A young witch takes to the skies with her talking cat and opens a delivery service in a seaside town full of surprises. Through new friendships and small acts of courage, she discovers the joy of finding her place in the world. Kiki’s Delivery Service is a warm, uplifting adventure that soars.
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If you loved how Kiki leaves home at thirteen, lands in Koriko, and slowly finds belonging through her broom deliveries and the bakery family around Osono, you’ll melt for The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Mika, a lonely modern witch, is hired to mentor three chaotic young witches at a secluded house; like Kiki, she uses small, heart-forward magic and everyday kindness to knit herself into a community—complete with cozy domestic scenes, found family warmth, and gentle romance.
You enjoyed watching Kiki test her limits—starting her delivery service, coping with mishaps like the lost toy cat, and learning confidence beyond her broom. In The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Luna’s magic blooms as she comes of age, and she must understand herself to protect the people she loves. It captures that same tender arc of bravery and independence that made Kiki’s first year on her own so rewarding.
If Kiki’s practical magic—flying parcels across town, rescuing deliveries, and helping shopkeepers—made you smile, The Apprentice Witch will feel like a perfect fit. Arianwyn is posted to a sleepy town where her small, good-natured spells and quick thinking solve local problems, much like Kiki’s rounds in Koriko. It’s breezy, uplifting, and full of the same low-stakes magical charm.
If Jiji’s dry commentary and loyal presence during Kiki’s flights were a highlight, you’ll appreciate the sardonic, quest-starting cat in The Cat Who Saved Books. A reclusive teen is recruited by a talking tabby to rescue neglected books; like Kiki and Jiji’s partnership, the boy-and-cat duo balance humor and heart as they nudge each other toward courage and connection.
Kiki’s story unfolds in delightful episodes—each delivery turning into a small adventure with townsfolk. The Little Witch mirrors that rhythm: short, charming chapters where a young witch tries to do good, helping people in bite-sized adventures that build to a warm, satisfying whole. If you liked Kiki’s chapter-by-chapter encounters, this one will feel like coming home.
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