Scepter of Memories

Witchlings #4

by Claribel A. Ortega, Scholastic Audio Books (publisher)

The highly anticipated fourth audiobook in the bestselling Witchlings series! With an evil warlock rising to power, the Witchlings must travel far beyond the Twelve Towns to find a way to save their home.

Seven Salazar and Thorn Laroux are finally reunited with their best friend, Valley Pepperhorn, after curing the hex that almost took her from them. But evil still dwells in Ravenskill, and it's staking its claim over all of the Twelve Towns.

The Witchlings are determined to stop Ambert Lophiifor's plans of taking the Twelve Towns back to a time where warlocks ruled. With Seven's Uncle powers and their new coven behind them, surely they'll be able to defeat him at last. But strange things are happening around Ravenskill—the Witchlings' allies are starting to forget them! Then when the Witchlings are framed for a crime they didn't commit, Ambert is hot on their trail ready to throw them into the tombs.

Without any support, the Witchlings are forced to flee beyond the borders of the Twelve Towns and into the Enchanted Grimm. An uncharted place filled with monstruos where not even Ambert and his coven of veiled witches dare follow. But the Witchlings are not alone; together with their Nightbeasts, they must navigate the strange woods and discover a way to change their fate. Even if it means embracing the monstruos within themselves.

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Audiobook, Fiction, Childrens

Audible Audio

First published September 16, 2025

About the author

New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author, Claribel A. Ortega is a former reporter who writes middle-grade and young adult fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage. When she's not busy turning her obsession with eighties pop culture, magic, and video games into books, she’s co-hosting her podcast Bad Author Book Club. Claribel is a Marvel contributor and has been featured on Buzzfeed, Bustle, Good Morning America and Deadline.

Claribel’s NYT Bestselling debut middle grade novel Ghost Squad is being made into a feature film. Her latest book Witchlings (Scholastic) was an Instant NYT and #1 Indie Bestseller. Her graphic novel Frizzy with Rose Bousamra is out now from First Second and was an Indie Bestseller. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @Claribel_Ortega and on her website at claribelortega.com.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

The girls are growing up, with that come so many new feelings. I won't spoil anything but I'm truly happy about that ONE developement.

They always had to deal with really big issues, somehow this time around it felt much bigger, much darker. Could be because...you know, the world we live in, things that are happening in real life.

The world really became bigger in this book and we got introduced to more new characters, and I absolutely loved that. I just hate the reason it got bigger, I hate that the girls had to flee in the first place.

I just love these books, though, I could read about the characters for forever.

[TheNextGenLibrarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 4️⃣ in The Witchlings MG fantasy series by @claribel_ortega released this week!
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Valley is back with Seven and Thorn, but their reunion is short-lived after Ambert is still dedicated to bringing warlocks back to the Twelve Towns. When Seven and her friends reach out for help, no one around them remembers them. Forced to journey to the Enchanted Grimm filled with monstruos for help, they learn more about their powers, especially Seven.
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No matter how long it is between books I can hop right back into this world without skipping a beat. I’m so grateful novels like this exist. Thank you Claribel for writing them. Thank you @scholastic for publishing them. And as a middle school librarian I plan on purchasing it and getting it in my library as soon as I can. Seven, Thorn and Valley forever!

CW: memory issues, violence

[Emm Woodworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listen to the audiobooks of these and I love every single one. An excellent addition to the series, though a little bit close to home with the themes... I can't wait for the next one

[Snowy Staria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember closing my review for the last book in this series by saying something along the lines of “the first book was charming, but each book has been more interesting than the last” and said I hoped this trend would continue for the rest of the series. I would say this did continue with this book.
🚨 !!Warning!! 🚨
This review may have light spoilers. There is nothing that would ruin your experience, but if you want to go in completely blind, you probably should not read it.There are also spoilers for the previous books. Read at your own risk.

The bad:

I still have most of the same criticisms that I had with the last book. The characters being 13 is a detriment to the book’s plot, and just does not make sense. Why are these 13-year-olds acting so mature, and being treated like they are older than they are? Why are people trying to throw 13-year-olds in prison? Why are people airing out their dirty laundry to a pack of 13-year-olds? I think Claribel A. Ortega marketing this as middle-grade is downplaying their own strength of writing, and I believe that if the characters were aged up, and that stupid witch slang + the names were replaced with ones trying less hard to stay in the juvenile range, and this was advertised as a YA, the story would not be affected in the slightest (besides possibly being less cringe), and perhaps it would have more success. Although, at least in this book it is being brought up that they are only 13 more.

