Reviews

The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab

ashleymb94's review

3.5

This wasn’t bad, it was just a bit slow paced and boring. I didn’t find myself invested in the stakes. 

millermsam's review against another edition

5.0

I know it’s her first book, and I know what she’s become as an author, but man do I love the way V.E Schwab crafts words, even as a senior in college. No notes

danapreece's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

4.0

abotts27's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was a fan of V.E. Schwab prior to this book and it served to fan the flames. The unfolding of the mysterious new stranger was very well told, and the ending tied up any lingering questions. A very fun, if slightly dark, read. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Self harm

secretmagic's review against another edition

4.0

This was exactly the sort of book I needed this week. I really enjoyed it!

audragio's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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

5.0

liamsemple's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Written in a gripping way, with stories as a big part of the narrative and characters - mystery surrounding most parts of the story, including history, characters, magic, and the main plot which all made for an intriguing read
Character motivations are easily understood adding to the characterisation with their personalities 
The short story at the end adds further context to the story and one character, making them more fascinating on reflection 
An easy, gripping read all in all with a mystery and tense atmosphere throughout 

totalimmortal94_reads's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

This was my first book I’ve read by V.E. Schwab, and I gotta say, I look forward to reading more by her. I really enjoyed this story and recommend it. 

katiehixson's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

ziggy_zags's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

3.5