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A review by dasatain
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-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
This book was tremendous and empowering. I loved the connection between witchcraft and suffrage...the wild and dangerous idea that women’s words can have power. Beautifully written and had a great inside-the-fairy-tale feel that was really interesting. I was completely entranced! Bewitched, even.
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy