Name: The Hidden Witch
Rating: 4.11214953271028 (107 reviews)
ISBN: 9781549054020

Molly Ostertag

When Aster's non-magical friend Charlie finds herself the target of a curse, Aster and his unconventional talent for witchery must find the source of the curse before more people get hurt.

The Hidden Witch

Molly Knox Ostertag

Aster and his family are adjusting to his unconventional talent for witchery; unlike the other boys in his family, he isn't a shapeshifter. He's taking classes with his grandmother and helping to keep an eye on his great-uncle whose corrupted magic wreaked havoc on the family. Meanwhile, Aster's friend from the non-magical part of town, Charlie, is having problems of her own -- a curse has tried to attach itself to her. She runs to Aster and escapes it, but now the friends must find the source of the curse before more people -- normal and magical alike -- get hurt.

A truly adorable comic series with diversity and an underlying message of kindness and acceptance. I don't think I would have in any other way. While not explicitly stated as being queer, this absolutely reads into the concept of how a transgender child might feel through a fantasy lens.

Kirsten Simkiss

Jude Moon

3.5/5 ✰

The illustrations in this series are so wonderful I just can't stop looking at them. However,,, I enjoyed the first book a lot more than this one. I liked it! I just wasn't as trapped in the storyline... Although I really hope to see more of Ariel in the future because she seems an interesting character that could bring some spice to the protagonists.

The acclaimed graphic novel world of The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion in this story of friendship, family, and finding your true power. Magic has a dark side . . . Aster always looks forward to the Midwinter Festival, a reunion of the entire Vanissen family that includes competitions in witchery and shapeshifting. This year, he's especially excited to compete in the annual Jolrun tournament-as a witch. He's determined to show everyone that he's proud of who he is and what he's learned, but he knows it won't be easy to defy tradition. Ariel has darker things on her mind than the Festival-like the mysterious witch who's been visiting her dreams, claiming to know the truth about Ariel's past. She appreciates everything the Vanissens have done for her. But Ariel still craves a place where she truly belongs. The Festival is a whirlwind of excitement and activity, but for Aster and Ariel, nothing goes according to plan. When a powerful and sinister force invades the reunion, threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for, can they find the courage to fight it together? Or will dark magic tear them apart?

The Midwinter Witch

Maggie Gordon

I've enjoyed the Witch Boy series, but am sad to see a conclusion before Ostertag really delves into some of the interesting issues she brings up about gender and power. Good reads for younger readers, but could be so much more compelling if allowed to grow a bit more.

Ethan Hill

Flavia Louise

An absolutely stnning conclusion to this super cute series.

Kim Tyo-Dickerson

I so enjoyed the latest instalment in The Witch Boy series, my whole family is reading it this weekend. Aster continues to embody his talents as a witch in the Vanissen family where only girls are witches and boys are supposed to be shapeshifters. Intrigue and secrets surrounding foster sister Ariel's family come to light as the Vanissen family travels to a wintery family reunion called the Midwinter Festival and Aster decides to compete in the young witches-only competition, the Jolrun. A surprise competitor in the Jolrun and the fallout from their unexpected participation round out a fun family adventure where friendship triumphs over temptations to darker powers and corrupt purposes. There were a couple of decisions in the story that don't fully make sense/work, although I see what Ostertag was trying to do and they don't ultimately detract from another enjoyable read. Really looking forward to the next one, my library members grades 6 and up can't get enough of this series!

Erin Pitstra

Renee Delcourt

Both my son and I preferred this book to the first. You see Aster coming into herself and are able to see some more of the family dynamics. I enjoyed the character development for Aster, Sedge, Charlie and the new introduction to Ariel.

I think this is my favorite from this series so far. I really enjoyed the competition aspect of it and getting to see more of Aster, Sedge, Charlie, and Ariel's friendship grow and expand.

The acclaimed world of The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion in a new adventure about magic, family, and finding your true power.

Kelsey Holtaway

This series is so friggin cute and this one was my favorite by far. Hoping this isn’t the last of the series!

Lisa Beasley

The second volume in this series was just as good as the first. The new character was really interesting and I liked Aster and how his confidence has grown from the previous story. Looking forward to the next volume.

I really enjoyed this volume, the whole series has been really enjoyable and entertaining.

The Hidden Witch

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