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lectricefeministe's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment
glitterdeww's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Also, and without looking up any press that may have covered this with the author... Mandanna 100% wrote Ian McKellen as one of these characters, right? 🤣
Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Racial slurs
craftysnailtail's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I loved Mika and the way she was able to work through her trauma and even help Primrose with hers. Mika was able to create space for everyone around her including the three young witches who needed it most. The slow burn between Jamie and Mika was really sweet and showcased the grumpy x sunshine trope well.
Overall, I came to love each of the characters and the way they fit into the family. Was it a tad predictable? Sure. But was it heartwarming and fun? Absolutely.
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse and Death
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
karen_lo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, and Racism
lauren_shilling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
margaret_k30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
gmat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Death
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
leonorb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
An absent archaeologist, a housekeeper, a librarian, a gardener, a retired actor, and three unlikely witches. As backstories went, it was one of the weirdest Mika had ever heard.
Her eyes very round, seven-year-old Altamira said, with perfect gravity, "That was some excellent Mary Poppins shit right there"
When disaster struck, as disaster inevitably does, Mika was somewhat distressed to find that, on account of being knocked out cold, she was unable to take any satisfaction in being proven well and truly right.
The second book with a Mika that I read this year 🤍 I felt hugged by the book and, at the same time, just wanted to give Mika a hug.
Cozy fantasy with a bit of romance on the side. V cute!
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia and Racism