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Howl's Moving Castle
This entrancing young adult fantasy classic is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature.
Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle.
To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers a new kind of found family and that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. What will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle?
In this whimsical, giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused.
Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle
Cozy Pairings
Witches Brew is an earthy and softly floral fragrance that opens with warm clove and gentle spice, creating an immediate sense of familiarity. At its heart, delicate violet brings a subtle sweetness that lifts and softens the richness of dark patchouli. The base is deep and grounding, with smoky, woodsy notes that linger in the air, balanced by a soft warmth. Smooth and atmospheric, this scent feels both comforting and a little unexpected, blending warmth, earth, and soft florals into something subtly captivating.
Why We Chose This: Sophie Hatter is cursed into an old woman's body and has ended up in a moving castle with a heartless wizard, a fire demon, and a great deal of magic that is never quite what it appears to be. Witches Brew carries the earthy, ancient, softly magical warmth of Diana Wynne Jones's world, where identities shift and nothing is what it first seems and old magic lives in every corner. It is the candle for every book in this series. Light this candle and let the grounding warmth of patchouli and violet fill the room like a castle that is always moving and somehow always exactly where it needs to be.