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Magic in Manhattan #2
Frogs & French Kisses
Rachel has finally come to terms with the outrageously unfair fact that her younger sister, Miri, has inherited magical powers from their mom. But now the whole witchcraft thing is spiraling out of control. Mom is a magicaholic, Miri’s on a Save the World kick, and the one teeny tiny love spell that Rachel begged for has gone embarrassingly, horribly wrong.
Suddenly, the fate of everything is in Rachel’s hands.
Her family.
The world.
Senior prom.
Suddenly, the fate of everything is in Rachel’s hands.
Her family.
The world.
Senior prom.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Sarah Mlynowski
160 books3,353 followersSarah was born in Montreal, Canada. After graduating with an honors degree in English literature from McGill University, she moved to Toronto to work for Harlequin Enterprises. While she never met Fabio, she used her romance publishing experiences to fuel her first novel Milkrun.
Since then, Sarah has written four additional novels for adults: Fishbowl, As Seen on TV, Monkey Business, and Me vs. Me; the New York Times bestselling middle grade series Whatever After; the middle grade series Upside-Down Magic (with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins); and the teen novels Bras & Broomsticks, Frogs & French Kisses, Spells & Sleeping Bags, and Parties & Potions (all in the Magic in Manhattan series), as well as Gimme a Call, Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have), Don't Even Think About It, Think Twice, and I See London, I See France. Along with Lauren Myracle and E. Lockhart, Sarah also wrote How to Be Bad, and along with Farrin Jacobs, she wrote See Jane Write, a guide to writing. Sarah also co-edited two bestselling charity collections (Girls' Night In and Girls' Night Out), and has contributed to various anthologies (American Girls About Town, Sixteen: Stories About That Sweet and Bitter Birthday, 21 Proms, First Kiss (Then Tell), Fireworks, and Vacations from Hell).
Sarah is also a co-founder of OMG BookFest, a celebration of books aimed at the early to middle grade reader (ages 7-12) that brings together commercial and award-winning authors with underserved local communities for an exciting experience of books, games and activities.
Sarah's books have been translated into twenty-nine languages and optioned to Hollywood. She now lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.
Since then, Sarah has written four additional novels for adults: Fishbowl, As Seen on TV, Monkey Business, and Me vs. Me; the New York Times bestselling middle grade series Whatever After; the middle grade series Upside-Down Magic (with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins); and the teen novels Bras & Broomsticks, Frogs & French Kisses, Spells & Sleeping Bags, and Parties & Potions (all in the Magic in Manhattan series), as well as Gimme a Call, Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have), Don't Even Think About It, Think Twice, and I See London, I See France. Along with Lauren Myracle and E. Lockhart, Sarah also wrote How to Be Bad, and along with Farrin Jacobs, she wrote See Jane Write, a guide to writing. Sarah also co-edited two bestselling charity collections (Girls' Night In and Girls' Night Out), and has contributed to various anthologies (American Girls About Town, Sixteen: Stories About That Sweet and Bitter Birthday, 21 Proms, First Kiss (Then Tell), Fireworks, and Vacations from Hell).
Sarah is also a co-founder of OMG BookFest, a celebration of books aimed at the early to middle grade reader (ages 7-12) that brings together commercial and award-winning authors with underserved local communities for an exciting experience of books, games and activities.
Sarah's books have been translated into twenty-nine languages and optioned to Hollywood. She now lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.
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February 17, 2018
כל כך נהנתי מהספר הלא צפויי הזה. ספר נוער שגרם לי לגחך ולצחוק בקול רם בחלקים שלו צחקתי עד שזלגו לי דמעות.
רייצ'ל היא בת עשרה טיפוסית. היא מאוהבת ברף עד שורשי שערותיה אבל היא הבריזה לו מדייט ועכשיו הוא יוצא עם מליסה. היא גם מפשלת נוראות בתצוגת האופנה של האביב וצוברת לה אוייבות מושבעות מקרב הבנות המקובלות.
