Who Are The Main Characters In The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches?

In this imaginative and captivating novel, Mika Moon, an isolated witch, grapples with loneliness and the secrets that her magical identity commands her to keep. A ward of a mysterious English institution for much of her life, Mika’s abiding fear — ever since she was a small, neglected child — has been of revealing her True Nature to the non-magical world. Invited to teach three young women the fundamental skills of Irregular Witchcraft at Nowhere House, the wonderful, mile-square campus and abbey that houses her new workplace and home, Mika must finally confront her deep-seated fear: that of isolation versus connection.

Mika has three young students, each dealing with their own little struggle with their own type of witchhood. There’s Jamie, the grumpy but very attractive young librarian of the house, and his testy but finally winning ways to accept Mika are a big part of her growth. And the two elderly house-guards add so much warmth and humor to the group as a whole, and it really drives home the deep sense of community and support that makes for such a fun and challenging read.

Mika Moon is a unique protagonist as one of few witches in Britain these days. Torn between hiding her true nature and wanting to explore her past as an orphan, the online persona Mika creates to connect with others online to pretend to be a witch and fight loneliness is exposed to the three young witches she becomes their tutor at Nowhere House.

These three young young witches are all on their own and need a tutor. A big job for Mika but also a wonderful opportunity. Jamie is the librarian of the group, serious and a little pricky but with great protection towards Mika. The two elder guardians of the house are in their eighties and although they can be funny sometimes, they also show great love and respect towards Mika. They are an important part of the story and with their help, the themes of chosen family and acceptance of who you really are are developed further in this warm and hilarious story.

The main characters in Sangu Mandanna’s The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches are mainly Mika Moon, a rare British witch, and her journey to self-discovery. The story introduces us to Mika, an orphan raised by strangers. She’s always kept her magical ability to herself because of the fear of being found out. Online, Mika exists under the pseudonym of a whimsical witch, which no one takes seriously. But when she receives an unexpected message, Mika’s life is about to change in a drastic way. She is invited to teach three young witches at Nowhere House, a secluded place where they can practice their magic.

Supporting characters in this novel include Mika’s three charges (the young witches at Nowhere House), each struggling with their own brand of magic. Jamie, the handsome and a bit gruff house librarian, who is fiercely protective of the three children in Mika’s care. The two elderly gay men who are the guardians of Nowhere House and its grounds. The middle-aged housekeeper and her coddling and nurturing of Mika. Collectively these individuals help Mika on her journey to discover her place in the world. Her journey to self-acceptance and find her place in her own unique brand of family is heartwarming and relatable as it explores the themes of found family and acceptance of oneself and others.