The Book Witch is a story for book lovers. It’s for the ones who get lost in a book, who know the power of a story, and the impact of a character. I adored it! Keep reading this book review of The Book Witch for my full thoughts.
Summary
Rainy March is a proud third-generation book witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her magical umbrella and feline familiar, she jumps into and out of novels to fix malicious alterations and rogue heroes.
Book witches live by a strict Real people belong in the real word; fictional characters belong in works of fiction…. Do not eat, drink, or sleep inside a fictional world, lest you become part of the story. Falling in love with a fictional character? Don’t even think about it.
Which is why Rainy has been forbidden from seeing the Duke of Chicago, the dashing British detective who stars in her favorite mystery series. If she’s ever caught with him again, she’ll be expelled from her book coven—and forced to give up the magical gifts that are as much a part of her as her own name.
But when her beloved grandfather disappears and a priceless book is stolen, there’s only one person she trusts to help her solve the case: the Duke. Their quest takes them through the worlds of Alice in Wonderland, The Great Gatsby, and other classics that will reveal hidden enemies and long-buried family secrets.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
The Book Witch is so relatable and charming. Who can’t help but fall in love with our favorite fictional characters? Especially the detectives! It’s an homage to stories, characters, and the power of reading. The ways a story can inspire hope, it can change our life, our motivations, and our hopes. A character can make us feel so seen, can pull us out of a slump, and light a fire within us. The Book Witch was instantly charming. I love the mystery premise of trying to solve her grandfather’s disappearance and the whole idea of the book witches. Even if these book witches are trained to see characters as their role and not as these individual people with dreams, fears, and hopes.
All stories are love stories if you love stories.
It gives me very much a The Invisible Library vibe! It’s incredibly humorous with a dash of chaos, but with a huge helping of heart. I can never turn down a good detective story and The Book Witch delivers that, but grounded in the power of books. How these worlds have unlocked experiences, loves, and dreams. With a healthy dose of wondering if it’s really a good idea to meet our heroes…. The Book Witch kept me guessing until the very end! I don’t even have any notes for the ending because I couldn’t stop reading!
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