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Witches Steeped in Gold
	First edition
Author	Ciannon Smart
Language	English
Genres	Young adult, Dark fantasy
Publisher	HarperCollins
Publication date	April 20, 2021
Publication place	Jamaica/UK
ISBN	978-0-06-294598-3
Followed by	Empress Crowned in Red

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Witches Steeped in Gold is a 2021 young adult dark fantasy novel by British Jamaican writer Ciannon Smart.^[1]^[2] Smart's debut novel inspired by Jamaican mythology was published on 20 April 2021 by HarperCollins and follows two enemy witches who must enter an alliance to fight a common enemy.^[3]^[4] It was followed by a sequel, Empress Crowned in Red released on June 7, 2022.^[5]

Development

Smart first had the early inspiration for novel when she went on her second family trip to Jamaica when she was 12 years old and she did not start writing until she read An Ember in the Ashes. When she was on the trip to Jamaica, she visited Rose Hall and became obsessed with the idea of Black witches. In writing the book she made several research about Obeah and Jamaican culture.^[1]^[6] In an interview Smart stated that she was compelled to continue with the novel without fear after she heard the announcement of Children of Blood and Bone because it gave her hope about writing something different from the ones she had seen.^[1]

Plot

Iraya has spent her life in a cell, but every day brings her closer to freedom - and vengeance.

Jazmyne is the Queen's daughter, but unlike her sister before her, she has no intention of dying to strengthen her mother's power.

Sworn enemies, these two witches enter a precarious alliance to take down a mutual threat. But power is intoxicating, revenge is a bloody pursuit, and nothing is certain - except the lengths they will go to win this game.

This Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut about two enemy witches who must enter into a deadly alliance to take down a common enemy has the twisted cat-and-mouse of Killing Eve with the richly imagined fantasy world of Furyborn and Ember in the Ashes.

Reception

The book received generally positive reactions from reviewers and readers. It was one of the most anticipated books of 2021,^[3]^[7] and was recommended by several media outlets including The Mary Sue^[8] and USA Today.^[9]

A review from Tor.com stated that "Witches Steeped in Gold is a vicious series opener from a powerful debut novelist."^[10] A review from Kirkus Reviews called the novel "A richly realized tale for patient readers who enjoy complex language and worldbuilding".^[11] Publishers Weekly praised Ciannon Smart's worldbuilding stating that "Smart’s ornate world succeeds in its fantastical backdrops and frequent action".^[12]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Lavoie, Fin (20 April 2021). "Q&A With Ciannon Smart, Witches Steeped in Gold". We Need Diverse Books. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ "Black History Month – Interview with Ciannon Smart, Author of Witches Steeped in Gold; On Her Jamaican-Inspired Fantasy Debut, Worldbuilding, and its Gorgeous Cover". The Quiet Pond. 11 February 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ ^a ^b Knight, Rosie. "10 Contemporary Witchy Reads for a Magical Spooky Season". Nerdist. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ "Ask a Bookseller: 'Witches Steeped in Gold' is a Jamaican-inspired YA fantasy". MPR News. 27 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ Shotwell, Alyssa (9 June 2022). "All the 2022 Book Sequels & Additions We're Most Excited About (Part 2)". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
^ "Q&A: Ciannon Smart, Author of 'Witches Steeped In Gold'". The Nerd Daily. 15 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ Bowman, Sabienna (1 April 2021). "The 25 Best Books of April Will Take You Around the World (and Beyond)". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ "The Mary Sue Book Club, April 2021: Myths, Romcoms, and Murder Mystery-Solving Aunties". The Mary Sue. 5 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ "13 witch books that cast a spell on us, including 'Hour of the Witch,' 'The Ex Hex'". www.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ Brown, Alex (20 April 2021). ""Blood Follows Vein": Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart". Tor.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
^ WITCHES STEEPED IN GOLD | Kirkus Reviews. 4 February 2021.
^ "Children's Book Review: Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart. HarperTeen, ISBN 978-0-06-294598-3". PublishersWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[:0-1] Lavoie, Fin (20 April 2021). "Q&A With Ciannon Smart, Witches Steeped in Gold". We Need Diverse Books. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[2] "Black History Month – Interview with Ciannon Smart, Author of Witches Steeped in Gold; On Her Jamaican-Inspired Fantasy Debut, Worldbuilding, and its Gorgeous Cover". The Quiet Pond. 11 February 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[nerdist.com-3] Knight, Rosie. "10 Contemporary Witchy Reads for a Magical Spooky Season". Nerdist. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[4] "Ask a Bookseller: 'Witches Steeped in Gold' is a Jamaican-inspired YA fantasy". MPR News. 27 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[5] Shotwell, Alyssa (9 June 2022). "All the 2022 Book Sequels & Additions We're Most Excited About (Part 2)". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.

