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The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag
4.0
emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A sweet and thoughtful story of Aster who wants to learn witchcraft in a family where your assigned gender dictates the type of magic a person is allowed to learn. When his cousins begin disappearing, Aster has to use his skills to figure out what is going on.

- I love a book that challenges the status quo, especially where gender roles are concerned. The Witch Boy does this so well and in a heartwarming way.

- The art style if great and fits the sorry being told well. Each character has their own distinct look and the warm colours make the setting feel homely and magical.

A perfect graphic novel for those who love magic and discussions on change and gender roles.