Hekate

The Witch

De: Nikita Gill

Narrado por: Nikita Gill

In this stunning reimagining of Greek myth for fans of Circe and Lore, Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, weaving a gripping story about the young goddess coming of age within their midst.

Hekate sings the story of its eponymous heroine. Born into a world on fire and at war, she and her mother are left behind by the menfolk of their Titan family as the battle against the new Gods–the Olympians–begins. Soon, Hekate and her mother are forced to flee their home as the Olympians overpower and enslave the Titans, including Hekate’s father, Perses, and gain dominion over the universe. In a bid to protect Hekate from the clutches of Zeus and Poseidon, her mother leaves her in the underworld with the goddess Styx and king of the underworld, Hades, where she must make a life for herself and discover her divine purpose.

Here begins Nikita Gill’s beautiful and propulsive reimagining of Hekate’s myth which unfolds into a coming-of-age adventure story and quest in which our young protagonist – not yet a goddess – sets out to discover what has happened to her parents, heal from the trauma of her separation from them, make a new home for herself in the underworld, and, eventually, step into her true power as a woman and goddess, before it’s too late.

Tight narrative

Lively, quick moving story with fascinating worlds and encounters. Doesn’t get bogged down in minutiae.

poetic

this was a beautiful retelling. Wonderful narration and left me wanting more from the author.

Officially one of my all time favorites!

Hekate the Witch has beautiful descriptions that truly transport you into the story. You can feel the hatred, love, and sorrow with Hekate. I love that it keeps to many great stories, yet the author isn't afraid of filling with her own imagination as well. It's truly an amazing blend!

Enjoyed very much

Loved the story of Hekete. The only concern was the narrator's pronunciation of certain letters of alphabet such as b and p, k and g, etc. At times this interrupted the flow, but overall I liked her voice very much.

mother is mothering

genuinely one of the most stunning and emotional reads of 2025. written in beautifully ornate and eloquent verse, HEKATE: THE WITCH Is a must read for all, but especially women and girls. love that this is young adult (!!!) but feels ageless. an incredible seminal work beautiful read by the author/poet. this magic will live rent free in my mind for years to come.