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bookie936ange's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
Sisters. Magic. Plants. Love. Healing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Child death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
hailstorm3812's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
This was an unexpected delight. The characters are great and it flows really well and is just so enjoyable in all the elements. I will say there is a lot going on and some convenient narritive elements but it's so charming that I can't bring myself to mind it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment
thalia16's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Grief, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Minor: Fatphobia
meg_on_books's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death
nanduh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual assault and Car accident
kaneebli's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Domestic abuse and Car accident
gondorgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
dmrosenblatt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Abandonment
carbs666's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Okay this book wasn't my usual cup of tea but I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it despite that fact! It is narrated in the first person which typically I really can't stand, especially in a romance, but in this case it made sense bc Sage is experiencing things (her sisters haunting) that no other characters are experiencing. However, it does put us in a difficult position with Tennessee where a lot of time I felt like his motivations weren't super clear, or maybe felt like they didn't make much sense? He is so vulnerable with Sage, which is the only way to give readers insight into his emotions and inner world, but it makes it extremely to watch Sage lie and withhold from him while he is choosing to be open with her because.....he likes her? I guess? I also found it kind of hard to watch Sage hold a grudge against Tenn for something that happened when they were IN HIGH SCHOOL at the big age of 30. At least Sage can admit to herself that it's stupid. The author did a great job of making you root for Sage despite that, because her family and friends treat her SO unfairly??? Watching her learn how to stand up for herself, to break things so they can grow back together better, is gratifying.
This book is actually quite heavy and deals with a lot of different kinds of trauma that both MCs hold. However, I think this book is a real testament to my belief that romance can handle those topics, and handle them with nuance, depth, and sensitivity. I also rly enjoyed the elements of magical realism and felt they were deployed effectively. The twist at the beginning of the 3rd act felt a bit rushed - we could have spent maybe a bit more time building to it? - but overall I rly enjoyed this book and would read other books by this author.
This book is actually quite heavy and deals with a lot of different kinds of trauma that both MCs hold. However, I think this book is a real testament to my belief that romance can handle those topics, and handle them with nuance, depth, and sensitivity. I also rly enjoyed the elements of magical realism and felt they were deployed effectively. The twist at the beginning of the 3rd act felt a bit rushed - we could have spent maybe a bit more time building to it? - but overall I rly enjoyed this book and would read other books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
theboricuabookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
At the end of her acknowledgements, Raquel wished readers "..a TBR pile full of life restoring books" and that's exactly what Witch of Wild Things did for me. It breathed life into me. This is Raquel's third book, and the third one I've read, and if you've been anywhere on my page in the last few years you know how much I adore Moon Fuentez and her story. So it comes as no surprise that this book now holds a place in my heart forever as well. The Flores sisters, Tenn, Laurel, every imperfect character. I loved them so much.
Raquel's love and respect for the land we inhabit is something that comes through in every line of this story. There's a passage (page 251 if you have the paperback) that seems insignificant but is such a perfect condense breakdown of how those that destroy the land for so called development are "sophisticated" and those that want to protect and cultivate the land how it's meant to be are laughed at and called "crunchy" and that hit me hard.
This book is just a constant reminder that the land never forgets and we should honor and support those that are working to protect it.
Thank you @prhaudio and @berkleyromance for my advanced copy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse and Infidelity