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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
73 reviews
pgmoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I picked up The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches as part of a Fable app club read, hoping for a bit of a breather from the intensity of The Folk of the Air series. This quick, cozy read was exactly what I needed!
One of my favorite tropes—found family—is at the heart of this story, and it’s done beautifully. Mika, the protagonist, was interesting to follow. While I found her very different from myself, there were certain aspects of her that I related to, making her journey feel personal in some ways. The colorful cast of characters surrounding her were like the sweet, lovable counterparts you'd find in a classic rom-com, which made the story even more enjoyable.
Plot-wise, it felt like a light magical rom-com with the same ilk of Practical Magic (a personal favorite of mine). The familiarity of the plot was prominent, with a wholesome message of togetherness that made it a perfect fall read. The twist toward the end didn’t feel forced either—the clues were laid out well, making it satisfying when it all came together.
Overall, I really liked it! If you're looking for a cozy, heartwarming read, especially for the fall season, this one is worth checking out.
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
sharkfan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Gaslighting
mrsmiley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
hmetwade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
frenchpants's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
thirdtimesacharm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Death, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism
kaneebli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death, Toxic relationship, and Murder
creative_cactus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
thecandiegirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
moonytoast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent