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the_reading_wren 's review for:
The Witch Boy
by Molly Knox Ostertag
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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:
No
Really meaningful story. It could have benefited from more world building at the beginning. Shares themes with Moana and Encanto - if you enjoyed those films I think you’ll like this book. The artwork is awesome.
I’m not sure about the bit where Mikasi says shapeshifting comes from a part of men ‘that wishes to fight, that longs to kill’ that witches don’t have. That seems to be sending a damaging message about masculinity, but perhaps I misread that bit? I thought his type of shapeshifter magic was different from the others in that it came from witch magic and was fuelled by a need to fit in.
I’m not sure about the bit where
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury