The title of this book definitely gives you a pretty good idea about what to expect, but let me tell you, it only paints a small image of this incredible book.
You have your witches, and you have the fact that normal people don't know witches are real. Pretty standard, and expected given the title. So our protagonist, Mika, is a witch and has to keep that hidden. She is part of a secret society of witches, obviously, and they don't meet up very often because it's a rule among witches that you don't interact with other witches during your day to day for protection.
In classic main character fashion, Mika hates it. So she bites the bullet and agrees to teach magic to a few young witches. I am an avid fan of the 'protagonist is going to be looking after unrelated children' trope. Found family is my jam. Add in magic, romance and some drama, and you've got me hooked.
When you put it that way, it does sound like every other witch book where witches are secret and the main character hates having to hide. Then you read the story and you go 'wow.'
Sangu Mandanna has taken witches to a different level, I'm telling you. I won't give anything away, but the way witches are portrayed in this book is different to the norm. Magic, and witches in general, is so cool, but also a little tragic. I'm not elaborating on that, so if you want to know, go read the book. Seriously, these book reviews are mostly just me advocating the books.
On top of that, there is an insane plot twist near the end that made me unable to put the book down, though that could be said for the whole book. One of those moments where you pause and go "Oh my god, I did not see that coming." I love when a book like this gives me a surprise.
The book also has its laugh our loud funny moments and you absolutely fall in love with the girls, they make this story what it is. Our couple have their ups and downs, as expected, but you ship them from start to finish.
If you love witches and romance, then I recommend this book to you 100%.
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