SYNOPSIS

Mika Moon is a witch, and like every witch, she became an orphan young. She loves magic but is always on the move, never planting roots because doing so means she would have to lie about who she really is. She finds solace in posting videos online where she “pretends” to be a witch and make potions, much to the disdain of Primrose, who not only leads the secret society of witches, but became responsible for her after her parents died.

Someone stumbles upon her videos and believes she’s a real witch. He reaches out, offering her a job to teach the children in his care magic.

What could possibly happen?

RECAP AND REVIEW

This book is told in the third person but mainly from Mika’s perspective. I didn’t really know what a cozy book was until I finished this one. It’s relatively lighthearted, charming, funny, and whimsical.

This is the first book I’ve read that is truly diverse. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and though we may not delve heavily into each culture, I think it harps on the point of people within the story looking for community and representation.

Mika Moon is a wanderer and used to masking to fit in. I related to her a lot, and it makes this book even more special to me. She is used to being othered by nature of being a minority and a witch. She has always felt different and craved community, wondering why “The Rules” witches are supposed to follow exist.

“The Rules” dictate that witches aren’t supposed to gather for long periods of time and they definitely aren’t supposed to live together. They’re supposed to be lowkey and keep their magic in check. Telling others they are a witch is frowned upon because you never know how that person will react.

Not only did I love Mika Moon’s quirkiness, but I enjoyed every main character in the book. The dynamic between the children and their caretakers was wholesome. The entire Nowhere House household genuinely appreciated and loved each other over anything.

There’s a twist at the end that I sort of guessed because some things weren’t adding up to me, but it didn’t take away from how I feel about the story. The reveal was heartbreaking.

I don’t want to give too much away about what happens, but if you like chosen family stories, this is definitely for you. There’s also a romance aspect, and though it’s not the main focus, it was still cute to follow.

OVERALL

Overall, I give this book a five out of five stars. It’s is my first five star read of 2024 and I wish I could experience it again for the first time.