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A review by themtj
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Revelations by Lydia Sherrer
4.0
I continue to enjoy this series. The small episodic nature is an interesting breakdown. We finally got a talking cat (which I was promised by the author herself.)
The romantic elements are played up a bit in this one, although not full blown like The Paper Magician. That is good, I'm not looking for a romance although I certainly expect some in a young adult work.
The magic world continues to get more interesting. There are some clear HP parallels here to squibs and muggles, but distinct in important ways.
Lily's character choices in this book are a bit of a head scratcher, especially the second episode. Everyone in her life says, "this is a bad idea." Despite being the smartest character, he ignores everyone and goes off to, what turns out to be, a bad idea! I think this is somewhat accounted for by the series-long desire to discover more about her past and her family but still it was an irrational leap for an otherwise seemingly rational character.
Can't wait to start book 3!
The romantic elements are played up a bit in this one, although not full blown like The Paper Magician. That is good, I'm not looking for a romance although I certainly expect some in a young adult work.
The magic world continues to get more interesting. There are some clear HP parallels here to squibs and muggles, but distinct in important ways.
Lily's character choices in this book are a bit of a head scratcher, especially the second episode. Everyone in her life says, "this is a bad idea." Despite being the smartest character, he ignores everyone and goes off to, what turns out to be, a bad idea! I think this is somewhat accounted for by the series-long desire to discover more about her past and her family but still it was an irrational leap for an otherwise seemingly rational character.
Can't wait to start book 3!