If I could give this book 10 stars I would!

THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES was the absolute perfect read for Fall, and it gave me the found family, and magical story I was craving right now. It's a warm, uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family and a new love changes the course of her life.

I couldn't put this adorable book down, and I thought the author wrote such complex, relatable characters, that fully immersed myself into the pages while reading. While there were tender moments, and emotions of being orphaned, with a sense of not feeling like belonging, there were funny moments too, which really rounded the story out.

*many thanks to Berkley for the gifted copy for review

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches was an absolute delight to read. It firmly falls into the cozy fantasy genre. And honestly, reading this one feels a bit like a hug. I loved seeing how Mika upended things at Nowhere House, and how the characters all dealt with the changes.

I know this review is short, but The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches has magic, found family, and a grumpy/sunshine romance - what more could you need? I’d recommend this one to anyone looking for an uplifting and fun fantasy novel (particularly those who liked The House in the Cerulean Sea)

I simply loved this book. It was perfect read for the fall, and would be excellent one to pick up during October/spooky season.
Although The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is not a spooky book, it is still perfect to read for Halloween, as it’s protagonists are witches (and with witches comes magic).

I am actually glad books like this exist, because they do provide that Halloween mood to readers who aren’t into horrors and gory.

This book was just adorable. It was relaxing, witchy story that talked about family, friends and love, and what is the most important, the relationship one has with themselves.

The story follows Mika who takes a job to teach magic to three little children. There, in the Nowhere House, she finally learns how it feels to belong somewhere and what it’s like to have a family.

The story is written in third person following Mika’s POV, but there were also some parts that followed Jamie, the librarian.
As you can assume, Jamie is the love interest and when it comes to romance, this one include grumpy-sunshine trope.

I think the author pictured small circle (of people) vibes so well. It was so easy to get attached to all of the characters, main and the side ones. Holiday scenes in the story were like a warm hug from the author and her characters to us readers, that I appreciate the most.

I highly recommend it to everyone who’s looking for a warm, relaxing, witchy story.

“It’s not always enough to go looking for the place we belong, sometimes we need to make that place.”

Mika is a witch. Witches tend to be loners, as too many in one place can draw unwanted attention. When the caretakers of Nowhere house reach out to Mika, begging for her to teach their three young witch charges, Mika knows it’s against the rules. But something is drawing her to the house and the girls, and though she only intends to stay for a short while, Nowhere house might just become her home and it’s occupants her chosen family.

This is going to be one of my shortest reviews ever because this is just the cutest little witchy book and there isn’t much to not love in this book. I loved our main character, Miku. I loved the way she interacted with the girls. The romance was cute though the spice was light. & honestly, I’m a sucker for lighter witchy reads.

I’m used to reading cozy mystery stories, but if there is a cozy fantasy romance genre than Sangu Mandanna totally knocked it out of the park. I wouldn’t mind for this one to turn into a series. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for something lighthearted and warm.

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As cliche as it is to say, this book truly is a warm hug. I absolutely adored the relationships, the tone, and the balance between sweet and impactful. This is quintessential cozy fantasy, and I can't wait to read more from this author.

To say I loved this book would be an understatement - it was amazing. It's been a long time since I couldn't put a book down and this one is it! I know she's not real but I wish Mika Moon was here and guiding me in life. I love how she breaks the rules and embraces diversity.

This was a fun, quirky story filled with found family, romance, and magic. I really enjoyed getting lost in Mika's world and really wish this was part of a series. The romance was slow-burn, but with plenty of tension to keep you wanting more. The magic was really well plotted and described. I just wish there was more of Mika's potion-making, which seemed very interesting. The characters were fun and likable.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a romance, fantasy, and paranormal story that also deals with found family and new beginnings. Mika Moon is a witch living an isolated life in Britain, knowing she needs to keep her magic hidden. It is important not to mingle with other witches, as their powers will intensify and draw attention to them. She is an orphan, raised by strangers and now living alone. She has an online account, where she performs magic and "pretends to be a witch". No one will take her seriously, will they? When an unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to "Nowhere House" to teach three young witches how to control their magic, she breaks all of the rules and goes. Once there, she becomes involved in the life of the three young witches, and several others, including Jamie, the handsome and scowling librarian of Nowhere House who would do anything to protect the children. He doesn't want Mika there, but he finds her interesting and appealing.

This is a fun story, but it is also sad when you look at the underlying story of sadness, being orphaned at a young age, not belonging anywhere, and being afraid to be yourself. There was also humor, especially when dealing with the young witches, who do not have control over their powers. The characters in this story are delightful. I loved them all, with all their flaws, and foibles, especially the three girls. Eight-year-old Terracotta added a lot of humor as she plotted Mika's demise. Jamie and Mika had chemistry and as the story progressed, he thaws toward her and they begin to care very much about each other, actually having an intimate relationship. There are some issues along the way with a lawyer trying to find his missing client, but all in all, this is a fun read about found family and some romance, all wrapped up in a fantasy/paranormal story, that I recommend.

As warm and wonderful and comforting a read as one of Mika’s magical tea blends. This book is as lovely as has been advertised pretty much everywhere, but I wasn’t prepared for how deeply it explores the themes of true acceptance and fears around rejection — and what happens when someone trusts enough to open themselves up to the possibility of real family, even one they’ve stumbled into finding.

