Vila by Sarah Baylis

Nina and Marsha live in a village in the endless forest. They fall into the river, and, rather than being drowned as everyone believes, are swept away into new lives. They meet Vila, forest huntress who teaches them new skills, and to value love and friendship between women. But then the forest villagers discover them, and seize Vila, though the others escape. The villagers hold a “trial” and decide to burn Vila as a “witch”. Can she escape from the burning pyre... ?