Something truly magical this way comes, and it's not just in the orchids. Spindrift and the Orchid earned a solid 4.5 stars from me with natural world-building and beautiful, whimsical magic. I could truly imagine Lux, and I wished so badly for my own pair of wings so I could fly around with Spin, Max, and Clemence. I did a lot of wishing - perhaps I need an Orchid of my own!
Readers who enjoy magic, dragons, and swords will devour this quick, fantastical mystery. It checks all of the boxes for early Harry Potter readers. But be warned: the ending was abrupt. Emma Trevayne wraps it up neatly, and I don't imagine a series coming from the storyline, though I wish, really wish she would expand it.
Overall a fast and lovely yet bittersweet read.
- Melodie Pennington, Children's Library Associate, Owasso Library