escapeintothepages's review against another edition
4.0
This book definitely was not what I thought it would be when I started it, and it did not end the way I would've assumed. Plot twists galore. Jam packed with plotting revenge, revelation, betrayal, and overwhelming detail about life in the French countryside.
Highlights:
-Elena's fiery personality
-The concept of vine witches is so freakin' cool to me
-A hint of romance - it drives a large portion of the book, from about halfway on, but it doesn't drive the ENTIRE book
-Very detailed writing and world building. Not once in my life have I thought "I wonder what it's like to be a toad..." but now, I feel like I have some idea of what it would be like.
-Depth of character relationships
Lowlights:
-Filler. I feel that many parts were not necessary and I zoned out during several chapters, but I didn't end up having to go back because I missed anything
-The main character's love interest is pretty two-dimensional. The fact that the story included romance felt a bit forced. Elena doesn't seem like the type to need a man, or even want one, for that matter...
Highlights:
-Elena's fiery personality
-The concept of vine witches is so freakin' cool to me
-A hint of romance - it drives a large portion of the book, from about halfway on, but it doesn't drive the ENTIRE book
-Very detailed writing and world building. Not once in my life have I thought "I wonder what it's like to be a toad..." but now, I feel like I have some idea of what it would be like.
-Depth of character relationships
Lowlights:
-Filler. I feel that many parts were not necessary and I zoned out during several chapters, but I didn't end up having to go back because I missed anything
-The main character's love interest is pretty two-dimensional. The fact that the story included romance felt a bit forced. Elena doesn't seem like the type to need a man, or even want one, for that matter...
ampenyak's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
brcarusone's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
jenbsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I liked this, it kept my interest while I was listening (Kindle Unlimited, with both text and audio) ... but I put off my review for a few days, and already the book is fading in my memory. I do recall that as it started up, I felt like maybe I'd got into a sequel or something. It just felt like I should have had some former knowledge coming in. But no, this is the first book of the series, and I figured out what was going on (it was strange!) The concept of a "vine witch" was interesting.
melancholylethe's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely Book!
I enjoyed this novel. The setting was nicely portrayed, and the characters were believable enough. I don’t feel super connected to the main character overall. But I did enjoy the adventures and quick pace of the novel. I also liked the wine references and the world building immensely.
I enjoyed this novel. The setting was nicely portrayed, and the characters were believable enough. I don’t feel super connected to the main character overall. But I did enjoy the adventures and quick pace of the novel. I also liked the wine references and the world building immensely.
dorothy_a_wise's review against another edition
5.0
4,5*
Lehetséges, hogy csak az utóbbi idők csalódásai miatt kap ez most ilyen sok csillagot? Lehet.
Lehet, hogy az a titok, hogy abszolút nulla elvárással kell leülnöm könyveket olvasni? Hmm, talán.
Lehet, már holnap nem fogok emlékezni, hogy ezt valaha olvastam? Nagyon is valószínű.
Volt benne instant szerelem? Yapp! (Bleh.)
Jó volt? Amúgy eléggé.
Lehetséges, hogy csak az utóbbi idők csalódásai miatt kap ez most ilyen sok csillagot? Lehet.
Lehet, hogy az a titok, hogy abszolút nulla elvárással kell leülnöm könyveket olvasni? Hmm, talán.
Lehet, már holnap nem fogok emlékezni, hogy ezt valaha olvastam? Nagyon is valószínű.
Volt benne instant szerelem? Yapp! (Bleh.)
Jó volt? Amúgy eléggé.
writingwwolves's review against another edition
5.0
When I first read about this book I knew I needed it because I’m exactly the kind of reader it would’ve been written for. I loved the concept of the vine witches (& all the other kinds of witches in this world) & just think it’s a really beautiful idea for magic to be a part of the wine-making process. The plot was very exciting - it even took me to a carnival
perfectly_kyla's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5