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winterbear91's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
book_reviews_only's review against another edition
4.0
WHAT I LIKED:
This wasn’t really what I expected. When I read “Bone Witch” I thought of something creepy, almost curse like. But this was not that, to my pleasant surprise. The way her readings are done with such care, and how she does actually help people with her bones was perfect!! I couldn’t think of a better way to deliver it at all. She is also incredibly witty and I love her humour in the most serious of times. I can’t wait for more of this story!
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:
The only thing that bothers me in this book is that nothing was resolved.. usually there is some kind of resolve or even a partial resolve that leads you into the next book.. this one just left me with a WTH kind of feeling which coincidentally makes me want to read the next book for answers. Also.. the ending(!!).. Really.. I was just starting to like him…
OVERALL / RECOMMENDATIONS:
This is probably one of the best witch books I’ve read so far. I am really enjoying the series so far and recommend it to anyone who loves creepy witchy stories as well.
This wasn’t really what I expected. When I read “Bone Witch” I thought of something creepy, almost curse like. But this was not that, to my pleasant surprise. The way her readings are done with such care, and how she does actually help people with her bones was perfect!! I couldn’t think of a better way to deliver it at all. She is also incredibly witty and I love her humour in the most serious of times. I can’t wait for more of this story!
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:
The only thing that bothers me in this book is that nothing was resolved.. usually there is some kind of resolve or even a partial resolve that leads you into the next book.. this one just left me with a WTH kind of feeling which coincidentally makes me want to read the next book for answers. Also.. the ending(!!).. Really.. I was just starting to like him…
OVERALL / RECOMMENDATIONS:
This is probably one of the best witch books I’ve read so far. I am really enjoying the series so far and recommend it to anyone who loves creepy witchy stories as well.
invadermarls's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kamillakirk's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
trine2003's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
dariendeeann's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
areniamar's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting start to the series
I’m definitely enjoying this so far and I really like the whole concept of the bone witch and how it works. While the world building isn’t the greatest, there’s definite thought given to the mechanics of the magic.
Writing, however, could use a little work—mainly with the dialogue. Tad sounds just like a very stereotypical BFF and it’s so tiring and cliche at this point. In fact, all of Lennox’s family is basically a caricature and there’s no depth to them at all.
Rogan also doesn’t sound like a man at times…I don’t really know how to explain it but some of the things he says sounds like it would make more sense for Lennox’s character. Part of it is because he phrases things with Lennox’s type of humor and syntax.
On a related note, the author’s walking a fine line with the humor for me. Lennox is one of those sort of oopsie-daisy-i’m-such-a-klutz-and-also-i-just-can’t-stop-word-vomiting-tee-hee kind of FMCs. She thankfully has moments of seriousness to balance it out for the most part, but like I said, it’s a very fine line between it being funny and being over the top annoying.
I’m definitely enjoying this so far and I really like the whole concept of the bone witch and how it works. While the world building isn’t the greatest, there’s definite thought given to the mechanics of the magic.
Writing, however, could use a little work—mainly with the dialogue. Tad sounds just like a very stereotypical BFF and it’s so tiring and cliche at this point. In fact, all of Lennox’s family is basically a caricature and there’s no depth to them at all.
Rogan also doesn’t sound like a man at times…I don’t really know how to explain it but some of the things he says sounds like it would make more sense for Lennox’s character. Part of it is because he phrases things with Lennox’s type of humor and syntax.
On a related note, the author’s walking a fine line with the humor for me. Lennox is one of those sort of oopsie-daisy-i’m-such-a-klutz-and-also-i-just-can’t-stop-word-vomiting-tee-hee kind of FMCs. She thankfully has moments of seriousness to balance it out for the most part, but like I said, it’s a very fine line between it being funny and being over the top annoying.
kpur's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amberw1989's review against another edition
DNF at 35%
I didn't hate this at all but I just can't be bothered to finish it. Too many fart/poo jokes with dog were driving me mad, Lennox was quite amusing and I was interested in learning more about her powers but Rogan was so bland I decided it wasn't worth it
I didn't hate this at all but I just can't be bothered to finish it. Too many fart/poo jokes with dog were driving me mad, Lennox was quite amusing and I was interested in learning more about her powers but Rogan was so bland I decided it wasn't worth it
allons_y616's review against another edition
5.0
Just, really freaking funny. All of Ivy Asher’s main characters are but this world she created just fit more than most. Highly enjoyable. Laughed so many times and hard it startled my dog and he tried to lay on top of me to calm me down.