A review by leahlovesloslibros
The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag

adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

In Aster's family, the girls grow up to be witches and the boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Aster has never really felt a connection to shape-shifting, but he is very interested in witchcraft, and it turns out he's pretty good at it. When a mysterious demon comes and starts taking the boys in his family as they are practicing their shape-shifting, Aster wants to help with spells to protect the family, but the family will hear nothing of it. Can Aster figure out a way to show his family that boys can practice witchcraft, too, and help find save his family in the process? 

While I didn't appreciate that the boys and girls were so pigeon-holed into being either witches or shape-shifters based on their gender, I understood that it was part of the storyline. I really enjoyed the diversity of the characters, and I liked that Aster went against the norm, even if he did have to hide it for awhile. I enjoyed the magical elements of the story, and I'm excited to see what's coming next in the 2nd and 3rd novels. 
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