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adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
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Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
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Complicated
Beautiful art. Love the story. A tad predictable, but that is comforting in a midgrade/kids book.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wonderful book on empathy and emotions through the lens of magic. Great deal of diversity within the characters.
emotional
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
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
In this beautiful graphic novel Shakti learns to control her family magic and make friends in her new school. When the school bullies try to spell the whole town Shakti must invoke the power of Durga Ma and Kali Ma to keep her family safe.
A good read for fantasy fans as well as fans of school stories who wish there was a little more magic in their lives. I appreciated that Shakti sought help from adults frequently and that her moms did help her through this journey rather than Shakti having to do everything on her own.
A good read for fantasy fans as well as fans of school stories who wish there was a little more magic in their lives. I appreciated that Shakti sought help from adults frequently and that her moms did help her through this journey rather than Shakti having to do everything on her own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Shakti is the new girl in school. After a few weeks of noticing some strange activities relating two a group of students, nicknamed HEK. The teachers always call on them, and they never get in trouble. One of Shakti's moms helps Shakti defend herself and her new friends from HEK's magic. #Shakti #NetGalley
Middle-grade graphic novel, witchy with Hinduism.
I really enjoyed learning about Durga Ma and Kali Ma. Very interesting and something I've never read about before. There is also queer and diverse rep. Which I love to see. The art is beautiful. As someone newer to graphic novels, I really enjoyed this! Following the author for more :)
I really enjoyed learning about Durga Ma and Kali Ma. Very interesting and something I've never read about before. There is also queer and diverse rep. Which I love to see. The art is beautiful. As someone newer to graphic novels, I really enjoyed this! Following the author for more :)
The daughter of 2 moms, one of whom has magical powers, fights off mean girls from school. This is the best explanation of bullying that I've seen in kidlit. Hurt people hurt people.