maladaptivebookdreaming's review against another edition
5.0
I am admittedly very picky when it comes to urban fantasy because it is one of my favorite genres to read. I was very surprised when I got a recommendation to read this series and realized it was a little older and I had never heard of it, but I gave it a go! I absolutely loved this book and that is saying a lot because I loathe even the slightest hint of love triangles.
The storyline and world building was well developed, as well as the characterization of Alex. The depth that the author explored with magic and Alex's ability to use it was so descriptive and as someone who has to picture the scene fully in my mind to be enraptured with fantasy novels, I found myself engaged until the end. At times I did became frustrated with Alex but I thoroughly enjoyed her as a character. I even enjoyed the tension between her and the two male leads, Falin and Death.
A side note: the revelations about her father and sister during the course of the book enraged me in ways I HOPE are touched on later in the series. Despite the lack of love her family displays for her, I did appreciate the authors ability to instill a found family trope and love the fact that she continuously has support from her friends throughout the novel.
Would definitely recommend to my fellow urban fantasy lovers looking for a new series to binge!
The storyline and world building was well developed, as well as the characterization of Alex. The depth that the author explored with magic and Alex's ability to use it was so descriptive and as someone who has to picture the scene fully in my mind to be enraptured with fantasy novels, I found myself engaged until the end. At times I did became frustrated with Alex but I thoroughly enjoyed her as a character. I even enjoyed the tension between her and the two male leads, Falin and Death.
A side note: the revelations about her father and sister during the course of the book enraged me in ways I HOPE are touched on later in the series. Despite the lack of love her family displays for her, I did appreciate the authors ability to instill a found family trope and love the fact that she continuously has support from her friends throughout the novel.
Would definitely recommend to my fellow urban fantasy lovers looking for a new series to binge!
little_caprice's review against another edition
5.0
Unique and engaging
The Grave witch starts with unique plot and interesting mystery. This is one of those books with great world and characters. It's an UF and romance is very slow burn developing though the series.
P.S. there is also a little bit like a love triangle, but not exactly a love triangle.
The Grave witch starts with unique plot and interesting mystery. This is one of those books with great world and characters. It's an UF and romance is very slow burn developing though the series.
P.S. there is also a little bit like a love triangle, but not exactly a love triangle.
glitterbomb47's review against another edition
2.0
This is the book equivalent of mindless TV. Sometimes I just want to sit like a veal and be entertained.
kendra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
hgranger's review against another edition
2.0
What a mess. And what an annoying main character. If she isn't fumbling around blind, either literally or figuratively by stumbling into disasters, then she is suddenly the most powerful witch who ever witched. Yet she is also terrible at Magic. Yet she is also amazing. But vulnerable and needing to be rescued. But still amazing. Sheesh.
Redeeming qualities about the book: interesting magical power that hasn't been over-used yet. A reasonably clever plot twist.
Additional points of annoyance:
- PC. Seriously. Also what's with the cast on the dog? What kind of a completely irrelevant detail is that?
- Beating fae lore to death through repetition. Yes we get it, don't say thank you. Stop telling me!
- Love triangle with death and and a faerie. Just.....no.
- Phrases like "whore red lipstick." Seriously?!?
And more. So much more.
Redeeming qualities about the book: interesting magical power that hasn't been over-used yet. A reasonably clever plot twist.
Additional points of annoyance:
- PC. Seriously. Also what's with the cast on the dog? What kind of a completely irrelevant detail is that?
- Beating fae lore to death through repetition. Yes we get it, don't say thank you. Stop telling me!
- Love triangle with death and and a faerie. Just.....no.
- Phrases like "whore red lipstick." Seriously?!?
And more. So much more.
storytimewithlily's review against another edition
4.5
Oh yeah that's good shit.
4.5 stars
Why did it take me so long to read this?
4.5 stars
Why did it take me so long to read this?
vikcs's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.25
dewey007's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I can't do a love triangle 😩