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A review by oldandnewbooksmell
The Girl and the Witch's Garden by Erin Bowman
4.0
The Girl in the Witch's Garden is about Piper Peavey, a young girl who goes and lives with her estranged mother, who she really hasn't seen since the divorce, and grandmother in their mansion for the summer while her dad goes through chemotherapy. Mallory Estate is the last place Piper wants to be. The grounds are always cold, the garden is dead from a fire long ago, and a group of children are now being fostered by her Mother there. The place holds many secrets though and Piper is set to figure them out - especially since it might even save her father.
The story had blunt truth in it, especially when it came to Piper's father and his diagnosis. But it was also very heartwarming as well. Piper, Julius, Camilla, Kenji, and Teddy all had their own personalities and were pretty strong (though I do wish the foster kids were given a little more).
The main plot twist wasn't unexpected, but it was still presented in a way that worked well with the story. Though I do feel like the riddles at one point were just a bit too easy, it again, still worked.
I wish we were able to see more of the magi world side, but the ending of the book was a bit open-ended to where the author could (and I hope) write more about it. It's definitely a fast pace, middle grade read. I read it all in one day it was so cute and enjoyable.
The story had blunt truth in it, especially when it came to Piper's father and his diagnosis. But it was also very heartwarming as well. Piper, Julius, Camilla, Kenji, and Teddy all had their own personalities and were pretty strong (though I do wish the foster kids were given a little more).
The main plot twist wasn't unexpected, but it was still presented in a way that worked well with the story. Though I do feel like the riddles at one point were just a bit too easy, it again, still worked.
I wish we were able to see more of the magi world side, but the ending of the book was a bit open-ended to where the author could (and I hope) write more about it. It's definitely a fast pace, middle grade read. I read it all in one day it was so cute and enjoyable.