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A review by stitchsaddiction
Seawitch by Skye McKenna
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Our return to the world of the Hedgewitch has another adventure and this time we're leaving Hedgely behind and off to the seaside town of Porthmorven in Cornwall, which opens up another world of opportunity and chaos for the young witches. This time we're going to be alongside Cassie and two of her fellow witches from Hedgely as they meet new magical beings both good and old, there will be twists and turns along the way and moments of reflection. I'm so glad that I get to enjoy these books even if I'm not the target audience because they're so well done.
I love once more, how Skye McKenna brings her fictional world to life, and there are moments throughout the book that you can almost smell the salt of the ocean and hear a cacophony of crashing waves. For young readers (and those who can't resist the lure of the innocent magic the author has woven in her tales) this world-building is so spectacularly done that you too may feel like you're stepping over rock pools and facing magical beings beneath the waves.
There's also the challenge of a gender role in Seawitch that is excellently done and justifies McKenna's magic with the pen. Even through fantasy, and at a young age, it's great to see a challenge to the rules and what has been versus what should be.
I loved the new faces, especially Robin whose determination and loyalty many will appreciate and relate to. He's a wonderful addition to the friends and companions of the ever-determined Cassie. I always like it when new characters open up the story more, and the author ensures that each new face we meet brings something to Cassie's story and her journey to learn the truth about her parents and how they ended up in Fairie. There's some incredibly detailed storytelling woven in from first words to the story's end and the reader will be as captivated as they were when first reading Hedgewitch.
The Seawitch is probably my favourite of the three so far, there are moments thanks to the imaginative and descriptive writing that I was drawn back to the Cornish shore I spent summers at. Filled with magic,wonder, adventure and a fair amount of chaos that has you balancing on the edge of your seat, you're going to love Cassie's latest lessons in witchcraft.
Once again,Tomislav Tomic's stunning illustrations throughout the book weaves this tale together alongside the beautiful cover art by Saara Katariina Söderlund's cover art that shows the magic the reader will discover along the way. I can't wait to see where this series will take us next.
I love once more, how Skye McKenna brings her fictional world to life, and there are moments throughout the book that you can almost smell the salt of the ocean and hear a cacophony of crashing waves. For young readers (and those who can't resist the lure of the innocent magic the author has woven in her tales) this world-building is so spectacularly done that you too may feel like you're stepping over rock pools and facing magical beings beneath the waves.
There's also the challenge of a gender role in Seawitch that is excellently done and justifies McKenna's magic with the pen. Even through fantasy, and at a young age, it's great to see a challenge to the rules and what has been versus what should be.
I loved the new faces, especially Robin whose determination and loyalty many will appreciate and relate to. He's a wonderful addition to the friends and companions of the ever-determined Cassie. I always like it when new characters open up the story more, and the author ensures that each new face we meet brings something to Cassie's story and her journey to learn the truth about her parents and how they ended up in Fairie. There's some incredibly detailed storytelling woven in from first words to the story's end and the reader will be as captivated as they were when first reading Hedgewitch.
The Seawitch is probably my favourite of the three so far, there are moments thanks to the imaginative and descriptive writing that I was drawn back to the Cornish shore I spent summers at. Filled with magic,wonder, adventure and a fair amount of chaos that has you balancing on the edge of your seat, you're going to love Cassie's latest lessons in witchcraft.
Once again,Tomislav Tomic's stunning illustrations throughout the book weaves this tale together alongside the beautiful cover art by Saara Katariina Söderlund's cover art that shows the magic the reader will discover along the way. I can't wait to see where this series will take us next.