רייצ'ל תולה תקוות אנושות בכוחות המופלאים והקסומים של אחותה המכשפה המתחילה. כשמירי נעתרת לרייצ'ל הכל נראה מושלם עד ש...משהו משתבש כי מירי עסוקה בלהציל את העולם ואמא של רייצ'ל בדייטים.
תיאור חינני ומעורר צחוקים של מכשפה בת עשרה מאוהבת.
יש בספר קטעים שנשפכתי מצחוק. הסופרת צינית במידה והספר סיפק לי רגעי נחת. אין ספק שאמשיך לספר הבא בסידרה.
רייצ'ל היא בת עשרה טיפוסית. היא מאוהבת ברף עד שורשי שערותיה אבל היא הבריזה לו מדייט ועכשיו הוא יוצא עם מליסה. היא גם מפשלת נוראות בתצוגת האופנה של האביב וצוברת לה אוייבות מושבעות מקרב הבנות המקובלות.
רייצ'ל תולה תקוות אנושות בכוחות המופלאים והקסומים של אחותה המכשפה המתחילה. כשמירי נעתרת לרייצ'ל הכל נראה מושלם עד ש...משהו משתבש כי מירי עסוקה בלהציל את העולם ואמא של רייצ'ל בדייטים.
תיאור חינני ומעורר צחוקים של מכשפה בת עשרה מאוהבת.
יש בספר קטעים שנשפכתי מצחוק. הסופרת צינית במידה והספר סיפק לי רגעי נחת. אין ספק שאמשיך לספר הבא בסידרה.
August 7, 2024
Deze hele serie is de basis waar tiener-ik haar persoonlijkheid op heeft gebouwd. Nog steeds super leuk om te lezen, al helemaal de casual lesbische representatie in een boek uit de early 2000s 🥹
March 20, 2008
Frogs& French Kisses Random House, Inc, 2006, 275pp., $ 8.99
Sarah Mlynowski ISBN 978-0-385-73185-0
Would you rather read a book that is entertaining and funny, or a book that is sad and depressing? A book that is entertaining will make you happy and laugh all the time. It can also, make you not want to put the book down. That is what I felt like, when I read Frogs & French Kisses. I couldn’t put the book down. It was like the book was glued to my fingers. Fourteen year old Rachel spends her life being stuck in love. She doesn’t know what to do. Her mom and her sister are witches, and Rachel is not. Rachel lost her love, and her life in school has turn upside down. Rachel had lost Raf and she wants him back. Miri, Rachel, little sister wants her sister, to be happy. So Miri, cast a spell, but she wasn’t sure the spell will work or not. Sadly, Rachel gets a wrong lover. The person who loves Rachel, is not Raf, it’s his brother, Will. Shockingly, Rachel doesn’t know what to do and you wouldn’t believe what would happen next….
I loved this book, and I found the ending of this book was, shocking and surprising. I never knew that the ending will end like that. When I finished the book, I felt like Rachel, because I have been in the same situation, as her before. Later, I had found out that, there was a sequel, to the book. Frog& French Kisses were the second sequel to the series. I found out the third sequel to the series. It’s called, Spells& Sleeping Rags. I wonder what will happen, to the third sequel. It’s also about Rachel too. Sarah Mlynowski does a great job of creating a book, with so much fantasy, and realistic. Sometimes, I can feel the same way as Rachel does. Mlynowski is a very funny and entertaining writer.
Frogs& French Kisses is truly a work of art and a gorgeous piece of writing. Everyone will enjoy its fantasy, pure and lovely, and creative writing style. The ending is definitely surprising. You should take some time and read this novel. Trust me, you wouldn’t know how huge, the ending is because it had almost knock my feet off the ground, so I definitely recommend this book, to anyone.
