Nazis, with good witches no less…fun book.

Sisterhood

Lovely book focused on sisterhood and discovering how important the bonds between women are. I love a mix of history and fiction and this book was a perfect blend.

Loved the character voice acting and emotion to the story.

Absolutely LOVED Resistance of Witches! The story had me hooked from page one. The magic, tension, slight mystery of betrayal, and characters that felt so real I didn’t want to stop playing the audiobook. It’s fast, emotional, and full of twists that actually deliver. Hands down one of the best books I’ve listen to this year.

What a unique story!

Loved the unique combo of witchy, fantasy vibes and WWII - one of a kind and wonderfully narrated

Absolutely amazing!!!

This book just went to the top of my list of reads this year. Super excited for what's next from Morgan Ryan. The story line is amazing and the narration is just perfect.

Best book I have listened this year

I loved this book! I loved the characters and everything about it. I would definitely recommend!