The Rage of the Sea Witch

⭐⭐.5

“The Rage of the Sea Witch” is this cool adventure series that brings history to life with a mix of fantasy, humor, and some black-and-white illustrations. The story is all about Billy, this kid who hasn't quite figured out his magical powers yet. His parents, who are always jet-setting around the world, leave him at Charles Darwin's baffling museum-like house for the summer. That's where Billy stumbles upon Charles D, a 200-year-old talking tortoise owned by the famous Darwin himself. Charles D knows everything about the house and its artifacts!

He's super eager to help Billy unlock his magic and go on some epic adventures. And it all starts with this amazing Inuit ivory necklace that transports Billy back in time to an Arctic blizzard. There, he meets Ahnah, the necklace's rightful owner, her shape-shifting grandma, and this mysterious explorer called Pytheas. Talk about an exciting journey!

Alright, let's talk about that book cover! It's seriously eye-catching and full of vibrant colors. I was totally digging it. But here's the thing–as much as I wanted to love “The Rage of the Sea Witch,” it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Don't get me wrong, it was an okay read, but it didn't blow my mind. The writing felt a bit amateurish and kind of clunky (if you know what I mean). It happens though, right? We can't love every book we pick up. So, yeah, it was just alright for me.

ARC Via NetGalley