Sarah Mlynowski ISBN 978-0-385-73185-0
Would you rather read a book that is entertaining and funny, or a book that is sad and depressing? A book that is entertaining will make you happy and laugh all the time. It can also, make you not want to put the book down. That is what I felt like, when I read Frogs & French Kisses. I couldn’t put the book down. It was like the book was glued to my fingers. Fourteen year old Rachel spends her life being stuck in love. She doesn’t know what to do. Her mom and her sister are witches, and Rachel is not. Rachel lost her love, and her life in school has turn upside down. Rachel had lost Raf and she wants him back. Miri, Rachel, little sister wants her sister, to be happy. So Miri, cast a spell, but she wasn’t sure the spell will work or not. Sadly, Rachel gets a wrong lover. The person who loves Rachel, is not Raf, it’s his brother, Will. Shockingly, Rachel doesn’t know what to do and you wouldn’t believe what would happen next….
I loved this book, and I found the ending of this book was, shocking and surprising. I never knew that the ending will end like that. When I finished the book, I felt like Rachel, because I have been in the same situation, as her before. Later, I had found out that, there was a sequel, to the book. Frog& French Kisses were the second sequel to the series. I found out the third sequel to the series. It’s called, Spells& Sleeping Rags. I wonder what will happen, to the third sequel. It’s also about Rachel too. Sarah Mlynowski does a great job of creating a book, with so much fantasy, and realistic. Sometimes, I can feel the same way as Rachel does. Mlynowski is a very funny and entertaining writer.
Frogs& French Kisses is truly a work of art and a gorgeous piece of writing. Everyone will enjoy its fantasy, pure and lovely, and creative writing style. The ending is definitely surprising. You should take some time and read this novel. Trust me, you wouldn’t know how huge, the ending is because it had almost knock my feet off the ground, so I definitely recommend this book, to anyone.
December 16, 2018
Welcome to my 300th book review!!! It felt like going from 100 to 200 reviews took no time at all, but finally getting to 300 has felt like a looong time coming. In reality the time between both of those was 16 months.
I didn’t rate this second book as highly as the first one in this series because I couldn’t think of anything I didn’t like in the first book, whereas the same cannot be said for this one. I had some problems with some characters in this book, as well as the content.
Miri… Was… Pretty annoying. Always trying to save the world and all. Like, please, calm down. Their mom was kind of annoying too, but Miri really stole the show. Both of them just went way too extreme with their magic. Content-wise, I guess I didn’t care about it as much? The whole thing was very focused on Rachel and her , and on the Prom. I didn’t hate anything that happened, I just didn’t feel all that invested in any of it.
I still ended up having a pretty good time listening to this book, as is reflected in my rating. I’ve noticed that a lot of people’s biggest problem with this series is that they don’t like Rachel, because they think she’s a huge asshole and they don’t enjoy reading from her perspective. I on the other hand have no problems with Rachel, and actually like her.
The first reason I like her is because she’s different. So so SO many books have some terribly average goodie-goodie Mary Sue as the main character who would never even dream of hurting a fly. Talk about BORING. Basically every single book I read has this girl as the main character, and I’m so over it. Rachel’s character is usually reserved for either the sidekick/best friend, or the villain. So seeing her actually front a series is a breath of fresh air I can’t get enough of.
The second reason I like Rachel is because she reminds me a lot of myself, and reading a character like me in a book not only feels validating, but also makes her feel super real. That's why I don't mind when she's a jerk, because I totally understand why and could see myself acting the same way in the same situations. Hm. I've always taken a liking to asshole characters in books, I guess this is probably why. They’re the more realistic characters who have other motivations besides just blindly doing what’s “good”.
I never talked about the audiobook in my first review, so I’ll say it here: The audiobook is great! Ariadne Meyers is a great actress who really brings emotion and life into the character’s lines. The only problem was that listening to it on the loud train was really painful because I had to turn the volume up in order to hear, but every time Miri spoke it busted my eardrums because it’s so high pitched. Usually actors/actresses don’t yell in audiobooks which ends up sounding really awkward when the actor/actress says “They yelled” except they don’t actually yell the line. Well, I kind of see why now. Ariadne yelled the lines that were supposed to be yelled, and they killed me. I really recommend these audiobooks to be listened to in a quiet environment, because the emotive-ness is really great, but otherwise maybe hold off.
