Witchlight - Dominique Valente

 

When the Department of Isle-Spark Regulation begin to meddle in the palace, Princess Victoria thinks she may lose her magical powers; meanwhile Eglantine's magical home seems to be unwell and it can't stop sneezing!  But the house isn't the only magical being that is unwell and with gargoyles and dragons getting sick, it seems there is more to this illness than first meets the eye, and it's up to Miss Hetty's Secret Society of Witches to get to the bottom of what is going on before it's too late.

Having read and loved Witchspark last summer (you can read my review here), I was excited to catch-up with Eglantine, Princess Victoria and their friends.  Like book 1, Witchlight is a book full of enchantment that is guaranteed to put a smile on everybody's face.  The characters are in real danger at times, and there are certainly characters who are determined to deliver evil, no matter what depths they have to sink to; however, this book is the most wonderful cosy read, and perfect for this time of the year.

Eglantine makes such a great hero - she's brave and determined, and won't let anything stop her, even when she discovers what may lie in store for her.  Friendship and resilience are definite themes that run through the book, as does prejudice - prejudice against magic and the prejudice Eglantine comes up against due to her limb difference.  

Out now, Witchlight is a true story of good versus evil, and one that will feel like reading a hug.