A Witch's Guide to Burning

Dhaliwal creates a land ruled by magic and fire, where the sky is thick with witches A witch’s work is never done when she works for the people. With the success of her town relying on her magic, demands are high. But what happens when a witch can't keep up with the magical requests? She is burnt, of course—in a cruel ritual that extinguishes her magic and erases all her memories, making her just like everybody else. But when a burning ceremony is interrupted by rain in Chamomile Valley, a witch is left writhing at the stake. This hardcover from Drawn and Quarterly is a strong pickup for graphic novel readers who want something easy to browse, gift, and recommend. At 400 pages, it offers the kind of shelf presence that helps it stand out in store.