librarianryan 's review for:

The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag
4.5
adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

 This title is used in many books that I have read, but this may be my favorite.  This story follows a boy that wants to be a witch, instead of the shapeshifting demon hunting man he is supposed to become.  He has always been drawn to magic, and just can not stop doing it.  If only his parents would understand.  This book has made its way to a few banned books list.  It’s a transgendered allogory.  The family believes boys do boys things and girls do girls things.  They can not change positions.  This story is wonderful and heartfelt.  I loved it and I can not wait to read the next two.