Love the setting and how the story shows fame can go to your head. Enjoyed how her friends stood by her and how she came to realize how she was treating them. Good bit of mystery too.

I didn't read the first book in the series; however, it was easy to get into. I appreciated that the artwork was very colorful, and I liked the diversity of Lucia being a Latina main character who was bequeathed a magical helmet by her abuelo to fight mean magical creatures. She's having trouble balancing her wanting to help people and studying for school. I liked the storyline with her best friend/assistant Sandro where she was making him feel unimportant and he finally had enough and stopped being friends with her. I think readers can relate to this situation. Evil owls wreak havoc on the town and Lucia has to get to the bottom of it. I liked the message at the end where you should ask for help when you need it instead of trying to do it yourself.

An exciting finale to this imaginative graphic novel duology starring the believably flawed middle school hero Lucia and under appreciated & beleaguered best friend Sandro as they try to solve a raft of theft by…. owls? Or is there something more going on? Rich in lore and wise in friendship and family, DOÑA QUIXOTE: FLIGHT OF THE WITCH is another winner from Rex Ogle, the author behind the Rey Terciero pen name.

The family, the legends, the friendship and the artwork that I loved from the first one are back! And you add in the lessons that Lucia learns, it really makes this book amazing. This is the right book for so many people, but especially for kids learning to navigate friendship and other responsibilities. This duology is a favorite graphic novel series. Amazing!

This was a great follow up and conclusion to book one. Lucia is loving being a hero, but the expectations are weighing her down. Her grades are slipping, her friendship is being tested — I think it’ll be a very relatable story for readers. The adventure is a lot of fun, and I loved seeing more of the classic aspects shine and the slices of culture throughout.

In FLIGHT OF THE WITCH, on the heels of her triumphant victory over a shapeshifting creature to save her Texas town, Lucia now must learn how to manage the expectations that come from being everyone’s hero with the regular responsibilities of a middle schooler. When the townspeople’s prized possessions are being stolen by owls, Lucia takes it upon herself to find out what—or who—is behind the theft and to secure the return of the items. This leads to the discovery a flock of witches seeking revenge on the those who have wronged them. In the process Lucia alienates herself from her best friend and sidekick Sandro. As she encounters challenges combating the new threat to her community on her own, she comes to the realization that she will need to accept help to save her family and friends.

The graphic novel provides a modern take on the traditional Don Quixote tale with a headstrong heroine and plenty of nods to Mexican folklore. The important message of asking for help when needed is naturally woven into the narrative. An action-filled follow-up that brings Lucia’s quest to a satisfying conclusion while introducing readers to the classic epic story of Don Quixote.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing an eARC of the book with me.

Lucia Castillo is back, alongside her best friend Sandro and her trusty steed Rocky, as they once again are tasked with saving their small Texas town! This time Lucia has to juggle being the town hero and finding out what's happening to everyone's most prized possessions while also surviving middle school. After a falling out with her bestie, will Lucia figure out that it's okay to ask for help or will la lechuza take over the town?

Book two includes even more folklore like la lechuza (owl witches) and a giant ancient Mayan god. The art work once again is beautiful: stunning and vibrant. The pacing of the story is great and keeps you hooked right up to the end. Creepy owls terrorizing the city and stealing things in the dark of night? Sign me up, you got me! Readers will find Lucia completely relatable as a girl who struggles with her schoolwork, being honest with her mother and maintaining her friendship with her best friend.

So, when do we get book 3?

Thank you Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this fabulous book. This is the conclusion of the Doña Quixote duology and oh, what a fun read it had been! Same great characters, more action, more Mexican deities and mythology, and a very important lesson learned by our main character — even a hero needs help, and the family and friends are there to work together and save the day. Overall, a delightful read and great ending to the series. This series is also a great introduction to the classic Don Quixote story.

Loved the Texas setting, the warrior girl, and the positive message. In the first book, Lucia's challenge was being believed since no one else could see the threats that she could. Now she faces the challenge of living up to her hero status by trying to do it all herself. I thought it was really interesting that her grandfather's words were what she held onto - even loved ones can be wrong, and can steer us wrong at times. Great themes: what it means to be a friend, second chances, forgiveness, community, and caring for oneself too. The ending was somewhat ridiculous but also pretty funny, and I can see kids really loving the justice of it!

