I love the Witchycakes series, and Changing Magic is just as sweet, cozy, and magical as the first book! Blue is back, and this time, they’re facing something even trickier than a complicated spell—change. (Honestly, relatable.)

I adore the mix of baking, magic, and heartwarming life lessons in this series. Watching Blue help their neighbors while figuring things out for themselves is just chef’s kiss perfect. Plus, the fall vibes? Absolutely delightful.

This is one of those rare series where I have to run out and buy the hard copies even after reading the ARC, because the illustrations are just so special. If you haven’t picked up Witchycakes yet, you’re seriously missing out. Now, if only I could get some of those magical pastries for myself… 🍰✨

Nobody likes change, but it's good to get out of our comfort zones and try new things! Blue encourages their friends to try new things and accept change in this second installment of the Witchycakes series. I liked the first one better, but this has a nice message too. (My biggest complaint is when she visits the home of a child - the illustrations and character introduction made it look like a toddler but the dialogue was more like an older child - as the mother of an almost 4 year old it just didn't sound right!)

This is my favorite layout for early chapter books. I think it's more appealing and less intimidating for beginning readers. This story models diversity, inclusion, and consent. This story focuses on tolerating, working through, and eventually embracing change. Blue is a great model of behavior and intent for kids. Pair that with magic and talking animals and you've got a winning combination.

A word of caution: this book has non-binary characters and same gender couples. If you aren't comfortable with your children reading books with these types of characters, maybe skip this one.

This was a strong sequel in the Witchycakes series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from the previous book. I thought the concept worked and had that feel that I was looking for in this world. The characters had that element that I was hoping for and enjoyed the overall feel of this. Kara LaReau has a strong writing style and am excited for more.

Part two was super cute and cozy, again with adorable illustrations. This book was more of an autumn feel to it and the events were sweet and heart warming,.

Witchycakes #1 was very summer-y, and #2 is so autumnal and cozy with a fun storyline of the cutest witch and her friends in shellville. I am really enjoying the cuteness and absolute coziness of this series and can't wait for #3 and #4 of I'm assuming Winter and Spring Witchycakes and more bakery deliciousness! If you like Kiki Delivery Service, you or your young reader kids will love this!

Another absolutely adorable read from the Witchycakes series, I love everything about it from the storyline, to the characters all the way to the art.

This time the story follows Blue once again helping the people in their community, this time however they are helping them handle change, showing them that not all change is bad, that it can be good and sometimes change can take time and not happen over night.

Highly recommended for any parents with young kids especially if they may be dealing with some kind of change in their lives.

Thank you Netgalley Random House Children's | Random House Books for Young Readers for the arc.

It was great to read about Blue again and the bakery and the magical mishaps.
Still love the illustrations.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

Blue is back for witchy magic and baking in Witchycakes 2! I love this series! The illustrations are amazing and baking magic is just as cozy as you can imagine it to be. Blue is a fantastic protagonist, and I love watching them solve their magic mishaps.

Thanks to NetGalley, Kara LaReau, and Random House Children for the chance to read and review! My opinions are my own!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great sequel and was a fun follow up. This series will be great for kids as it is so cute.

Mix a seaside town with the sweetest little witch you can imagine, add in a dash of spellcraft and some truly epic baked goods, and you have a series that's pure magic. This cozy new series will absolutely enchant readers!

Just as adorable and cozy as the first title in this series. Blue is an absolute sweetheart. This title in particular would be an excellent choice for children that find change to be very difficult.