I do not remember if I mentioned this in my review for the last book, but the main character, Seven, being the least interesting and likeable character is kind of a problem. In the last book, she had some good internal conflict, but it did not seem to affect her relationships, or her life enough for it to be taken seriously, and was barely brought up. In this book, they, again, proposed an interesting internal conflict for Seven, and again, did not do enough with it. She is probably the most 1 dimensional character.

Also, everything is a little too convenient in this book. There is always a way out, and another option in this book. They get through challenges too easily, which makes the stakes seem less serious. I think they should have drawn out the action scenes and dilemmas more, instead of being like “oh no! This terrible thing is happening! Oh wait, look, there’s an escape route and I just happen to have companions who can take care of it! How convenient! Wow! We just happened to stumble upon the place we have been looking for this entire time! How convenient!” It gets tiring.

One of this book’s biggest problems when it comes to writing is not telling and not showing. One example:
“‘What if one of these witches is evil, like Lotus or Ambert or Helio? How will we know if we’re safe here?”
It wasn’t easy to trust strangers when even the witches they’d thought were friends had betrayed them time and time again”
Yes. I get it. They have been betrayed, and have a hard time trusting people. You showed that perfectly with Thorn’s dialogue. You did not need to spell it out for us. I know this is middle-grade, so it is possible that Claribel A. Ortega thinks they need things explicitly stated for them. If that is the case, most middle-schoolers are not slow. They would be fine.

Small complaint, Delphinium sounds way too… modern for someone who is from so long ago. She said the word “yapper.” That is not 1700s vocabulary. But, shout out to her for not having a dumb name like the rest of these goats (look! I used Witchlings vocab! …🤮). I immediately thought she might be a traitor as soon as there was a line saying “but if anyone knew how to deal with it, it was Delphinium.” Whenever a book has a line where a character is talking about how reliable or trustworthy another character is, bonus if they think that after suspecting them of something, they are almost always a twist villain. This specific line was a yellow flag, because it did not outright mean that Delphinium was a villain, but it did suggest to me that she was withholding some information. Red flag lines are stuff like “they have done so much to help me, how can I suspect them now?” “I was immediately ashamed for not trusting them after all they have done to prove themselves.” If a character has a moment of doubt, but quickly brushes it away, you can bet that they were right in the first place. Anyways, that was just a fun tidbit. I will not say whether or not my suspicion about Delphinium was right, for the sake of remaining mostly spoiler free.

The good:

The premise of the memory wiping, along with the villains getting away scott-free and having a ton of political power and influence is an engaging one. It was honestly sad the way people were forgetting things, especially when Alaric forgot Jonafren’s name. Those two are so cute together. Leave them alone. 😡

Ortega definitely does have the ability to build tension and suspense. Some of the action scenes had me on the edge of my seat. Some were also surprisingly devastating for middle-grade.

I am liking how intelligently written these books are. Their messages are relevant to what is happening today. But, it is strange how I seem to be finding more substance in middle-grade than books for older demographics. Although this book does have less substance than the previous two, it does still have enough to make it purposeful.

I enjoyed the more adventure-y feel this book has. It has some of the simple charm of the first book, but also the substance and themes that the later books had, so it is the best of both worlds.
Additionally, I appreciated that Ortega was doing more with the world she created. The expansions and additions were very much welcome, and made the premise more innovative and novel.

I really like Flint, despite him not being there much. I enjoy his personality, and even though he is not a great person, boy is he entertaining.

Also, Thorn and Valley are adorable. I actually shipped them in the previous books. But the others not realizing Thorn had a crush on Valley was kinda frustrating. She was being so obvious about it. Thorn’s complete and total awkwardness is also very much appreciated. The way she acts is quite accurate to middle-schoolers. I remember behaving very similarly around my crushes to how Thorn does back when I was in middle school. I also like Seven’s reaction to Thorn confessing, because my two best friends are dating, and we are a trio, so that scene was definitely relatable content.

