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Magic by Any Other Name (The Witch's Odyssey, Book One) Paperback – November 7, 2023

by Alison Levy (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Ivy Nichols O’Reilly has grown up in a wealthy family full of magic, fantasy creatures, and emotional abuse—but when her narcissistic mother arranges an unwanted marriage for her, the young witch reaches her breaking point. She drops out of college, changes her name to Georgette, and flees across the country with her best friend, a Wood Nymph named Mei-Xing.

Georgette is determined to build a new identity and a new life. But her journey leads her to cross paths with a number of magical characters—a Werehyena searching for his kidnapped wife; a Vampire who runs a unique magical business; a curandero, a shamanistic practitioner of traditional medicine; and a Valkyrie who, along with her raven partner, wants to make a risky deal—who make it clear to her that the past is not so easily left behind. In order to grow into her new identity, help her new friends, and develop a healthy relationship with a man she’s beginning to care for, Georgette will have to confront the privileges that have shielded her from the pain and ugliness of the magic community in which she was raised—and find the strength to overcome the trauma of her childhood.
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    440 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    SparkPress
  4. Publication date
    November 7, 2023
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1684632242
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1684632244
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“Levy's Magic by Any Other Name is a thrilling and thought-provoking fantasy ride. Her motley crew of vibrant characters will frighten, inspire, and tug at the heartstrings. Don't miss this moving, courageous, and imaginative tale.”
—Lenore Borja, author of The Last Huntress

“Wildly imaginative and bursting with creativity, Magic by Any Other Name is a powerful and heartfelt story about the ties that bind us—and who we choose to bind ourselves to.”
—Jen Braaksma, author of Evangeline’s Heaven

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Alison Levy lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, with her husband, son, and variety of pets. When she’s not writing or doing mom things, she crochets, gardens, and walks her collies.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SparkPress (November 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1684632242
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1684632244
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.29 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you like "Found Family" stories...
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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Wow! I could not put this book down. It is a joy to watch the main character grow from a fearful woman into a strong leader; however, the characters she meets along the way are just as engrossing.

Although I have never been interested in vampires or Nordic Mythology, watching complicated disparate characters interact was fascinating and fun. Levy brings magical creatures together seamlessly. Somehow all of these strange and dangerous monsters work together for a common goal. I don’t want to spoil anything, but what they accomplish is important and heart-breaking.

Levy’s gorgeous clear prose connects the magical world with our own, weaving issues of justice and equality into an un-put-down-able story. If you like an ensemble story, this one's for you. I can’t wait to watch the magical sparks fly in the next book in The Witches Odyssey series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars magical beings
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
Ivy has run away from an arranged marrige and her emotionally abusive mother. Her companion is a
Mei-Xing, a Wood Nymph. Ivy locates an aunt who escaped from the family. The aunt tells her to create
a new identity/life that will keep the mother from finding her.
As Ivy heads out, she crosses paths with other magical creatures who are in need of help. Taking
the name of Georgette, she discovers she is stronger than she thinks.
Lovely tale of friendship, resilience and healing.
#MagicByAnyOtherName #NetGalley
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Paul Styles
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
In this tale, Ivy/Georgette escapes her toxic home with her bestie Mei-Xing, bonding over shared trauma while yearning for genuine love and trust. The narrative delves into self-discovery, friendship, and the process of rebuilding trust within oneself and with others. Although the story starts at a leisurely pace, it quickly gains momentum, captivating readers. The character development is praiseworthy, though some felt more nuanced than others.

Despite not typically delving into fantasy, this book ignited a newfound interest in the genre. A heartfelt thanks to NetGalley for this delightful journey into a mesmerizing new world.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A witchy tale with elements of survivorship
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
While this is a good book, there is not as much emphasis on abuse as suggested in the book blurb. The book does hint and touch on some aspects of generational abuse and perhaps it will be more a part of the future books in the series.

On to the book itself. The characters are great and well-developed. I was immediately interested in all of them. A witch, a wood nymph, a were-hyena, and a Valkyrie. The interactions between them are interesting and explained believably. The storyline moves swiftly and I did not lose interest in it at all. I look forward to the next installment of the series.
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Claire
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
The characters and their relationships didn’t quite land for me. This might have been in part due to awkward pacing and frequent point-of-view changes.
It was sort of unfortunate since that really defines the novel. Georgette’s story is one of escaping an abusive family and Ishak’s is trying to reunite with his family. Along the way, all the main characters’ journeys involve finding comfort, trust, healing, etc. in found family and, in Georgette’s case, romance in Georgette’s case. While I understood the aim there, the character dynamics fell a little flat and didn’t always feel natural.
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Katie J Keridan
5.0 out of 5 stars Becoming Your Own Person
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced YA fantasy book, and while I don't usually like books that feature more than two narrators, I loved being inside the heads of the different characters in this book and learning more about them (especially their pasts and their motivations). Levy handles very heavy subject matter with a kind and confident touch, and as someone who can relate to Ivy/Georgette's situation, I found the portrayal of parental narcissism and generational abuse to be accurate and well-written. I'm so excited to read more adventures featuring this found family, and this book is perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories. Each page is a reminder that, while it won't be easy, creating the life you want for yourself is always unquestionably worth it.
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Kristin Mock
4.0 out of 5 stars Feel-Good and Witchy
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
I really enjoyed Magic by Any Other Name. It was a bit of a cozy/feel-good read although there are themes of abuse, neglect, and cheating. Even the heavy topics felt lighter with the found family and friendship themes layered on. I found myself looking at the family tree a lot at the beginning of the story, but once I got the hang of who everyone was, the story flowed nicely. Each chapter is from a different character's perspective, so that can take you out of the zone, but it didn't bother me too much. 

I really loved Georgette and Mei-Jing. There almost wasn't enough of the characters to get attached, but the whole cast was pretty great. It was nice to see each character's struggles show through their actions and to see them each grow and change throughout the story. That isn't easy to do with multiple POVs. 

If you like found family stories or need a little magic in your life, I recommend this book!
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Lenore
5.0 out of 5 stars A multi-layered and intoxicating fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
I loved all the magical characters featured in this book, and I related to the MC's struggle to pave her own path. The story is both a fantasy road trip adventure and a hard, sincere look at emotional abuse—but at its heart, it's about a young witch trying to find her place in a sometimes unforgiving, yet fantastical world. Levy has brought something totally unique to the table, and I can't wait to see where this series goes.
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