The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag

213 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy graphic novel lgbtqia+ middle grade adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
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In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,049 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
hopeful 49%
emotional 43%
mysterious 39%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 34%
reflective 16%
dark 11%
funny 9%
tense 9%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
sad 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 28% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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