into_the_bookish_wild 's review for:

The Witch Boy by Lee Knox Ostertag

5.0

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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: Complicated

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This was so beautiful. I loved the life the witches and shifters built, and how Aster learns to stand his ground over time and own his magic.  The illustrations are lovely and cozy. Highly recommend.