What Witch And Vampire Books Feature Strong Female Protagonists?

Let's narrow this down to books where the magical education is actually about the protagonist's own power struggle, not just a backdrop for romance. The Scholomance trilogy by Naomi Novik is an obvious starting point. El isn't just 'strong' in the sense of being powerful—she's constantly fighting against a system designed to consume her, and her arc is about choosing to redefine that strength on her own terms, which is way more interesting than simple combat prowess. Then there's 'A Deadly Education', which is part of that series, but it stands out. The setting itself is a character, and El's growth is tied to her understanding of it. For something less grim, 'The Once and Future Witches' by Alix E. Harrow isn't a traditional academy book, but the way the sisters rediscover magic through research and societal pushback feels like a postgraduate course in witchcraft. Their strength is collective and intellectual, which is a refreshing angle. A lot of the popular paranormal academy books focus so much on the love interest's power that the heroine's arc feels secondary. These ones don't fall into that trap; the magic system and the personal journey are inextricably linked, so the progression feels earned, not gifted.