kennedy tarrell

Hawthorne Vandercast has big dreams of joining the Brigade of Shade and becoming a true villain.

Hawthorne, is a non-binary teen who currently works in his families potion shop as a barista, Hawthornes mom has big dreams of them becoming the manager and taking over more of the responsibilities of the potion shop. However Hawthorne, wants to move out of his villiage home and into the Birgade of Shade castle. However, joining does not go as planned.
This is where Maple comes in she is a flowery , happy and bubbly girl who looks sweet and innocent, the unlikely friendship will bring Hawthorne to the Birgade in a bigger way than they ever dreamed.

This was such a fun read. The story touches on some of our favorite tropes as well as some real world subjects that may really hit home for some people. I was smiling and giggling at times and even the ending was truly sweet and touching.

This is a book I would recommend for anyone who doesn’t feel like the quite fit in where they are or feel like they are meant for more, even if its not the more you originally thought.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group | Feiwel & Friends for the digital ARC