10 Dark Fantasies To Read If You’re Still Not Over Agatha All Along

With Visionquest wrapped up and Scarlet Witch's Doomsday return confirmed, it's a pretty good time for fans of Marvel and witches. But for many of us, the peak that was Agatha All Along is tough to beat. A perfect combination of twisty, dark fantasy, Marvel magic, and sapphic tension, the series had truly spot-on vibes for the witchy among us. Agatha All Along took the villain's stunning debut in Wandavision and dialed it all the way up. Kathryn Hahn's performance, alongside a stunning cast of reluctant coven-mates, captured the kind of dark, twisty magic we seldom see in the cinematic world of Marvel. In fact, in many ways it felt like the witchy fantasy book adaptation we didn't know Marvel could give us. And it left many fans of morally grey witches wanting more. While there's still hope we'll see Agatha again in Doomsday, it never hurts to get more dark fantasy, witchy vibes in our lives. Thankfully, there are plenty of dark fantasy books that capture a similar vibe to the beloved Marvel TV series. Whether you're looking for witches with dubious morals, complicated and ill-advised sapphic love stories, or stories that don't pull punches with emotionally charged twists, there's an Agatha All Along read-a-like for you. Daughter of the Hunt (2026) by K Arsenault Rivera One of the central tensions in Agatha All Along is the doomed romance between Agatha and Lady Death. Though she's a powerful witch, loving a cosmic being with power over life and death is a whole other level. If you want more complicated sapphic love stories between powerful entities, Daughter of the Hunt will certainly scratch that itch. This book reimagines the myth of Iphigenia and Artemis in a setting that blends modern-day and mythical fantasy. Iphigenia has lived her entire life in the same building as part of her family's curse, but when she's sacrificed to Artemis, she finds newfound freedom. In Artemis' world, she learns to hunt... and that she just might like being hunted herself. You can purchase Daughter of the Hunt here. The Women Could Fly (2022) by Megan Giddings Billed as a fantasy twist on dystopian classics like The Handmaid's Tale, Megan Giddings The Women Could Fly leans into the covenless witch vibes in a big way. Set in a world where witchcraft is both very real and very dangerous, this book follows a protagonist struggling to survive in a world where marriage by 30 is all but mandatory. In The Women Could Fly, our protagonist is struggling to move on after a devastating, mysterious loss. That, alongside the impending 30th birthday marriage deadline, leaves her struggling to regain control of her life. But when the opportunity presents itself, she abandons everything she knows in an attempt to finally get some answers... and perhaps a bit more power in a world that wants her to be powerless. You can purchase The Women Could Fly here. The Fox and the Devil (2026) by Kiersten White If you loved Agatha All Along and have a soft spot for vampires, particularly of the Van Helsing variety, then buckle up. The Fox and the Devil follows Anneke, daughter of the possibly mad scientist Van Helsing. She's obsessed with tracking down the mysterious woman she believes to be his murderer, and she's devoted her entire life to the cause. This dark, sapphic fantasy delves deep into Anneke's obsession with vampires and the woman who just might be one of them. She hunts serial killers, on the lookout for suspicious victims whose deaths just might point to something supernatural. But as the decades-long cat-and-mouse game between her and Diavola begins to escalate, it might be more than either of them bargained for. You can purchase The Fox and the Devil here. The Haunting of Lady Death (2027) by Maddie Martinez This dark, sapphic retelling of The Phantom of the Opera is such a perfect recommendation for Agatha All Along fans who can't get enough of Aubrey Plaza as Lady Death. As the title suggests, the book features its own version of Lady Death herself. And like Agatha, our protagonist strikes a deal with Death that could cost her everything. Kasia has trained her entire life to be a concertmaster, but her heritage gets her unjustly barred from even auditioning for the role. So, she strikes a deal with Lady Death, who will help her secure the position she yearns for. But in return, Death might want more of Kasia than she bargained for. The Haunting of Lady Death comes out on February 9, 2027, so it's one to add to your TBR for the winter months. You can pre-order The Haunting of Lady Death here. The Year of the Witching (2020) by Alexis Henderson If you're longing for more of those distant past, woods-wandering scenes in Agatha All Along, this dark feminist fantasy will fit the bill. In The Year of the Witching, a young woman who chafes against her puritanical society seeks refuge in the dangerous, forbidden Darkwood. There, she finds the spirits of the long-lost witches her