In this sequel (there’s a recap of the last book), Moth is still growing in her witchery(?) and her confidence. She doesn’t hate herself, but she wants to be more likable to others, to have more friends and to not be the butt of all the jokes. Her mom and Charlie, her friend, don’t quite understand her either. When she finds a magical necklace which brings out a cool, charismatic side of her, it eventually spells (badum tsk) trouble. 

Good message. Super cute artwork and some funny, quirky lines. I’m glad the story acknowledges it’s insensitive/comes off a bit callous to tell people to get over being bullied, especially racialized bullying, so quickly. It’s normal for middle-schoolers to be insecure and make fun of others at their own expense, but it doesn’t have to be that way.