The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Ratings406
Average rating4.1
I'm normally not a fan of Fantasy/Paranormal books but the high ratings and awards tempted me!
Great story & ending, even a surprise toward the end. Language is a bit rough, it might bother some folks but I'm OK with it! Good characters. I added the author to my “Follow List”! Check out the book - David N.
If I'm like, really really honest with myself (and the rest of the internet), the three little girls in this book (ages 7-10) are totally what I thought having kids would be like. Actually most of the stories I've read about orphaned little girls are what I thought parenting would be like. Turns out not at all, silly Past Allie.
This was cute and SO cozy, the little girls are witches and need to learn to control their magic (enter Mika, an unmoored witch that answers the Craigslist ad, basically), there's wonderful found family, a little light romance and some attempted matchmaking, a safe place for people of color and queer relationships. I saw the ending coming from a mile away, but I did NOT expect the twist near the end.
TW: apparently every witch gets orphaned? So all the parents are dead. None of the deaths are on-page.
Very cozy read. Found family is one of my most favourite tropes and the writer has delivered it very beautifully in this book.
This was a fun and easy, if predictable, read. It looks like it will be a young adult story, but when you get into it, you see the F bombs and one spicy sex scene. But it has the comforting feel of a YA book: witchcraft, misfit characters whom you love, a villain who must be vanquished, and the triumph of youthful optimism over age and rigidity I definitely enjoyed this. Some have described it as a hug of a book, and I agree.
this was oh so sweet
but omg that “sex scene” (barely a scene, it was like 2 pages) was so bad and out of character and weirdly placed
Three stars for me. It was very cosy and whimsical but ultimately, this is a romance novel, which is not what I was here for :(
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a delightful cozy fantasy! Perfect for fans of Howls Moving Castle or Legends and Lattes. Wonderful story about finding a family and being loved.
This book was lovely. A little House in the Cerulean Sea vibes. Grumpy X Sunshine is always best when the grumpy is secretly soft and the sunshine has depth. I loved every character, especially Jamie and the girls. Altamira's comedic timing with the Medusa the fish comment had me cackling. Mika and Primrose's relationship was sad and then sweet. I want to try some of Mika's teas. I love that the sweetest parts of this book include stardust and magic. My only issue is how swiftly the relief of the life altering trauma Jamie went through came and went.
4/5
I had waited a long time to read this book and it was as whimsical and cozy and amazing as I hoped it would be. I was hoping for a bit more romance, however, but found family vibes were strong and great.
The children were amazing and I loved the little rivalry (?) between the middle one and Mika. It was hilarious up until Mika got hurt. But I loved that Jamie stayed by her side until she woke up, it was sweet of him.
Mika's love for magic was so pure and her making potions was so interesting. I loved the shooting stars scene when Jamie visited her and I'm glad it wasn't insta-love for either of them, but I wish the romance was expanded. The author, at least in this book, not sure about others, likes to tell us instead of show us, which is something I'm not really a fan of. When Mika thought to herself that she was in love with him (and the rest of the team) I was like “When did that happen?” They interacted so little “on-screen”, most of their relationship was just mentioned in throwaway lines which is not what I hoped for.
The other thing that bugged me was the pov switch halfway through the chapter and instead of fleshing it out, it was just a few sentences that, if taken out from the book, wouldn't affect the plot at all. Like Ian's pov thrown halfway through the chapter when Mika told Jamie she wanted to talk to him. Why was it there? Completely unnecessary. And there were other instances like those 2 sentences from Jamie's pov after Mika made a move on him in the car. Like come on, give us a full chapter from Jamie's pov, not 2 sentences that don't affect the story in any way.
The plot twist at the end was kind of predictable but I liked it because the clues were all there and I loved that the author decided to follow through, instead of switching things at the last second. And it conveniently wrapped up the plot, which I enjoyed.
If my emotions weren't numbed by the Ativan I took yesterday, I'd be sobbing right now.
This book had ALL the feels. From heartache, to adoration, to love, to belonging, and all the cozy drama in between.
Such beautifully written characters and personalities. I cannot wait for more from this author!
Also the twists and reveals!!! WHAT!!!
This was a cute quick cozy winter read (got bamboozled by the title thinking it was a fall read) that gave me the same feelings as “Legends and Lattes” and “The House in the Cerulean Sea”. The romance is secondary to the rest of the story which I enjoyed. Would recommend for a cold snowy day
More of a 4.5*, but not 5 because I think the end had been a bit rushed.
But other than that, it was a marvelous book! A very cosy, touching, feel-good and magical rom-com. I've especially liked the magical aspect and its lore. I know some people found it too sweet, but for me it was perfect.
He's a RUDE man-boy and she's pretending on so many levels, takes offence of the wrong things and helps hide criminal activity without evern reflecting on it being wrong. How was this cute?
I sprang this on Destiny very last minute so thank you for being up to buddy reading it with me.
This book was perfect for this time of year. It's such a cozy, wholesome, magical and cute book and I just loved it. I didn't realize it until Destiny brought it up but this definitely gives me TJ Klune vibes. Specifically The House in the Cerulean Sea. This is a story about acceptance, found family and self love. It has the grumpy/sunshine trope which I really enjoy.
I loved all of the characters introduced in this book however there were 2 standouts for me. The first one being Terracotta which is one of the 3 kids she's supposed to be teaching how to control their powers. They get off on the wrong foot at no fault of Mika's but there are some hijinks that ensue and for the most part it's pretty funny. Then there's Ian. He is an eccentric retired actor in his 70s/80s but he definitely doesn't act his age. the banter between these characters is on point and the relationships built throughout was amazing. I wasn't expecting the reveals at the end and I love when that happens.
Overall I loved this book. It's such a cozy read and I highly recommend you giving this one a go if you haven't already.
I always include major spoilers (hidden), to help with my memory issues. Read them at your peril!
This is a fun, easy read. It is about learning to trust, and finding love, both romantic and family love. It is a cosy read, with lots of happy family interaction, spells and naughtiness.
Mika, a witch, was lonely throughout her childhood, and not much has changed. Like all other witches she lives separately from her kind and rarely sees them. Also, she does not trust non witches because whenever she has told them what she is, they have either been horrified or have used her. She accepts an offer to tutor 3 child witches, whilst their guardian, a witch called Lilian, is away. The children live with 4 adult non-witches out in the countryside. At first one of the children, and their handsome guardian, don't trust her. But gradually this changes, and things are going well until Mika finds out that once again she has been lied to all along. Lilian is dead and buried in the garden, her death concealed in any attempt to keep the children in their loving home.
