WITCHSONG BY ZSOFIA LAZAR // blog tour book feature: way too excited to read this YA romantic fantasy inspired by Hungarian folklore!!!

Very very very excited and quite proud to be on my tour stop to celebrate the release of Witchsong so without waffling nonsense, let’s get right into!

 

 

Title: Witchsong
Author: Zsofia Lazar
Page count: 288
Date published: 29 September 2026
Genre: Young adult historical fantasy

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Synopsis:

A burning means a heretic. A burning means a witch.

Once, there were many. Now, twenty years after the invasion of the Enhavirrim from the West, the witches of Zöldgömb have fled their peaceful existences, hunted by the Virre church that condemns superstition and magic. They hide in the shadows, their ancient power a threat to those who would see it erased.

As the Burnings spread and fear takes root, Rozalin of Enhavirre leaves behind the city of her birth – and the blood-stained past that clings to it. Haunted by visions of witches long dead, she journeys east, where survival is as uncertain as the shifting valleys and suspicious townsfolk. With the reluctant aid of a grim Zöldgömbi Hunter, Rozalin must confront the truth hidden in her dreams and unravel the mystery of her connection to the fabled covens of Zöldgömb.

To earn the coven’s trust – and claim a place to call home – Rozalin must complete three legendary tasks. In doing so, however, she will face the undeniable truth: that she cannot hide from the horrors of her heritage, nor from her destiny.

 

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Big thanks to Collective Ink & Our Street Books for the review copy and for having me on the tour! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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🖤 YA historical fantasy

🖤 Hungarian folklore

🖤 17th century European setting

🖤 Enemies to lovers

🖤 Lyrical writing

🖤 Reluctant allies

🖤 Yearning

🖤 All the witches

Zsofia Lazar is twenty-two years old and lives in London. After completing an MA in Law, she now works as a legal and compliance analyst at a financial technology company. A lifelong reader and writer, Zsofia previously wrote short stories and articles during her time at UCL, where she earned a BA in History. Her work appeared in platforms such as Pi Media and Journal D’Ambroisie, often exploring cultural, historical, and social issues close to her heart.

Specializing in modern history—particularly the Balkans and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy—Zsofia draws inspiration from the rich histories and divided societies of these regions. Her debut book intertwines this historical depth with the magic of the Hungarian folk tales she grew up with, blending fantasy and history through her own interpretations and reflections on their enduring themes.

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HAVE YOU READ THIS BOOK? WHAT DID YOU THINK? ARE YOU ADDING IT TO YOUR TBR? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE YA FANTASY BOOK? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOLKTALE? I’D LOVE TO KNOW!