An Ancient Witch’s Guide to Modern Dating

Description

An ancient witch explores the thrills–and perils–of online dating with hilarity and heart in a charming rom-com perfect for fans of cozy fantasy and witchy romance.

Meet Thorn Scarhart, a thirty-nine-year-old witch who’s having trouble finding love in the 17th century. Despite the local matchmaker’s efforts and Thorn’s arsenal of powerful love potions, she has yet to fall in love. After the disappearance of her sister and the loss of her mother, Thorn was too caught up in…well, life, to focus on dating. Now, she fears she may have missed her chance.

But, when one of her potion brews backfires spectacularly, Thorn is hurled 350 years into the future, landing in a bustling city where her once-isolated cottage is now a historical museum. While this unexpected leap through time may seem daunting, modern life does have its perks: indoor plumbing, electric kettles, and the world of online dating. At thirty-nine, the odds may not be perfect, but at least they’re not impossible.

With the help of the museum’s new curator–and her charming veterinarian brother–Thorn dives headfirst into the 21st-century dating scene. And as she searches for romance, she might also find herself along the way.

An Ancient Witch’s Guide to Modern Dating is a delightful mix of humor, heart, and a sprinkle of magic. Cozy fantasy lovers will adore this enchanting rom-com, which is a must-read for fans of Sangu Mandanna’s The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and Erin Sterling’s The Ex Hex.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Cecilia Edward
Published: 06/24/2025
Publisher: S&s/Saga Press
ISBN: 9781668087145
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 1.00″ H x 8.30″ L x 5.50″ W

About the Author
Cecilia Edward is the pen name of Remy Lai, a celebrated Australian children’s author and illustrator who has won the Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Award and the SCBWI Sid Fleischman Award for Humor. Continuing to publish in the middle grade, YA, and graphic novel spaces, she is thrilled to make her adult fiction debut with An Ancient Witch’s Guide to Modern Dating. Remy is based in Brisbane; you can find her on Instagram @ceciliaedwardbooks.