Overall Thoughts:
Even though this book was less significant thematically, and said less than the previous book, it had more of the whimsy that drew me to the series in the first place. I was afraid that it would not be as good as the previous book, because that one was pretty froggin’ good (look! More witchlings vocab! 😐), but I actually favored it over the others. However, I am kind of disappointed there is another book after this. I think this could have been the perfect closing book for the series. But, at the same time, I am also excited for the next book. I am glad that Claribel A. Ortega said that the next book will be the last, so it will not be another KOTLC situation, luckily.

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seven, Thorn, and Valley are devastated when an evil warlock uses memory hexes to erase the memories of the townsfolk, even erasing the memories of their own families. They hear of a prophecy from hundreds of years ago that could lead to a magical scepter which has the power to restore memories. But the prophecy leads them out into the wastelands beyond the Twelve Towns where monsters abound.

I love the magical adventure and mystery in this book! You really get a sense of the depth of the world-building as the girls meet witches who are hundreds of years old, and we learn about the history of these magical towns.

I loved the humorous writing style in this book! There is a great balance in the pacing as well, and it all comes together for some excellent story-telling! The plot is exciting and there is a lot of suspense and mystery.
However, there were a few places that I felt like the writing could have been better. It was just a little cheesy in some scenes, so that was slightly annoying since I've come to expect a much better writing style in this series.

There are quite a lot of LGBTQ characters in this fourth book of the series. Valley is in a lesbian dating relationship, and Thorn is giving hints that she has a crush on another girl.

The best part of this book is the deep themes about finding your own identity and being true to yourself, even if that looks weird or might be a little scary because it's different. Seven has to embrace her own unique type of magic, but she is worried that others will judge her because she is different. She learns to have courage and trust her instincts no matter what weird magical things might come up.

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Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Kylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is my favorite in the series so far!
This book picks up immediately after the previous one. But townspeople are forgetting things. Little things, big things - the Gran even forgets who Seven is! While Seven, Thorn and Valley are hanging out, Ambert attacks. The Witchlings end up having to run away from Ravenskill. They make their way to the Grim to try to find Delphinium if she's even still alive. They are determined to save the Twelve Towns from Ambert.
The characters in this book are so familiar after 3 other books but we also get some new ones. Seven, Thorn and Valley are all in for saving the towns as well as being there for each other. Their coven relationship just grows even stronger in this book. I don't want to spoil who the new characters are, but they really gave the story a great depth.
I love a good quest in a book, and this one hit everything right. It's paced well and every place they travel to is unique and interesting. They don't spend too much time in one place - honestly there were some places I wish we got to know more about! I loved figuring out how the Witchlings could possibly save the towns and then figuring out something that lead them to the next place and the next place. The ending was really clever. The Witchlings came up with such a perfect plan for what they wanted to do. It also lead perfectly into the next book and I'm already excited to read it!
Thank you to Netgalley and Scholastic for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book had me STRESSED

[PrfctlyMismtchd Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secepter of Memories is the fourth book in the Witchlings series. While it is not necessary to have read the first three books to enjoy this one, we highly recommend reading them first to help with worldbuilding and understanding the characters.

Seven, Valley, and Thorn are determined to prove that being an Elephant House Coven witch (a coven once lost and forgotten about by evil magic) is an honor that others should not only be proud of but that the rest of the Twelve Towns should respect. But of course, it isn't quite that easy. Because Evil lives in their hometown of Ravenskill, and his name is Ambert Lophiifor.
When Seven's Uncle powers are revealed to be of the monstruo kind, the three witchlings escape into/ through the Grim, the monstruo forest, to find allies and gain the time they need to concoct a plan. (PS: this is the first book that takes Seven, Valley and Thorn outside of the Twelve Towns).

What to expect: magical war, monsters, good vs. evil, sassy pants main characters, unbreakable friendship, adventure, learning from one's elders (and discovering that they don't know everything best), and travel, cutest little brothers, first heartbreak/breakup, and first crushes... (This is a "kissing" book!)

Trigger Warnings/Content Warning: parents forgetting their children (due to a magic spell which is reversed at the end), Villain's disdain of one of his sons/ choosing one child over the other.

