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Witchlings
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
15 posts | 11 read | 10 to read
A magical adventure for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and Nevermoor, about three witchlings who must work together to do the impossible if they have any hope of earning their full powers. 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 never be able to perform powerful 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, this middle grade Latinx witch story is truly a modern classic.
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AshRaye
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Mehso-so

I didn't care for the book at first, but somehow, by the end, I was actually interested in the story. I think the first part was a little slow for me, but it did set up some of the stuff to come later in the book. There was quite a bit of world building that had to happen without being overwhelming. I think the author did a decent job of it. I found the concept interesting and will probably read the next book in the series.

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cottagelantern
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
Panpan

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This coming-of-age story centers around the Witchlings, chosen by their town leader to be “spare” witches. They are singled out as unnecessary in their community, and this isolation brings to light both systemic abuse revolving around class and familial abuse. I really wanted to like this book, but I found the pacing and plot to be too messy and incongruent. The characters were great, but everything else felt sloppy and unbelievable.

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Nebklvr
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Pickpick

Great pacing, a fantastic plot, and great character growth. Imaginative. If you love Morrigan Crow, you will love this.

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Laughterhp
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Pickpick

Everyone is a witch in this world. When you‘re a kid, you‘re a witchling and are sorted into your coven. All but 3 people (I have no idea why). Every year there are 3 spares. If the spares don‘t become a coven they basically lose their magic. So they invoke some practice to complete a task to become witches.

#teammonstermash #scarathlon2022 #witchathon #spookoween #pointsathon #littenlisten #theoctoberreadathon

TheSpineView Great job 2y
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Marmie7
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Laughterhp Thank you so much!! 2y
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Melismatic
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Pickpick

This MG book was so ✨ cute ✨ and well written. Think Harry Potter minus the problematic elements, featuring predominantly powerful ladies. I also am going to adopt “butt toad” into my lexicon for people who annoy me. 😂 🐸 🐉 🧙🏻‍♀️ ♥️

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okthislooksbad
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Greetings from me and my Mothman-mug, very ready to tackle this recent library-pickup that I've been very excited about! 🦇

I hope everybody's making the best of this new week.
I'm still reeling from the shooting in Copenhagen last night. Please hold your loved ones close, always. ❤️

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eden.s.dipersio
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Pickpick

I really liked this one! A cute fantasy about a trio of young witches who must complete a challenge if they want to keep their powers. Great story about friendship, fairness and kindness, and determination.

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rachelsbrittain
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Pickpick

A cute new middle grade from the author of Ghost Squad about a group of young witches who have to go up against a monster to prove themselves or else be turned into toads forever. Lots of fun magical worldbuilding, but my favorite part was the character development and arc of the main trio who go from strangers / enemies to best friends.

GondorGirl I love this cover art! 🥰 3y
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Branwen
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Just starting this one and really loving it so far! Also, Rumpel has the softest, most kissable belly! 😸💕 #catsoflitsy #littenkitten #rumpel

RaeLovesToRead My Rumpel friend!!!!! 🥰💕 3y
Leftcoastzen Floof belly!😻 3y
Gissy Awww! 🐈❤️❤️❤️ 3y
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booksbrewsandbooze
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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DivineDiana What a fun mug! 😻 3y
booksbrewsandbooze @DivineDiana Aw thanks! I think we found it in T.J.Maxx, if you have those stores near you! 💖 3y
DivineDiana Thank you! I do! ❤️ 3y
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Gissy Love the mug😻 3y
booksbrewsandbooze @Gissy Thanks so much! 😻 3y
New Kid on the Book The cover is gorgeous! 2y
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coffees
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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It's been a while since I last got a physical ARC! Witchlings is a #middlegrade #fantasy featuring three witchlings who have to complete an Impossible Task in order to become a proper coven, and in this quest they learn to be themselves and to trust each other, so cute!! #friendship #family #magic

More thoughts on my blog https://bookmarksthat.wordpress.com/2022/04/03/blog-tour-witchlings-by-claribel-...

BethM This looks so cute! 3y
coffees @BethM lol that's why I picked it up and the story ended up being just as cute!! 3y
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Bookworm2022
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega

I loved this book so inspirational

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everlocalwest
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Pickpick

I feel like it's been ages since I read a middle grade novel. A perfect bubble bath read!

Here's the thing, if it is middle grade fantasy and the theme is 'friendship is magic' - it's going to be my jam. This isn't groundbreaking kidlit but it's a super fun, cute read that I can't wait to share with my nephews.

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TracyReadsBooks
Witchlings | Claribel A. Ortega
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Ortega‘s latest is a fun MG story about a young witch who, along with two others, must complete an impossible task in order to ensure they don‘t lose their magical abilities forever. Even worse, if they fail they‘ll be turned into toads. This is a story about fitting in, misunderstandings & assumptions, maintaining friendships & making new ones, & magic & adventure (of course). A fun read with some likable characters. On sale 2/1/22.

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