A review by kellyjmac
Kiki Kallira Conquers a Curse by Sangu Mandanna

4.0

Just finished the second book in the Kiki Kallira series by @sangumandanna (hopefully there will be many more)! I loved the first and was excited to get into the second since the main character has anxiety and OCD and it deals with it head on. As someone who struggles with anxiety and has for a long time, I would have loved to read a book like this to know I wasn’t the only one. I love the magical world Sangu Mandanna has created for Kiki. It feels rich and immersive. I love the Crows especially Pip and their friendship. Also has great inclusion with JoJo who uses a wheelchair but doesn’t get left behind on the action. I enjoyed the twist on the antagonist story and that it takes creative thinking to help everyone in the end. Bonus points for the grumpy gargoyle librarian, Numa. Just love gargoyles and the bickering between him and Simha made me giggle. Fingers crossed for more Kiki in the future!!