#Claribel A Ortega

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Best Books Read in April 2023

A recap of the best books I read each month in 2023.

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

I generally prefer my fantasy to be more fantastical, but this leaned more into the historical fiction aspect and I was still so invested. Wecker challenges readers to think and asks really interesting questions. It is pretty slow paced for the majority of the story and follows quite a few characters and timelines.

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

I didn't know how much I wanted a Rumplestilskin retelling until I read this but wow, did this live up to the hype. I enjoyed the way Novik engaged with the antisemitism of the fairy tale. I am excited to read more of her work!

Honorable Mention

Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

Middle grade graphic novel that was sweet and heartfelt.

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for a corruption related character, I can't decide on a last name

fun fact, these are all authors of stuff I have on my bookshelf

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🦉 Books To Read If You Love "The Owl House" 🦉

Here are some books you should read if you love "The Owl House":

Book titles:

Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith

Deadendia by Hamish Steele

Hotel Dare by Terry Blas and Claudia Aguirre

The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag

Snapdragon by Kat Leyh

Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Magical Boy by The Kao

Euphoria Kids by Alison Evans

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OMGOMGOMG :OOO

my mom just dropped off this package in my room :D [v what the package has is below hehehe ]

AND LOOK ITS MY NEW BOOK!!!

Now I FINALLY have all 3, and I can finally dress up as seven Salazar (am I spelling that correctly??) for Halloween!! I dressed up as thorn 2 years ago and valley last year, so now I shall finally be all 3!!

I feel like this:

I’m gonna reread book 1 and finally read book 2 all the way thru (I passed a test on the book without reading it all somehow?? I had 2 chapters left and I also did a project on it so I could dress up as valley last year at my school’s Halloween event!!)

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"A few Frog House witches sat on the lawn of their emerald-colored house, pink-and-green philodendrons draping the slated sides like one of Thorn's elaborate crochet projects." -The Golden Frog Games, Claribel A. Ortega (2023)

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Being trans is rarely even the most interesting thing about a person. Representation of joyful trans characters can be life altering when all you see in the world around you are trans people facing countless horrors.

Over at Teen Vogue, I talk to some authors about writing stories where trans people get to have epic adventures and romances, and above all moments of trans joy.

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The new Witchlings book is coming out on the 2nd so I drew the kids having a picnic 🩷

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Day 31: JOMPBPC: Read In July

My incredible July, 2023 reading wrap-up! 💙

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Valley Pepperhorn 🪄

From a book series named Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega!!! ✨

I drew Valley but instead with her usual braid, I drew her hair loose :D

Here is how she usually looks like! This one isn't drawn by me btw

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AUTHOR FEATURE:

﹒Claribel A. Ortega﹒

THREE BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR:

Witchlings

Frizzy

Ghost Squad

Happy reading!

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witchlings as boygenius

because i'm a lesbian

@dizzeners @authorclaribelortega

not strong enough - thorn

revolution 0 - valley

anti-curse - seven

emily i'm sorry - thorn

$20 - valley

cool about it - seven

satanist - valley

we're in love - seven

true blue - thorn

letter to an old poet - valley

without you without them - spare coven <33

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Just posted my quick review of Witchlings! Full review coming when I am able to complete my office setup.

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Bookworm Will Review 2025 (#2)

Title: 'Ghost Squad'

Author: Claribel A. Ortega

Rating: 2 / 5

Review: (SPOILERS)

I really liked this, granted I was not the target demographic, but still! It was super cute and as Ortega's debut novel, it hit a lot of marks for me :)

I can really see young readers enjoy reading about Luce and her BFF Syd having to save their town from a literal hurricane storm of angry spirits. Even though it was a bit formulaic, the fire fly representation for Luce's family felt super creative and different. The same goes for the magic system as a whole, very quirky, a simplified, yet unique style of ghost catching.

If anyone knows me, knows I live for good banter and the banter and relationship between Luce and Syd felt SO realistic while not being forced. They felt real. Syd's grandmother, Babette, did steal the show quite a bit so we can't forget about her. #IconicQueen

While it was straight forward, you got to see a good sense of how Ortega has developed as a reader between this and Witchlings (which I read books 1-3 last year). PLUS A TOAD REFERENCE ON PG. 100 of Ghost Squad haha That made me happy lol

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Spookoplathon Wrap-Up

Spookoplathon is a readathon hosted by Becca from Becca and the Books. This one is based on her old TBR game which in turn is based on Monopoly. You simply move around the board to get your prompts. Unlike other readathons I’ve participated in, there aren’t any teams, bonus prompts or a story. It’s just straight forward prompts to create your TBR. There are two different ways to play: roll as you…

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dreadfully late for Huevember but I saw one of the colors was red and my first thought was “wait, like Spare magic? 🧐”. blinked and when I opened my eyes boom. Seven Salazar and the little Nightbeast cub she has paternal instincts towards were on my Procreate canvas

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Starting October 1! Check out our do-it-at-home book clubs for all ages. All we ask is that you read the book: do as much or as little of the rest of it as you want. No matter how much you do, the book is yours!

Every book comes with links to explore, a review form, a few questions, and some activities that tie into the book. We will have posts on www.splyouth.org for anyone who wants to discuss the books or comment on the questions or activities. Supplies are limited, so grab yours today!

Turns out the paperback of Hide and Seeker isn't out yet, so instead it's going to be Ghost Squad!

Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega

“Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd’s witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely’s firefly spirits before it’s too late,” (Ghost Squad, 2020).

Grades 9-12: The Silver Eyes (Five Nights at Freddy’s 1) by Scott Cawthon & Kira Breed-Wrisley

“Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie, whose father owned the restaurant, and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret … and a murderous agenda,” (The Silver Eyes, 2016).