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amberinpieces's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction and Alcohol
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While I found this book interesting & at times intriguing, I did not find it compelling enough to eat it up as quickly as I could have. I thought it was interesting and I liked the characters but I think it just lacked a certain spark that I can’t really identify.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
alysereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
3.25
The premise of the book was great and I enjoyed it! I liked the exploration of magic, family, and generational trauma (through a curse). I listened to it as an audiobook and thought the voice actor did a great job. While I found the characters interesting, I found it a bit slow at times, but still worth reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction
fandomsandfiction's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It took me a few chapters, but I eventually fell in love with this magical and heart-warming family saga following the lives of four generations of Creole women who are haunted by a vengeful curse. There's voodoo, hoodoo, generational trauma, and LOTS of drama as secrets unravel. It made for a captivating and emotional read.
The multiple povs are an excellent narrative choice as the story holds so much depth, understanding, and intimacy when viewed through the eyes of different women of varying ages. I would've loved to see the story from Madelyn's pov as well, but I can only imagine how ridiculously challenging it would be to write from FIVE different povs (and possibly confusing for the readers too!). Embodying four characters and telling the story from four separate viewpoints must be challenging enough as it is.
One thing that bothered me about this book is that Nickie (the youngest of the women) frequently skipped meals and it was completely normalized as if teenagers don't need food to survive. I do not think it is a healthy portrayal. (But I am just sensitive to these things, and it might not bother other readers at all).
The ending was slightly anticlimactic, but overall, this is an engaging and well-written debut novel! I heard it's been picked up for a tv show adaption and I am SO EXCITED to see it on screen 🤩
The multiple povs are an excellent narrative choice as the story holds so much depth, understanding, and intimacy when viewed through the eyes of different women of varying ages. I would've loved to see the story from Madelyn's pov as well, but I can only imagine how ridiculously challenging it would be to write from FIVE different povs (and possibly confusing for the readers too!). Embodying four characters and telling the story from four separate viewpoints must be challenging enough as it is.
One thing that bothered me about this book is that Nickie (the youngest of the women) frequently skipped meals and it was completely normalized as if teenagers don't need food to survive. I do not think it is a healthy portrayal. (But I am just sensitive to these things, and it might not bother other readers at all).
The ending was slightly anticlimactic, but overall, this is an engaging and well-written debut novel! I heard it's been picked up for a tv show adaption and I am SO EXCITED to see it on screen 🤩
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, and Abandonment
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
maregred's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
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