[6] "Q&A: Ciannon Smart, Author of 'Witches Steeped In Gold'". The Nerd Daily. 15 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[7] Bowman, Sabienna (1 April 2021). "The 25 Best Books of April Will Take You Around the World (and Beyond)". POPSUGAR Entertainment. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[8] "The Mary Sue Book Club, April 2021: Myths, Romcoms, and Murder Mystery-Solving Aunties". The Mary Sue. 5 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[9] "13 witch books that cast a spell on us, including 'Hour of the Witch,' 'The Ex Hex'". www.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[10] Brown, Alex (20 April 2021). ""Blood Follows Vein": Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart". Tor.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

[11] WITCHES STEEPED IN GOLD | Kirkus Reviews. 4 February 2021.

[12] "Children's Book Review: Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart. HarperTeen, ISBN 978-0-06-294598-3". PublishersWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

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-'''''Witches Steeped in Gold''''' is a 2021 [[Young adult fiction|young adult]] [[dark fantasy]] novel by [[British Jamaicans|British Jamaican]] writer Ciannon Smart.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-20|title=Q&A With Ciannon Smart, Witches Steeped in Gold|url=https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-ciannon-smart-witches-steeped-in-gold/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-ciannon-smart-witches-steeped-in-gold/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=We Need Diverse Books|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-11|title=Black History Month – Interview with Ciannon Smart, Author of Witches Steeped in Gold; On Her Jamaican-Inspired Fantasy Debut, Worldbuilding, and its Gorgeous Cover|url=https://thequietpond.com/2021/02/12/black-history-month-interview-with-ciannon-smart-author-of-witches-steeped-in-gold-on-her-jamaican-inspired-fantasy-debut-worldbuilding-and-its-gorgeous-cover/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://thequietpond.com/2021/02/12/black-history-month-interview-with-ciannon-smart-author-of-witches-steeped-in-gold-on-her-jamaican-inspired-fantasy-debut-worldbuilding-and-its-gorgeous-cover/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Quiet Pond|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Smart's [[debut novel]] inspired by Jamaican mythology was published on 20 April 2021 by [[HarperCollins]] and follows two enemy witches who must enter an alliance to fight a common enemy.<ref name="nerdist.com">{{Cite web|title=10 Contemporary Witchy Reads for a Magical Spooky Season|url=https://nerdist.com/article/contemporary-witchy-books-magical-spooky-season-halloween/|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Nerdist|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ask a Bookseller: 'Witches Steeped in Gold' is a Jamaican-inspired YA fantasy|url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/04/27/ask-a-bookseller-witches-steeped-in-gold-is-a-jamaican-inspired-ya-fantasy |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/04/27/ask-a-bookseller-witches-steeped-in-gold-is-a-jamaican-inspired-ya-fantasy |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=MPR News|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It will be followed by a sequel, ''Empress Crowned in Red'' scheduled for release on May 10, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-06|title=All the 2022 Book Sequels & Additions We're Most Excited About (Part 1)|url=https://www.themarysue.com/2022-book-sequels-prequels-series-jan-to-may/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.themarysue.com/2022-book-sequels-prequels-series-jan-to-may/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Mary Sue|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
+'''''Witches Steeped in Gold''''' is a 2021 [[Young adult fiction|young adult]] [[dark fantasy]] novel by [[British Jamaicans|British Jamaican]] writer Ciannon Smart.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-20|first=Fin |last=Lavoie|title=Q&A With Ciannon Smart, Witches Steeped in Gold|url=https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-ciannon-smart-witches-steeped-in-gold/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://diversebooks.org/qa-with-ciannon-smart-witches-steeped-in-gold/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=We Need Diverse Books|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-11|title=Black History Month – Interview with Ciannon Smart, Author of Witches Steeped in Gold; On Her Jamaican-Inspired Fantasy Debut, Worldbuilding, and its Gorgeous Cover|url=https://thequietpond.com/2021/02/12/black-history-month-interview-with-ciannon-smart-author-of-witches-steeped-in-gold-on-her-jamaican-inspired-fantasy-debut-worldbuilding-and-its-gorgeous-cover/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://thequietpond.com/2021/02/12/black-history-month-interview-with-ciannon-smart-author-of-witches-steeped-in-gold-on-her-jamaican-inspired-fantasy-debut-worldbuilding-and-its-gorgeous-cover/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Quiet Pond|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Smart's [[debut novel]] inspired by Jamaican mythology was published on 20 April 2021 by [[HarperCollins]] and follows two enemy witches who must enter an alliance to fight a common enemy.