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I didn’t rate this second book as highly as the first one in this series because I couldn’t think of anything I didn’t like in the first book, whereas the same cannot be said for this one. I had some problems with some characters in this book, as well as the content.
Miri… Was… Pretty annoying. Always trying to save the world and all. Like, please, calm down. Their mom was kind of annoying too, but Miri really stole the show. Both of them just went way too extreme with their magic. Content-wise, I guess I didn’t care about it as much? The whole thing was very focused on Rachel and her , and on the Prom. I didn’t hate anything that happened, I just didn’t feel all that invested in any of it.
I still ended up having a pretty good time listening to this book, as is reflected in my rating. I’ve noticed that a lot of people’s biggest problem with this series is that they don’t like Rachel, because they think she’s a huge asshole and they don’t enjoy reading from her perspective. I on the other hand have no problems with Rachel, and actually like her.
The first reason I like her is because she’s different. So so SO many books have some terribly average goodie-goodie Mary Sue as the main character who would never even dream of hurting a fly. Talk about BORING. Basically every single book I read has this girl as the main character, and I’m so over it. Rachel’s character is usually reserved for either the sidekick/best friend, or the villain. So seeing her actually front a series is a breath of fresh air I can’t get enough of.
The second reason I like Rachel is because she reminds me a lot of myself, and reading a character like me in a book not only feels validating, but also makes her feel super real. That's why I don't mind when she's a jerk, because I totally understand why and could see myself acting the same way in the same situations. Hm. I've always taken a liking to asshole characters in books, I guess this is probably why. They’re the more realistic characters who have other motivations besides just blindly doing what’s “good”.
I never talked about the audiobook in my first review, so I’ll say it here: The audiobook is great! Ariadne Meyers is a great actress who really brings emotion and life into the character’s lines. The only problem was that listening to it on the loud train was really painful because I had to turn the volume up in order to hear, but every time Miri spoke it busted my eardrums because it’s so high pitched. Usually actors/actresses don’t yell in audiobooks which ends up sounding really awkward when the actor/actress says “They yelled” except they don’t actually yell the line. Well, I kind of see why now. Ariadne yelled the lines that were supposed to be yelled, and they killed me. I really recommend these audiobooks to be listened to in a quiet environment, because the emotive-ness is really great, but otherwise maybe hold off.
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July 21, 2020
I expected more of a run-off of the first one toward the end. Boy was I wrong! This book is just as wonderful and heart filling as the first book if not more. This time the love is on her not her father! Lol, so cute and I sat down and only got up twice, once to say "Thanks" to my mom for the book, and the second, to tell my dad that the chickens got in the garage while he was gone, so he wouldn't step in the mess that they left. Clean and very cutesy, this one gives me very high expectations on my next book in this series.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: 13 and up. See parent note.
PARENT NOTE: I would hand this to any of my friends but not my sister. For things just you know brought up and mentioned.
SWEARING: I remember very little if any (but I have a disclaimer: the book was so good I wasn't really paying attention).
AGE RECOMMENDATION: 13 and up. See parent note.
PARENT NOTE: I would hand this to any of my friends but not my sister. For things just you know brought up and mentioned.
SWEARING: I remember very little if any (but I have a disclaimer: the book was so good I wasn't really paying attention).
January 7, 2013
this one was even better than the first one...so yes, M I am so gonna read the rest of the series!
honestly a surprisingly fun read!
honestly a surprisingly fun read!
December 29, 2017
Was I the only one who cracked up at the TV-kept-playing-the-sounds-of-music part??HAHAHAHAHAHA NEXT!!!!
September 9, 2011
After reading the first book in this series I was hooked and wanted to know more about what happens in Frogs and French Kisses.
