Reviews

Witchboy by Molly Knox Ostertag

wanderingstories's review against another edition

3.0

I liked The Witch Boy but I don’t think I want to read the other volumes in this series as I wasn’t that invested in the story. It had lovely quotes on being yourself and trust in your own capabilities. It’s nice to see a guy who is interested in magic and that we shouldn’t stereotype everyone and everything. Not everyone is meant for magic but not everyone who does magic is the right person for it either. That’s why it’s best to do what your heart says and follow it.

colaptesauratus's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.0

briekaryna's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

5.0

siavoosh's review against another edition

5.0

"it was not his magic that was wrong, but what we denied him."
THE SYMBOLISM –

ranvita's review against another edition

5.0

Read this book many times an decided to reread for a break, love this book sm!

literaryheidi's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

neylane's review against another edition

5.0

Estou oficialmente apaixonada pelas histórias da Molly! Depois do maravilhoso The Girl From The Sea, eu já tava esperando uma história que ao menos me cativasse, mas The Witch Boy foi tão especial que acabou me surpreendendo mesmo eu já esperando que fosse me surpreender (entende?).

O plot é bem simples, Aster nasceu numa família mágica onde mulheres são bruxas e homens são metamorfos, mas ele não se encaixa nisso e quer ser um bruxo, coisa que a família não vê com bons olhos. É uma alegoria óbvia para a transexualidade, mas também é sobre autodesenvolvimento, aceitação e quebra do status quo e de tradições. Além de ser muito bem desenvolvida e muito linda. É mágico e subversivo.

Amei e indico demais, quero muito ler os outros volumes da série, mas essa história é fechada e se encerra em um só volume.

christianalikesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

mylibrarybooks's review against another edition

4.0

I really loved the idea of this. The story was really original, the art was beautiful. It even included a character guide in the form of a beautiful family tree (which I honestly feel like all graphic novels should do, just saying). I think its a wonderful début! I loved Charlie, and kind of wish this story had been more about her, but Astor was great too. I loved that it was told as a graphic novel, because I feel like a lot of it could have been easily lose a lot of imagery if told in another way. I did think some aspects of it were ever so slightly predictable in a way, and the characters were slightly two dimensional. But! I would definitely, certainly recommend it to anyone. I actually read it twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. So cute and smart and great!

true14216's review against another edition

5.0

This was a nice story although I just wish there was a little more. I liked how this story was about a kid going against the odds to be who he really is.