A review by lastlostgirl
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

 "But what happens when the girl keeps living, when she ages proudly and defiantly, without abandoning imagination, or stories, or that secret wish to find magic wherever it hides?"

The Honey Witch was an endearing and whimsical debut novel. Marigold felt like Jo from Little Women if she were a witch instead of a writer, and I loved that. Althea was one of my favorite things about the book, I wish we could have spent more time with her and Marigold's days learning from her. I've never been one to have a preference on third-person vs. first-person writing, but the third-person writing in this book left me confused during a lot of the dialogue. However, this story felt warm and welcoming, and it was fun! It reminded me of girlhood and the love I have for the women in my life. I was also so happy with the queer rep throughout the story.

Sydney, if you see this: I'd sell my first born (I don't want kids) for a spin-off of August and Frankie's adventures out at sea! 
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