An enjoyable coming of age story. A quick and easy teenage read. Deals well with the complexities of a teenager dealing with adoption.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley

Quick, yet it hit the spot!! I love the story and the main character and her adventure through this awesome book.

This was a cute little book. It was geared towards younger adults than I was expecting. The story went by very quickly, and left me wishing for a little bit more. Overall though, it was really nice.

I had a great Sunday reading this. It’s such a quick, short read but really packed full of emotions. I loved the characters and the writing was easy to get into. Would highly recommend.

(Will post review closer to publication date).

Heartwarming middle grade or young adult mix of fantasy and the struggles of foster children/adopted children. I love Bea’s internal dialogue. Bea struggles with finding herself in a new home and the cruelty of her middle school classmates. She visits a wishing well and strange things begin unfolding around her until she meets a witch that wants to make a bargain, a story for a story. Will Bea choose to give up her own story or will she use her own struggles to become strong and overcome her fears?

Realistic writing. This story deals with Bea and her adoptive mother, Denise. Add a wishing well and a witch. Love the way it addresses the adoption process. An enjoyable read! Thanks #netgalley and #JohnHuntPublishingLtd for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Bea's Witch begins with the powerful words “I wish…” as the main character starts out standing in front of a wishing well. This middle grade dark fantasy chronicles the journey of a child who had been adopted after spending much of her life in foster care. The magical elements do not resume in the story until halfway through the book, but that is because they draw heavily on her character’s experience. While starting out in disbelief before embracing the magical events that take place is pretty standard in any fantasy, the way the author dealt with it was very enjoyable to read. I also really love how the magic is introduced through the wind, as I hold a weakness for magic that relies on nature’s elements more so than making up more otherworldly creatures. The fantasy elements read very reminiscent of Native American spirituality however my biggest criticism of the book is that the Native American experience is not credited. It is primarily a children's book, however adults who would enjoy a coming of age story with the twist of a dark fantasy will enjoy this book as well.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced readers copy of this book.

Thank you so much NetGalley for giving me this ARC to review..

I LOVED this book. Bea's character was just perfect - super realistic and very likeable, and I loved the way that the author doesn't sugar coat the issues she experiences and the way that she sees the world, but also deals with it informatively and sensitively. The book in general was super entertaining and also unputdownable., and as a devoted lover of fantasy I loved the themes of ghosts and magic included in this book. I would recommend this book to both adults and children as a must-read.

Thank you to NetGalley.
On a trip with Denise, her adoptive mother, Bea has a strange encounter with a famous witch in a wishing well.

The book deals with the complexity of Bea’s feelings when she feels abandoned, insecure, unworthy of affection and in school she doesn’t do much better either; however these topics are treated with a lot of sensitivity.

A compelling ghost story perfect for pre-teens as well as adults.

Very well written. Characters are engaging and lifelike. Bea is so realistic. I love the way the story is told and how it does such a great job showcasing some of the difficulties and the wonders of adoption. I'm definitely going to be reading it again. Also the witch is just scary enough without being terrifying.

I completed Bea’s Witch by Daniel Ingram-Brown. The book was provided to me by NetGally for an honest opinion. The story revolves around a foster child who has been in several homes. She considers herself unworthy of love and friendship. Her story is so sad. You have to ache for her loneliness. The main character does go through a growth. She has the complexities of children who grow up not understanding the events in their lives and are left dealing with the aftermath. I gave this 3 stars.

"Why am I speaking to the air?" -From Bea's Witch

2.5 stars.

This quote from the book is a question I had throughout most of the book as well. For me, this story didn't really work. I was totally drawn in with the cover and summary. The end result was a more middle grade splash of abrubt conversations that seemed out of character for both adults and pre-teens. The story is short, to it's detriment, as you don't really get a setting, characters, or plot ever really fleshed out. The MC spends most of the time talking (and listening?) to a small stuffed turtle and a stolen coin. The "friendship" with Aisha is forced, awkward, and unrealistic. There are some odd photos spread throughout the book, that try to show you the simple story in case you missed the summary of what was going on.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Bea's Witch is a stunningly-crafted read which beautifully weaves reality with story, myth and magic.
This is such a gripping story that draws you in. This was an excellent book!