The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Sangu Mandanna
334 pages
Berkley
Aug 2022
Paperback
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"This is one of my coziest reads of the last year, and I find myself thinking about its enchanted setting all the time."−Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family - and a new love - changes the course of her life.. As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don't mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she's used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos "pretending" to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously. But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and ... Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he's concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when peril comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn't know she was looking for....

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A delightful, witty, and nearly flawless read

From the very first page, I was charmed by how witty and engaging the prose is. Sangu Mandanna has a real gift with language—her sentences sparkle without ever feeling overdone, and the humor is woven in naturally so that it feels effortless. The premise itself is immediately intriguing: a witch, forced by lifelong rules to live alone and hide her nature, suddenly finds herself drawn into a remote home where she must teach three young witches to control their magic. What begins as a simple task quickly grows more complicated, pulling her into both danger and unexpected belonging. What makes the story shine even brighter is its cast of characters. Each one feels distinct, interesting, and believable—from the curious children to the eccentric adults who care for them. They never blur together, and I found myself invested in each of their personalities and arcs. And then there’s the plot twist near the end. I won’t spoil it, of course, but let’s just say it blindsided me in the best way. It’s a real doozy, and it makes the journey to that point more than worth it. Honestly, I’m trying to think of anything I didn’t like, and it’s tough. Aside from one or two tiny typos, this feels like a nearly flawless book. It’s heartfelt, clever, and full of warmth while still delivering real surprises. Highly recommended—this is one of those rare novels that leaves you both satisfied and wishing for more. Read more

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