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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

140 reviews

rustbeltcoastie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

5.0

This was the sweetest, most wholesome cozy read. I absolutely loved it and might read it every fall. The characters are all lovely and well-developed and the writing is spectacular. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Racism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail

matmatmatty's review against another edition

emotional mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent

Minor: Racism and Xenophobia

daniofthewood's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

annakh16's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

If you ever wished that Anathema Device aka the witch from Good Omens had more book/screen time - I think this book is for you.

There’s an all-round lovable cast, found family (my favourite trope), and a cute little romance. I thought the couple matched really well, though I could’ve done without

the smut scene

- too much of a tonal shift in my opinion. There are also a few “plot conveniences“ and the end was somewhat bizarre, but neither  bothered me too much. This book was comforting, cosy, and overall just a good time.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Death of parent

embersbooknook's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-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

5.0

This book was an absolute cozy dream read.  It has everything you could want - witches, ✨magic✨ vibes that are immaculate, found family, diverse characters, characters dealing with their childhood trauma, and a lovely wrap up in the end.  It’s also very romantic😍  I …am obsessed.  I will definitely return to this as a cozy autumn read often.  

Sangu’s writing was absolutely wonderful - very easy to read, with an excellent ebb and flow to the story that never left more bored and always left me eagerly reading more.  Ian’s character won my heart instantly, as did Ken’s and their beautiful love story🥹  
All the characters felt believable, and three dimensional - and don’t even get me started on Jamie and Mika…they are perfect and I love them so much.  Rosetta, Terracotta, and Altamira were just so well written - their personalities, dreams, quirks, quarrels- I just wanted to scoop them all into a hug and go on adventures with them🥹  
Also I really fucking want some of Mika’s tea!!!🫖

Cannot recommend this book enough!  A completely charming read.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse

Minor: Emotional abuse, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism

Most of the things mentioned in the content warnings were things a character describes experiencing in the past. None of it was graphic but some of it was like…really sad and could remind readers of similar personal trauma - therefore I mention the warnings. Overall this is a light read, but these things are mentioned.

chrisb913's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

This book was absolutely brilliant. I loved the found family, the grumpy-sunshine, the characters, the setting, the magic system, everything worked in this novel for me.

I think the kids were my favorite part. The way she wrote them to be open and honest and just express themselves was a joy to read. I also adored Ian as this lovable grandpa of this little family that just inactive these crazy plans and is constantly being brought back down to earth by his sweet mellow husband in Ken.

I will definitely be checking out some of Sangu's other works as this was just a delight to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, and Death

Minor: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism

pagesofash's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

thirdtimesacharm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement

Moderate: Death, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Minor: Racism

kaneebli's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia

Minor: Death, Toxic relationship, and Murder

meremeth's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

Very light hearted easy read, would recommend to anyone looking for something cosy and low stakes. 
The romance was a bit whatever for me personally, but the found family aspect was really sweet :-) 
Read like a YA book almost? Even though the lead characters are over 30. Because of that the main characters felt much younger, like early 20s almost? Not a bad thing, just something to note 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Racism

Contains some discussions about childhood trauma; physical and mental abuse, manipulation, abandonment, death of a parent