Rori's (9) Review: I just loved this book. It's probably one of my favorites. I especially liked that the Witchlings left their safe zone (the Twelve Towns) to save their family and friends. I liked the magic and especially Valley's relationship with her Nighbeast cub. I loved Delphi as a new character, because I thought she was dead. And Thorn's crush on Valley (Mom predicted it at the beginning of the book). I also loved that I got to read this book with my mom and my little sister, and it was a fun experience for all of us.

Mom's (older than 9) Review: I enjoyed reading this book with my girls. Not only did they ask for it but I had to stop myself from reading more after they went to bed. We loved reading the first three books together and it was a blessing to be able to read this one with them too... they are already asking me when we can read the 5th. What stands out to me in this book from the previous three is that this is the first time the Witchlings leave the Twelve Towns and explore the world outside. The book explores dictatorial governing bodies on a small (and in process power grab) as well as longer-standing/ established form. As well as how people who want to resist might be too fearful or weak to do so without encouragement and support. However, this is all done in an age-appropriate form. I also love that Seven, Valley, and Thorn are (not specifically stated but obviously) from three different cultural backgrounds, that their world is LGBTQ+ inclusive, includes some forms of technology, and gives preteens and teens more agency over their lives (as one would expect from a middle grade book). There are also themes of choosing to do the right thing/be good, acceptance of others, and taking responsibility for one's actions - things I try to teach my kids.

Bonus: Birdie's (6) Review: It was a little scary at times, but I couldn't wait for my mom to keep reading it to me at night. I wanna be Seven for Halloween, she's my favorite.


** Thank you to Claribel A Ortega, Scholastic, and Netgalley for the ARC of this book.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Becoming who you were always meant to be is a worthy adventure."

The first thing you notice is the cover, of course. Seven, Valley and Thorn have grown so much - you can still easily recognise them compared to Book 1, but they've changed in appearance as well. They look more grown-up, more serious, more dangerous even, and it fits them like a glove. Great drawings, fantastic colours.

Book 3 was so incredibly good that my hopes for Scepter of Memories might have been a tad too high, because this fourth part just can't compete with its predecessor - but it's still very good. We finally get to know the world outside the Twelve Towns, something I've been wondering about since the start of the series. And geography and history go hand in hand, so once the three Witchlings venture beyond the place they know and call home, an entire different world with different people appear - but with a shared history. I love how everything is interwoven with everything else, how things that happened centuries ago are still resonating with contemporary times.

Another big perk this book has, is that it's very much focused on Seven, Valley and Thorn. Since they have to leave Ravenskill and the Twelve Towns very early on in the book and return only rather late too, most other Ravenskillians - secondary characters we've gotten to know during the rest of the series - are put aside. The Witchlings get to know other people, of course, such as Delphinium, about whom I was very curious. She fell flat a bit at first, but after a while you get to know her a bit better and she gets better formed as well. There are some new people in Joor as well, and the relationships the Witchlings develop (and in some ways already have) with them are described and unfold realistically as well.

Sometimes, it felt as if the stakes weren't incredibly high and the story was losing some of its pacing. In a way, Scepter of Memories is a story of discovery as much as it is of action and rebellion, but the discovery means that things go a bit too smooth and might even get boring at times. Thankfully, there are some scenes in which everything becomes more thrilling and exciting again - not too mention the end of the book.

You can see that Ortega is working towards the end. There's one more book coming in the series, and although I can't wait to see how it'll all work out in the end, there are already clear signs that things are changing, and that the Witchlings are slowly but surely getting one step ahead of Ambert Lophiifor... So even though this book didn't entirely live up to my (too high) expectations, I can't wait to find out how it will all end.

8.8/10

[Mark Buxton · Rating 5 out of 5]

