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A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
by Sangu Mandanna
“Your magic knew exactly who you were. That’s why your spell was a shield, not a sword.”
Cozy, enchanting, and healing - this book is everything I hoped it would be.
I love The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and I think I love this book even more. It had everything I was looking for, from the coziest magic system to the found family and the enchanting characters. Even the romance was something I enjoyed, which caught me off guard because it was my least favorite aspect of TVSSIW.
There isn't really a better word for this book than enchanting. The way the magic was described, the things the magic was used for, the bone-rooster and the aspiring villainous fox, the contribution each character made to the story, and the journey that Sera goes on to reclaim her magic; each and every part of the story was so purposeful and beautifully crafted.
Something I found myself impressed by was the way the discussion of heavy topics actually only increased the cozy atmosphere of the book, which is something I've never seen another cozy fantasy pull off before. This book doesn't ignore the fact discrimination and mistreatment exist, but instead they illustrate a sharp contrast from the safe haven of the inn and the main cast of characters. Discrimination was acknowledged but overpowered by the casual acceptance and love that each of the characters had for each other.
On a personal note, there were so many moments in this book that felt like someone had written it knowing exactly what I needed to hear right now, which is perhaps one of the most precious and beautiful things about being a reader.
Overall, this will definitely be a book I recommend (and revisit) for many years to come. I hope Sangu Mandanna continues to write cozy witch, found family books forever.
Cozy, enchanting, and healing - this book is everything I hoped it would be.
I love The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and I think I love this book even more. It had everything I was looking for, from the coziest magic system to the found family and the enchanting characters. Even the romance was something I enjoyed, which caught me off guard because it was my least favorite aspect of TVSSIW.
There isn't really a better word for this book than enchanting. The way the magic was described, the things the magic was used for, the bone-rooster and the aspiring villainous fox, the contribution each character made to the story, and the journey that Sera goes on to reclaim her magic; each and every part of the story was so purposeful and beautifully crafted.
Something I found myself impressed by was the way the discussion of heavy topics actually only increased the cozy atmosphere of the book, which is something I've never seen another cozy fantasy pull off before. This book doesn't ignore the fact discrimination and mistreatment exist, but instead they illustrate a sharp contrast from the safe haven of the inn and the main cast of characters. Discrimination was acknowledged but overpowered by the casual acceptance and love that each of the characters had for each other.
On a personal note, there were so many moments in this book that felt like someone had written it knowing exactly what I needed to hear right now, which is perhaps one of the most precious and beautiful things about being a reader.
Overall, this will definitely be a book I recommend (and revisit) for many years to come. I hope Sangu Mandanna continues to write cozy witch, found family books forever.