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A review by lackyducks
Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch by Julie Abe
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book starts directly from where the last book left off. It takes a sharp turn from the coziness of the first book into a much darker and bigger plot that didn't resonate with me as much as the first book.
The writing is still enjoyable to read, and I did enjoy the book, but not as much as I did the first. It throws a lot at you, very quickly. The plotline described in the blurb is actually only a tiny bit at the start - which is a shame because I found it interesting!
I feel like the series could've sorely done with a second book in between to build into this one. It would've given the author the chance to introduce relevant plot elements over time and created a more natural build up, instead of such a dramatic shift in tone. I found it hard to connect with one particular character who is introduced in the last arc of the book, which took away some of the emotional weight of the climax.
Some of the decisions made in the book small didn't feel completely logical to me? They just didn't really make sense - it felt like the main reason was so it didn't obstruct the plot.
It's still a very well crafted story and one I enjoyed a lot! I think the change in tone when I enjoyed the first just put me off it a bit. I wonder if I reread it in the future, I'll enjoy it more.
The writing is still enjoyable to read, and I did enjoy the book, but not as much as I did the first. It throws a lot at you, very quickly. The plotline described in the blurb is actually only a tiny bit at the start - which is a shame because I found it interesting!
I feel like the series could've sorely done with a second book in between to build into this one. It would've given the author the chance to introduce relevant plot elements over time and created a more natural build up, instead of such a dramatic shift in tone. I found it hard to connect with one particular character who is introduced in the last arc of the book, which took away some of the emotional weight of the climax.
Some of the decisions made in the book small didn't feel completely logical to me? They just didn't really make sense - it felt like the main reason was so it didn't obstruct the plot.
It's still a very well crafted story and one I enjoyed a lot! I think the change in tone when I enjoyed the first just put me off it a bit. I wonder if I reread it in the future, I'll enjoy it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Injury/Injury detail