I was given a free e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
After his parents announce that his bizarre, emerging abilities are getting in the way of their divorce, Felix Silver relocates to Dorset Harbor and becomes the charge of his Grandma Aggie. As Felix adjusts to life in a new school, Aggie decides that it's time he learn The Silver Way, and teaches him all she knows about sorcery and magical arts. When Felix and his new friends decide to solve the mystery of local teenagers who have gone missing, Felix learns that his crush, Aero, has a big secret. Is dark magic creeping into the town, and can Felix learn enough from Aggie and the witches of Dorset Harbor to combat it? (Goodreads Synopsis)
I have not read anything by Harry Cook prior to this.
The best way to describe this novvel is cute, adorable, magical, but that’s it. There was no major awestruck moment for me. I thought the POV’s changing with each chapter made it a bit confusing, especially since both boys were calling their grandmothers by the same nickname “Grams”. Maybe change one or put at the top of each chapter who’s POV the reader will be experiencing. I was also confused as to timeline. If he just started school, then how was it the weekend in the next chapter?
The romance felt rushed. I understood it’s importance but it seemed like a joke towards teenagers and how they “always fall in love”, which just made it annoying. The friendships were nice, and the welcomeness from Aggie’s fellow witches was sweet.
I guess I just expected there to be more development with Felix and his magic. More lessons and less skip around.
Overall I rate this novel 3 out of 5 stars, because the lot was interesting, but the execution needed just a tad bit more description.
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