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Like A Charm
by Elle McNicoll
[b:Like A Charm|60133202|Like A Charm|Elle McNicoll|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1642286264l/60133202._SY75_.jpg|94830256] by [a:Elle McNicoll|20018484|Elle McNicoll|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] is another stunning and extraordinary book from an author who shines at writing MG fiction with the most resilient, thought-provoking and fully realised neurodiverse characters. When Ramya Knox moves from London to Edinburgh, she is plunged into her family's hidden secrets and spells. She has always known she is different, but now she can learn more about herself and the invisible world around her. Apart from Ramya, Edinburgh is a city full of magical creatures that no one can see. She sets out to discover their secrets with just three words of warning from her Grandfather, beware the sirens.
The progression of the plot was a lot more complex than I thought it would be, and McNicoll tackles a lot of heavier themes along the way, such as fractured families, isolation, and discrimination. I love Elle's writing because she doesn't shy away from tackling hard-hitting issues and does the most fantastic job of making them more accessible and understandable for younger readers. No one writes an emotional core like Elle McNicoll. That honesty and care for her character and the depth of feeling have taken us through contemporary, near-future sci-fi and a new urban fantasy adventure. Like the other two McNicoll books, there's so much colour, brilliance, and heart. I'm so glad we've got another experience with Ramya next year.