What To Expect - - 'Sandry's Book' or 'The Magic in the Weaving' is the first in a four book series (with another two continuation series after that) of MG fantasy novels centring found family and magic done through everyday things.

My Feelings - - This story has so much heart - and the found family, made up of four young people and their mentors, is the centre of it all.

The characters come from all different backgrounds in this world and it is a delight to watch them not quite fit together as they get used to each other. The magic is so much fun to watch develop.

It is written to a younger audience and I feel that that creates a lack in the areas of plotting and length.

There is kindness at the bones of this story, it feels like a warm hug.

Recommendation - - If you like MG fantasy, magic used through everyday things, found (and chaotic) family, and likeable characters - this story is for you.

4.5 ⭐️ = love love love, this lives in my heart

What To Expect - - 'Persephone' is the second in a collection of standalone fantasy short stories about venturing into the unknown.

My Feelings - - This wasn't overall terrible and I didn't hate reading it. I thought the plot was pretty interesting and I wasn't bored at all.

The narration and dialogue were not great. It was very much giving teenage girl written by an adult man.

I think with some editing (down), and a little more thought into what a teenage girl's head is like, this would have been good.

Recommendation - - If you like stories centring teenagers, a little self discovery, and mystery - this one might be for you.

2.5 ⭐️ = I can see why other people would enjoy it, it just didn’t quite hit for me