Hannah Just Asd Magic Hannah was a young girl who had always been fascinated by magic. She loved reading books about wizards and sorcery, and she dreamt of one day discovering her own magical abilities. However, as the years went by, Hannah began to doubt that magic was real. She saw others around her who had given up on their childhood dreams, telling her that magic was just a fantasy. But Hannah couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more to it. One day, Hannah stumbled upon an old bookstore in a forgotten corner of town.
Jake: Nice.
Fallen Heroine She turns into an insecure, evil mastermind bent on keeping the cookbook forever, thanks to being the victim of the downside used to restore the magic spice garden and save magic from the last season s antagonist. However, despite their frequent arguments, Hailey and Hannah love each other very much and, as Hailey is her older sister, she cares a lot about Hannah s health.
One day, Hannah stumbled upon an old bookstore in a forgotten corner of town. Intrigued by the dusty shelves and the smell of ancient books, she found herself drawn to a book with a worn-out cover titled "The Secrets of the Enchanted Realm". Without a second thought, Hannah purchased the book and took it home.
Characters / Just Add Magic: The Girls
The chosen protectors of the Cookbook through Seasons 1-3 who also happen to be incredibly great friends.
- Character Development: All three of them have evolved greatly throughout the series' run thanks to each other's influence.
- Expy: The trio is awfully similar to the main trio from Charmed (1998). bonus points for both girl trios finding the magic book in an attic.
- Fatal Flaw: One of the key reasons the girls are all so relatable to audiences is that they all have major common flaws that define their characters which they often try to overcome.
- Kelly: Her desire to take charge and not listen to her peers, stubbornness, overreliance on magic, and insecurities over losing her closest friends.
- Hannah: Her constant extreme paranoia over everything, desire to be proficient in everything including her classes
- Darbie: Her inability to take charge, her clumsiness
Kelly Quinn
Played By: Olivia Sanabia; Sam Sonnett (young)
- Addictive Magic: She quickly becomes addicted to the use of magic in Season 2. Her friends even stage an intervention for her.
- Big Sister Instinct: Despite their constant arguments and differences, Kelly truly does love her younger brother Buddy, and will defend him from harm without hesitation.
- Character Development: She spends the first two seasons as a self-centered protector who's not only addicted to cookbook magic and perfectly willing to do whatever it takes to solve the mystery, not caring about who he hurts, she was also overly independent, and often viewed herself as superior to others, turning down their sides of the story. These points were even lampshaded when Kelly goes full baddie in Season 3. However, she does get over it and learns how to properly work with others, and even gives up her magic addiction after some time.
- Control Freak: Kelly can be pretty controlling with the magic.
- Fallen Heroine: She turns into an insecure, evil mastermind bent on keeping the cookbook forever, thanks to being the victim of the downside used to restore the magic spice garden and save magic from the last season's antagonist.
- The Hero: Technically, all three of the main girls can be considered this, but she's the one who gets the most focus.
- Hypocrite: She yells at Mama P for using the cookbook's magic for her own self-gain, even though she herself has also used the book for selfish desires — not as bad, but still.
- The Leader: She prides herself as being this, considering she's the one who obsessed with the cookbook and the magical mysteries the most.
Kelly: I taste chicken. mushrooms. serrano. ooh, and tarragon. No, not tarragon. it�s roasted cumin.
Jake: Nice.
Kelly: Cooking�s in my blood.
Hannah Parker-Kent
Played By: Aubrey Miller; Reagan Kraemer (young)
- The Ace: She's shown to be very smart when it comes to schoolwork. In fact, she once stated the lowest grade she got was a B, and that was in a dream.
- Brainy Brunette: Has brown hair and is the studious, organization-driven one of the trio.
- Character Development: She starts off as an academic Control Freak, who was determined to get straight As in each of her classes, is always stressed out over the littlest things, and would constantly overwork and didn't always get along with her teachers. But later on, she stops being so overly paranoid with her surroundings and begins to mellow out and adjust to any changes that may occur
- Control Freak: Hannah takes her schoolwork very seriously. A little too seriously.
- Nice Girl: Serious and nerdy moments aside, she's very friendly, loyal and would occasionally goof off with her friends.
