A review by inked_in_pages
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna

emotional funny inspiring 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

4.5

GENRE: Magical Realism, Romance, Contemporary Fiction
 [TW: loss of a parent, parental estrangement, emotional abuse]
 
"A lot of nice people stop being nice when they don't get exactly what they want...When I'm around people like that, I feel like curling up into a little ball, like a hedgehog. I've been taught all my life not to draw attention to myself, not to make people angry, not to let anyone notice how peculiar I am. Sometimes, even now, I have to remind myself that I am stronger than they think. That I have power." 

What did you think of the book overall? I adored this book and especially loved the found family aspect. The three young witches were absolutely adorable, hilarious and full of spunk. 
And the side romance...ugh, just the best. 

What was the most surprising? What was the most fun?
 I was surprised by how many similarities I could find between this book and The House in the Cerulean Sea. Although, that's never a bad thing! |loved the scenes when the three girls were learning about their own magic and the little twist towards the end had me cracking up! 

Any takeaways from the book?
 This is a must read for anyone in search of their own belonging. For anyone in search of the reminder that they are worthy exactly how they are. And for anyone who knows the power of found family to give vou those things.
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