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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
310 reviews
greendog95's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
emilyb84's review against another edition
hopeful
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
4.5
Quotes
Mika: “You’re not cold or bored?”
Jamie: “No.”
Mika: “See, I actually believe you,” she said merrily. “Because you’re kind, not nice. You’d never say you weren’t bored to be polite.”
Jamie: “You’re the only person I know who says the word nice like it’s a bad thing.”
Mika: “It’s not a bad thing at all, except when it’s all there is. A lot of nice people stop being nice when they don’t get exactly what they want.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
ametres's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I loved the first 80% of this book—following Mika and her interactions with the kids and the adult residents of Nowhere House was engaging and sweet. However, I found the romance subplot clunky at best and deeply uncomfortable at worst.
The kiss scene and sex scenes were a major tone shift from the rest of the book and seemed to be narrated in a very male gaze-y way that felt pretty icky to me. Mika seemed much more passive, which frustrated me since most of the book was focused on her relationships, feelings, and desires up until that point.
Maybe the romance tropes that fall along very gendered lines just aren’t for me!
Maybe the romance tropes that fall along very gendered lines just aren’t for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Abandonment
pikkumarja's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
The reading experience warmed my soul! The story was beautiful, cozy and definitely hopeful, lighthearted even. I was moved by the descriptions of family, belonging, healing and safety and I enjoyed the relationships.
Of course the story was not very surprising but honestly, I do not think that mattered. The book just makes you feel at home and loved.
Of course the story was not very surprising but honestly, I do not think that mattered. The book just makes you feel at home and loved.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
All the content warning are mild to moderate because things are just mentioned or happened in the past.jess_always_reading's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this one, chosen family feels, grumpy x sunshine, a journey of self-acceptance and the importance of community, and ✨ magic ✨. It has it all! It drew me in so much that I devoured it and about a day which was amazing but also left me feeling like I could read three more about the same characters.
This book is light but heartfelt with awesome characters and found family.
10/10 would recommend!
This book is light but heartfelt with awesome characters and found family.
10/10 would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism
thebookforest's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
cassie7e's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
A heartwarming, cozy book about witches and family. I can't help seeing the witchiness as a metaphor for a whole host of real marginalized identities. Beautifully narrated audio as well. More of a(n urban) fantasy with a romance subplot than a romance/romantasy. One mild sex scene near the end that has people in an uproar but isnt remotely smutty or detailed.
The emotional vulnerable speeches and pep talks all felt like they were trying a little too hard to be deep and meaningful and just weren't realistic or convincing, but overall I enjoyed the cuteness of this story.
Lots of f-words, for those that are bothered. They sounded perfectly natural and realistic in the british/irish etc accents, as people really do talk that way and the casual use in a foreign accent doesnt sound so harsh to my American ears.
The emotional vulnerable speeches and pep talks all felt like they were trying a little too hard to be deep and meaningful and just weren't realistic or convincing, but overall I enjoyed the cuteness of this story.
Lots of f-words, for those that are bothered. They sounded perfectly natural and realistic in the british/irish etc accents, as people really do talk that way and the casual use in a foreign accent doesnt sound so harsh to my American ears.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Grief
zu_'s review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
This is a sweet story, with a variety of characters to love, light and joyful plot with enough mystery to keep it engaging throughout. It was fun and comforting to read. I took off a star because some of the swearing and sexual dialogue in the middle felt contrived and forced, out of place within the established tone of the book. It disrupted the flow for me and felt like someone else had added in dialogue after the book was written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
cataria2's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.5
A well written and thoroughly enjoyable witchy romance. Likeable, believable characters; diverse representation; and a fun premise. Loved it and am sad it’s over.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
cheseliz's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Cute, cozy read with some genuinely funny parts. The audiobook narrator was great too!
Contains:
-Language
-Sexual Content
-Mention of physical abuse
Contains:
-Language
-Sexual Content
-Mention of physical abuse
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Physical abuse