A review by thereadinghammock
The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag

adventurous emotional tense 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

5.0

A layered story that's very digestible in an adorable YA graphic novel format. I totally didn't realize it was the first in a series (which, as a book club pick, I really shouldn't be shocked at this point). Aster feels no connection to what should be his innate ability shift; however, he can't resist the siren call of witchery--even though it's an exclusive "Girls Only" club in his community. It was heart breaking to see everyone in his family shut him down every time he tried to explain that shifting didn't come naturally to him the way witchery did. But when his gifts save the day as his cousins start disappearing, it brings about a monumental shift and a change to the family historical narrative that hopefully spells a promising future for Aster and all his cousins in the sequel books. I've already added the other books to my library hold list!
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