First published 2015
Camellia finds herself trapped at witch Rimelda's one hundredth birthday celebration, and nothing goes according to plan. The pool party spirals into supernatural mayhem as krakens surface in the water, hexes fly between guests, and even the banana bread carries a curse. Camellia navigates the magical pandemonium while dealing with the usual teenage frustrations, amplified by witchcraft gone wrong. Every attempt to enjoy the festivities leads to another magical disaster. The other witches seem determined to outdo each other with increasingly dangerous spells, turning what should be a celebration into a survival challenge. Camellia must use her wits and growing magical abilities to make it through the party in one piece. This story captures the awkwardness of being young and magical in a world where even birthday parties become battlegrounds of supernatural ego and power.
Genres: humor, fantasy, magic, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, magical-mayhem, supernatural-ego
Setting: Witch Rimelda's House
Period: Rimelda's 100th Birthday
22 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor Books