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Synopsis via goodreads:Majix, is a short, engaging, lighthearted read; that captures your attention and sets you laughing, while rooting for the main character Kestrel.
Kestrel (don't call her Susan) Murphy is angry. Forced to leave her posh San Francisco Bay Area home by her father's illness, she's living in Jurupa (sounds like vomiting), Southern California. It's too hot. The people are stupid. And you have to chew the air to get the oxygen out of it. On the plus side, Kestrel is a witch. Well, a witch-in-training. And she's going acquire the magic she needs to get her life back to normal. At first, she barely notices the people around her-Aunt Ariel, who's taken her in and is herself a well-known white witch; Jose Iturrigaray, the quiet, talented young artist; Blake Cump, troublemaker extraordinaire; Laura Greenwood, who wants to be Kestrel's friend. But life has its own magic, and gradually Kestrel finds that much of one's success as a witch lies in being open to it.
When I first opened up Majix I was not sure what exactly to expect, I mean it says “Notes from a Serious Teen Witch” in the title – seriously notes? I thought. Then once I started, it's written like one might write a diary, or maybe more like a grimoire, especially if your a witch!
I mostly loved this, I have always loved “diary” type books, and this one fit that bill quite nicely, however at times it felt a bit like Kestrel was more telling than doing, which is normal for a diary, but sometimes it felt forced.
Though the writing at times felt forced, mostly in the conversations, it's worth the read, especially for the strong protagonist! Kestrel, is quick witted, funny, strong and brave. Her story is one of coming of age, mixed with a bit magic, and a little love to boot – how can that ever be bad?
Majix: Notes from a Serious Teen Witch
By: Douglas Rees
193 Pages
Published: July 1, 2010
Publisher: Harlequin
Received via Net Galley for my honest review.
Sounds like a super cute book. I love that its set in Jurupa! I've been there. I loved it though. I LOVE So Cal. Thanks for the cute review of this one. THis is the first I've heard of it. I will for sure pick it up.
ReplyDeleteit is cute! i <3 it. Great review!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it. I did as well!
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ReplyDeleteI was interested in reading this book but alot of reviews say it's written more like Middle Grade then YA so that kind of turned me off. I like what you said though, what to expect and not expect from the type of book it is. That's important to me. I hate going into a book thinking it's light hearted and happy, and then there's murders. I like to know what I am getting into beforehand. Anyway, great review and this sounds like a cute book!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect read for a preteen this summer. (:
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