Witchlings

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Witchlings
Age Range
8+
Release Date
April 05, 2022
ISBN
978-1338745528
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Disney's The Owl House meets Nevermoor, in a brilliant new adventure from New York Times bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega!
Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches.

And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare!

Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings―and will lose their magic.

Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they'll gain their full powers. If they fail... Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever.

But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all…

With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle-grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.

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Being a spare is not always a bad thing
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4.7
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What I liked:
An intense Middle-Grade Fantasy that has
•Misfits
•Magic and potions
•Sorting houses
•Toads Racing
•Adventures in the forest
Seven, Thorne, and Valley are sorted into the 'Spare" coven, considered the weakest link in the witchling world. Our three main characters have a long way to go to ensure their coven survives. Seven volunteers herself and her fellow spares to complete an Impossible Task. The only problem with the impossible task is… well, it's impossible. Also, if she and her rejected coven of spares fail their impossible task, they'll be turned into toads. So yeah, they must complete this task.
Final Verdict:
The dynamic between Seven, Valley, and Thorn is engaging and relatable as they navigate conflicts and successes that are all too familiar to anyone who has experienced the struggle of building their own identity.
If you're looking for a book with mystery, action, and unforgettable characters, "Witchlings" is a must-read. And if you can't get enough of the magic, check out the next book in the series, "Witchlings: The Golden Frog Games."
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enthralling and charming middle grade fantasy
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WITCHLINGS is a charming and enthralling middle grade fantasy that follows 12-year-old Seven, a witchling who aspires to join the most powerful coven. When everything goes wrong, and Seven is designated as a Spare, it feels like things can't get any worse - until she and other Spares are unable to seal their coven. Their only other option is an impossible task: to fell a Nightbeast. Seven, Valley, and Thorn set out to do the impossible and in the process find themselves.

What I loved: This was such a consuming and engaging story. The combination of quest, sisterhood, and magic was absolutely delightful. Seven is a particularly compelling character, and she develops a lot during the story. Her growth and character arc really made this all the more enthralling, and the fast-paced plot with an impossible quest made it even more unputdownable. Each of the three main witchlings, Seven, Valley, and Thorn are really great characters, and together, they make for a really enjoyable read. The world-building is also really strong and crafts an intriguing new world that I would be eager to see more from.

Final verdict: With compelling characters and a fast-paced plot, WITCHLINGS is sure to enchant middle grade fantasy readers. Fans of Percy Jackson, Morrigan Crow, and The Wizards of Once need to read this new magical book.
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