Ambert is still the main antagonist, as he’s slowly gaining power and support. His petition to run for chancellor in a special election has enough signatures, and many witches feel he can’t do anything wrong. Seven and other monstruo witches are called Spares, meaning they’re lesser witches with weaker magic. However, Seven is an Uncle who possesses uncommon power, and her connection to nature is growing stronger. Her abilities make her a threat to Ambert, and her team of friends must fulfill a prophecy to stop him. However, archaic magic should be taking a toll on Ambert, but he sometimes appears younger and stronger than possible. This mystery will perplex the characters and readers until late in the book.
Seven is the main character, and other witches fear her monstruo magic. She’s joined by several other characters who bring interesting subplots. Valley and Thorn have openly begun showing feelings for each other, although the other characters have remained quiet about it. Valley and Thorn turn red when others notice, and Seven is chided by the rest of the team when she asks what’s going on. Figgs and Seven share a fondness for one another, and they have admitted it. However, they fear that Figgs may be part of the prophecy, but Seven won’t let him make the ultimate sacrifice. Her reaction shows the depth of her love for him and the seriousness of the prophecy.
Older middle-grade readers might notice similarities to the real world. The characters can’t understand how Ambert wins the election for chancellor when the majority of voters know he’s a bad person. Witches speaking out against him are thrown into prison, and misinformation runs rampant. Cult members supporting Ambert cause violence, but much of it is blamed on witches with monstruo magic. Written information that might stop Ambert is destroyed, while books or news supporting him are promoted. The witchlings know it will take brave individuals and communities to stop Ambert.
What didn’t work as well:
The plot has many characters with backstories, and it’s challenging to remember what’s already happened. Luckily, young people reading the series today won’t need to wait for the next book to be published, so past events should be clearer in their minds.
The final verdict:
The story has emotional relationships, action, and builds to a dramatic showdown in the climax. This book ends the Witchlings series, and you should definitely read the other books first. I recommend you try the series for yourself.
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