- Only Sane Woman: Falls into this whenever Kelly's too obsessed with the Cookbook magic and Darbie's not taking things seriously enough.
- Race Lift: She was of Hispanic descent in the book the series was based off, her last name being Hernandez, but is Caucasian in the series.
Darbie O'Brien
Played By: Abby Donnelly; Lenore Brown (young)
- A Birthday, Not a Break: In Just Add Birthdays. Not only does Darbie have to keep a half-their-aged Kelly and Hannah out of trouble, but she also had to break into Mama P's pantry to get the ingredients for the cure. Doing it at night also helps.
- Brilliant, but Lazy: She's a pretty nice girl, but she's quick to turn to the magic cookbook every time something goes wrong, for all she knows, the side-effect could make the problem worse. Hannah calls Darbie on this in one episode. Plus, she hates math and tried to put her math teacher under an itch spell, which Hannah quickly rejects. In one episode she said that if they taught magic in school she wouldn't sleep in class. Except. yes she would.
- Character Development: She used to be The Load of the trio, who didn't serve much of a role aside from being the comic relief. Not to mention she was an absolute pushover and could never stand up for herself. This changes dramatically in the later seasons where she not only displays Hidden Depths and starts to actually contribute and support the gang in helpful ways, she also Grew a Spine and becomes a true independent hero in her own unique way.
- Does Not Like Spam: One episode stated that Darbie doesn't like Jell-O.
- As a matter a fact, there's quite a bit of food Darbie doesn't like, and only eats because of the magic that comes with it.
As she delved into the pages of the book, Hannah discovered ancient spells, enchantments, and stories of mythical creatures. She couldn't believe her luck - it was as if she had stumbled upon a hidden treasure trove of knowledge. Determined to unlock her own magical potential, Hannah devoted every spare moment to studying the book. Months went by, and Hannah's dedication started to pay off. She began to notice strange occurrences happening around her - objects floating in mid-air, plants growing at an unusually fast pace, and even the ability to communicate with animals. Hannah was overjoyed, knowing that her childhood dream of becoming a witch was finally becoming a reality. As her powers grew stronger, Hannah realized that magic was not just a tool for personal gain. She saw the potential for using her abilities to help others and make the world a better place. She became passionate about using magic to heal the sick, protect the environment, and bring joy to those around her. Word of Hannah's extraordinary abilities spread, and people from all over came to seek her help. She became known as the "Magic Maiden" and started training other young individuals who, like her, believed in the power of magic. Throughout her journey, Hannah never forgot the doubts and skepticism she had faced in the past. She knew that magic was real and that it had the power to transform lives. Hannah showed the world that sometimes, dreams do come true, and that magic can be found in the least expected places. In the end, Hannah's story serves as a reminder to never give up on our dreams or let others tell us what is possible or impossible. With determination, belief, and a touch of magic, anything is possible..
Reviews for "The Science of Magic: How Hannah Combines Trickery and Illusion"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Hannah Just Asd Magic". The plot felt disjointed and the characters were one-dimensional. There was so much potential for a magical and whimsical story, but it fell flat. The writing style was also lacking, with awkward sentence structures and repetitive phrases. Overall, I couldn't connect with the story and found it to be a forgettable read.
2. Emily - 1 star - I can't believe I wasted my time reading "Hannah Just Asd Magic". The story was incredibly boring and predictable. The main character, Hannah, was unlikable and had no depth. The magical elements were introduced haphazardly and never fully explored. The pacing was off, with unnecessary scenes dragging on while important moments were rushed through. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and well-written fantasy.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - "Hannah Just Asd Magic" had an interesting premise, but it failed to deliver on its potential. The world-building was lacking, and I struggled to understand the rules of the magic system. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to connect with the characters. The pacing was slow, and the story felt like it was going in circles without any clear direction. While there were a few intriguing moments, overall, I found this book to be underwhelming and not worth the read.
4. Michael - 3 stars - I had mixed feelings about "Hannah Just Asd Magic". While I appreciated the author's creativity in crafting a unique magical world, the execution fell short. The writing style was overly descriptive and lacked fluidity. The characters had potential but lacked development, making it difficult to care about their journey. The plot had its moments, but it felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction. Overall, I found this book to be mediocre and would recommend it only to those who are extremely interested in fantasy novels.
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