Review by moonlitreading_ - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping

moonlitreading_ 's review for:

A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

4.5

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

“It seemed at first glance like ridiculous theatre, unnecessary and a bit silly, but at the heart of it, weren’t they just a handful of people trying to be good to one another?“

If you loved the author’s ‘The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches’ then this will not disappoint you!!! It’s very cozy, very magical, and very heartwarming. It also has queer, BIPOC, physical disability, and autism rep💜

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping tells the story of Sera Swan, one of the most powerful witches of her time, who lost most of her magic when she was a teenager because she resurrected her dead aunt. Many years later, Sera, now running an inn with said resurrected aunt, finds a spell that could finally give her lost magic back.

Enter Luke Larsen, a grumpy historian with problems and baggage of his own. Luke came at the perfect time when Sera needed help with the spell. Luke is determined to keep everyone at arm’s length but maybe, slowly, these people aren’t so bad after all.

I think this book cured my slump. It was so fun (sometimes sad) to read. The plot itself was really good, but the characters, oh my god, I love them so much. They were such an odd ensemble but they all worked well together. Found family trope I will always love you.

Honestly, this book feels like getting a big warm hug, and I enjoy hugs so this book was really for me.

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