A review by wolfiegrrrl
The Power of Friendship by Elisabetta Gnone

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

This first volume is a cute and snappy introduction to the series, its characters, and the worlds they inhabit. The girls are still a bit of a mess as they try to get a grip on this new situation, but it's fun watching them try out their powers in ways that feel pretty realistic to what kids would likely use them for. W.I.T.C.H. is a magical girl fantasy about magic and friendship, so the first book being called The Power of Friendship really sets the stage for what's to come.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment

There is also a brief mention of one of the girls having issues with body image, but the story doesn't dwell on it for very long.