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Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega

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tlrjhnlwsn's review

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adventurous inspiring mysterious 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

limmaren's review

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adventurous mysterious 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

5.0

jennireadsmaybe's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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

Witchlings is a cute and delightful, friendship-forward fantasy series from Claribel A. Ortega. I just love Seven, Thorn, and Valley's journey and friendship - talk about found family!

The worldbuildling is so captivating and steeped with so much magic. The girls also find themselves questioning the way their magical society works. Such a great commentary IMO.

Witchlings is a great book for any middle-grade reader looking for BIPOC and LQBTQ+ representation. I'm very much invested in the happenings of the novel and what's to come for Seven, Thorn, and Valley.

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vrrrmm's review

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adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

samagader35's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

3.25

goferreads's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.0

This was a great middle grade book, and I would absolutely recommend it to kids and kids at heart. I listened to the audiobook and it was excellent. The narrator did a great job setting the mood, and giving characters their own personality. I really like the way the author wove in current technology and trends with the fantastical world of witches. As it was middle grade, the really really positive ending was a little odd for me, but I get where it is coming from and what it is trying to do.