Snapdragon

I started this book just before bed, meaning to just read a few pages. Instead I read the whole thing and then had to take a breather. It’s one of those books that I needed to recover from - to take time to get over the characters, how much I loved them and wanted to continue to hang out with them. And so much representation here! Queer characters and POC who are fully fleshed out, strong, and intelligent in myriad ways. And even minor characters have a purpose and growth. Lulu’s brothers, for instance, seem like typical bullying older brothers at first but then later, seem to be more accepting and are not bad guys. Their presence allows us to see Lulu becoming more herself. And I loved how the magic in the book slowly appears - because it’s not the point. It’s secondary to the characters and their relationships.

Loved this!!!! So much!!!!! Wholesome characters, great character design, very nice LGBT+ rep, and a solid wonderfully witchy storyline.