Reviews

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna

breenareads's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

shortgirlreads's review

lighthearted

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I have zero hesitation in giving this book five stars. It's the perfect whimsical witchy romance for this time of year and I sincerely recommend it. A witch named Mika Moon is invited to tutor three young witches and ends up finding a family to become a part of. Every character is beautiful and dynamic. If you've seen/read Fruits Basket, Ian reminds me so much of Ayame.

The audiobook is incredible! I highly recommend it if you're an audiobook fan. However, when she voices one of the kids, she sounds congested. xD

I love Mika Moon and her curiosity. The way she thinks up recipes for potions and how passionate she is about magic is endearing. Her character has such depth for a whimsical book; the way she wishes that there was a world where she can just be herself and the loneliness that comes along with it... it makes her so human. 

Jaime is also a terrific character. I'm a sucker for grumpy-sunshine stories, though. I also really liked Mika's distinction between nice and kind people.

This review was more like a brain dump of all the things I loved about this book. There are more, but I can't think of any of them. Probably one of my favorite reads of the year. Brilliant story and writing.

krissareads's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

kristend's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

kateyg's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? Yes

5.0

ermattie's review

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Physical abuse and Racism

maribethvain3's review

emotional funny 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

4.25

tinyviolet's review

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.25

ertajade's review

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

islifereal's review

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0