kaitlinlovesbooks's review
- 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
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent
lizgriffinwords's review
- 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 sticky-tabbed so many times where Mika’s loneliness resonated deep in my soul. And grumpy heart-of-gold Jaime is just the perfect man.
The ending was satisfying even though I’d sleuthed out part of the big twist.
Highly recommend for an intrinsically diverse, clever, fantasy romance.
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content and Grief
theespressoedition's review
- 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
PSA: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches deserves every ounce of hype it has received. Hopefully, that says a lot considering the information that I just provided about my reading tastes.
I gave this one a shot with the lowest of the low expectations. I figured I might like it. Maybe I'd give it 3 stars if it was even semi-decent. Instead, I read it all in one sitting and loved every second of it!
The concept is pretty simple. A witch without a family is welcomed into a somewhat mismatched and unusual "family" in need of a witch. Emotions are high, hijinks ensue, and both parties are forced to make adjustments to the way they live and view the world. It's found family at its absolute finest.
Now, I've seen plenty of people compare this book to The House in the Cerulean Sea. While I would agree with some elements resembling one another, this felt different to me for some reason. THITCS actually made me slightly uncomfortable while I read it (sadly) but TVSSOIW brought great coziness and peace. I can see it becoming a comfort reread for sure! There was less innuendo (though some sexual content was in the book), the children were much more likable, and I never felt confused as to which age group it was intended for. It was a wholesome adult novel with lots of great vibes.
This was the last book I read in October, and while I wouldn't say that it absolutely blew me away or became my favorite book of all time, I did thoroughly enjoy it and I can see myself reading it again each year during this time!
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Grief and Sexual content
takarakei's review
- 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
I really saw the witches “needing” to stay separated from each other to avoid their power becoming “too strong” as a metaphor for systems of oppression keeping people out of community in order to maintain their control.
3/5 🌶️
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Death
Minor: Death of parent
Abusive siblings, isolation/abandonment of child resulting in childhood traumasdupont's review
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Child abuse
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
lexa's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Child abuse, Grief, and Racism
womanwill's review
- 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
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Abandonment
saliwali's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Grief
editoryalizing's review against another edition
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Car accident
pianogrrl71's review
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Confinement, Xenophobia, Grief, and Emotional abuse