Ever since her mother was killed for being a witch, Wren has lived with her cantankerous aunt in the town of Everglade. Witches are banned in Everglade, so Wren can’t let anyone know that she might have magical powers, which she most definitely does, if she only knew how to use them.

When Wren finds a magical necklace and others discover her magic, she is forced to outwit a terrifying creature called the Eater, who wants the necklace, and then climb over the wall that encircles their city to escape Everglade forever. With Wren’s best friend Blue following her and a goat-boy she accidentally summoned inside a fairy circle, they travel to a magical place called Meadow Court, where there just might be other witches, or at least relief from a world of witch‑haters.

This funny, character-driven magical adventure had me utterly captivated. It’s perfect for middle grade readers who enjoy fantasy stories. For ages 9+.