The denizens of Nowhere House are so charming, the romance was slow-burn but so worth it (loved Mika winning over a grumpy Irishman almost in spite of himself), and I could really picture like 5 more books set in this world. (Honestly, why not give us romances for each of the girls — Rosetta, Terracotta, and Altamira — all grown up and living their best witchy lives out in the real world beyond the wards?)

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a fun and quirky book that I really enjoyed. It was exactly what I needed as an escape from the real world.

Book source ~ NetGalley

Mika Moon is a witch in Britain. A powerful witch. Who has to hide what she is so she ends up moving around a lot. When she gets a mysterious plea for help, she scopes it out and then leaps into a situation that could end up being a disaster or the best thing that ever happened to her.

This book is an absolute delight. I love it. All of it. The writing, the plot, and most of all, the characters. It just flows so smooth and quick that before I knew it I was done. I blew through it and didn’t want to put it down. Then I was sad. For a bit. I want more of this world. Will there be more? I don’t know. But in the meantime I know I’ll be revisiting this story over and over again in the years to come. Especially when I need a happy and fun read. Not that it is all puppies and rainbows (it brings all the feels to the table), but it’s one that is full of joy and hope. With magic. Here *shoves book* - read it!

I love a story that explores female relationships as well as romance. I devoured this book while waiting in line at Disney for a Star Wars ride (the wait was 80 minutes) and I'll be quite honest, it was the perfect pick! It has the grumpy man who falls for the sunshine that has her own dark secrets.

Mika Moon is a witch who was orphaned early, as are most witches, and raised by Primrose Everly, another witch. Mika is lonely because witches are supposed to be solitary creatures. When too many witches come together their power can be detected. Mika is contacted by a family living in Nowhere house to train 3 child witches. This is a good story of people helping others and sometimes bucking tradition to do so. There are a couple of twist and turns but in the end, witches come together to help each other and that's the stream of this book. I liked the characters and the way they grew as the book proceeded. Hope there is a sequel as the children grow.

Witches seem to be all the rage lately, and I've checked out a fair number of them over the last few months. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is one of my favorites. This book is absolutely delightful. Don't get me wrong, it does have its moments when it tugs at the heartstrings, but Sangu Mandanna tempers the emotion with well-timed wit, humor, and adventure. This one is a romance, but it's so much more than that. The found family of Nowhere House is so much fun. Each character adds something to the story, and they're all just so lovable. There is a little bit of a mystery and some danger, but mostly, this one just kept me smiling. So, between quirky characters, an enemies-to-lovers romance, 3 precocious little witches, and a fun twist toward the end, Sangu Mandanna has penned one totally engaging story that I could and will read over and over.

I enjoyed this read so much! The story was fun and compelling and completely unique! It reminds me a little bit of practical magic which is probably why I loved it so much. The family dynamics were so entertaining and the general craziness kept me laughing throughout the whole thing!

This story is uplifting, focusing on love and human connection. Mika is a witch who has lived a lonely life. Always feeling “other”, she has moved a lot and never felt safe or loved, even though her guardian, Primrose, a very powerful witch, did care about her. When Mika answers an ad for a witch wanted, she is sure it will be something sinister, but it is actually an invitation to live in a house where three child witches needed guidance. Ian and Ken, a couple, along with the housekeeper Lucie and the tutor Jamie, take responsibility for the girls while their guardian is away. The growing relationship between Jamie and Mika, as well as between Mika and the girls, give hope that even if one is “other”, he or she can find a true family. I really enjoyed this one. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I very much enjoyed this story! A little late for Halloween with these witchy vibes, but this book wasn't about that at all. This book instead is a warm hug.

This was a story about family, and trust, and magic, and love (not just the romantic kind either). I loved Mika Moon and the three rascals who she set out to teach. All of the characters were beautiful people you know you could find in real life if you looked. I am a suckered for a sunshine and grump romance, and Mika and Jamie were adorable.

I really appreciated all of the different types of connections and relationships that were in this book. Will absolutely reread!

AMAZING!! SO HEARTFELT!!! I loved every character! It gave me The House in the Cerulean Sea vibes!! The found family trope is becoming a new favorite! So beautiful.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for sending me an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Okay, I adored this. It was every bit of the witchy vibe I wanted to read in October, but with an adorable story and a cute romance attached. I've seen comparisons to the House in the Cerulean Sea, but intended for adults, and while I haven't read that, the plots do seem comparable.

The found family story managed to break my heart and put it back together again so many times, the romance was absolutely precious (but still had its steamy moments!), and the entire plot as a whole just catapulted this book to the top of my fall reads recommendations list if you like any of the things I've mentioned.

Five stars all the way, and I'll go on to read anything this author puts out, for sure. I loved this book so much!

I wanted to love this book so much, but at 60%, I’m struggling to want to finish.

The storytelling is so whimsical and charming and I totally see why people are enjoying this story, but between the plot feeling a bit sluggish and the 3rd person narrative, I’m struggling to get through it. There are few exception where I am able to connect with characters in 3rd person and unfortunately, this one is not it.

I hope to come back to this one another time, because it truly is a cute cozy fall read, but for now, I’ve been picking this up on and off for almost a month and I can’t get myself to want to push through.