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jennifermreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Effie lost her mom and is dropped off to live with her strange, elderly aunts. Things get strange and Effie begins to realize there is more to her aunts careers than acupuncture and herbal treatments.
I added this to my TBR in 2022. Thanks to the magical shuffle of the TBR that Storygraph does, displaying different books each time you visit the home page, I rediscovered the book that was languishing on the ever-growing list.
And I INHALED this delightful, magical middle grade graphic novel. The art was vibrant, the story was fun, and the aunts were a hoot. Witches of Brooklyn has humor, sharp wit, friendship and family, magic, and a touch of adventure. I was engrossed in Effie’s journey, discoveries, and healing. As currently I am having difficulty finding reads that hold my attention, I loved that I didn’t look at my phone, the TV, or the clock. I just read—and then kicked myself for not getting the next three novels in the series when I picked up this first one!
Thank you, Effie. Maybe my reading slump is on its way out?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Death of parent and Bullying
bookgurl488's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book was so cute and fun. I enjoyed watching the main character find out she's a witch. What a great way to start a series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent
librarymouse's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Witches of Brooklyn is a perfectly lovable, fast paced read about two sweet older ladies, Selimene and Carlota who take in their niece, Effie. Their magic is marketed as acupuncture and herbalism to nonmagical folk. Their way of life is a perfect mix of old-time witchy-ness and modern creative problem solving. There's not strictly defined boundaries to their magic, excluding the fact that plastic is like kryptonite to witches. The struggles the characters face and the vocabulary used by the characters are relatable and easily consumable for the intended audience, but it's still accessible for adults. Witches of Brooklyn builds an image of childhood that makes me both nostalgic for my own childhood and hopeful for my future where I can bring that sort of joy and wonder to the children in my life. Selimene and Carlotta read as a couple, but there's no direct acknowledgement of that. While part of me wishes there was, I understand that with the current political climate it could have damaged Sophie Escabasse's chances as a debuting graphic novelist. I hope there will be something written to define their relationship in the future books in the series, now that there's an established fan base for the books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, and Grief
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