Reviews

A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft

sarahkarine's review against another edition

Soft DNF, just not in the mood

ashleyserena's review against another edition

5.0

I chewed slowly through the first half of this book, trying to settle myself into the world. The setting is very reminiscent of 1920s Eastern Seaboard America, which felt cozy. Two marginalized characters lead the story, shunned openly for both heritage and religion. I loved seeing them come together and challenge society's viewpoints on what is "good", and what it means to be a part of a country that is trying so desperately to cling to the "purity" of their race and beliefs. The magic system being based in alchemy helped the world feel fantastical while still tying it back to the early 1900s, with science and innovation. Once I reached the second half of the book, I couldn't put it down. I couldn't even *lie* down, and sat up constantly in bed to read "faster" because things got so exciting. This had very beautiful prose, and it rekindled my passion for reading. It's been a while since a book has moved me so much.

agathee's review against another edition

4.0

J'ai parfois eu envie de crier
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rift1zen's review against another edition

4.0

J'ai ADORE. Alors déjà en tant que academic/parental validation girlie et grande soeur j'ai TROP relate au perso de Margaret. C'est une mc hyper badass sans être cliché j'avais jamais lu un livre avec un perso féminin aussi particulier. Wes lui c'est le bf parfait mais son perso est aussi hyper bien détaillé, c'est un slow burn et les deux persos s'entraident énormément à overcome leurs traumas.
Le plot fantaisie était hyper fun et original même si j'ai pas accroché à 100% mais pour 0 raison précise, tandis que j'ai beaucoup plus accroché au développement des persos auxquels je me suis grave attachés.
Trope: grumpy x sunshine ; he fell first and harder ; lovers in denial ; opposites attract; afraid to commit

brownbear5's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

victoriabooksaga's review against another edition

5.0

Apparently all Allison Saft books are five star books for me. This book was absolutely beautiful.

Contains: s*x, m*sterbation-- both of which are not written in extensive detail. Lower spice spectrum but not closed door

roeckitcody's review against another edition

5.0

somehow Allison Saft has written something I love even more than I love DCTN. A Far Wilder Magic is earthy and raw, gunpowder and sulfur, filled with decaying imagery, alchemical magic, and characters you'll fall for instantly. Margaret and Wes are both spectacular in their own right, together and separate.

I wholeheartedly love this book so so much.

stitchkid's review against another edition

2.0

The fucking slowest of slow fucking slow burns maaaan.

a_teacup_of_books's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mysticdreamer's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5