A review by quaintrelle_chantelle
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I immediately got Bridgerton vibes in the first few chapters of this book, but apart from the similar time frames, this book was something entirely its own. While the first part of the book is full of beautiful imagery & paints the picture of how we got here historically… the last few chapters are dark & vastly different. Without giving too much away, I felt like it was definitely directed toward queer audiences, with most of the romantic unions in the book having a queer focus. I feel like I need to start adding a spice rating to some of my reviews, lately there’s been a scene or two amongst my reads. Two spicy 🌶️ 🌶️ for this one in particular. 
Overall, it was an enjoyable story, pretty much until the last few chapters. To me, it felt like such a dramatic turn, that it took away from all the beauty of the rest of the book. I think I enjoyed the softness of the beginning chapters & wasn’t ready for the darker imagery. Just a personal preference.