What We Sacrifice for Magic, A Novel By Andrea Jo DeWerd

In 1968, the Watry-Ridder family holds a powerful legacy of magic in the small town of Friedrich, Minnesota. Revered and feared, their spells—ranging from water charms to love potions—have enchanted locals for generations, a gift rooted in their ancestry from the Black Forest. As the eldest daughter, Elisabeth Watry-Ridder faces the weight of expectation. With her high school graduation behind her, she is set to inherit her grandmother Magda's mantle as the family witch. Alongside this burden, she’s expected to marry her high school sweetheart and remain in Friedrich forever.

Yet Elisabeth is restless, questioning her preordained path and yearning for something beyond the confines of her family's expectations. As she delves deeper into her family's magical heritage, she uncovers not only the enchanting powers of their spells but also a tangled web of secrets and sacrifices. Each revelation shakes her trust in the grandmother she idolized and prompts her to confront a stark reality: magic comes with a steep price.

Caught in the bittersweet struggle between loyalty to her family and the desire for self-discovery, Elisabeth must grapple with the essence of her identity. What is she willing to sacrifice for the sake of her family’s legacy? In a heartwarming tale of empowerment and the complexity of love, What We Sacrifice for Magic illuminates the journey of a young woman striving to forge her own destiny while navigating the enchanting yet burdensome world of family traditions. 📚❤️