Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content PG; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Beetle is a 12yo goblin witch. She is being homeschooled by her grandmother, but she would rather spend time with her best friend, Blob Ghost at the mall. Beetle’s old best friend returns to town unexpectedly for a sorcery apprenticeship with her aunt, Hollowbone. Hollowbone has plans that would destroy the mall and Blob Ghost along with it. Beetle is intimidated by Kat, who is gorgous and magical and seems out of Kat’s league.
The color and art are bright and fun, and blends a magical Halloween aesthetic with real world sensibilities. There is a LGBTQ relationship and the ghost goes by gender neutral pronouns. There are themes of self-discovery and friendship that will relate with readers. Though the story line was a little hard to follow in places and the ending expected, it was fast paced.
Michelle in the Middle
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