A delightfully cozy fantasy filled with witches, prophecies, found family, and laugh-out-loud charm, The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C. M. Waggoner is a whimsical standalone adventure perfect for readers who love magical cottages, quirky characters, and heartwarming humor.

Gretsella is a practical witch who enjoys her quiet life in the Dark Forest of Brigandale. She spends her days brewing herbal remedies, attending meetings with her delightfully eccentric coven, and keeping to herself—exactly the way she likes it.

Then one day, everything changes.

A screaming infant is left on her doorstep.

Despite every instinct telling her otherwise, Gretsella raises the little boy as her own. Eighteen years later, Bradley has grown into an impossibly kind and charming young man. Life is peaceful—until woodland creatures begin delivering an outrageous prophecy claiming Bradley is the kingdom's long-lost prince destined for the throne.

Ignoring Gretsella's repeated warnings that talking chipmunks and ancient prophecies should never be trusted, Bradley sets off for the capital. As political schemes, royal intrigue, and dangerous ambitions threaten to destroy both the kingdom and her beloved son, Gretsella realizes there's only one solution.

She must sabotage his destiny.

Filled with clever humor, enchanting magic, memorable characters, and cozy fantasy charm, The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale is a delightful story about motherhood, destiny, and the family we choose.

Why You'll Love The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

• Standalone cozy fantasy
• Whimsical witch protagonist
• Laugh-out-loud humor
• Cozy cottagecore atmosphere
• Found family storyline
• Magical woodland setting
• Clever political fantasy with heart
• Perfect comfort read

Tropes & Themes

• Found family
• Reluctant mother figure
• Cozy witch
• Cottagecore fantasy
• Chosen family
• Prophecy gone wrong
• Royal intrigue
• Magical creatures
• Fairy tale retelling vibes
• Quirky humor

Perfect For Fans Of

• T. Kingfisher
• Travis Baldree
• Heather Fawcett
• Legends & Lattes
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
• Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
• Howl's Moving Castle
• Cozy fantasy novels

Book Details

Title: The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

Series: Standalone

Author: C. M. Waggoner

Format: Hardcover

Genre:

• Cozy Fantasy
• Fantasy
• Humor
• Magical Fiction

Pages:
224

Publication Date:
March 17, 2026

Dimensions:
8.27 × 5.51 × 0.91 inches

About the Author

C. M. Waggoner is the acclaimed author of The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry and writes imaginative fantasy filled with humor, memorable characters, and richly magical worlds. Her novels blend cozy storytelling, clever wit, and heartfelt adventure, making them favorites among fantasy readers seeking charm alongside compelling plots.