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amandab0514's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Graphic: Cursing, Physical abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Racism
hevlav's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.25
This is such a cute book about found family and celebrating the parts of yourself that make you unique. All the characters are wildly loveable, and the overall vibes are so cozy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Racism
sophiesometimesreads's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
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Loved this! It was such a cozy, heartwarming read. It was the perfect balance of romance with a dash of fantasy, with the fantasy elements properly explained and fleshed out (which is often the issue I have with romantasy, though I'm not certain you can classify this as romantasy?) and the found family element was wonderful. Will definitely be reading more by this author and rereading this book at some point.
Loved this! It was such a cozy, heartwarming read. It was the perfect balance of romance with a dash of fantasy, with the fantasy elements properly explained and fleshed out (which is often the issue I have with romantasy, though I'm not certain you can classify this as romantasy?) and the found family element was wonderful. Will definitely be reading more by this author and rereading this book at some point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Physical abuse and Racism
rustbeltcoastie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This was the sweetest, most wholesome cozy read. I absolutely loved it and might read it every fall. The characters are all lovely and well-developed and the writing is spectacular.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
matmatmatty's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
Minor: Racism and Xenophobia
daniofthewood's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
annakh16's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
If you ever wished that Anathema Device aka the witch from Good Omens had more book/screen time - I think this book is for you.
Thereās an all-round lovable cast, found family (my favourite trope), and a cute little romance. I thought the couple matched really well, though I couldāve done without the smut scene - too much of a tonal shift in my opinion. There are also a few āplot conveniencesā and the end was somewhat bizarre, but neither bothered me too much. This book was comforting, cosy, and overall just a good time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Death of parent
embersbooknook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
This book was an absolute cozy dream read. It has everything you could want - witches, āØmagicāØ vibes that are immaculate, found family, diverse characters, characters dealing with their childhood trauma, and a lovely wrap up in the end. Itās also very romanticš I ā¦am obsessed. I will definitely return to this as a cozy autumn read often.
Sanguās writing was absolutely wonderful - very easy to read, with an excellent ebb and flow to the story that never left more bored and always left me eagerly reading more. Ianās character won my heart instantly, as did Kenās and their beautiful love storyš„¹
All the characters felt believable, and three dimensional - and donāt even get me started on Jamie and Mikaā¦they are perfect and I love them so much. Rosetta, Terracotta, and Altamira were just so well written - their personalities, dreams, quirks, quarrels- I just wanted to scoop them all into a hug and go on adventures with themš„¹
Also I really fucking want some of Mikaās tea!!!š«
Cannot recommend this book enough! A completely charming read.
Sanguās writing was absolutely wonderful - very easy to read, with an excellent ebb and flow to the story that never left more bored and always left me eagerly reading more. Ianās character won my heart instantly, as did Kenās and their beautiful love storyš„¹
All the characters felt believable, and three dimensional - and donāt even get me started on Jamie and Mikaā¦they are perfect and I love them so much. Rosetta, Terracotta, and Altamira were just so well written - their personalities, dreams, quirks, quarrels- I just wanted to scoop them all into a hug and go on adventures with themš„¹
Also I really fucking want some of Mikaās tea!!!š«
Cannot recommend this book enough! A completely charming read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Emotional abuse, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Most of the things mentioned in the content warnings were things a character describes experiencing in the past. None of it was graphic but some of it was likeā¦really sad and could remind readers of similar personal trauma - therefore I mention the warnings. Overall this is a light read, but these things are mentioned.chrisb913's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
This book was absolutely brilliant. I loved the found family, the grumpy-sunshine, the characters, the setting, the magic system, everything worked in this novel for me.
I think the kids were my favorite part. The way she wrote them to be open and honest and just express themselves was a joy to read. I also adored Ian as this lovable grandpa of this little family that just inactive these crazy plans and is constantly being brought back down to earth by his sweet mellow husband in Ken.
I will definitely be checking out some of Sangu's other works as this was just a delight to read.
I think the kids were my favorite part. The way she wrote them to be open and honest and just express themselves was a joy to read. I also adored Ian as this lovable grandpa of this little family that just inactive these crazy plans and is constantly being brought back down to earth by his sweet mellow husband in Ken.
I will definitely be checking out some of Sangu's other works as this was just a delight to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism
pagesofash's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism