firewolffred's review against another edition
3.0
The magic of this sequel wasn't quite enough to exceed, or match, it's predecessor. The Cursed Witch felt more like a straight continuation of the first, leaving no space for the growth that I had hoped for.
Everything feels too convenient. Characters appear where they are needed without any real logic, making the eorld feel small and artificial.
Lots of small things annoyed me reading this, none big enough to make me hate it, but enough to scupper any sense of enjoyment I might have gleaned. If the editing were tighter then it would be much better, but the story still feels strangely hollow. It isn't bad but it does nothing to make me remember anything about it in a few years' time.
Everything feels too convenient. Characters appear where they are needed without any real logic, making the eorld feel small and artificial.
Lots of small things annoyed me reading this, none big enough to make me hate it, but enough to scupper any sense of enjoyment I might have gleaned. If the editing were tighter then it would be much better, but the story still feels strangely hollow. It isn't bad but it does nothing to make me remember anything about it in a few years' time.
cammcamm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
unipanda's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jenn_bookstitcher's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fantasyfairy's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
nic190's review against another edition
3.5
This was an okay sequel, not as strong as the first one but a nice conclusion.
youweremycrown's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
not as magical as the first one and for someone who’s supposed to be legendary in magical abilities why does conroy only say two spells??
the_ghost_penguin_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.25
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
A wonderful sequel! It made me tear up a bit.
I wouldn't have guessed the reason for the Cullings. Def took me by surprise. The ending also wrapped everything up nicely. I personally would love to see this series turn into an animated movie or two. It continued to give Studio Ghibli vibes which made it a whimsical, enjoyable read.
I wouldn't have guessed the reason for the Cullings. Def took me by surprise. The ending also wrapped everything up nicely. I personally would love to see this series turn into an animated movie or two. It continued to give Studio Ghibli vibes which made it a whimsical, enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping