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Bras & Broomsticks by Sarah Mlynowski

High school is hard enough without surprise spellwork and a mom who might actually be a witch. Sparkly, smart, and full of teen hijinks, Bras & Broomsticks stirs together crushes, confidence, and a dash of chaos as one girl learns that magic can’t fix everything—but it can make life a lot more interesting.

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In Bras & Broomsticks, did you enjoy ...

... a snarky, laugh-out-loud teen voice juggling high school drama and magical mishaps?

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

If you loved how Rachel cracks jokes even while roping Miri into spells to fix popularity woes or derail their dad’s wedding plans, you’ll click with Sophie Mercer’s razor-sharp narration in Hex Hall. Sophie lands at a reform school for wayward magical teens and quips her way through crushes, rivalries, and spells that go sideways—much like Rachel’s schemes do—serving up the same fizzy blend of sarcasm and sorcery.

... wish-fulfillment spells that backfire in funny, feel-good ways?

Bewitching by Alex Flinn

In Bras & Broomsticks, Rachel talks Miri into casting “quick fixes” for social life and family drama—only to learn that magic shortcuts come with messy consequences. Bewitching follows Kendra the witch as she tries to help (or "help") different girls with well-meaning spells that twist in unexpected, often humorous ways. If you enjoyed the light, comic fallout from Rachel’s ill-advised enchantments, you’ll love these magical makeovers gone delightfully awry.

... a modern world where magic hides in plain sight among lockers and crushes?

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Rachel’s discovery that everyday NYC life can sit right beside secret spellcraft—sneaking magic into dances, dodging parental drama—mirrors Evie’s world in Paranormalcy, where a pink–taser-carrying teen helps wrangle vampires and shape-shifters while still worrying about school and boys. If you liked how spells and social life collide for Rachel and Miri, Evie’s blend of supernatural secrets and teen concerns will hit the same sweet spot.

... a confessional first-person narrator whose asides make every spell and social crisis feel personal?

Shadowland by Meg Cabot

Part of the charm in Bras & Broomsticks is being inside Rachel’s head as she narrates every botched charm, crush complication, and sisterly scheme. In Shadowland, Suze tells her ghost-busting adventures in a breezy, confessional first person, turning supernatural chaos and family upheaval into a chatty, you-and-me conversation. If Rachel’s voice drew you in, Suze’s candid commentary will feel like hanging out with a new best friend.

... a girl finding her place and growing up through newly discovered magic and family complications?

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Rachel’s journey—learning limits, owning her mistakes after pushing Miri into risky spells, and figuring out who she wants to be amid family changes—echoes Sunny’s path in Akata Witch. As Sunny discovers her magical identity and joins a secret community, she faces friendship tests, responsibilities, and the consequences of power. If you appreciated Rachel’s growing self-awareness beneath the sparkly spells, Sunny’s coming-of-age arc will resonate strongly.

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