betweentheshelves's review against another edition
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
4.5
Oh this was so lovely! It definitely gave me House in the Cerulean Sea vibes, but with witches instead. Always love a good found family trope, and it's strong in this book. Mika thinks she can go on living her life without any connection or relationships, but the little family at the Nowhere House shows her that's not true.
The characters were absolutely the best part about this book, but the magic and the magic system was also so interesting. Plus, the sunshine witch falls in love with a grumpy librarian? Sign me up.
If you're looking for a cozy fantasy featuring found family to read as the weather gets colder, I definitely recommend this one!
The characters were absolutely the best part about this book, but the magic and the magic system was also so interesting. Plus, the sunshine witch falls in love with a grumpy librarian? Sign me up.
If you're looking for a cozy fantasy featuring found family to read as the weather gets colder, I definitely recommend this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Death
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
melanieripple's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Minor: Death
aqtbenz's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Death
Minor: Death of parent
emfass's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Graphic: Cursing and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Grief
Minor: Xenophobia
franzis_buecher's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Very wholesome, this book kind of feels like a warm hug<3
I loved all of the characters a lot!
One of the plot twists I saw coming, the other one I was totally suprised by.
The only two things that irked me a tiny bit were the dialogue of the children which seemed a bit too mature for a seven- or eight-year-old at times, and the sex scene which I could have done without and which kind of didn't really fit the vibe of the book.
Anyways, I too now want to live in a house on the coast in Norfolk (a place where according to Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go, lost things are found, which I found wonderfully fitting) with witches, grumpy librarians, gay elders, a housekeeper, pets, and a lot of magic.
I loved all of the characters a lot!
One of the plot twists I saw coming, the other one I was totally suprised by.
The only two things that irked me a tiny bit were the dialogue of the children which seemed a bit too mature for a seven- or eight-year-old at times, and the sex scene which I could have done without and which kind of didn't really fit the vibe of the book.
Anyways, I too now want to live in a house on the coast in Norfolk (a place where according to Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go, lost things are found, which I found wonderfully fitting) with witches, grumpy librarians, gay elders, a housekeeper, pets, and a lot of magic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship
idk_indigo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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
What a cute read! Found family, adorable characters, witchcraft; what more could I want from a book? It was very sweet & an easy read for October + my awful reading slump.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Abandonment
amieco's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
passionatereader78's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
This is a refreshing read during the fall season where I'm reading creepy spooky books. I loved the plot and the characters. The children were well done. I could see my sisters and I in those little girls. This book is so heartwarming. Mika is asked to help three little girls explore their magical powers in a safe environment. She is there to protect them from themselves and the outside world. Mika has never had a family, so when she joins Nowhere House she is surprised by all the love she feels between the girls and their caretakers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death
Minor: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Family, children, witch(es), nontraditional family, LGBTQIA, romance, spells, contemporary, London, minority characters, womenkamreher's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
this was so cute. cozy lil witch read.
spice 🌶 - a 3 🌶 spicy
length - just right.
reading speed - read in 2 days
did it make me cry? - nope
did it make me cry? - nope
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Death
hello_lovely13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse and Death
Minor: Homophobia and Racism