Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

235 reviews

wickedgrumpy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

This was a very welcome softer read.  It had the found family, the magic, life passions/ambitions, the kids were cute, and let's not forget the swoony words!

I don't know if I would change the rating if I reread it but since it's the first in a series I will continue when more books are released, there's a chance.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcohol, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Cursing, Confinement, Outing, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Violence

lectricefeministe's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Abandonment, and Religious bigotry

pixelpigeon's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this book. I loved it so much. Such a sweet story about found family. Some very good twists towards the end! Some I saw coming, but others I definitely did not expect.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment and Confinement

Minor: Alcohol, Body horror, and Death of parent

I was so worried after Jamie and Mika hooked up that she would get pregnant and we would have to worry about the curse that killed all witch mothers but thankfully that did not happen.

craftysnailtail's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

A delightful cross between House In the Cerulean Sea and Pride and Prejudice. A light read that was rather predictable, but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. I loved every character and the cottage/witch-core scenery was aimed at a very particular audience. And I am that audience. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death, Grief, Homophobia, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Abandonment

clarabooksit's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

I couldn’t put down this sweet story of a lonely young witch bonding with a houseful of strays that have made a home in each other.

This gem of a feel-good story was a very happy surprise, for me. I just loved it.

It’s not perfect, but it’s a cozy, engaging and diverse read with a likable lead, cute kids, found family and a soft enemies-to-lovers romance. I fell hard for the way Mandanna wove loneliness and whimsy together in her writing and I’m really looking forward to the sequel coming out this year.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Grief

Minor: Alcohol, Racism, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Death

jaynovara's review against another edition

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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Death, Sexual content, and Child abuse

daphne_430's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment

Moderate: Grief and Cursing

Minor: Racism, Sexism, and Death

perrikat's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Very sweet. I enjoyed the world. My favorite character was Ian. It did have some common tropes that many people love. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Death of parent

boba_n_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

This book was like a warm hug. Each personality was so distinct but worked with the others so well to create a beautifully diverse family in more ways than one. 

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Moderate: Death and Child abuse

Minor: Racism and Homophobia

karen_lo's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• 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

Great book if you want to read something super cozy, super relaxing and cute. This is a feel-good book 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia, Cursing, and Racism