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bookguyinva2022's review
4.0
I stumbled on this in KU searching for Witchy tales. I was in the middle of another and chose library stories as my theme for September and this seemed a perfect seque. Anyway, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise full of lovable characters who had me rooting for them. I'm not quite sure there was a need for a mature audience disclaimer in 2022 with only one graphic sexy time that in the end seemed tamer than some YA fiction. So go enjoy Cress and her buddies on their adventure.
bookgeek117's review
3.0
2.5/3 star for me. It took a bit to get to where it started to get good. There's a lot of information in this one as it's the 1st in the new series it could be better with the next 1.
tartbarbie's review
5.0
Cress had no idea she was a witch until the day they showed up to send her off to Moongrove academy for her to learn her craft. Thankfully she quickly make some friends at the school so she's not going at it alone. When a mistake sets her down a path she won't be able to come back from now she's running from a dimensional who's hunting her, another who's determined to prove he's not the killer who she can't deny she's attracted to. At least she's not at it alone she has Geo a Gargoyle she happened to wake up as he must protect her mate.
After losing someone very close to her she meets Ben he says all the right worlds and knows just how to charm her but he's also holding a secret that could destroy her world. With the help of her loyal Geo she's determined to fix the mistake she created and set things right. The shadows are a dangerous place and she may not make it out alive.
I picked this book up for a reading Bingo game because it's about a witch and I've had my eye on it for a while. I loved Cress right from the start she's adorable and I found her easy to connect with. She's nerdy and reminds me a lot of myself aside from I don't have the skills to draw fashion but I always wish I could. I love the way that Geo plays out he's so unique as a character the way he transforms between both forms. I loved the way he was addicted to the internet and have so much hope for him in the future.
Ella Hendricks is a new author for me so I was super curious to check out her writing style which I instantly loved. I found her storytelling captivating and hard to put down. The characters are easy to connect with but full of depth and personality. I truly enjoyed every page as I devoured the book and eagerly await the next one. I can't wait to see what's going to happen next for Cress and her men. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long. I highly recommend checking out if you are a fan of academy reverse harems with a spunky main character.
demon_queen13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mistwalker's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
3.5
It’s kind of middle of the road, I did get quite annoyed by her jumping to conclusions constantly but I guess it’s expected from her age. It was easy to read, and I enjoyed it but I don’t think I’ll be rushing to finish the series.
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