5 Urban Fantasy Books I Love (and Why You’ll Love Whiskey Witches Too)
Urban fantasy has always been my safe place—the genre that lets me escape into worlds filled with grit, danger, and magic that feels alive. These stories don’t shy away from the darkness, but they also remind us that strength is forged in fire.
Here are five urban fantasy books I love—and why, if you love them too, you’ll probably feel right at home in Whiskey Witches.
🐺 1. Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
Jane Yellowrock is one of the fiercest heroines in the genre—half-Cherokee, half-skinwalker, and all grit. Her story is steeped in dark battles, tangled morality, and the kind of inner demons you can’t just banish with magic. And I love that!
If you love Jane’s fight to claim her identity while hunting monsters, you’ll recognize that same fire in Paige Whiskey. She’s no stranger to blood, betrayal, and magic that cuts both ways.
🪄 2. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
Rachel Morgan’s world is messy—witches, vampires, demons, politics, and chaos colliding in Cincinnati. What makes this book shine is Rachel herself: flawed, stubborn, too bold for her own good, but impossible not to root for.
Paige Whiskey lives in that same chaos: juggling witchcraft, demons, shifting alliances, and her own messy humanity. If you love Rachel’s blend of grit and vulnerability, Paige will feel like a natural next heroine for your shelf.
🦊 3. Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs
Mercy Thompson proves over and over that family is worth fighting for—even when that fight takes her into the heart of darkness. What makes Storm Cursed so good is the way Briggs weaves everyday life with supernatural battles.
That’s the same heartbeat of Whiskey Witches. Paige fights demons and monsters, yes, but at its core, her story is about protecting her family—even when the world doesn’t understand her.
🩸 4. Shadow Hunter by B.R. Kingsolver
Quinn is a half-vampire, half-witch caught between worlds, her existence a constant test of survival and belonging. What makes Shadow Hunter stand out is its refusal to paint morality in black and white—every choice costs something.
Paige Whiskey is branded as dangerous just for existing as a demon summoner. Her fight isn’t just against monsters—it’s against the perception of being one. If you love Quinn’s razor-sharp balance of light and shadow, Paige’s story will resonate deeply.
⚔️ 5. Battle Ground by Jim Butcher
This book is the definition of high stakes. Harry Dresden faces an apocalyptic war in Chicago, where every fight is bigger than the last. Butcher’s brilliance lies in how personal it all still feels—Harry’s loyalty, his anger, his desperation to protect his city.
That’s the level of intensity I aimed for in Whiskey Witches. The battles are massive, but the cost is personal. Every spell cast, every demon faced, comes with blood on the floor and family in the balance.
Why This Matters
What ties all these books together isn’t just magic or monsters. It’s this: flawed, fierce, determined characters fighting for survival in worlds that don’t give them space.
That’s exactly where Whiskey Witches lives. If you love heroines who don’t fit the mold, families worth bleeding for, and battles that rip your heart out while making you cheer—then Paige Whiskey is waiting for you.
