The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Book Details & Major Themes

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Sangu Mandanna’s 2022 novel, continues the author’s pattern of witchy, light-hearted fantasy novels. The book is part of a literary trend of cozy, light-fantasy novels aimed at a millennial audience, such as The Spellshop, Keeper of Enchanted Rooms, and The Ex Hex.

The novel crosses several genres, including fantasy, romance, and domestic fiction, and Mandanna explores themes including Letting Others In, The Importance of Family, and Freedom Versus Safety.

Writer Highlights

Sangu Mandanna is a UK-based writer who has published novels for adult, young adult, and middle grade audiences. Her work often interweaves elements of romance and fantasy. For example, her novel A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping follows Sera Swan, a witch who has lost her magic but seeks to restore her power with the help of handsome librarian Luke Larsen.

This study guide references the August 2022 first edition Berkley paperback version of the novel.

Content Warning

This study guide contains depictions of trauma.