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Each of the three sisters are brave heroines in their own right, who you cannot help but draw inspiration from, but together they are a force to be reckoned with. Throughout the novel, they are strong, independent and have each other's backs, which are attributes that I believe perfectly represent both sisterhood and feminism. But the young sisters are also human; they make mistakes and there are times of naivety, however importantly, they learn from each incidence and come out stronger as a result. In the end, they realised Harrison's overwhelming message: to appreciate what has always been taken for granted.
Another great aspect of the book was the magical and atmospheric world -building. Harrison's writing made imagining their Crowstone easy and the tension the girls faced was all too clear. In reading 'A Pinch of Magic' I felt like I too was on their desperate quest for freedom wondering chapter after chapter where their adventure would take me next.
A delight of a story with family at its heart, magic covering its pages and important messages laced through its chapters. Short and charming, 'A Pinch of Magic' would be a great addition to spring reading lists.
In terms of further reading, why not read Michelle Harrison's debut [[The Thirteen Treasures by Michelle Harrison|The Thirteen Treasures]]? With exceptional imagery and great characters, it's a dark alternative if you enjoyed ''A Pinch of Magic''. Alternatively, [[The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner]] is a beautiful story which is magic to read and also revolves around the bond between sisters. Slightly younger readers will enjoy [[The Other Alice by Michelle Harrison]].
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