What worked:
Seven is the main character, and she’s accompanied by her two best friends, Valley and Thorn. The three of them are known as the Witchlings. Seven has a very rare monstruo magic, but it’s also associated with wild, dangerous beasts. Most people fear monstruos, so Seven must keep her abilities secret. Her friends are aware, but Ambert, the main antagonist, convinces everyone else that she’s a danger. Consequently, Seven and her friends must flee to the Grim, a land full of monstruo creatures. The author adds a budding subplot when Valley and Thorn are reluctant to admit a fond attraction is growing between them.
I have not read the previous three books, but much of this one is placed in a new setting. This benefits new readers because the surroundings will also be unfamiliar to loyal readers of the series. Seven still has many questions about her monstruo power, and she begins to find answers from a reclusive ally during the adventure. Readers will learn about Seven’s abilities alongside her, which helps those new to the series. Seven can feel her power struggling to erupt, but she’s warned to quiet the internal voice trying to be heard. Consequently, readers will anticipate the moment Seven succumbs to the pressure.
The characters in the Twelve Towns live where witch clans are important parts of the society, but this results in the separation of classes. Ambert tries to eliminate the Witchlings clan and casts a dark spell to make everyone forget about history and truth. Ambert has killed another witch, but witnesses at his trial can’t remember what they saw. The Witchlings travel beyond the Grim and enter the city of Joor. They’re told the clans are unimportant there, although there are hints indicating that may not be totally true. The sheriff is a tyrant, and his character adds another subplot and obstacle for Seven, Valley, and Thorn to overcome. All the while, Ambert’s son and two accomplices are tracking the Witchings to capture them, although those plans only worsen.
What didn’t work as well:
The book’s first quarter is challenging for readers new to the series since many new characters refer to prior events. The vocabulary is unique to this series, and meanings aren’t always clearly understood. However, leaving the Twelve Towns helps, since the entire scenario is new to everyone.
The final verdict:
This book will have new readers wishing they hadn’t missed reading the previous three books! Monstruo magic makes this story unique, and it’s exciting to watch Seven’s full potential emerge. Overall, I recommend you give this book a shot, but you should start the series from the beginning.

[The Atlas of Stars · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Scholastic Press, Claribel A Ortega, and Netgalley for this eARC!

Overview: After everything goes from bad to worse in Ravenskill, the Witchlings must once again venture off and find a way to save their home.

This was one of my most anticipated books of this year so I am absolutely honored to have had a chance to be an ARC reader.

Oh my STARS. I felt like I was holding my breath the entire time I read this. From the moment they ventured out of Ravenskill, I knew that I was in for a wild ride. The amount of growth and change that Seven, Valley, and Thorn was beyond their years but also perfect for them as individuals and a group. They spent the entire book with the weight of the world on their shoulders and they faced it together. The balance of tense moments and moments of humanity really made this book shine. There was an overwhelming sense of community through the allies they made. My heart was absolutely racing the last like 5 chapters of the book AND THAT ENDING!! I'm gonna need the 5th book as soon as humanly possible.

This was a perfect addition to the Witchling's series and I can't wait to see how this all wraps up!

[Genesis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so much more fast paced than I imagined, literally like 2 chapters in and everyone is forgetting and a couple chapters later they’re in the Grim already! Seriously this book was amazing and it only took me 3 days to read it, I’ve loved the Witchlings series since I was about nine and even at the age of 13 I get super excited when another one is announced.

Can we also appreciate the dedication? Like thank you Claribel for the considerate dedication especially in times like these.

I’ve been reading this series since it was just one book and my god have they grown. It’s amazing to be the same age as the main characters and even more when you grow with them, I look forward to the next one!

But also, YOU ALWAYS DO THIS CLARIBEL, FOUR BOOKS LATER AND THEY STILL DONT HAVE A HAPPY ENDING!!

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scepter of Memories is the next great adventure for our beloved Witchlings. Seven, Valley and Thorn must travel away from their homes in Ravenskill in hopes of finding exiled witches that can help them save their town from being taken over by the vile Ambert. Ambert is killing witches and casting spells to make all of the towns people forget. Forget appointments, forget memories, forget people.

I love how each of the Witchlings is coming more and more into her own. At the same time, they learn to continue to trust themselves, their friendship and their coven.

The themes in the series are definitely strengthened in this book. Belonging, truth, justice, community, family (genetic and found) are woven throughout all the books. They are fantastic. Highly recommend to middle grade readers.

Thank you to Scholastic Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seven and her coven-mates Valley and Thorn have overcome many challenges but this new threat will push them to their limits. The power-hungry warlock Ambert has been murdering innocent witches and using magic to rewrite history as part of his plot to take over Ravenskill. His cultish followers don’t even care about his obvious lies. When Ambert reveals Seven’s monstruo powers to the community and tries to imprison her, the trio must flee into the monstruo-infested Grim to seek answers, training, and hopefully a way to fight back. The action ramps up more in each volume of this series. Nice world expansion but unsubtle politics.

