A review by bookb1itch
Mister Magic by Kiersten White

challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I expected this book to be "traditionally" scary.  However, the real premise of the book is far more terrifying and rewarding than any of the events it depicts.  It is considerably more thought-provoking than what I expected - having chosen it as a "horror novel not by Stephen King".  I am really looking forward to recommending this to some of my more mature students.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia

cult-like religion ie Mormon and its unreasonable expectations of the innocence of childhood

I will be thinking about this story for quite some time to come.