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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
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:
No
This arc was provided by Oni Press, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.
3.5
TW: death of a loved one, bullying, misgendering (challenged)
I knew I was going to adore this just by the first chapter. Ries' wasn't afraid to make us sad and nervous about Nyneve and her struggles.
As you've read, your magic is determined by the length of your hair. The longer it is, the more powerful you are which can be dangerous. Nyneve appears to have short hair and her magic is difficult to control so she is constantly bullied at school.
The way the world is drawn, I was absolutely mesmerized. Nyneve's home was so cozy, I wish I could stay there and enjoy the surrounding views. And I adore her mother and how fiercely protective she is of Nyneve.
It was such a fast-moving novel and I can't wait to see what the future holds for our main character!
3.5
TW: death of a loved one, bullying, misgendering (challenged)
In the witch kingdom Hyalin, the strength of your magic is determined by the length of your hair. [...] However, those with hair judged too long are pronounced enemies of the kingdom, and annihilated. This is called a witch-burning.
I knew I was going to adore this just by the first chapter. Ries' wasn't afraid to make us sad and nervous about Nyneve and her struggles.
As you've read, your magic is determined by the length of your hair. The longer it is, the more powerful you are which can be dangerous. Nyneve appears to have short hair and her magic is difficult to control so she is constantly bullied at school.
The way the world is drawn, I was absolutely mesmerized. Nyneve's home was so cozy, I wish I could stay there and enjoy the surrounding views. And I adore her mother and how fiercely protective she is of Nyneve.
It was such a fast-moving novel and I can't wait to see what the future holds for our main character!
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
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:
No
I love this comic! I wish to read more of this world and its characters! The art and the colors are to die for. Finished it all in one go. The characters are all so likable and I felt attached just a few pages in.
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
I really liked the art and the world this story is set in is very interesting and sweeping. I got some major Arabian Vibes from the story. This is not a typical witchy story, because the witches in this case are everyone who lives in this world, only some are more powerful than the others, and their power lies in their hair, thus is forbidden both to cut and to have hair too long. Nyneve's father was burned for having too much hair and magic, and ever since that happened she has hidden within herself and stopped practicing magic so much, but preferred to study its theory. But in this world, kids are drafted to join the army when they become of age based on their skill with magic and Nyneve will do anything not to help those who killed her father.
Part magical discovery, part magical games and part dystopia resistance storyline, this is a fun, easy to read and lovely story.
I really like the development that Nyneve's character is moving towards and I really hope there will be more books after this one, because it has potential to develop into a great series!
Part magical discovery, part magical games and part dystopia resistance storyline, this is a fun, easy to read and lovely story.
I really like the development that Nyneve's character is moving towards and I really hope there will be more books after this one, because it has potential to develop into a great series!
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No