Rachel's problems go beyond those of her sister and her mother due to the fact she is the only normal human being in the family. Having recently broken up with her boyfriend (or kind of boyfriend), Raf, she asks Miri to plant a love spell on him. Miri at first strongly refuses, but after Rachel undergoes some horrible abuse at the hands of some bullying A-list girls at school (all because of her Freshman Fashion show failure), she relents. But the spell backfires, and the love spell lands instead on Raf's older and more handsome brother Will( who by the way is the Senior President of their school). In the begining Will freaks Rachel out with his Stalking and that is how she finds out that the spell back fired. Rachel's willing to let the spell wear off, as it will naturally, until Will asks her to prom. Rachel wants to improve her status, and prove to those mean girls that she is at the top. Another part of Rachel's reasoning to going out with Will is to make Raf jealous. Raf has already moved on to Rachel's ultamate enemy, and doesn't show a sign of jealousy. Rachel's life at home on the other hand invloves a lot of time with out her mother. Why you might ask? Well, becasue her mom has started to date again which means that he moms pact to never use magic has been broken and now she is a crazed witch. Miri becomes sad with the thought of never seeing her mother and just wants Rachel around. Rachel made a promise to Miri, since Miri casted the spell on Will and the girls who where bullying Rachel, that in return Rachel would help Miri slove world peace. In the book they spend quite some time at their fathers house with his new wife who they have suddenly grown a liking for. Since Rachels mom is off making herself look like a barbie doll and dating all of Manhattan, Rachel is the new boss in town. In the end Rachel decided to not go to prom with Will, becasue she knows that she didn't deserve it and in the end Will goes with the real girl of his dreams. Raf goes with Rachels enemy, and just when Rachel thought this night couldn't get better Rachel dicovers she is also a witch.
Rachel's problems go beyond those of her sister and her mother due to the fact she is the only normal human being in the family. Having recently broken up with her boyfriend (or kind of boyfriend), Raf, she asks Miri to plant a love spell on him. Miri at first strongly refuses, but after Rachel undergoes some horrible abuse at the hands of some bullying A-list girls at school (all because of her Freshman Fashion show failure), she relents. But the spell backfires, and the love spell lands instead on Raf's older and more handsome brother Will( who by the way is the Senior President of their school). In the begining Will freaks Rachel out with his Stalking and that is how she finds out that the spell back fired. Rachel's willing to let the spell wear off, as it will naturally, until Will asks her to prom. Rachel wants to improve her status, and prove to those mean girls that she is at the top. Another part of Rachel's reasoning to going out with Will is to make Raf jealous. Raf has already moved on to Rachel's ultamate enemy, and doesn't show a sign of jealousy. Rachel's life at home on the other hand invloves a lot of time with out her mother. Why you might ask? Well, becasue her mom has started to date again which means that he moms pact to never use magic has been broken and now she is a crazed witch. Miri becomes sad with the thought of never seeing her mother and just wants Rachel around. Rachel made a promise to Miri, since Miri casted the spell on Will and the girls who where bullying Rachel, that in return Rachel would help Miri slove world peace. In the book they spend quite some time at their fathers house with his new wife who they have suddenly grown a liking for. Since Rachels mom is off making herself look like a barbie doll and dating all of Manhattan, Rachel is the new boss in town. In the end Rachel decided to not go to prom with Will, becasue she knows that she didn't deserve it and in the end Will goes with the real girl of his dreams. Raf goes with Rachels enemy, and just when Rachel thought this night couldn't get better Rachel dicovers she is also a witch.
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July 5, 2022
September 12, 2020: Even better than the first! I am officially hooked on this series. The voice Sarah Mlynowski has given Rachel (the main character/narrator) is delightful, funny, and just the right amount of self-obsessed. There is something just so gosh darn pure about her. It truly feels like a 14 year old in the early 2000s is telling the story and I love that. I was telling my mom about the series and how it feels like Rachel and teenage me were basically the same person (minus the magic and Manhattan). The way Rachel “talks” and the way teenage me wrote in my journal is eerily similar and I adore it. So much fun.
