Reviews

How to Succeed in Witchcraft by Aislinn Brophy

geengeenreads's review

the child grooming plot of tthe book is a bit much and i hate every part of it so nope buh bye

teesbookjourney's review

3.0

This book showcased the predictors that some teachers and men can be. And how teenagers could misunderstand or go along with something that is unconformable and unsettling

This book had a huge magical element in our same world, which was cool. I wish some of the middles were removed - it seemed like a filler rather than adding to the story.

All in all, I enjoyed this one.

lomareadsagain's review against another edition

dark funny 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

4.5

natbee's review

adventurous funny 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? No

4.0

This book was so sweet and refreshing! In this magical universe not so different from our own world, a young queer witch and her academic rival sign up for a musical in hopes of boosting their chances at a scolarship, and discover that there was more than meets the eye at play.

sashahc's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

Just read a very cute high school queer magical drama club girls of color enemies to sweethearts #book.  With supporting roles by racism, classism, a creepy teacher, and the crushing responsibilities of upward mobility.  Definitely check out ”How to Succeed in Witchcraft” 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

bookishworm2016's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

knerd's review

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

rainbowlion's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

thecaffeinatedbookworm's review

emotional fast-paced

4.0

paigereitz's review

emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

3.25

This is a decent story - and a good exploration of themes of power dynamics and sexual assault. The magical world is a thin veneer over the real world, but it provides a backdrop for the story. It allows exploration of race, class, gender, and sexuality dynamics in high school, and between children and adults. It was fun to read, but I'd have loved to see more magic world fleshing out - or setting the whole story in the "real world." 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Outing, Bullying, Classism, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault