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quinnpjd930's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Classism
avisreadsandreads's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Body horror, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting
nicoleduguay's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity and Violence
the_lesbrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
I had fun with this book! It’s like a warm autumnal version of a beach read.
You have to be willing to put up with some of the cringe cardinal rules of beach reads that this book follows: some of the timelines in this book objectively do not make sense, there is a plethora of pop culture references, and the late-20s characters have the logical and emotional capacities of teenagers. That being said, I love halloween and also being being a silly lesbian who enjoys silly romance books, so this was a good shut-your-brain off cozy witchy sapphic romance to get ready for spookier months ahead.
You have to be willing to put up with some of the cringe cardinal rules of beach reads that this book follows: some of the timelines in this book objectively do not make sense, there is a plethora of pop culture references, and the late-20s characters have the logical and emotional capacities of teenagers. That being said, I love halloween and also being being a silly lesbian who enjoys silly romance books, so this was a good shut-your-brain off cozy witchy sapphic romance to get ready for spookier months ahead.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying and Death
There’s a lot of ghosts in this book but truly no gory focuses on death nor any mention of grief.abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
📱
This book was an unexpected delight. I wasn't sure if I would like it. I liked the town, it's kinda reminded me of Halloweentown. I liked the romance between Emmy and Talia.
This book was an unexpected delight. I wasn't sure if I would like it. I liked the town, it's kinda reminded me of Halloweentown. I liked the romance between Emmy and Talia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Misogyny and Classism
bookishlucy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
3.75
This was a really enjoyable read! I enjoyed the set-up and the competition of the Gauntlet.
I felt like the parts actually taking place during the competition were really short though. I wish they lasted a little longer than usually just a chapter.
I also think the reason Emmy left Thistle Grove was a bit weak. Especially because she left for 9 years and never even visited. Not even for birthdays or holidays.
I still enjoyed the relationship between Talia and Emmy. And I really liked the friendship between Linden and Emmy.
I did have patches of the book where I had trouble visualizing the story but I'll still be checking out the next book in the series!
I felt like the parts actually taking place during the competition were really short though. I wish they lasted a little longer than usually just a chapter.
I also think the reason Emmy left Thistle Grove was a bit weak. Especially because she left for 9 years and never even visited. Not even for birthdays or holidays.
I still enjoyed the relationship between Talia and Emmy. And I really liked the friendship between Linden and Emmy.
I did have patches of the book where I had trouble visualizing the story but I'll still be checking out the next book in the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
roboroo's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
growfromit's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
elliott_the_clementine's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
theverycraftyvegan's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 stars for this wonderfully witchy book! Reading about Emmy Harlow’s return to Thistle Grove was magical, reading about why she left made me mad, and reading about what happens after her return had me smiling.
All the different relationships between the characters was lovely and angering at the same time. Some people were good and kind, others were complicated, and some were just the worst and I loved to hate them!
I can’t wait to continue with this series!
All the different relationships between the characters was lovely and angering at the same time. Some people were good and kind, others were complicated, and some were just the worst and I loved to hate them!
I can’t wait to continue with this series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail