Reviews

If the Magic Fits by Susan Maupin Schmid

combiyu's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• 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? Yes

4.5

rebeccadanielle's review against another edition

3.0

This was such a fun book to read. Once I started reading I didn’t want to stop, although, I did feel that parts of the middle section fell away slightly but they definitely picked up again at the end.

gitika_19's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.25

lavendermarch's review against another edition

4.0

I liked this book. It was cute and middle grade, which is a change from the normal YA/new adult fantasy me. It was a unique enough story, and I liked the little hints at romance for the future. It was paced all right, and I'm curious about the world. If I can find the next book at the library, I will read it. 3.5 stars.

ashleylm's review against another edition

3.0

A nice little rice pudding of a book. The main character lucks into the magic, accomplishes very little, and events would apparently have panned out much the same way without her involvement at all, which suggests a plotting problem (I'm reminded of The Big Bang Theory episode where Amy pointed out that Indiana Jones was superfluous to the events in Raiders of the Lost Arc, ultimately). Still, it's good-natured and calming.

I was probably most annoyed that (a) the author saddled the main character with such a ridiculous name that it no doubt knocked the book back a couple of grades in appeal, and (b) that our hero managed to keep up with her work duties in addition to quite a bit of time skulking around in disguise.

(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s).

sunsess's review against another edition

4.0

I must admit - though I am now a young adult, my heart still years for simpler stories. Ones where creativity is whimsical and silly, where instead of the name Sally you get Sunpie and Jerry Jelly-Belly, and where the characters still believe their dreams are just a wish away. This is that book. A book with the entertainment factor of a kids book, but the writing style of a teen/YA book. The only part I didn't like was the resolution, which wasn't bad, but felt like it could've been better. Of course I'd already had a couple of endings written in my head so that probably influenced things. XD

Overall, great book. I will definitely be reading the second one. 4 cows!

snazel's review against another edition

4.0

Charming and fun introduction to magic-palace-intrigue. It would be great to read aloud.

I am a little concerned about the theme of "boys who aren't grown treat you badly because they like you", but they definitely showed that grown ups should mature past that? And the main character messed up and was horrible accidentally too? Anyways I'm watching you, book.

zorasorel's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A

2.5

teacher2library's review against another edition

3.0

Great read-alike for fans of Tuesdays at the Castle! This first book is a solid start to the series and, while still leaving room for future adventures and mysteries to solve, ends on a really satisfying note.

elianeckers's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

4.5