stitchandwitch's reviews
869 reviews
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
This is one of those books that is so complete, so perfect, that it becomes the barometer by which all other books are measured…
Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
If you told me this was ghost written by Stephen King, I’d believe you.
Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy by Gwenna Laithland, Gwenna Laithland
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This beautiful little book is unpretentious, comedic and thoughtful. Gwenna is painfully honest, and beautifully insightful, and you will finish this book wishing she was your friend. I know I did…
The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
The Daughters of Block Island by Christa Carmen
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I LOVE Block Island. This setting, this creepy mansion, these women. But mostly this creepy mansion... Did I mention the mansion?
This was the perfect Summerween book. It was a dark, drizzly, ghostly mystery full of elaborate secrets and historic grudges.
Trigger warnings for: Alcoholism, drug use and sexual assault.
This was the perfect Summerween book. It was a dark, drizzly, ghostly mystery full of elaborate secrets and historic grudges.
Trigger warnings for: Alcoholism, drug use and sexual assault.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
Minor: Rape
The instances rape in the book are talked about, but not described in detail or experienced. Still, for some it may be triggering so it's worth mentioning.
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
I wanted to love this. I really wanted to love this. And I know a lot of people do love it and it's possible that I'm completely wrong. But I just didn't love this book.
I wanted a cozy fantasy, because that what we're being told this is. This book is being hyped up as Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic, and I think that's probably what it COULD be. But it isn't.
For reasons I don't understand, the main character's grandmother calls her a pissant in the first chapter? I wanted family vibes, and maybe for some people this would give them that, but for me it was jarring and not relatable. The people all talk to each other in this really aggressive way. One character's "love language" is painfully pinching people!? What is that about? Throughout the book the dialogue wavers between jarring and expository.
I love the idea of herbs being magic, using them in cooking. I identify as a kitchen witch, and that side of this was really fun. I also love the representation, especially of mental health diagnoses.
I admire anyone who can complete writing a novel. It's such a difficult thing and every book has its audience. I'm just not the audience for this one, I guess...
I wanted a cozy fantasy, because that what we're being told this is. This book is being hyped up as Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic, and I think that's probably what it COULD be. But it isn't.
For reasons I don't understand, the main character's grandmother calls her a pissant in the first chapter? I wanted family vibes, and maybe for some people this would give them that, but for me it was jarring and not relatable. The people all talk to each other in this really aggressive way. One character's "love language" is painfully pinching people!? What is that about? Throughout the book the dialogue wavers between jarring and expository.
I love the idea of herbs being magic, using them in cooking. I identify as a kitchen witch, and that side of this was really fun. I also love the representation, especially of mental health diagnoses.
I admire anyone who can complete writing a novel. It's such a difficult thing and every book has its audience. I'm just not the audience for this one, I guess...