July 4, 2022: Just as delightful the second time around!
July 4, 2022: Just as delightful the second time around!
April 8, 2019
I didn’t like this as much as the first book for the simple fact that Rachel’s story didn’t really progress at all. I’ll continue on to books 3 and 4 eventually but not anytime soon.
On the plus side, I really enjoy this authors writing style.
Side note - not sure where the titles come from. Book 1 didn’t have anything to do with a “Bra” storyline and this one with “Frogs” was the same. Very strange titling.
On the plus side, I really enjoy this authors writing style.
Side note - not sure where the titles come from. Book 1 didn’t have anything to do with a “Bra” storyline and this one with “Frogs” was the same. Very strange titling.
June 6, 2018
Rachel is still annoying, but seems to be learning (at least until the ending). The book got a bit preachy and heavy-handed with the "with great power comes great responsibility" idea. The reference to Spiderman in the book reminded me of the quote. Anyway, stuff happens, things get messed up, more stuff happens and things get "fixed" (more or less). Pretty standard stuff for one of these books.
June 11, 2023
the ending is so satisfying, also this is such a fun mess because rachel is SO self centered and annoying but hilarious also this is for teens so like dont ask me why im reading this im just procrastinating on studies
May 28, 2019
I don't want to keep listening to this series, the narrartor is getting too annoying for me.
June 21, 2021
REVIEW: Frogs & French Kisses (Magic in Manhattan, #2), Sarah Mlynowski
RATING: 2.5/5 stars
I mostly finished rereading this one because it's been on my "currently reading" shelf for about a year. I needed something to take with me to the theatre before my sister's show. I'm pretty sad to be rating this so low, because there are a few standout moments, but most of them only stand out to me because of my memories with the audiobook voice actors. Namely: the line about mono toward the end, to which Tammy relishes in her luck. Other than moments like those, the best facet of this book was absolutely Rachel's speech to Miri toward the end about how nothing can come from nothing. If this book knows how to do one thing, it's exemplify the consequences of magic.
The problem with this series is, again, the protagonist. Rachel is better in this book, but it's not enough. Unfortunately, the stabilizing characters of Miri and Carol can't even serve in their counteracting roles here, because they've gone off the deep end. Mlynowski has such a fun writing style, but Rachel is just utterly self-centered and whiny. She even goes so far as to admit it in this installment! Most of those elements alone would warrant maybe a 3-star rating, but I could not believe the age gap in the relationships present. Multiple freshmen dating 18-year-old seniors. It's explicitly mentioned and it's unacceptable. I don't care if it was an accident or not considering the magic usage. The author could have made Will 17 at the bare minimum. The lack of commentary screams passivity to me, and I don't like it at all. On a more technical note, the pacing was pretty off. The world-saving endeavors were rapid, when that could have been a huge focus of the book with more lessons in moderations. The dating scenes were random and frustrating. And to be frank, Kat was one of the most interesting characters in this book (along with the student council dynamic), and we hardly got any attention on that! With a few adjustments, I think this story could have held the same YA academic charm as Sleeping Freshman Never Lie. But no, we got a room full of oranges and some weird indications that Jennifer is super rich. If her family was that wealthy from the start to where they could afford a $60k Mercedes...why would Rachel and Miri go through all the trouble of growing a TV? It just does not make the most logical sense.
Finally, I feel like the timeline at the beginning of the book is quite convoluted. They go back and forth describing the same time period with days, weeks, and months as descriptive measurements. It makes the opening scenes a little bit hard to read.
I definitely have some priority reads before ever getting to Book 3 again. This was pretty underwhelming for a book I used to love.
RATING: 2.5/5 stars
I mostly finished rereading this one because it's been on my "currently reading" shelf for about a year. I needed something to take with me to the theatre before my sister's show. I'm pretty sad to be rating this so low, because there are a few standout moments, but most of them only stand out to me because of my memories with the audiobook voice actors. Namely: the line about mono toward the end, to which Tammy relishes in her luck. Other than moments like those, the best facet of this book was absolutely Rachel's speech to Miri toward the end about how nothing can come from nothing. If this book knows how to do one thing, it's exemplify the consequences of magic.