Lucia is acknowledged as the town hero. But in her excitement over that status, she looses track of friends and schoolwork. So when a rash of thefts by owls occur, she tries to do everything herself. Lack of knowledge and planning kept stymieing her efforts. But after a forced stand-down forces her to learn to accept help and plan ahead, Lucia and Sandro manage to organize a last ditch effort to save the town! A nicely done storyline accompanied by colorful artwork that helps set the mood!

Thanks Netgalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the chance to read this title!

In this volume Lucia must learn what it actually is like to live the life of a knight who is still in Middle School. While trying to balance knight duties, schoolwork, friends, and family Lucia is struggling to do it all alone. Help is going to be needed in her newest battle against a coven of witches bent on revenge, but will she ask for it?
I truly enjoyed this graphic novel twist on a classic for kids. While for me it wasn’t quite as strong as the first story in this duology it was still a fantastic and fun read. Lucia’s stubbonness felt a bit to pushed and stereotype of the lone hero which pulled me out as it went on but I understand why it was important to the story. Once Lucia realizes she can ask for help the story took off and I just wanted more once I got the end. Overall, a delightful graphic novel perfect for introducing kids to a well loved classic.
Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for access to this title in exchange for an honest review.

My kids loved the first book in this series and were so excited for this one. It did not disappoint. Can’t wait to buy a copy when it’s released.

ARC from the publisher Via NetGalley but the opinions are my own.

Loved this continuation of this series. The humor was relatable, the lesson about not taking friends for granted and it's ok to ask for help resonated through the story. I love the graphics, especially when the reader can differentiate between the real world and the magical world.

Dona Quixote: Flight of the Witch is a fun graphic novel that reminds kids to ask for help when they need it. Lucia learns that it's okay to lean on her friends and that helping others leads to getting help from others.

This was a cute book! I enjoyed the art style and the story kept me entertained the whole way through.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own.

A story about a girl with a magical helmet that can allow her to see mythical beings that others can't see. She tries to do everything on her own and thinks it's a weakness until she finds out it's ok to ask for help when you really need it.

A fun sequel to the first volume, this story concludes the saga of Dona Quixote. It was not as fun as the first one, but a good finale.

This is the second book in the middle-grade reimagining of the classic story of Don Quixote. The main character, Lucia, is a descendant of the classic character. Don Quioxte's helmet has been passed down through generations and she inherited it in the first book. This story follows Lucia and her best friend (and Pancho equivalent) Sandro as they try to juggle being heroes of the town with typical kid stuff. Lucia in particular is struggling with balancing her school work and questing for townspeople. She believes it is her job and that should be a priority, especially since her grandfather handed down the responsibility to her. Things escalate when mysterious owls begin taking items from people around town. While her family and Sandro encourage her to prioritize being a kid, Lucia continues pushing to her breaking point.

I loved the theme of this iteration which seemed to be asking for help and taking breaks. Lucia is so focused on giving 100% to everything that it causes her to burn out and damage her relationships. She felt like she was the only one who could save and help people. I think that is something that many readers will relate too. Another relatable theme was juggling school and extracurriculars, which is especially relevant for preteens and teens. It felt a bit Spiderman-esque in that way.

The only thing that threw me off a bit was the weird ending “punishment” for the witches. Without giving spoilers, it was just an odd choice to read as an adult reader. However, kids will probably find it funny and follow the reasoning a bit better than an adult reader. I also would have liked to see some more time for Lucia to succeed in being a hero and a student. It was hard sometimes because you feel so overwhelmed and defeated like Lucia. Comments from her teacher, the late nights of studying, and the number of people asking her to help them were challenging to experience because I really felt for her. I know that is probably the point. But I would have liked a bit more at the start or the end of positive interactions with Lucia to help balance it.

I would recommend this book to middle-grade adventure and fantasy readers. Adults may enjoy it too if they appreciate the classic story or enjoy coming-of-age middle-grade books.

Cute story with a fun take on the name. Like the original Don Quixote, Lucia thinks she's the one who needs to save everyone, now that her abuelo is gone. Her grades are suffering but she feels alone in her quest and ends up alienating her best friend.
The family and friends were wonderful, the story was fast-paced, and the ending was heartwarming. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Flight of the Witch (Doña Quixote #2)
by Rey Terciero
A cross cultural story, showing historic Spanish and Mexican traditions. The young heroine is the granddaughter of a heraldic knight modeled after the Spanish knight errant Don Quixote. The story focuses on the ideal that heroes need friends and a community of support. Their villains are based on Mexican gods, and Mythology.