A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna charms with its enchanting setting and whimsical narrative, offering a delightful escape. Readers praise the rich world-building and engaging characters. However, some critique the pacing as uneven, impacting overall immersion. Despite this, it remains a captivating read for fantasy lovers.

Fans of cozy fantasies with a touch of whimsy, similar to The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune or The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, will relish A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping. Ideal for readers who enjoy heartwarming tales with magical elements and charming settings.

A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna follows Mika Moon, a witch who inherits an inn in Wales. As she navigates her new responsibilities, she discovers the inn's magical secrets and faces challenges balancing her individuality and community. This story blends fantasy with themes of belonging and self-discovery.

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**Sera Swan**  
Sera is a highly talented witch who becomes involved with the British Guild of Sorcery and is known for her powerful magical abilities, which she struggles to reconcile after significant personal loss. She manages the Batty Hole Inn and navigates complex relationships and personal growth throughout her journey.

**Luke Larsen**  
Luke is the primary caregiver of his younger sister, Posy, and possesses certain traits associated with autism, including sensory sensitivities. He is characterized by his compassion for others and his struggle to feel accepted after experiencing ridicule.

**Albert Grey**  
Albert is a powerful and influential witch serving as a minister in the British Guild of Sorcery, known for his ruthlessness and desire to maintain power. He opposes Sera and becomes a central antagonist in her story.

**Clementine “Clemmie” Bennet**  
Clemmie, primarily in the form of a fox, resides at the Batty Hole Inn due to a curse-gone-wrong aimed at Albert Grey. She is a member of a prominent witch family, facing challenges with self-interest and loyalty as she seeks to regain her human form.

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