  | October witches Author: Claessen, Jennifer | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
Due to an ancient falling out, thirteen-year-old Clementine's family can only harness their powers each October, and after a disastrous attempt to recover their lost magic, Clemmie and her cousin summon their courage to resolve a long family feud and get their magic back.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (-) (08/01/23)
Booklist (08/08/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/08/2023 Clementine Merlyn is nervously awaiting October’s arrival. It’s the month when her matriarchal household, including her mother, several aunts, and a sullen cousin, are imbued with their magical gifts, and Clemmie wonders if her powers will finally manifest. The Merlyns, distant descendants of the famous Arthurian witch, have been locked in centuries of conflict with the rival Morgan clan; both are desperate to maintain their magic year-round. Clemmie receives her powers but finds them surprisingly painful and unwieldy. She can’t help wondering if magic only brings mayhem—a suspicion further confirmed by a disastrous Merlyn family magical attempt that sees the older relative spirited away by the malicious Morgans for nefarious purposes. It’s up to Clemmie, her reluctant cousin, and some truly unexpected allies to unravel the Morgan/Merlyn mystery and right their extraordinary world. This clever coming-of-age story is chock-full of magic and mythology, mixing Arthurian legend with Practical Magic and plenty of adventure. A marvelous modern fantasy for any young reader in search of a little magic. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
