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A review by amibunk
Miss Mabel's School for Girls by Katie Cross
4.0
For a debut novel, Miss Mabel's School for Girls was a nicely written, enjoyable surprise. Lacking the conventional YA gimmicks (wretched love triangles, damsels in distress rescued by overly handsome love interests, snarky dialogue at the expense of the story-line) this novel read a bit like a middle grade book, but don't let that fool you. This book definitely has the sophistication and plot to interest teenagers and adults alike.
There are so many things to like about this novel: a boarding school for witches, a dastardly villain, a strong (if slightly underdeveloped) main character, and a gripping, fast paced plot. Plus, did I mention there was no love triangle?
Likewise, there were some weak points. The character development wasn't the strongest. The writing, while definitely competent, lacked some sophistication and subtlety. However, the problems were miniscule.
I am anxiously waiting to get my hands on the next installment of this series.
There are so many things to like about this novel: a boarding school for witches, a dastardly villain, a strong (if slightly underdeveloped) main character, and a gripping, fast paced plot. Plus, did I mention there was no love triangle?
Likewise, there were some weak points. The character development wasn't the strongest. The writing, while definitely competent, lacked some sophistication and subtlety. However, the problems were miniscule.
I am anxiously waiting to get my hands on the next installment of this series.