Once a Witch: A Spellbinding YA Fantasy of Magic, Family Secrets, and True Identity

Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search—and the stranger—will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth a legacy of dark family secrets, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all. This spellbinding young adult fantasy will exhilarate, enthrall, and thoroughly enchant.

She accepted the quest to prove she belonged, but what happens when the truth is more dangerous than being an outcast?

• Time Travel Fantasy: A hunt for a lost heirloom sends Tamsin tumbling through the past, where the sins of her ancestors are waiting to be unearthed.
• Sibling Rivalry: Mistaken for her powerful sister Rowena, Tamsin accepts a dangerous mission—a choice that could either prove her worth or destroy her.
• Secret Identity: Tamsin has always believed she was the only one in her family without magic. She’s about to discover just how wrong she was.
• Paranormal Romance: She's drawn to a mysterious professor, but an old friend's return complicates a quest that will tangle her heart as much as her history.

Carolyn MacCullough is the author of the young adult urban fantasy Once a Witch and three other YA novels. Born and raised in Connecticut, she has lived in Sicily, Scotland, and even the wilds of New Jersey before settling down in Brooklyn where she now lives with her husband and daughter. In addition to writing, she also teaches creative writing at NYU and The New School.