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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I think book was such a unqiue read. I thought this book many elements like contempory story but with magic twist. I think this book also would be a prefect book to read in the spring. I also liked that the book did a good job of showing the complications of being a wildsead witch and many elements connected back to racism. This book did have some pacing issues and i think it wish the characters would have been fleshed out!! but i enjoyed and am hoing for a book 2!! It also had elements the remided me of legend born!! A nice new author to keep an eye out for! Overall this story lacked tension and some clear plot to drivve the story forward!
WILDSEED!! What a stunning story. So many young people will be able to relate to Hasani. From having a YouTube channel, parent issues, and school concerns. As Hasani was trying to learn how to control her powers, she was also trying to find her identity like so many others her age. I appreciated the ups and downs of the friendships; it had an organic middle school vibe. Dee became my favorite character. Everyone needs that one friend who will tell you when you're wrong, be disappointed when you make obvious mistakes, and help you fix everything in the end. This is a must-have for classroom and library bookshelves!
Thanks, NetGalley and Amulet Books!
Thanks, NetGalley and Amulet Books!
I was reading this aloud to my nibling, and the plot was dragging for them. They like books with a little more action and mystery. I will probably finish it up soon.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved bits and pieces of the world but the whole technology and social media angle with the magic was kind of a mess
adventurous
emotional
informative
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:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
This book was an absolute joy to read. It's set in a magical summer school but touches on deeper issues around social media, magical class structure, friendships and bullying and the ethics around using magic to affect someone's free will. Loved this and didn't want it to end.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
How could I not pick up a book with such gorgeous cover art?
The description promises witches, flowers, and black girl magic in Louisiana, and I was immediately sold.
While the ideas are wonderful, the story didn't work so well for me. This book feels a little like several stories condensed into one volume, and would have benefited from cutting storylines and expanding on the ones remaining. I understand that this is a middle grade story, but I'm not convinced that I would have been satisfied as a middle grade reader with the loose ends and cursory non-explanations given for important story aspects. What is the difference between charm and magic? How does either actually work, other than feeling like tingling? Does each person have a finite amount of magic? Is this summer camp exclusively for 13 year old girls the only magic education available? Why do the teachers use fake identities? How does everyone connected to Hasani through social media live close enough to just pop over?
I struggled to enjoy anything pertaining to the school (which unfortunately for me was a large portion of the book). Authority figures leave the acknowledged brand new Hasani on her own with no explanation of even basic information, then punish her for breaking rules that aren't communicated. Exaggerated bullying is ignored. Teachers behave in a detached way all summer, then act as if they've been rooting for Hasani all along when she passes her test after abruptly becoming good at everything.
It is entirely possible I'm being too hard on the story because I'm outside the target audience. I can see where young girls would connect with Hasani, especially regarding her makeup YouTube channel. But therein lies another of my concerns with this book; namely, the way the explosive growth of Hasani's YouTube channel paints an unrealistic picture of social media popularity. Although the story later provides an explanation for her meteoric rise, it does little to offset the impression of her nearly effortless success. Perhaps I'm underestimating young girls! but if I as an adult felt so strongly from this story that becoming famous on YouTube is easy and immediate, how can I expect a different reaction from a 10 year old?
Channie Waites does a really fantastic job channeling Hasani's personality and enthusiasm, as well as nailing accents and voices for other characters. I love that Hasani gains friends without losing her original best friend. I love that Hasani and her mom have a good relationship. I love that Hasani mostly feels confident in herself and proudly shows off her makeup and clothes even when they don't match what everyone else wears. I love that several girls share their love of math and coding. Maybe most of all, I love the initial description of the way magic feels: "somewhere between blushing and your foot falling asleep." Brilliant!
Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The description promises witches, flowers, and black girl magic in Louisiana, and I was immediately sold.
While the ideas are wonderful, the story didn't work so well for me. This book feels a little like several stories condensed into one volume, and would have benefited from cutting storylines and expanding on the ones remaining. I understand that this is a middle grade story, but I'm not convinced that I would have been satisfied as a middle grade reader with the loose ends and cursory non-explanations given for important story aspects. What is the difference between charm and magic? How does either actually work, other than feeling like tingling? Does each person have a finite amount of magic? Is this summer camp exclusively for 13 year old girls the only magic education available? Why do the teachers use fake identities? How does everyone connected to Hasani through social media live close enough to just pop over?
I struggled to enjoy anything pertaining to the school (which unfortunately for me was a large portion of the book). Authority figures leave the acknowledged brand new Hasani on her own with no explanation of even basic information, then punish her for breaking rules that aren't communicated. Exaggerated bullying is ignored. Teachers behave in a detached way all summer, then act as if they've been rooting for Hasani all along when she passes her test after abruptly becoming good at everything.
It is entirely possible I'm being too hard on the story because I'm outside the target audience. I can see where young girls would connect with Hasani, especially regarding her makeup YouTube channel. But therein lies another of my concerns with this book; namely, the way the explosive growth of Hasani's YouTube channel paints an unrealistic picture of social media popularity. Although the story later provides an explanation for her meteoric rise, it does little to offset the impression of her nearly effortless success. Perhaps I'm underestimating young girls! but if I as an adult felt so strongly from this story that becoming famous on YouTube is easy and immediate, how can I expect a different reaction from a 10 year old?
Channie Waites does a really fantastic job channeling Hasani's personality and enthusiasm, as well as nailing accents and voices for other characters. I love that Hasani gains friends without losing her original best friend. I love that Hasani and her mom have a good relationship. I love that Hasani mostly feels confident in herself and proudly shows off her makeup and clothes even when they don't match what everyone else wears. I love that several girls share their love of math and coding. Maybe most of all, I love the initial description of the way magic feels: "somewhere between blushing and your foot falling asleep." Brilliant!
Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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