<ref name="nerdist.com">{{Cite web|title=10 Contemporary Witchy Reads for a Magical Spooky Season|first=Rosie|last= Knight|url=https://nerdist.com/article/contemporary-witchy-books-magical-spooky-season-halloween/|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Nerdist|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ask a Bookseller: 'Witches Steeped in Gold' is a Jamaican-inspired YA fantasy|url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/04/27/ask-a-bookseller-witches-steeped-in-gold-is-a-jamaican-inspired-ya-fantasy |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/04/27/ask-a-bookseller-witches-steeped-in-gold-is-a-jamaican-inspired-ya-fantasy |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=MPR News|date=27 April 2021 |language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It was followed by a sequel, ''Empress Crowned in Red'' released on June 7, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shotwell |first=Alyssa |date=2022-06-09 |title=All the 2022 Book Sequels & Additions We're Most Excited About (Part 2) |url=https://www.themarysue.com/all-the-2022-book-sequels-additions-were-most-excited-part-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.themarysue.com/2022-book-sequels-prequels-series-jan-to-may/ |archive-date=2022-06-09 |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 == Development ==
-Smart first had the early inspiration for novel when she went on her second family trip to Jamaica when she was twelve years old and she did not start writing until she read  ''[[Embers in Ashes|Ember in Ashes]]''. When she was on the trip to Jamaica, she visited Rose Hall and became obsessed with the idea of Black witches. In writing the book she made several research about [[Obeah]] and [[Culture of Jamaica|Jamaican culture]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-15|title=Q&A: Ciannon Smart, Author of 'Witches Steeped In Gold'|url=https://thenerddaily.com/ciannon-smart-author-interview/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://thenerddaily.com/ciannon-smart-author-interview/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Nerd Daily|language=en-AU}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
+Smart first had the early inspiration for novel when she went on her second family trip to Jamaica when she was 12 years old and she did not start writing until she read  ''[[An Ember in the Ashes]]''. When she was on the trip to Jamaica, she visited Rose Hall and became obsessed with the idea of Black witches. In writing the book she made several research about [[Obeah]] and [[Culture of Jamaica|Jamaican culture]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-15|title=Q&A: Ciannon Smart, Author of 'Witches Steeped In Gold'|url=https://thenerddaily.com/ciannon-smart-author-interview/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://thenerddaily.com/ciannon-smart-author-interview/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Nerd Daily|language=en-AU}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 In an interview Smart stated that she was compelled to continue with the novel without fear after she heard the announcement of ''[[Children of Blood and Bone]]'' because it gave her hope about writing something different from the ones she had seen.<ref name=":0" />
 == Plot ==
+Iraya has spent her life in a cell, but every day brings her closer to freedom - and vengeance.
-Set in a Jamaican inspired world, Alumbrar witch Jazmyne Cariot is the only daughter and heir to the kingdom of Aicya's throne and has been preparing to become a Doyenne — queen ever since she was born. Her mother sees her as a tool to control the kingdom even after her death.
-For over a decade, Obeah witch Iraya “Ira” Adair the last heir of former Obeah rulers of Aciya has been locked in a dungeon to become a guard. When a group of people plans to remove the doyenne and put Jazmyne, her daughter, Ira is also leading a revolution to put Obeah back as the ruling class.
+Jazmyne is the Queen's daughter, but unlike her sister before her, she has no intention of dying to strengthen her mother's power.
-When Jazmyne sister is killed for a ritual by her mother, she vows to bring her down. Jazmyne and Ira both discovered that they wants the Doyenne dead, they form an alliance with each person having their own personal intentions. Jazmyne wants to crown herself as the next doyenne and Ira plans on reinstalling the Obeah back to the throne. Both of them must work together while trying to outsmart each other and also the Doyenne.
+Sworn enemies, these two witches enter a precarious alliance to take down a mutual threat. But power is intoxicating, revenge is a bloody pursuit, and nothing is certain - except the lengths they will go to win this game.
+This Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut about two enemy witches who must enter into a deadly alliance to take down a common enemy has the twisted cat-and-mouse of Killing Eve with the richly imagined fantasy world of Furyborn and Ember in the Ashes.
 == Reception ==
-The book received generally positive reactions from reviewers and readers. It was one of the most anticipated book of 2021.<ref name="nerdist.com"/><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-24|title=15 Best New Novels By Black Authors 2021|url=https://greatist.com/discover/best-spring-books-by-black-authors |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://greatist.com/discover/best-spring-books-by-black-authors |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Greatist|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bowman|first=Sabienna|date=2021-04-01|title=The 25 Best Books of April Will Take You Around the World (and Beyond)|url=https://www.popsugar.com/node/48236909 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.popsugar.com/node/48236909 |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=POPSUGAR Entertainment|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and was recommended by several media outlets including ''[[The Mary Sue]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-05|title=The Mary Sue Book Club, April 2021: Myths, Romcoms, and Murder Mystery-Solving