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Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

18 reviews

avisreadsandreads's review

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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

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nicoleduguay's review

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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
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abby_can_read's review against another edition

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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

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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. 
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graceev's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

3.5
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takarakei's review against another edition

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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

3.5

  • witch families
  • small town
  • WLW bisexuals
  • contemporary fantasy romance
  • bonding over hatred of a man

    I thought the concept of this quirky witchy tourist town was cute. I wasn't wholly invested in the outcome of the characters beyond their goal of taking down this trash of a man (which honestly, fine!). The tournament plotline is a bit generic, but heck if you're looking for a witchy queer romance with some spice, it's a fun time!

3/5 🌶️
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melodyseestrees's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

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erinoco's review

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

3.25

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karina_dreamsinwords's review

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adventurous funny 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

A magical, spicy, atmospheric & perfect witchy read? All signs point to Y E S.

The lyrical writing transports you to the magical town of Thistle Grove. I loved the exploration of mending friendships after leaving your hometown and losing touch. Plus the sapphic relationship?! Holyyy-- the angst and tension was *chefs kiss*. I am so happy I loved another witchy read during this spooky season!

If John Tucker Must Die & Delilah Green Doesn't Care had a baby, then said magical prodigy entered the TriWizard Tournament and ta-da, you get Payback's A Witch. I know that might sound a bit wacky but trust me, you'll want to pick this gem up!!

 
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thecourtofreading's review

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adventurous funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

well wasn't that a big fat disappointment. it seems like such an interesting premise too, but i ended up feeling rather disappointed by it. even for me, there were too many pop-culture references, and although i got them, they got way too annoying. at one point, one of the characters says "TBH" and i think they're supposed to be adults? also, why was bridgerton mentioned for gods sake? 
in terms of atmospheric, this felt like i was reading about stars hollow from gilmore girls, which is perfectly okay because i love that show, and this book was a fun read (i guess) for october/november but it still disappointed me more than enthralled me
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steffiraquel's review against another edition

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  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

 
Emmy doesn't deserve the understanding of everyone around her, I see her as selfish, bitter (like me after reading this) and extremely childish. Everyone around her deserves better. Talia deserves someone who won't pick fights with her, Linden deserves someone who genuinely wants to stay best friends, Dahlia deserves the powers Emmy should of lost and her parents deserve a child who is grown enough to go to therapy and open up to them about her hatred of some boy who broke her heart 10 years ago. I agree with the founder about the powers, because they are so obviously the reason Emmy is swayed to stay and even bother giving her relationship with Dahlia a chance! I'm sorry, Emmy only stayed because she realised she would lose magic forever if she left! She doesn't deserve it, not even in the slightest
 
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