A Witch’s Guide to Loe and Poison is about a girl who is a witch. She makes potions, keeps secrets and is trying to figure out who she really is. There is magic, danger and a bit of romance too. I liked how the story was full of mystery and surprises.
The main character is strong and clever but also unsure of herself at times. I liked how she grew more confident as the story went on. She had to make hard choices and trust people even when it was scary. That made her feel real.
The world in the book is very magical. There are potions, spells and lots of secrets. Some parts are a little slow but most of the story is really interesting. The ending is exciting and made me want to read more. I really hope there’s a second book or one being written.
If you like witches, mystery, adventure and a little bit of love, then you will really enjoy this book. A magical and fun story that kept me interested, it made me think about being brave and believing in yourself. Good for book clubs.
Reviewed by Christina, Year 7, Cerdon College Merrylands NSW
Age Guide 14+
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aamna Qureshi is a Pakistani, Muslim American who adores words. She grew up on Long Island, New York, in a very loud household, surrounded by English (for school), Urdu (for conversation), and Punjabi (for emotion).
Much of her childhood was spent being grounded for reading past her bed-time, writing stories in the backs of her notebooks, and being scolded by teachers for passing chapters under the tables. Through her writing, she wishes to inspire a love for the beautiful country and rich culture that informed much of her identity.
When she’s not writing, she loves to travel to new places where she can explore different cultures or to Pakistan where she can revitalise her roots. She also loves baking complicated desserts, drinking fancy teas and coffees, watching sappy rom-coms, and going for walks about the estate (her backyard). She currently lives in New York.
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