jazzi978's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
amberinpieces's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Body horror, Colonisation, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
raethereviewer's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
I read this for The Haitian Readathon and absolutely loved it. It’s the kind of book I wish was around when I was a kid. Debbie Rigaud is so great with wordplay and capturing a teen voice. Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
Death of a grandparent is referenced throughout.bookendtobookend's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
ewurabena_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
blkgrlreading89's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.25
audreylee's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-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
This story takes place (for the most part) on one day. It is so much happier than the last book "one day" book. While the stakes don't feel dangerously high here and there isn't a lot of forward momentum, it is a joyous, feel-good, young love story of friendship, family, and celebration. The food, music, and pride were almost characters in the book. I may be a bit too old for this book but I will definitely recommend it to teen readers.
antonique_reads's review
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
ravynnkamia's review against another edition
5.0
I am actually obsessed with A Girl’s Guide to Love & Magic. I love a book under 300 pages, that packs in a whole adventure in 24 hours, and is filled with bright colors and so much sound. Rigaud gives us a really nuanced look at Vodou from the perspectives of 15 year old Cicely, her mother and her aunt Tati Mimose. Those tensions give us a wonderful chance to explore their complicated relationships. Plus, I am a huge Hilliard Brothers fan! ❤️ I loved this book and hope you will too!