So I did like it. What's not to like? Young magicians in a beautifully drawn, Hogwart's-like setting. The characters were personable and well fleshed out.
Unfortunately, I thought the plotting held the story back. I know the headmistress witch wanted to obstruct the search for the missing girl but how did she accomplish this? And after the headmistress witch is exposed why are everyone so eager to join her side against the monster in the woods? And most irksome, why couldn't somebody (either in authority or her friends) praise Abigail for her bravery, loyalty and determination in finding a lost friend instead of telling her to be meek, quiet and toe the line of authority?