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A Sociedade Muito Secreta de Feiticeiras Invulgares by Sangu Mandanna
261 reviews
httponyo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
OOOOH I LOVED IT. I did a nice little old lady shimmy in my chair when I finished it. Just pure happiness radiating from me. I think there's a good juggle of seriousness and comedy that Mandanna just does so well.
I LOVED Mika Moon ( the alliteration name makes me giggle ) , Jamie, Ian , Ken , Lucie, Terracotta, Altamira , Primrose, Rosetta and Agatha! Because ofcourse there was a witch named Agatha!! Heavens just everybody was perfect , right down to the Koi fish. Mandanna writes a warm comfy and witch story without overloading you on a magic system or traumadumping everybody's backstory within the first few page .
Sangu Mandanna doesn't throw what the message is in your face , but gently and precisely tells you what she means to say. Such a warm blend of comedy and seriousness where there needs to be. The plot and the romance just glides together so nicely , I wish we coulda had a little more Jamie x Mika moments but on the other hand I do like the amount we have now in a way. I'll rely on fanfics to see married found family 💜
I LOVED Mika Moon ( the alliteration name makes me giggle ) , Jamie, Ian , Ken , Lucie, Terracotta, Altamira , Primrose, Rosetta and Agatha! Because ofcourse there was a witch named Agatha!! Heavens just everybody was perfect , right down to the Koi fish. Mandanna writes a warm comfy and witch story without overloading you on a magic system or traumadumping everybody's backstory within the first few page .
Sangu Mandanna doesn't throw what the message is in your face , but gently and precisely tells you what she means to say. Such a warm blend of comedy and seriousness where there needs to be. The plot and the romance just glides together so nicely , I wish we coulda had a little more Jamie x Mika moments but on the other hand I do like the amount we have now in a way. I'll rely on fanfics to see married found family 💜
He rolled his eyes. " I don't think there's been a single moment since the day you told me we're all made up of stardust that I haven't wanted you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
Minor: Death and Violence
chrisb913's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
This book was absolutely brilliant. I loved the found family, the grumpy-sunshine, the characters, the setting, the magic system, everything worked in this novel for me.
I think the kids were my favorite part. The way she wrote them to be open and honest and just express themselves was a joy to read. I also adored Ian as this lovable grandpa of this little family that just inactive these crazy plans and is constantly being brought back down to earth by his sweet mellow husband in Ken.
I will definitely be checking out some of Sangu's other works as this was just a delight to read.
I think the kids were my favorite part. The way she wrote them to be open and honest and just express themselves was a joy to read. I also adored Ian as this lovable grandpa of this little family that just inactive these crazy plans and is constantly being brought back down to earth by his sweet mellow husband in Ken.
I will definitely be checking out some of Sangu's other works as this was just a delight to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism
pagesofash's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
frenchpants's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
This book is the epitome of the word "cozy". If you're a sucker for found family like me, then this is the book for you.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
maxinesf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
sabooboobooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
i’m biased this book is excellent, mika’s coded as autistic, and the children are delightful. the whole book is a f*cking hug and can sangu write books forever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Abandonment
jenniee_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Such a perfect comfy, cozy story! The writing was great. The characters were amazing. I read this so fast I almost want to reread it immediately. If you’re looking for a feel good, wholesome, found family story, this is the one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death
kaneebli's review against another edition
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death, Toxic relationship, and Murder
meremeth's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Very light hearted easy read, would recommend to anyone looking for something cosy and low stakes.
The romance was a bit whatever for me personally, but the found family aspect was really sweet :-)
Read like a YA book almost? Even though the lead characters are over 30. Because of that the main characters felt much younger, like early 20s almost? Not a bad thing, just something to note
The romance was a bit whatever for me personally, but the found family aspect was really sweet :-)
Read like a YA book almost? Even though the lead characters are over 30. Because of that the main characters felt much younger, like early 20s almost? Not a bad thing, just something to note
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Racism
Contains some discussions about childhood trauma; physical and mental abuse, manipulation, abandonment, death of a parentcreative_cactus's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship and Abandonment