Cherie Dimaline's Venco follows Lucky St. James as she discovers she's a witch and is recruited by VenCo, an organization seeking seven special witches and seven magical spoons to restore power to women. Through a journey from Toronto to Salem, Lucky joins a coven confronting patriarchal systems and a dark villain threatening their mission. The novel becomes both magical adventure and feminist manifesto, proving that Dimaline can write contemporary witchcraft with Métis perspectives and that sisterhood is literally magical.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Dimaline uses witchcraft to explore dismantling patriarchy and women uplifting each other, creating a story that's both fun and political. This novel reminds us that covens are chosen families, that magic is resistance, and that seven witches with seven spoons can change the world.

DETAILS: • Author: Cherie Dimaline • Publisher: William Morrow & Company • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: February 6, 2024 • ISBN: 9780063054905 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days