A review by escapeintothepages
The Vine Witch, by Luanne G. Smith
4.0
This book definitely was not what I thought it would be when I started it, and it did not end the way I would've assumed. Plot twists galore. Jam packed with plotting revenge, revelation, betrayal, and overwhelming detail about life in the French countryside.
Highlights:
-Elena's fiery personality
-The concept of vine witches is so freakin' cool to me
-A hint of romance - it drives a large portion of the book, from about halfway on, but it doesn't drive the ENTIRE book
-Very detailed writing and world building. Not once in my life have I thought "I wonder what it's like to be a toad..." but now, I feel like I have some idea of what it would be like.
-Depth of character relationships
Lowlights:
-Filler. I feel that many parts were not necessary and I zoned out during several chapters, but I didn't end up having to go back because I missed anything
-The main character's love interest is pretty two-dimensional. The fact that the story included romance felt a bit forced. Elena doesn't seem like the type to need a man, or even want one, for that matter...
Highlights:
-Elena's fiery personality
-The concept of vine witches is so freakin' cool to me
-A hint of romance - it drives a large portion of the book, from about halfway on, but it doesn't drive the ENTIRE book
-Very detailed writing and world building. Not once in my life have I thought "I wonder what it's like to be a toad..." but now, I feel like I have some idea of what it would be like.
-Depth of character relationships
Lowlights:
-Filler. I feel that many parts were not necessary and I zoned out during several chapters, but I didn't end up having to go back because I missed anything
-The main character's love interest is pretty two-dimensional. The fact that the story included romance felt a bit forced. Elena doesn't seem like the type to need a man, or even want one, for that matter...