A review by livewonderstruck
A Reluctant Witch's Guide to Magic by Shivaun Plozza

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic is a delightful middle grade fantasy about a girl named Willa who lives in the land of Ordinary Folk between two warring witch covens. She soon finds out that she is a witch and has until her next birthday to harness her magic and choose a coven. Or she’ll explode. No big deal.

In the meantime, the Ordinary Folk must deal with errant spells that cause raining frogs or vomiting daisies – that is, people vomiting daisies, not daisies that vomit. There are some roses to watch out for specifically on Tuesdays, but I digress. 

This book is just plain fun. The story is exciting, Willa’s character is thoughtful, and the spells are silly. This will be a lighthearted romp for 10-12 year-olds certain to tickle their funny bones while also delivering an adventure.

Thank you to Clarion Books and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.