readingbrb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
edgar_07zoro's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
amayaethomas's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
tunacullen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
eversaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
theolivetree's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
hannahlee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Another fabulous entry in Ostertag's series. I'm enjoying watching these characters grow and learn, both vulnerable and so emotionally mature. Definitely some heart-wrenching queer parent/child dynamics here, handled impeccably by the author/illustrator.
mkat1580's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
va4lent's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
billd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The Midwinter Witch is the third and final (hoping there might eventually be more) book in author Molly Knox Ostertag's Witch Boy YA fantasy graphic novel trilogy. It was a joy to read.
In this final instalment, Aster, his family and new friends, Charlie and Ariel head off to his extended family's midwinter celebration. It's a chance for the family to reunite and there are competitions for the best shapeshifter and best witch.
Ariel, who is learning to harness her witchy powers with the family, has doubts about going as she is a foster child and feels somewhat not a part of everything. She also begins having dreams where she meets her mother's sister and this causes confusion for Ariel. Aster is determined to compete in the Witch competition even though he is the first boy to take part (witching had traditionally been practiced only by the women of the family) even though his mother asks him not to.
So there is tension amidst the family celebrations. Other distant relatives try to make Aster uncomfortable. Ariel's aunt wants her to leave the family and come with her even though she isn't a particularly nice witch. It makes for an entertaining, exciting story. Once again the characters are wonderful and engaging. The artwork in this graphic novel series has always been bright, clearly drawn and so colorful. I enjoyed all of them immensely. If you've got young children interested in reading, you can't go wrong with this series. Heck, it's just a fun, entertaining read for adults. That's what I tell myself anyway. (4.0 stars)
In this final instalment, Aster, his family and new friends, Charlie and Ariel head off to his extended family's midwinter celebration. It's a chance for the family to reunite and there are competitions for the best shapeshifter and best witch.
Ariel, who is learning to harness her witchy powers with the family, has doubts about going as she is a foster child and feels somewhat not a part of everything. She also begins having dreams where she meets her mother's sister and this causes confusion for Ariel. Aster is determined to compete in the Witch competition even though he is the first boy to take part (witching had traditionally been practiced only by the women of the family) even though his mother asks him not to.
So there is tension amidst the family celebrations. Other distant relatives try to make Aster uncomfortable. Ariel's aunt wants her to leave the family and come with her even though she isn't a particularly nice witch. It makes for an entertaining, exciting story. Once again the characters are wonderful and engaging. The artwork in this graphic novel series has always been bright, clearly drawn and so colorful. I enjoyed all of them immensely. If you've got young children interested in reading, you can't go wrong with this series. Heck, it's just a fun, entertaining read for adults. That's what I tell myself anyway. (4.0 stars)