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emilywemily6's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I guess I enjoyed this reading experience? It was too long of a book for the amount of plot and character development. The main character was a bit annoying but also funny to listen to; the characterization was pretty strong for her as an outgoing type A feminist. The romance subplot was lackluster- we didn’t get a good answer why the MC never went for it before with her friend and the relationship went from 0 to 100 super fast. Their misunderstandings of each other/conflict over her behavior as she adapted to being a witch was petty and immature in both sides. I could tell what the author was doing in trying to get the MC to realize she needed her friends for help but the narrative was not consistent as far as that internal lesson goes. The main magical conflict was made to seem high stakes but felt very low stakes. And there are lots of plot holes about her magic appearing, the Joywood, Skip, the flood’s existence, etc. Lots of holes that I hope get answered in a later book but I’m not super excited to read the next one asap. The story was interesting overall so it was still a fun read, the MC made me laugh a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Stalking, and Abandonment
Minor: Death and Grief
kiala's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Terminal illness
juffnstuff's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content
cassielaj's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
The magical world of St. Cyprian is charming, and the characters are well developed. The concepts in this book feel at once original and familiar. Excellent example of found family, and Emerson’s character development is incredible: she asks hard questions and makes important discoveries about herself and the people around her. The plot takes a good bit of time to pick up steam, but it also gives the significant elements space to unfold. I also appreciate that the romantic elements were present without taking over. the feminist slogans and love conquers all theme felt a tad bit hokey at times, but they also had their place
Side note: An excellent example of fade-to-black romance that still captures the significance of the moment. Also has some thought-provoking comments on womanhood and society.
Side note: An excellent example of fade-to-black romance that still captures the significance of the moment. Also has some thought-provoking comments on womanhood and society.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content