Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a heart-centered “cozy fantasy” that proves community is more powerful than any spell. Following a disgraced witch and her misfit “found family” at a sentient inn, Sangu Mandanna explores grief and self-worth with humor and incredible diversity. While it contains one explicit scene for adult readers, its themes of neurodivergence and inclusivity make it a standout for discussions on belonging and identity.
Molly Gray is not like everyone else. Her Gran taught her simple rules to navigate a complicated world. After Gran passes away, Molly throws herself into her work as a hotel maid. Her routines and love of order comfort her until she enters a guest’s suite and finds him dead. Suddenly Molly is swept into a mystery filled with secrets, misunderstandings, and suspects. She must rely on her instincts and unexpected friends to uncover the truth.