The problem with this series is, again, the protagonist. Rachel is better in this book, but it's not enough. Unfortunately, the stabilizing characters of Miri and Carol can't even serve in their counteracting roles here, because they've gone off the deep end. Mlynowski has such a fun writing style, but Rachel is just utterly self-centered and whiny. She even goes so far as to admit it in this installment! Most of those elements alone would warrant maybe a 3-star rating, but I could not believe the age gap in the relationships present. Multiple freshmen dating 18-year-old seniors. It's explicitly mentioned and it's unacceptable. I don't care if it was an accident or not considering the magic usage. The author could have made Will 17 at the bare minimum. The lack of commentary screams passivity to me, and I don't like it at all. On a more technical note, the pacing was pretty off. The world-saving endeavors were rapid, when that could have been a huge focus of the book with more lessons in moderations. The dating scenes were random and frustrating. And to be frank, Kat was one of the most interesting characters in this book (along with the student council dynamic), and we hardly got any attention on that! With a few adjustments, I think this story could have held the same YA academic charm as Sleeping Freshman Never Lie. But no, we got a room full of oranges and some weird indications that Jennifer is super rich. If her family was that wealthy from the start to where they could afford a $60k Mercedes...why would Rachel and Miri go through all the trouble of growing a TV? It just does not make the most logical sense.
Finally, I feel like the timeline at the beginning of the book is quite convoluted. They go back and forth describing the same time period with days, weeks, and months as descriptive measurements. It makes the opening scenes a little bit hard to read.
I definitely have some priority reads before ever getting to Book 3 again. This was pretty underwhelming for a book I used to love.
April 17, 2019
YOU GUYS SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
No, really. You should. I'm damn serious at this moment.
The ending was surprising.
Miri was annoying, I mean, I understand you want to be good and save the world (everyone would want to do good for the world when they have magical powers right?) But she did more-than-enough magic, oblivious of the fact that it can go hazardous and catastrophic.
But it doesn't really matter, because she's not the protagonist.
The sequel starts when Rachel and Miri try to levitate on air by the help of a broomstick.
The result?
It wasn't so pleasing.
For me, Rachel is like Alex Russo. She gets into trouble all the time, somehow manages to fix it, cares for the people she loves and acts mature (even though her maturity is pretty much slim to none) all along. It's intriguing to watch someone getting into trouble like that (I know, I sound like a sinisterous savage demon right now but it's fun to watch fictional characters getting into troubles) but we all have to agree that it's entertaining.
The other characters were awesome. Even though, there was the JKF mean girls version but I guess we all have been acquainted with those sort of people.
I wish I could write more but it would spoil the fun.
Recommendation: 11 years and above
Happy reading everyone!
No, really. You should. I'm damn serious at this moment.
The ending was surprising.
Miri was annoying, I mean, I understand you want to be good and save the world (everyone would want to do good for the world when they have magical powers right?) But she did more-than-enough magic, oblivious of the fact that it can go hazardous and catastrophic.
But it doesn't really matter, because she's not the protagonist.
The sequel starts when Rachel and Miri try to levitate on air by the help of a broomstick.
The result?
It wasn't so pleasing.
For me, Rachel is like Alex Russo. She gets into trouble all the time, somehow manages to fix it, cares for the people she loves and acts mature (even though her maturity is pretty much slim to none) all along. It's intriguing to watch someone getting into trouble like that (I know, I sound like a sinisterous savage demon right now but it's fun to watch fictional characters getting into troubles) but we all have to agree that it's entertaining.
The other characters were awesome. Even though, there was the JKF mean girls version but I guess we all have been acquainted with those sort of people.
I wish I could write more but it would spoil the fun.
Recommendation: 11 years and above
Happy reading everyone!
