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Like a Charm

Elle McNicoll

4.25 AVERAGE

bexcapades's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous 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

I LOVE this!
Dyspraxia & Autistic positive representation- witchy & the start of a series!

suzymax94's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous fast-paced

chloemurphy1820's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing 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

belbookandacuppa's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

femmenova's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced

I loved all of the writer's previous books and they were some of my all-time favorites, this book felt flat to me. The story's premise gripped me but the world-building and the characterization were too touch-and-go for my liking. I absolutely adore the main character and her cousin's dynamic! There were many quotable moments that got me teary-eyed but because of how everything feels so rushed, with minimal build-up, it was not a five-star read. Maybe it's my personal taste but man oh man do her parents owe her a fucking apology for being cruel to her. That redemption arc at the end was not satisfying at all!

I will still read whatever works this author puts up and check the publisher!

Content Warnings

amyz001's review against another edition

4.0

A great fantasy story with a strong neurodivergent heroine. The idea she can see through glamour to reveal the magical folk is so fun and I love the Scottish setting - Edinburgh is somewhere that’s always felt magical to me. Great adventure about learning to accept yourself as you are and stand up for what’s right.