A review by paigereitz
How to Succeed in Witchcraft by Aislinn Brophy

emotional reflective medium-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? It's complicated

3.25

This is a decent story - and a good exploration of themes of power dynamics and sexual assault. The magical world is a thin veneer over the real world, but it provides a backdrop for the story. It allows exploration of race, class, gender, and sexuality dynamics in high school, and between children and adults. It was fun to read, but I'd have loved to see more magic world fleshing out - or setting the whole story in the "real world." 
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