A review by katymul
Upside-Down Magic #3: Showing Off by Emily Jenkins, Lauren Myracle

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I continue to be impressed by this series, the way it is tidy and even spare but accomplishes so much in terms of world-building, character development for a huge cast of characters, and just fun with wacky magic. The push toward radical self-acceptance gets stronger with each entry, but I appreciate the fact that the character development includes setbacks and shows how complicated it is to change something long-ingrained. 

Also, player piano Bax! My favorite "wonky" magic yet!