jen_b's review
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Sweet book, great representation across race and a few cis gay couples. To me, read more like a romance/ personal growth novel and also there's magic, rather than magic being the main thing, which is what I tend to gravitate to. Still an enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
Minor: Racism and Death of parent
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
4.5
I adored this. The found family, y'all. PERFECTION. And gotta say, I didn't see a twist coming!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Death
Minor: Child abuse and Homophobia
sdupont's review
emotional
funny
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
4.25
What a cute and cozy read, perfect for fall! I enjoyed reading this book. The ensemble of characters all rounded each other out quite nicely. I found the books themes around home, found family, and identity to be well done. I also loved Mika’s distinction between nice and kind- something that really resonated with me. The romance in this story is the B plot so readers should go in expecting a solid fiction novel rather than a romance. I would recommend this book to fans of cozy witchy reads.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Child abuse
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Physical abuse and Racism
lexa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
5.0
All the stars and all their star dust for this cozy, romantic, magical book about found family and living as your true self. Perfect autumn read. Great narration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Child abuse, Grief, and Racism
beckyremillard'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? Yes
4.75
Mika is a lonely witch who has never found anywhere to set down roots. She gets a mysterious message one day with very few details, and decides to see what it is about.
She meets Ian, Ken, Lucie, Jaime, and the three young witches. The adults are hoping that Mika is able to teach the girls about controlling their powers.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book but it has a little bit of everything - fantasy, romance, mystery. It also has both a grumpy/sunshine relationship as well as found family.
The story also wrapped up enough I don’t expect a sequel, but there are enough loose ends that there could be a second story. I would read a sequel.
She meets Ian, Ken, Lucie, Jaime, and the three young witches. The adults are hoping that Mika is able to teach the girls about controlling their powers.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book but it has a little bit of everything - fantasy, romance, mystery. It also has both a grumpy/sunshine relationship as well as found family.
Spoiler
I was not expecting a big twist in this sort of book so the reveal about Lillian and Lillian/Primrose was shocking.The story also wrapped up enough I don’t expect a sequel, but there are enough loose ends that there could be a second story. I would read a sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
caitlinemccann's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Death of parent
mjwhitlock18's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A whimsical story about a lonely witch hired to help tutor a trio of young, orphaned witches by the 4 adults doing their best to raise them.
Things I loved: Cozy, sweet, and witchy, with found family and grumpy-sunshine love story. Also a Very Good Dog. Fav line in the whole book: “That was some excellent Mary Poppins shit right there.”
Things I didn’t love: it’s a straightforward, predictable plot with not a ton of depth or development. Occasionally sickly sweet.
If you want something easy to read, sweet, witchcore and a little bit twee, with a found family and HEA, this is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Xenophobia, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Racism and Homophobia
awaterswadesthrough's review
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Child abuse, Bullying, and Death of parent
sab_rose's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, and Racism