Reviews tagging Death of parent
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna
46 reviews
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
kaitlinlovesbooks'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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent
atamano's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia, Injury/injury detail, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, and Death of parent
angela005's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
what_heather_loves's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
"She sighed happily. In moments like this, she really and truly loved being a witch. She loved losing herself for hours in the hum of magic, the sparkle of gold dust in the air, the soft warmth of witchfire, the ideas and the creativity and the fun. Why would anyone ever want to do anything else?"
This is a wonderfully warm and affectionate tale of identity and belonging told through the eyes of modern day witch, Mika Moon. Kept apart from other witches for fear of being discovered, Asian-British Mika is lonely, but finds a home at Nowhere House, teaching three child witches how to control their magic abilities. Mika is sparky and easy to relate to and the cast of endearing, supporting characters, a handsome, scowling librarian, two elderly gay men (the gardener and the cook) and a motherly housekeeper, combine with the coastal Norfolk setting to create the perfect world. There's Mika's witchy spells and teas, humour, a slow-burning romance, the journey to a found-family and a wrong to be righted, which add up to an uplifting, fantasy rom-com.
This is a wonderfully warm and affectionate tale of identity and belonging told through the eyes of modern day witch, Mika Moon. Kept apart from other witches for fear of being discovered, Asian-British Mika is lonely, but finds a home at Nowhere House, teaching three child witches how to control their magic abilities. Mika is sparky and easy to relate to and the cast of endearing, supporting characters, a handsome, scowling librarian, two elderly gay men (the gardener and the cook) and a motherly housekeeper, combine with the coastal Norfolk setting to create the perfect world. There's Mika's witchy spells and teas, humour, a slow-burning romance, the journey to a found-family and a wrong to be righted, which add up to an uplifting, fantasy rom-com.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
khymihr's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, and Death of parent
amiegold's review
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? No
4.25
In The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, all witches are orphaned soon after they are born. When Mika is asked to tutor 3 young witches, things get very Mary-Poppins-ish and what ensues is just fun and adorable. I loved the theme in the book of what kindness is vs being nice. Overall, this was a great, light-hearted witchy read! I am not usually a romance reader, and did not really love the romance storyline. However, there is plenty other themes in the book that kept me busy. What might not be my favorite part of the story is probably many other people's favorite aspect!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death of parent
bassbotics's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
dianaschmidty's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/injury detail, Death, and Confinement
theespressoedition's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
A little disclaimer: I'm not someone who typically enjoys the most hyped books--especially contemporary romances. Usually, I wind up disappointed that I've even read them at all, and sometimes I even go so far as to resent the internet for hyping them up when it feels so unnecessary.
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Grief and Sexual content