Reviews

The Familiars by Stacey Halls

gayles31's review against another edition

5.0

I was undecided about reading this book but decided to give it a go as I have been to Pendle Hill. I’m glad I did. It’s very well written and the story keeps you turning the pages. The lead character is very believable and you can feel her emotions as the story unfolds. Great read.

laurabearc's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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

3.0

ashwithink's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

birdsong_28's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense 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

Very good. Inspired by true events and people. Full of twists and turns. Debut novel that doesn't disappoint. 

novelesque_life's review against another edition

3.0

RATING: 3.5 STARS
2019; Mira/HarperCollins Canada
(Review Not on Blog)

I liked this historical fiction but I think I expected much more from the novel. Witchcraft, witches and witch trials have always fascinated me. While I liked the story, I just didn't connect the characters.

***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***

lidiainthebooks's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.25

sophiegallagher98's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.0

v_smithers's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book!! I know not everyone feels the same but I loved the perspective and the story. I loved how it was written and how we as readers see the characters. I was hooked the whole time reading. Obviously it’s down to everyone’s preference but I couldn’t put this book down!

sarahp85's review against another edition

4.0

oooh I loved this. The setting, the characters, the mystery around them
I love witchy books anyways and this really makes me want to know more about the true events and about Alice & Fleetwood!

juders's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0