society fears, who gift her dead mother's diary. The unexpected gift unlocks new, surprising secrets. Immanuelle's mother had ties to the witches who died in the Darkwood, the very reason those woods are forbidden. Within the pages of the book, she learns to reclaim her power. And that the true darkness in this world might be quite different than what she was taught to believe. You can purchase The Year of the Witching here. Her Majesty's Royal Coven (2022) by Juno Dawson A coven at odds, each with a unique type of magical affinity that once made them a formidable team? This not only describes the experience of Agatha and her doomed coven on the Road, but the setup of book one in Juno Dawson's dark, haunting Her Majesty's Royal Coven trilogy. If you want a story of magic, power, and friendship that will emotionally destroy you, this dark fantasy trilogy is here to help. In Her Majesty's Royal Coven, a group of friends has tried to move on after the war that tore magical society apart. Or at least, most of them have. But when Helena, now the head of Her Majesty's Royal Coven, finds herself facing a prophesied threat, she has no choice but to call in her former sisters for backup. The only trouble is, they might not entirely agree on what to do with the child who is foretold to destroy them all. You can purchase Her Majesty's Royal Coven here. Everything Looks Better in Red (2027) by Gwendolyn Kiste This upcoming dark and twisty supernatural thriller follows an outcast who has tried to play by the rules and cage the beast within. Like Agatha fighting against her instincts to steal power from fellow witches, then giving in, protagonist Elsa has long denied the monster within, striving to make herself invisible instead. But it all comes crashing down when she meets the captivating, dangerous Jacey. As the two keep running into one another, they become entangled, and Elsa's struggle to contain the beast within rises to the surface. But Elsa isn't the only one with a dark past, and Jacey's darkness just might lead her to finally embrace her own. Everything Looks Better In Red arrives April 20, 2027. You can pre-order Everything Looks Better in Red here. The Once and Future Witches (2020) by Alix E. Harrow Return to the late 1800s with a twist in The Once and Future Witches. In this world, the witches have lost their power and forgotten who they are, much like where Agatha finds herself at the start of the Marvel series. But three sisters in New Salem just might be the ones to bring the magic back. The Eastwood sisters join the suffragist movement, looking to help women claim a bit of power through the ballot. But soon, they find themselves tracking down the forgotten secrets that once made women powerful through magic. A quietly devastating story about sisterhood, power, and those who'd do anything to keep it, this is a book you won't soon forget. You can purchase The Once and Future Witches here. Payback's a Witch (2021) by Lana Harper For those who desperately needed that irreverent humor to keep them company on the dark Witch's Road, Payback's a Witch is the perfect sapphic fantasy rom-com with just a touch of darkness. Specifically, that darkness comes from the powerful necromancer Talia Avramov, a woman determined to get revenge on her ex. Our main character, Emmy, isn't a powerful witch. But her family has a duty to serve as the arbiters of her hometown's spellcasting competition, and it's her turn to step in. Soon, she's tangled in Talia's plot for revenge, and a little bit captivated by the woman herself. But there may be more darkness in Thistle Grove than either of them bargained for. You can purchase Payback's a Witch here. Agatha Harkness: Fall of the Coven (2026) by Sara Shepard If nothing but more adventures with Agatha herself will do, there's a Marvel tie-in novel for that. Agatha Harkness: Fall of the Coven comes from the author behind the Pretty Little Liars series, and it dares to ask the question of what would happen if Agatha found herself back in high school. Next to rewatching Agatha All Along yet again, this book just might be the best way to recapture the magic of the series while we wait for more Agatha in the MCU. One moment, Agatha is nearly within reach of the Darkhold, which will make years of playing nice as part of the local coven worth it at last. But before she can recover it, a run-in with her coven rival, Martha, lands them both transported to a modern-day high school. Martha and, more importantly, the Darkhold, are hidden somewhere in this strange new world, and Agatha is determined to uncover them. If she can survive the world of modern teenagehood long enough, that is. You can purchase Agatha Harkness: Fall of the Coven here. Release Date 2024 - 2024-00-00 Showrunner Jac Schaeffer Directors Jac Schaeffer, Gandja Monteiro, Rachel Goldberg Cast Agnes O'Connor / Agatha Harkness Agatha Harkness, after the events of "WandaVision," seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.