Aunties|url=https://www.themarysue.com/mary-sue-book-club-april-2021/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.themarysue.com/mary-sue-book-club-april-2021/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Mary Sue|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and ''[[USA Today]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=13 witch books that cast a spell on us, including 'Hour of the Witch,' 'The Ex Hex'|url=https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/books/2021/10/27/best-witch-books-goodreads-hour-of-the-witch-the-book-of-magic-the-ex-hex-blood-like-magic/8544216002/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/books/2021/10/27/best-witch-books-goodreads-hour-of-the-witch-the-book-of-magic-the-ex-hex-blood-like-magic/8544216002/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=www.usatoday.com|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
+The book received generally positive reactions from reviewers and readers. It was one of the most anticipated books of 2021,<ref name="nerdist.com"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bowman|first=Sabienna|date=2021-04-01|title=The 25 Best Books of April Will Take You Around the World (and Beyond)|url=https://www.popsugar.com/node/48236909 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.popsugar.com/node/48236909 |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=POPSUGAR Entertainment|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and was recommended by several media outlets including ''[[The Mary Sue]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-05|title=The Mary Sue Book Club, April 2021: Myths, Romcoms, and Murder Mystery-Solving Aunties|url=https://www.themarysue.com/mary-sue-book-club-april-2021/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.themarysue.com/mary-sue-book-club-april-2021/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The Mary Sue|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and ''[[USA Today]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=13 witch books that cast a spell on us, including 'Hour of the Witch,' 'The Ex Hex'|url=https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/books/2021/10/27/best-witch-books-goodreads-hour-of-the-witch-the-book-of-magic-the-ex-hex-blood-like-magic/8544216002/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/books/2021/10/27/best-witch-books-goodreads-hour-of-the-witch-the-book-of-magic-the-ex-hex-blood-like-magic/8544216002/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=www.usatoday.com|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
-A review from ''[[Tor.com]]'' stated that "Witches Steeped in Gold is a vicious series opener from a powerful debut novelist."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brown|first=Alex|date=2021-04-20|title="Blood Follows Vein": Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart|url=https://www.tor.com/2021/04/20/book-reviews-witches-steeped-in-gold-by-ciannon-smart/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.tor.com/2021/04/20/book-reviews-witches-steeped-in-gold-by-ciannon-smart/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Tor.com|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref> A review from ''[[Kirkus Reviews]]'' called the novel "A richly realized tale for patient readers who enjoy complex language and worldbuilding".<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ciannon-smart/witches-steeped-in-gold/|title=WITCHES STEEPED IN GOLD {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' praised Ciannon Smart worldbuilding stating that "Smart’s ornate world succeeds in its fantastical backdrops and frequent action".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Children's Book Review: Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart. HarperTeen,  ISBN 978-0-06-294598-3|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-294598-3 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-294598-3 |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=PublishersWeekly.com|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
+A review from ''[[Tor.com]]'' stated that "Witches Steeped in Gold is a vicious series opener from a powerful debut novelist."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brown|first=Alex|date=2021-04-20|title="Blood Follows Vein": Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart|url=https://www.tor.com/2021/04/20/book-reviews-witches-steeped-in-gold-by-ciannon-smart/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.tor.com/2021/04/20/book-reviews-witches-steeped-in-gold-by-ciannon-smart/ |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Tor.com|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref> A review from ''[[Kirkus Reviews]]'' called the novel "A richly realized tale for patient readers who enjoy complex language and worldbuilding".<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ciannon-smart/witches-steeped-in-gold/|title=WITCHES STEEPED IN GOLD {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|date=February 4, 2021|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' praised Ciannon Smart's worldbuilding stating that "Smart’s ornate world succeeds in its fantastical backdrops and frequent action".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Children's Book Review: Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart. HarperTeen, ISBN 978-0-06-294598-3|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-294598-3 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220211/https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-294598-3 |archive-date=2022-02-11 |url-status=live|access-date=2022-02-11|website=PublishersWeekly.com|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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