April 13, 2020
This one was deeper than the first one was. It was just as fun and quirky and silly, but it dealt with addiction in a different way. They are addicted to magic, and their lives start spiraling. It's fun at first, but slowly, things start changing. There's no alcohol, no drugs. But it was effective.
Also, Rachel grew so much as a character in this one. It started off with her just as superficial as before, but she starts to understand things, and not let things get to her, and I was just so proud of her by the end. I don't know the last time I felt pride for a fictional character (that I didn't create), and it was a wonderful feeling to close a book with.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series. Rachel can only get better from here!
Also, Rachel grew so much as a character in this one. It started off with her just as superficial as before, but she starts to understand things, and not let things get to her, and I was just so proud of her by the end. I don't know the last time I felt pride for a fictional character (that I didn't create), and it was a wonderful feeling to close a book with.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series. Rachel can only get better from here!
April 30, 2023
Once again, we are back with Rachel and Miri on another wild adventure! So many things have changed now that their mother has jumped back in the dating pool (and magic pool) and Rachel is trying to figure out how to attend prom when her sister causes an accident with a spell, not to mention having a boyfriend accidentally charmed into loving her. The story offers further elaboration on Rachel and Miri's mother and her decision to give up magic and raise her children with an ordinary life. Ultimately this magical family must learn to moderate their use of power and that consent matters in relationships.
March 31, 2021
Hi Sarah I would love to see you react to this comment but I love your books! This series is the best and this book and spells and sleeping bags made me feel some type of way I don't know how to explain it. It made me feel happy and excited, just so much emotions at once! Love you, never stop being a great author!
December 23, 2022
Ya audio. Listened with Frances in the car. Second in Magic in Manhattan series about Rachel and her younger sister, Miri. Miri and her mom are both witches, Rachel wants to be a witch. Rachel also wants Rafe to be her BF and she wants to go to prom with him so this book about learning all magic goes somewhere and has consequences. And how to get cows out of the gym
December 27, 2023
I've been enjoying the author's fairy tale series and realized I read the first in this series over 10 years ago and enjoyed it. I re-read the first in the series (although it isn't necessary) and dove into this. It's a quick read/listen and enjoyed the sister's relationships as they learn about magic.
June 18, 2019
This was another great read growing up that I wanted to reread as an adult. the writing perspective is just hilarious with Rachel talking about all the typical problems a young teenager goes through with crushes and school life. It was just as great as I remember while growing up
September 7, 2022
What a great second book in the series! Rachel is thrown into a whirlwind of things and as most teenagers, she wants that kiss. This series has been light hearted as well as realistic in the ways of most middle school girl minds.
September 21, 2023
I love this book and it’s very interesting it makes me feel like I’m in the story and that I’m Rachel it’s pulsa you in so much you just can’t stop reading I have to say if you’re trying to read more this is definitely the perfect book for you.
April 4, 2025
This one is even funnier and better than the first. Right from the beginning I was cracking up at how ridiculous these books are.
Such a quick and easy read, you don't have to take anything serious in these books, so just sit back and enjoy the laughs.
Great series for our YA readers!
Such a quick and easy read, you don't have to take anything serious in these books, so just sit back and enjoy the laughs.
Great series for our YA readers!
July 13, 2017
the first book in the series i read. very captivating. a very upbeat read.
July 21, 2017
I liked this one better than the first one. I thought the main character showed a little more growth in this one.
February 3, 2018
Hilarious!
February 20, 2018
A cute sequel In this series about a teen girl, her younger witch sister and witch mother. THis second book picks up right where the first left off and focuses on first loves and saving the world.
July 24, 2019
Again, some cute & funny moments. Again, pretty self-centered MC.
March 18, 2020
Well, Miri adalah contoh sempurna untuk altruism. Banyaaaak sekali yang harus kita bereskan di dunia ini, tapi kita tidak bisa menyelamatkan semuanya. Apalagi sampai melupakan diri sendiri.
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