234 reviews for:

Like a Charm

Elle McNicoll

4.26 AVERAGE

percy_y's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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

read_and_crochet's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious 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

jnishi's review against another edition

5.0

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An absolutely fantastic read. Excellent character development and thrilling magic. Desperately needing the sequel soon. McNicoll is a stunning voice in children’s lit that has become an instant buy for me.

ddnreads's review against another edition

4.5

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I didn't put much expectations into this book but it turned out great!!! It's been a while since I enjoyed a middle grade book and the character portrayal isn't what I've used to read.

The story revolved around Ramya, a neurodivergent kid in Edinburgh. I like how the book justified her feelings and how we understand things through her lens. How her parents weren't always accommodating. I treasure the grandad and granddaughter bond🥺🫶🏽

The story was light and enjoyable, have enough depth to be meaningful, exactly what I want to see in a middle grade. It's about how Ramya found magic through her grandad mysterious book. How she got to know the Hidden Folk and the dangers lurking around. She had to get her courage up and fight the evil. 


If you're into fantasy, magical beings in modern world, finding the Hidden Folk (vampire, kelpies, and sirens), with a pinch of family bond and drama, give this book a go 💖

patchworkwitch's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional mysterious

pegasusgm's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

19becky97's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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: Complicated

fantasycat's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Kidnapping, Grief

nottooscarythanks's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious 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: Complicated

missjeann's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes