Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Modern Girl's Guide to Magic by Linsey Hall

2 reviews

kokidelavega's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying

Some people have listed pedofilia as high in the content warnings, and while it was a bit iffy for me, I know it’s because I’m an American reader who is accustomed to age of consent being 18yrs, but it seems in the UK it’s 17yrs. The age difference between the love interests are about 5yrs (I think. I don’t remember exactly), but the story and romance happen 8 years after they meet. So I think it comes down to an individual’s comfort level with age differences rather than labeling it as pedofilia.

kiki_15's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

A simple read. All the characters were lovable, albeit, lacking in diversity. I adored the setting of the book. Charming Cove seems so cozy and the Garden of Enchantment sounds beautiful and a nature lover's dream.

That being said, I didn't really find the book captivating. I personally didn't feel the chemistry between Aria and Callan. While there is sexual tension between them, they clearly secretly like each other, there was just something lacking in their love story, for lack of a better word. Their sex scene was so weird and out of the blue. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent

Minor: Blood