Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read Witchycakes.

“In a village by the sea live a witch and witch-to-be. Life is sweet and never dull, and it’s always, always magical.”

Blue is a witch-in-training that uses their magic to help the townsfolk. When Blue’s magic doesn’t work or malfunctions, they use kindness, hard work, and problem solving! This is a beautiful children’s book that is inclusive of queer and non-binary characters. I love that Blue uses they/them pronouns. Highly recommend and I cannot wait for the other editions to come out! 5 stars

This is a cute story about a young witch learning to use their powers. Their mom owns a bakery and they spend the day delivering orders around their cute little beach town. During the day, they try to use magic to help the people they come across, but when the magic didn't work the way they intended, they learned that sometimes it is better to help people without magic. It was a heartwarming tale. My daughter loved the book! A couple things to be aware of for younger readers: there's a storyline of a child keeping a secret from his parents and there is some discussion about loss. Overall, highly recommend.

This was so adorable. I love the small coastal town vibes, the relationship between the people in town, and the mother-child relationship. The artwork is so cute. The art and story have such a cozy aesthetic. This is a great book for readers starting on chapter books. Those that enjoy wholesome magical tales will likely enjoy this one.