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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
426 reviews
capriqueen'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
Very cozy and delightful. The tone and writing were amusing right from the start, and the cast of characters are all lovable. Magic being portrayed as a mischievous and sentient force was fun too
I also love the times when straight romances still feature and acknowledge queer love and relationships. It’s exactly the normalization I’d like to see in all media
I also love the times when straight romances still feature and acknowledge queer love and relationships. It’s exactly the normalization I’d like to see in all media
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
tigertheory's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
Loved this. Didn’t anticipate I would enjoy a book with kids in it that much but it was really fun. A bit heavy-handed in its messaging and the final twist was more of a „oh come on get it over with“ moment but that could also just have been influenced by me having read a book featuring sisters with themed flower names right before . Overall, a really comforting book that made me more optimistic. Not sure I would classify this as adult literature though, probably more like young adult.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Self harm, and Death of parent
mazzreads86's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
serena_hien's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
uhmajinn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying and Homophobia
kris_pixie's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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 was without a doubt one of the most heart-warming books I have ever read. The characters were so life-like and I wanted my own bedroom in the Nowhere House. The magic, the romance, the three adorable girls, the diverse backgrounds of all the characters. The diversity isn't just in ethnicity and nationality, but in sexuality and ages. Add in well written trauma that enhances the characters, and mwah chef's kiss!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
kwthor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death
loicavivaz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I liked most of the book a great deal. The characters were good people. It was beautiful watching how clearly their trust was deserved even before the main character knew how to give it and how present love and kindness were even before the main character knew how to receive it. I could read about themes like that all day.
The emotions were vividly described and interwoven in a way that drove the plot forward. I like that.
Unfortunately that same vividness extended into things being a lot more sexually explicit than I enjoy, and if I hadn't been reading this book in my second language, I bet the curse words would have been a lot more in my face too. These are flaws that prevent me from wholeheartedly recommending the book to people who I know would otherwise enjoy it. (Man, I hate how hard it can be to find a book outside of the kids section that profoundly speaks of love but is not sexual...)
I still want to give the book at least 4 stars and not any less, though, because the ways the people treated each other were as beautiful as the best of humanity!
The emotions were vividly described and interwoven in a way that drove the plot forward. I like that.
Unfortunately that same vividness extended into things being a lot more sexually explicit than I enjoy, and if I hadn't been reading this book in my second language, I bet the curse words would have been a lot more in my face too. These are flaws that prevent me from wholeheartedly recommending the book to people who I know would otherwise enjoy it. (Man, I hate how hard it can be to find a book outside of the kids section that profoundly speaks of love but is not sexual...)
I still want to give the book at least 4 stars and not any less, though, because the ways the people treated each other were as beautiful as the best of humanity!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
kingkiller99's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? N/A
4.0
This was such a heartwarming story. It reminded me of House on the Cerulean Sea, but with witches, and I loved every minute of it! Mika and Jamie were absolutely adorable, and the whole story made me so happy!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
angilram's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Racism, and Death of parent