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Even as an adult this was a cute, fun, witchy adventure. Although there is wife-murdering ghost and a cannibalistic enchantress, the Matron and Terrence's upringing in the orphanage are the actual unsettling parts of the story.

knockingonheavansbookstore's review against another edition

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dark funny inspiring fast-paced

Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

evilinchw0rm's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Sweet nostalgic read.

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was fun and disgustingly creepy descriptions of the witches and their tasks in the competition especially the one from Madame Olympia.

It had funny moments, too.

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3.0

This was an easy, nostalgic re-read - but oh my goodness I did NOT remember them using the word "f****tt" so many times!

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4.0

I greatly enjoyed this book, it was a delight. Especially Arriman, he is such a dandy diva. I love him, he's so funny with his thinking. Stuff like:

If Bloodwort wins, he plans to kill himself? What a drama wizard. However, that wasn't the darkest part of this story. The rats eating themselves? Pretty intense XD

I loved Rover the Worm, what a darling invertebrate. I quite enjoyed the ending,

Though I had guessed Terence was accidentally helping with Belladonna's magic, him being the prophesized wizard was a surprise!

The cover is beautiful, I was always excited to pick it up.

The only thing I would have loved to see more was Belladonna and Arriman together. I know it's a kids' book, but it would have been nice to see them actually have a conversation. There was a perfect time too when

Terence was missing.

They could have had a lovely conversation, though it was cute how sappy Arriman was.

I did like how Madame Olympia was set up with Sir Simon, I thought that was a fun, murderous pair!

Overall, a lovely read and made my day when I finished it! :)

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bunana_'s review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It was in this moment of complete despair that Arriman showed himself a most true and noble lover. “My angel..” gathering Belladonna in his arms, “what does it matter…”

Arriman and Belladonna are truly; she fell first, he fell harder. I live them so much!

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