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shinyfox's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Grief and War
Minor: Drug use and Pregnancy
madoav's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
I really enjoyed this book, and thought that it was a good end to the trilogy. It was really refreshing to see clear and actual communication between Callum and Everly, and still have the plot move forward in a way that made sense! I was a little disappointed that we didn’t see more about what happened to Victoria, outside of what we already know, but that wasn’t too much of an issue. Also, the pregnancy trope at the end didn’t even bother me! I found it cute, to be honest. i’d give this book 10 out of 10 if I could.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
chilivanilli28's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
tguccione's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, and Pregnancy
elledanie's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
laylareadsthings's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.5
I love this series with my whole heart, but this was definitely the book I had the hardest time connecting with. I really love the way each novel has a through plot running concurrently (so you’re always piecing together how things intersect to the larger plot), but each very much has its own story in a story with new characters and new motivations. Callum has been my favorite since he was first introduced, but Everly was always more of an enigma to me and I had a really hard time connecting with her. Their pairing is sweet and I loved the change in power dynamics as they both explore and grow through their traumas.
When the plot was going, it was full steam ahead. But there were just large sections of this book I found myself skimming over because they felt repetitive. Training, conversations rehashed many times. This book is much more of an emotional book to me than the previous, so the plot almost takes a back seat.
Overall I still give this series a full 4.5 stars, and the ending of this is a wonderful close to the series. I just didn’t get sucked into this one like I did with the previous books!
When the plot was going, it was full steam ahead. But there were just large sections of this book I found myself skimming over because they felt repetitive. Training, conversations rehashed many times. This book is much more of an emotional book to me than the previous, so the plot almost takes a back seat.
Overall I still give this series a full 4.5 stars, and the ending of this is a wonderful close to the series. I just didn’t get sucked into this one like I did with the previous books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Bullying, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
lol I'm so devastated. I've been eagerly awaiting this book's release for ages and was fully prepared to adore every last page, but the majority of the story so far has been:
1) a completely unnecessary recap of books 1 & 2
2) Everly being a one-dimensional character with very annoying inner monologues and a horrible case of Mary Sue-ness (which I do almost never accuse a character of, but every single person she interacts with just goes on and on about how she's the most powerful witch they've ever met, etc.)
Seriously, though, the only redeeming thing about this book is Callum's character, and even he hasn't properly drawn me in. I'm dragging through the story and I no longer care enough about the overarching plot to trudge through it.
✨ Representation: queer (bi/pan) main characters
1) a completely unnecessary recap of books 1 & 2
2) Everly being a one-dimensional character with very annoying inner monologues and a horrible case of Mary Sue-ness (which I do almost never accuse a character of, but every single person she interacts with just goes on and on about how she's the most powerful witch they've ever met, etc.)
Seriously, though, the only redeeming thing about this book is Callum's character, and even he hasn't properly drawn me in. I'm dragging through the story and I no longer care enough about the overarching plot to trudge through it.
✨ Representation: queer (bi/pan) main characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Torture, Grief, and War
kaetheluise_nckl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Harley Laroux and JLRC author services for the digital ARC.
This book will release 08/31/2023
If you love The Vampire Diaries, Twilight, and Beautiful Creatures, the setting is for you, and the smut will not disappoint.
I could not put this book down and I am still thinking about it now.
Harley seems to time their releases just right, because Soul of a Witch is perfect for the rainy-spooky season we have coming up. I promise you, you’re going to want to cozy up with a warm drink and binge this book (and its prequels, if you haven’t read those).
It has been a joy to watch Harley grow with their characters in this book, and they continue to set incredibly high standards for fictional men and/or love interests.
This is the book of the season, you’re not going to want to miss it.
I loved to see the different story pieces finally slide together. Even after having read the same story three times through different POVs, Soul of a Witch still manages to add so many unique things to the story, be it through the characters or the world building.
Harley manages to lure the reader in through the setting, and then introduces a big scary wolf of a demon with a heart of gold. Callum could be described as a golden retriever boyfriend, and he lives up to his honorary title of “Daddy Callum” alright.
I loved seeing Everly step into her power — And she really is powerful. I think she will serve as an important character for many people to relate to in different ways, because she will teach readers that abusive situations must not last forever, and that we all have the power to create our own destiny and be the makers of our own happiness.
This book will release 08/31/2023
If you love The Vampire Diaries, Twilight, and Beautiful Creatures, the setting is for you, and the smut will not disappoint.
I could not put this book down and I am still thinking about it now.
Harley seems to time their releases just right, because Soul of a Witch is perfect for the rainy-spooky season we have coming up. I promise you, you’re going to want to cozy up with a warm drink and binge this book (and its prequels, if you haven’t read those).
It has been a joy to watch Harley grow with their characters in this book, and they continue to set incredibly high standards for fictional men and/or love interests.
This is the book of the season, you’re not going to want to miss it.
I loved to see the different story pieces finally slide together. Even after having read the same story three times through different POVs, Soul of a Witch still manages to add so many unique things to the story, be it through the characters or the world building.
Harley manages to lure the reader in through the setting, and then introduces a big scary wolf of a demon with a heart of gold. Callum could be described as a golden retriever boyfriend, and he lives up to his honorary title of “Daddy Callum” alright.
I loved seeing Everly step into her power — And she really is powerful. I think she will serve as an important character for many people to relate to in different ways, because she will teach readers that abusive situations must not last forever, and that we all have the power to create our own destiny and be the makers of our own happiness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
CW as provided by the author: “Subjects include descriptions of anxiety and panic attacks, mentions of death/suicide of a parent, religious abuse, mental and physical abuse by a parent to their adult child, pregnancy, discussion of miscarriage/pregnancy loss, graphic violence and elements of horror, including body horror.” Sexual content as provided by the author: