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sorrel29's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Torture
amabile_cocco's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Torture
sophs_mood_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
A wonderful witchy novel following Elena’s awakening from a 7 year curse to discover the life she has always known has changed. We follow Elena learning how to fit into this changed environment including a new owner of the vineyard who is against all things magic and superstitious, rediscovering her magic, trying to save her beloved vineyard all while seeking revenge on the man she believes is at fault for all her sorrow.
This novel is beautifully written and you easily fall into the world of the vineyards and witchcraft. I did find myself cringing with the arrival of the dreaded “wrongly accused hero” trope however it was short lived as the focus moved quickly onto new intrigue and another adventure began.
One thing I found difficult is I really found it hard to figure out when the book was set in time. I still am a little confused. It made it hard to adjust to what knowledge and prejudices may be current and it wasn’t until about half way though I think I worked out it was set in the early 1900’s but even now I’m not certain.
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Gore, Murder, Torture, Violence, and Blood
There is mention of animal cruelty and death multiple times however it is never played out live in the book.anastashamarie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
🎧 Note that I listened to the audio book of this, which may have swayed my opinion because it is a GREAT story to have read to you, and the narrator was delightfully soothing.
🍷 This comes across as a grown-up fairytale with vivid descriptions of wine and food thrown in for good measure. Set in the French countryside. Simple magic system. Mystery and clearing one's name as the central storyline. Not a lot of brain power required, but not boring either. Just an enjoyable late summer read, especially as part of the evenings getting cooler and breezy where I live.
🌾 -1 star because the romance was too much telling and not enough showing (honestly, it was hardly a part of the story) and because of the villains ridiculously long monologue. But regardless of that, I very much enjoyed this beginning to end.
🍷 This comes across as a grown-up fairytale with vivid descriptions of wine and food thrown in for good measure. Set in the French countryside. Simple magic system. Mystery and clearing one's name as the central storyline. Not a lot of brain power required, but not boring either. Just an enjoyable late summer read, especially as part of the evenings getting cooler and breezy where I live.
🌾 -1 star because the romance was too much telling and not enough showing (honestly, it was hardly a part of the story) and because of the villains ridiculously long monologue. But regardless of that, I very much enjoyed this beginning to end.
Graphic: Alcohol and Confinement
Moderate: Death, Murder, Animal death, Torture, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
lectora21's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Torture, Blood, Death, and Suicide
whirl'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? No
4.0
Nice easy read, nothing too weird or shocking but an interesting world and use of magic and I enjoyed it
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Murder, and Torture
Minor: Addiction and Death of parent
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