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Witherward by Hannah Mathewson

4 reviews

saoreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

3.5

It was all-consuming to a hazy point and never stopped moving with action. The story was filled with plentiful movements and characters intertwined, making it whole. The introduction to a certain world through a portal and sects that fight for balance within the city in their powerful forces. Although it was dynamic with the characters and plot, there were shallow edges that needed room for improvement to take advantage of the said powers. It had plenty of twists, which became draining with the sequential aspects of it through the deceit, making it possible for a book 2. Though, quite frankly, the way it ended does not really entice me to continue with the other installation.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

lennie_reads's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC.

This book follows Ilsa, a magician's assistant with a difficult upbringing, who also has the power to shapeshift. 
One day someone shows up to take her to another world, the Witherward, as she is being hunted.  

So I would definitely agree that this has aspects that are similar to A Darker Shade of Magic by V E Schwab, especially at the beginning but it quickly veers off into something entirely it's own. 

I really liked the world building and magic in this book, especially all the different factions. The characters are all very layered and intriguing and I really liked the found family aspect.. 

However, I do feel like it took a while to get to the climax for it then to end quite abruptly leaving many of the plots still wide open. 

I am very much looking forward to seeing what else this world has in store for Ilsa and everyone else if / when we get a sequel!

CW: Panic attacks, Blood, Death, Injury, Child abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Confinement, Torture, and Violence, Drugs, Drug Addiction, Grief, Death of a Parent (past mention)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent

5nazzyf0x's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-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

I've been stuck in a reading slump for ages but this pulled me out I was really getting into it and trying to figure out the ending. If you love magic, complicated romance and London you should read this book immediately!!!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

alice_clay's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Blood, and Murder