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travel_in_pages's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
dungareece's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
lizgom's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
I love the fact that the writing was easy to read, however to me very few things were actually memorable. Aunt Elaine was probably more interesting to me rather than Vivi. I just couldn't click with these characters. I'm sort of bummed because I love witches and was here for the vibes.
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
ashpolo17's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such a cute spooky fall romance. I loved how the prologue laid the groundwork for the relationship between Rhys and Vivienne. It made their chemistry and relationship overall, feel more real and more believable. I found myself laughing a lot throughout reading the book. It read like a rom com, which made it a super enjoyable read. The characters were well developed and I felt like I really knew them all. I’m a sucker for a badass witch and this delivered that trifold with Vivi, Gwyn and Elaine. This should be on everyone’s spooky season TBR. I can’t wait to read true next book.
emprest's review against another edition
4.0
How can I not give this five stars when I finished it so quickly. Tbh this book just felt fun more than anything and it was the perfect first read of spooky season
Edit: I have reduced this rating after reading a handful of spooky season romances which have made me realise I just love the niche lol
Edit: I have reduced this rating after reading a handful of spooky season romances which have made me realise I just love the niche lol
stonkermumi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Honestly perfectly serviceable. I came into this expecting a silly smutty witch story and what I got was a silly smutty witch story.
Just gonna put this out here first before I get into what I liked. It's not bad but there are just some points where I was squinting my eyes. Rhys leering at Vivi all the time, Vivi nearly killing Rhys and then wishing she had, Gwyn being best friend yes man. I'm all for some toxicity in books but it does bother me that it's portrayed as a perfectly acceptable thing.
Like yea, it's fucked up that Rhys didn't tell Vivi about his potential betrothal but also throwing things at someone is just physical abuse. It ain't cute.
What was cute was once Rhys and Vivi started to get more into each other again. Them remembering all the good parts of their relationships. I'm all for second chance romances and this definitely hits the spot.
It was funny and quirky. Sir Purrcival was a favorite of mine because what would a cat say if they could talk? You can probably guess.
The overall plot was tied up pretty quick after they got together which was a bit jarring. It just felt a bit odd because like 90% of the book was leading up to the resolution (with copious romance). The resolution happens in like 5% and that's just that.
Regardless, I'll definitely keep an eye out for a sale for the next one. I saw that it's for Gwyn and Wells and I'm intrigued. I'm a little sad that Gwyn isn't a lesbian like I thought but I'm all down for bi pan representation too!
Just gonna put this out here first before I get into what I liked. It's not bad but there are just some points where I was squinting my eyes. Rhys leering at Vivi all the time, Vivi nearly killing Rhys and then wishing she had, Gwyn being best friend yes man. I'm all for some toxicity in books but it does bother me that it's portrayed as a perfectly acceptable thing.
Like yea, it's fucked up that Rhys didn't tell Vivi about his potential betrothal but also throwing things at someone is just physical abuse. It ain't cute.
What was cute was once Rhys and Vivi started to get more into each other again. Them remembering all the good parts of their relationships. I'm all for second chance romances and this definitely hits the spot.
It was funny and quirky. Sir Purrcival was a favorite of mine because what would a cat say if they could talk? You can probably guess.
The overall plot was tied up pretty quick after they got together which was a bit jarring. It just felt a bit odd because like 90% of the book was leading up to the resolution (with copious romance). The resolution happens in like 5% and that's just that.
Regardless, I'll definitely keep an eye out for a sale for the next one. I saw that it's for Gwyn and Wells and I'm intrigued. I'm a little sad that Gwyn isn't a lesbian like I thought but I'm all down for bi pan representation too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
trinityb2021's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
3.5 ⭐️
I have such mixed feelings about this. The chemistry and overall vibe was like a solid 8/10. But the side plot, side plotted a little too close to the sun. Believe it or not I do like plot in my romance novels, but this was too much, or too rushed, or something that didn't sit right with me.
I feel bad rating it low when I liked the core couple so much but when so much time was wasted on this curse in the finale (which should've been spent on relationship development) while so much of the middle ignored the plot, it feels disjointed. I think the pacing really hurt this book.
This has a fun energy that I really liked. It is extremely corny and borderline cringey, but I don't hate my romance novels like that. Major Ali Hazelwood vibes IMO.
Also I think men with weird names saying cariad with a welsh accent is a necessity moving forward (I'm looking at you Sel).
I have such mixed feelings about this. The chemistry and overall vibe was like a solid 8/10. But the side plot, side plotted a little too close to the sun. Believe it or not I do like plot in my romance novels, but this was too much, or too rushed, or something that didn't sit right with me.
I feel bad rating it low when I liked the core couple so much but when so much time was wasted on this curse in the finale (which should've been spent on relationship development) while so much of the middle ignored the plot, it feels disjointed. I think the pacing really hurt this book.
This has a fun energy that I really liked. It is extremely corny and borderline cringey, but I don't hate my romance novels like that. Major Ali Hazelwood vibes IMO.
Also I think men with weird names saying cariad with a welsh accent is a necessity moving forward (I'm looking at you Sel).
kristalstahler's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.75
tuesnxt's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet, silly modern romantic tale. Not to be analyzed too deeply like at the end of the story, why is it that the cat can still talk?