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A review by julias_books_18
Is That An Aura of Wild Magic Engulfing You, Or Are You Just Pleased To See Me? by Michael Coolwood

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

"Is That An Aura of Wild Magic Engulfing You, Or Are You Just Pleased To See Me?" is really one of a kind. It has the unique talent to slap you in the face with a cruel truth one minute and wrap you in a hug with a consoling thought the next. 

It's so full of disability representation, queer representation, self-realization, and so much love. 
The way Laceco worked through the manifestations with other people, changing not only their lives but his life in the process as well, was so beautiful to see. 
I went through so many emotions when reading this book, and it filled me with such a fierce need to change the world for the better, to give people who don't feel like they fit in a place to express themselves without the constant pressure to explain themselves, that in my mind this story needs a little award for giving me hope and inspiration.
The only thing I would have enjoyed seeing more of is further explanation of Oro and Akoma and some more information on Lacecos manifestation, because the explanations felt quite vague at times. 

To sum up, this book is for everyone wondering about their place in the world because of the seemingly huge differences that split them up from other people and everything who wants to change the world and their mindset for the better. 

Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for providing me with this ARC in return for an honest review.

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