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thecandiegirl's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
a_little_teacup's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
The problem with books about witches is that sometimes, they're full of random appropriation. As another reviewer said, this one involves bad takes on voodoo, smudging devoid of cultural context, and other random elements mashed together. It also features a protagonist who "isn't into depression."
Other than that, it's a pretty classic woman moves to new city, instantly identifies two chiselled love-interests, and solves the murder of someone who was awful to numerous people.
Other than that, it's a pretty classic woman moves to new city, instantly identifies two chiselled love-interests, and solves the murder of someone who was awful to numerous people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
ribbonquest's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
Just had a bad breakup? Move across the country, start a bakery, and become a witch. Standard practice. Katie even gets her own love triangle, with a generically pleasant firefighter and a bundle of red flags in a trenchcoat.
The mystery itself is okay but annoying. Ugly equals evil, with a few unremarkable evils added on. One of the local witches is Haitian, so prepare for some bad takes on Voodoo as well.
The mystery itself is okay but annoying. Ugly equals evil, with a few unremarkable evils added on. One of the local witches is Haitian, so prepare for some bad takes on Voodoo as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
bookish_vicky's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
karcitis's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Stalking