rubberpug1783's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
tatiana_93's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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
ssejig's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Zara Riddle is settling in to being a witch. But something mysterious is happening in Wisteria. First, her wolfy crush and neighbor Chet asks her to keep an eye out for a spirit walker (not that Zara knows what a spirit walker is.) Then, the books in town seem to have words that disappear. Zara and her aunt make up a bookwyrm recipe that returns the words but will also make your skin turn black if you taste it.
The solution to both turns out to be a surprise connection to the first book.
Is this book Great Literature? No. Is it fast, fun, fluffy and worth reading? Yes.
The solution to both turns out to be a surprise connection to the first book.
Is this book Great Literature? No. Is it fast, fun, fluffy and worth reading? Yes.
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I can see myself getting hooked on this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Medical content, and Death
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore
starknits13's review
2.0
So I thought this would be a fun read it in reality I couldn't stand it.
Zara acts like a child I get that's she's supposed to be quirky but she seems stupid but since she's a librarian she's smart and gone to school for it...
Zoey who is 16 acts like a typical teen though she pouts a little more than necessary.
Zinnia- ugh she treats them like they're children and I don't like how she doesn't tell them everything they kinda need to know living in Wisteria. It's not helping them to not know important things, instead she acts like it's a huge secret they have to earn. That's not protecting them any.
And Chet or chip whatever the neighbor guy's name is... I can't even
Zara acts like a child I get that's she's supposed to be quirky but she seems stupid but since she's a librarian she's smart and gone to school for it...
Zoey who is 16 acts like a typical teen though she pouts a little more than necessary.
Zinnia- ugh she treats them like they're children and I don't like how she doesn't tell them everything they kinda need to know living in Wisteria. It's not helping them to not know important things, instead she acts like it's a huge secret they have to earn. That's not protecting them any.
And Chet or chip whatever the neighbor guy's name is... I can't even
grumpytrashpanda's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
mommasaystoread's review
2.0
This second installment in the Wisteria Witches series is a bit more violent than the first and the mystery was a little convoluted for my taste. It was, however, an interesting enough read to hold my interest and the humor in it made for some entertainment. Zara's escapades kept me reading, so I will be checking out the next book in the series.
sfrench385's review
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
see_sadie_read's review
DNF
I knew going in that this might be a struggle for me, as I didn't like the first one. But I have the audio boxset of the first three books, and I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, I still REALLY dislike Zara. I don't find a 32-year-old woman who can't figure out how to pay a bill, has diarrhea of the mouth, and never misses a chance to remind that she's a librarian amusing. I find her juvenile and infantilized. What did me in for this book though was the definitions. Apparently the insufferable "I'm a librarian" is now being played out by listing definitions to readers. I got as far as anthropomorphic and said, "I'm done." Besides, I'd just woken back up to the story, as I literally fell asleep.
I knew going in that this might be a struggle for me, as I didn't like the first one. But I have the audio boxset of the first three books, and I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, I still REALLY dislike Zara. I don't find a 32-year-old woman who can't figure out how to pay a bill, has diarrhea of the mouth, and never misses a chance to remind that she's a librarian amusing. I find her juvenile and infantilized. What did me in for this book though was the definitions. Apparently the insufferable "I'm a librarian" is now being played out by listing definitions to readers. I got as far as anthropomorphic and said, "I'm done." Besides, I'd just woken back up to the story, as I literally fell asleep.