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234 reviews for:

Like a Charm

Elle McNicoll

4.26 AVERAGE

victoria_wilton's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

sydneys_shelf's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I got so excited when I saw Elle McNicoll had already written another book since Show Me Who You Are was an unexpected favourite of mine last year (and that cover!) so I just had to pick up Like a Charm. Sadly, I didn't like it quite as much as Show Me Who You Are, but it was still so much fun.

Again, McNicoll comes through with an amazingly written protagonist. Ramya is so much fun to follow, I love her strength and her humour and her flaws. She has a great development arc and I am intrigued as to where she will go in the sequel. I like the supporting cast too, especially the aunts, but the main friendship between Ramya and Marley isn't quite strong enough.

I also loved the Edinburgh setting, it really fit the magical vibe of the plot and the incorporation of classic mythology. The plot is straight forward and simple, allowing the characters to shine, and suiting the MG audience. Overall a fun read! I look forward to seeing what McNicoll writes next.

technicolour's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I loved this. Neurodivergant witches!

lostwithoutabook's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional reflective 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

foreverbookwandering's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Honestly I don’t think Elle McNicoll can do any wrong. I adored this book and the female empowerment behind it. It also taught me a lot about what being dyspraxic means.

I loved the story and was fully invested throughout.

yellowsnosrap's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous emotional 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

anniekslibrary's review against another edition

4.0

Every time I read middlegrade I realize I need more of it in my life, and this was such a great one! It was fun, and full of heart, and such an accessible read - I absolutely flew through it. Can't wait for the sequel!