A review by readwithev
Unfamiliar by Haley Newsome

funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love the whimsical art style, color palette (pinks & tans contracts with grays, blues, and black), as well as the animal familiars matching their witch partner. Each familiar has a cute yet unique personality and voice. There's only one male charater so far (the doctor), but each female witch has a distinct personality, motivation, and physical traits.
Since this is part one of Unfamiliar, the character development is still budding. So far, I like their early stages of friendship, the curiosity about their powers, and small reveals about their families.

Planchette specifically takes the lead and unites all the witches because her house is haunted. I like that she's helping the ghosts find peace while also appreciating her cooking/food witch powers. I appreciate Babs and Sun's growing friendship; I predict they will learn to appreciate  their curses/powers and how to utilize their potential instead of hiding it. I'm also looking forward to Pinyon's powers since she just got her pigon familiar Ari. I also think it's cute that Ari blushed when he saw Planchette. Lastly, Lucy the detective witch is intiguing and I look forward to what role she'll play in Unfamiliar part 2