[caro | sanjariti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another incredible installment of the Witchlings series!

Ortega continues to up the stakes for our young Witchlings, pushing them farther from home and pushing them harder to grow into who they are meant to be. This new book focuses on Seven and her Monstruo Uncle powers, and how to accept herself the way she and her coven have always wanted to be accepted by the rest of the Twelve Towns.

With sass, bravery, courage, and that signature Seven-Thorn-Valley flair, our Witchlings do everything it takes to find the Scepter of Memories that will hopefully restore their loved ones's memories and save history before Ambert rewrites it for good again. This quest paired with the Witchlings' unbreakable friendship makes for a fun read from start to end!

I always highly recommend this series as a starter series for young readers interested in reading. It has magic, laughs, love, and great stakes that will have readers of all ages on the edge of their seats, ready for more!

[Tamzen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Witchlings go off on an adventure to find a way to fix some freaky stuff happening back home in Ravenskill! There was drama, action, monstros, a new place, learning about pizza, ooooold people, a smidgen of young love, and a lot of close calls in this one, and yep, I loved it. This series is such a great way to teach kids about propaganda and how it's possible for evil people to get into power. The last book hit on that, and this shows the continued effect and how it happens everywhere.

What more can I say? This is one of my favorite middle-grade series, and it is all too relevant.

[Bozhena Levine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Scholastic Press and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. Here is yet another great addition to the Witchlings series. I enjoyed returning to this world and going on yet another adventure with the same wonderful characters. This is the first time Seven, Valley, and Thorn venture outside of the Twelve Towns. Full of monsters, magic, adventure, and true friendship — this was a great read. Highly recommend!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seven, Valley, and Thorn are my babies and I love watching them grow up and into their powers.

It's hard to talk about the fourth book in a series without spoiling it. But the butt-toads are still butt-toads. Extra butt-toady one might say. I love the series and this was such a fun installment in it. I can't wait to see what the next book brings!

Thank you to Scholastic and NetGalley for the free review copy!

[Rachel Rauch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is everything. It’s contemporary and speaks to our time while also being fantastical. It’s heartfelt and fun and hopeful. I love seeing more of the world building and I hope we see more to come. And not to mention, the character relationships!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Anyways, can’t wait for the fifth one!

[Ellee Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Copyright date: 2025
Star rating: 5
Award:
Genre: fantasy, adventure
Summary w/ themes: This is the fourth book in the series where Seven and her friends are on a mission to stop Ambert and find Delphinium.
Use for future classroom: good series to have
Thoughts of book: I have really enjoyed this whole series so far.

[Liv Bischoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book!! Story is very deserving of 5 stars.

It’s funny, it’s serious, and it’s about finding who you are.
My last point was taken a little too far… but still! Love this book!

I can think of 1 more thing I dislike…

“Ahhhh!” Valley screamed.

“Uuuugh,” Seven moaned;

Completely 100% recommend this book though.

[Zoha 💫 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much ! The characters, the magic, the talking animals, the found family is all perfect. This is the book series 9 year old me would have LOVED. Im going to miss these characters so much when the series ends, also i hate you Miss Ortega for that ending!

[Jeni Enjaian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ortega has ratcheted up the stakes significantly in this installment. I love how she continues to develop all of the witchlings and expand the world in a highly believable way. I hope that I will not have to wait long to read book five.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

How long do I have to wait before I can read book 5???

[mikeyandherbooks]

i thought this was going to be the last oneeee, also the epilogue basically made the entire plot pointless

[Ana Cortes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claribel A Ortega has done it again!! I thought House Of Elephants was the best Witchlings book, but I think Scepter Of Memories might be even better! The book does a great job with telling a fun witchy adventure story while tackling social topics. I’m so proud of Seven Salazar for reaching her true potential and embracing her monstruo magic! And the cliffhanger at the end! Oh I can’t wait for book five!

[Ekene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series honestly gets more and more better the more the series goes on

[Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raise your hand if your emotions have been victimized by a Claribel A. Ortega book.

Just gonna say she did it again. Love this book, my kids love it, and I almost don't want the series to end.

[Judy Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 9 year old says it gets 5 stars because it is simply just the best.

[Mary Dalrymple · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. I hope she writes a 5 book!!!!!!