
Disco Witches of Fire Island
by Blair Fell
USA TODAY BESTSELLER! “Heartfelt.”—The New York Times Hit the dance floor with a coven of queer witches on 1980s Fire Island in this gay fantasy romance about finding magic, love, and family in the face of tragedy. A heartwarming LGBTQ+ novel for fans of steamy romance, loathe-at-first-sight, and Red, White, and Royal Blue. The paperback edition will have sprayed teal edges and foil on the cover! It’s 1989, and Joe Agabian and his best friend Ronnie set out to spend their first summer working in the hedonistic gay paradise of Fire Island Pines. Joe is desperate to let loose and finally move beyond the heartbreak of having lost his boyfriend to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The two friends are quickly taken in by a pair of quirky, older house cleaners. But something seems off, and Joe starts to suspect the two older men of being up to something otherworldly. In truth, Howie and Lenny are members of a secret disco witch coven tasked with protecting the island—and young men like Joe—from the relentless tragedies ravaging their community. The only problem is, having lost too many of their fellow witches to the epidemic, the coven’s protective powers have been seriously damaged. Unaware of all the mystical shenanigans going on, Joe starts to fall for the super-cute bisexual ferryman who just happens to have webbed feet and an unusual ability to hold his breath underwater. But Joe’s longing to find love is tripped up by his own troublesome past as well as the lure of a mysterious hunk he keeps seeing around the island—a man Howie and Lenny warn may be a harbinger of impending doom. The Disco Witches need to find help—fast—if they’re to save Joe and the island from the Great Darkness. But how? Fans of spicy queer romances with a dash of fantasy will fall in love with this stunning novel of community, love, sex, magic, and hope in desperate times.
About This Book
Disco Witches of Fire Island is a fantasy romance novel by Blair Fell, first published in 2025 by Alcove Press. It runs 352 pages. Readers can expect found family; steamy heat; a emotional and comfort tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- loathe-at-first-sight
- Heat
- Steamy
- Mood
- Emotional
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 352 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A grieving man finds himself caught between a coven of protective disco witches and a mysterious supernatural ferryman on 1980s Fire Island.
- Fans of Red, White, and Royal Blue
- Readers who enjoy magical realism
- Emotional
- Features loathe-at-first-sight
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers highly sensitive to AIDS-era trauma
- Readers who dislike fantasy elements in historical fiction
- Grief elements may be very heavy for some readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: paranormal historical romance
Pairing: M/M
Power balance: unclear
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort, high tension, moderate humor, and a strong emotional payoff.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
High
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Joe Agabian and his friend Ronnie arrive at Fire Island for a summer of work and recovery. Joe is mourning a boyfriend lost to HIV/AIDS, but his summer takes a fantastical turn when he meets Howie and Lenny, older men who belong to a secret disco witch coven. As Joe navigates a budding attraction to a local ferryman with unusual physical abilities, he must also confront the 'Great Darkness' threatening to consume the island and its residents.
Central Conflict
A coven of witches with failing powers must protect Joe and the vulnerable Fire Island community from a malevolent force known as the Great Darkness, while Joe struggles to open his heart again after significant loss.
Setting
Fire Island Pines, New York, 1989.
Themes
Strengths
- Unique blending of 1980s history with witchcraft
- Highly atmospheric setting
- Emotional weight and relevance
- Vibrant character archetypes
Consider before reading
- Grief elements may be very heavy for some readers
- Balance between whimsical witches and the tragedy of the AIDS epidemic might be tonally challenging
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — The House in the Cerulean Sea — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?
- 5
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 6
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 7
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 8
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
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- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Alcove Press
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9798892422390
Disco Witches of Fire Island: quick answers
- Who wrote Disco Witches of Fire Island?
- Disco Witches of Fire Island was written by Blair Fell.
- When was Disco Witches of Fire Island published?
- Disco Witches of Fire Island was first published in 2025 by Alcove Press.
- What genre is Disco Witches of Fire Island?
- Disco Witches of Fire Island is a fantasy romance novel, with found family.
- How many pages is Disco Witches of Fire Island?
- Disco Witches of Fire Island is 352 pages long.
- How spicy is Disco Witches of Fire Island?
- EIKNA rates Disco Witches of Fire Island as steamy heat.
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