I was semi-recently diagnosed as T2 diabetic, so as soon as I saw Ber’s story I knew I needed to get my hands on it, even as my experiences are different from hers (and not just because she accidentally summons demons with her finger sticks lol), and I loved Accidental Demons so much. I’m so glad I was able to read Mixing Magics early and now have the opportunity to scream at everyone to pick it up.
Mixing Magics picks up about a month after the end of Accidental Demons, and Ber feels like she’s the only one still trying to save Grandma Orla and Fin from the demon dimension. She’s also still adjusting to dealing with her diabetes, even with the help of her alert dog, Clio, boyfriend Cai, and finally getting a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). It’s a lot, and all she wants is to have her grandmother back in their dimension. Through bonds with mages and a willingness to break from tradition (as they know it), Ber is able to find a way to reconnect with Grandma Orla.
This book is such a delight full of complicated feelings and growing pains as well as the frustration of being a diabetic. I love so much about this story and these characters and the world Clare has created. One of my absolute favorite moments is the ending with Cai and I hope Ber has more adventures ahead for me to tag along with. If you want a middle grade full of heart and adventure and friendship, as well as some realities of being diabetic and growing up, I cannot recommend this book, this series enough.
[Mixing Magics releases Nov 11, 2025; I received an advance copy for review purposes via Netgalley and this in no way influences my review.]