I would actually rate the book at 3.5 stars, but that does not appear to be an option on this platform. To be completely transparent, my review may be impacted by the fact that I’m jumping into the second book of a series when I haven’t read the first…especially if this is intended to be a trilogy since second books notoriously seem to feel more like filler that forces the overall plot along, rather than serving as an actual, self contained story. However, in the case of Mixing Magics, there was just SO MUCH going on in the story that I had a hard time really getting INTO it and feeling settled with all the elements that Bernadette is trying to keep track of.

Don’t get me wrong, it was a fun read, and life is rarely just a neat, easily digestible story, which this did a great job of illustrating. I found that the various types of magic and the way the structures within each type of magics and the way they relate to one another felt fresh. Not to mention that anything about Ireland/Irish culture is something I will give a shot, no matter what. However, as previously stated, the sheer amount of STUFF happening made me feel pulled all over the place in a way that made it hard to ever settle in.

This is such a cute inclusive book, perfect for preteens.

I would highly recommend this book for a family read.

The FMC is a witch with diabetes and a service dog to help regulate her insulin. She is struggling with the loss of her grandma and learning how to control her powers. This speaks on individuality, emotions, losses, and growth.

This book reminds me of so many fun lovable characters and I would love it to be a series that my children could read and grow with.

This was a cute sequel. I liked book one a lot better, but this expands on new relationships and has the same representation from the first book that I loved