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In Wayward Witch, teenager Rose Mortiz has always been the family fixer, but now she's dealing with new powers she doesn't understand. When a shocking truth about her amnesiac father's memory loss comes out, Rose is pulled through a portal into the magical land of Adas, where she must join a group of other powerful teens to stop an impending catastrophe. As she battles to master her abilities, she also confronts the rift in her family and the need to return home to heal the damage. The novel blends family drama with high-stakes fantasy adventure, delivering a fast-paced quest that includes mild violence.
Quick Summary
Rose Mortiz is a teen who thought she was done with magic, but after being thrust into the glowing world of Adas, she has to master her new powers before she can even think about going home and fixing her broken family. The story blends a quest to save a magical realm with the very real drama of a teenager trying to understand herself, and the result feels both epic and intimate at the same time. If you love fast-paced fantasy with a hint of humor and a lot of heart, this one's for you especially readers who liked the mix of magic and personal growth in "Aru Shah and the End of Time" or the school-based magic of "The School for Good and Evil." Parents will be glad to know the violence is mild and mostly action-packed rather than graphic, and the emotional stakes around family and belonging are handled with care. The characters are quirky, the world-building is vivid, and the pacing keeps you turning pages, making it a solid pick for reluctant readers who want an adventure that isn't overwhelming.