Once a Witch

Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search—and the stranger—will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth a legacy of dark family secrets, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all. This spellbinding young adult fantasy will exhilarate, enthrall, and thoroughly enchant.

She accepted the quest to prove she belonged, but what happens when the truth is more dangerous than being an outcast?

• Time Travel Fantasy: A hunt for a lost heirloom sends Tamsin tumbling through the past, where the sins of her ancestors are waiting to be unearthed.
• Sibling Rivalry: Mistaken for her powerful sister Rowena, Tamsin accepts a dangerous mission—a choice that could either prove her worth or destroy her.
• Secret Identity: Tamsin has always believed she was the only one in her family without magic. She’s about to discover just how wrong she was.
• Paranormal Romance: She's drawn to a mysterious professor, but an old friend's return complicates a quest that will tangle her heart as much as her history.

“[MacCullough] has created an enormously sympathetic character in Tamsin, whose itchy relationship with her family will resonate with teens struggling to define themselves. Characters, setting, conflict—all develop nicely to create a light urban fantasy that goes down easy and will have readers asking for its sequel.”—Kirkus Reviews  “With the glut of contemporary romantic supernatural tales, this will be popular, but the action, drama, and great potential for compelling sequels set it apart from the crowd.”—Booklist "MacCullough's writing is evocative without distracting from her story; readers will identify with Tam's desire to create a space away from parental expectations and take comfort that even extraordinary families make mistakes."--Publishers Weekly