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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
I really liked the start of this book, but it went quickly downhill.
I liked the MC's magic, this book had a lot of opportunities to be a true cozy fantasy. But alas,
Every character was extremely dumb. The "funny" and "witty" remarks were lame, cringe and cartoonish.
Why were so many of the characters get blackout drunk so often?
AND WHY.. WHYYy? DID THE NARRATOR USE THAT VOICE FOR THE CAT? Why was the cat a stereotypical black guy? And why were all the other cats also black and in a gang?
This enraged me.
This book also felt homophobic, but masquerading as if they were accepting.
I only finished this book because I made myself a rule that I can only rate books I finish. I also didn't have another audiobook lined up. I would have DNF'd this so fast if I read this physically.
Want to give it one star, but had a few small redeeming factors.
Will not continue!
I liked the MC's magic, this book had a lot of opportunities to be a true cozy fantasy. But alas,
Every character was extremely dumb. The "funny" and "witty" remarks were lame, cringe and cartoonish.
Why were so many of the characters get blackout drunk so often?
AND WHY.. WHYYy? DID THE NARRATOR USE THAT VOICE FOR THE CAT? Why was the cat a stereotypical black guy? And why were all the other cats also black and in a gang?
This enraged me.
This book also felt homophobic, but masquerading as if they were accepting.
I only finished this book because I made myself a rule that I can only rate books I finish. I also didn't have another audiobook lined up. I would have DNF'd this so fast if I read this physically.
Want to give it one star, but had a few small redeeming factors.
Will not continue!
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Incredibly sweet cozy read.
At first I was daunted by the number of pages, but the story was very engaging, and it was an easy read.
Although it is mainly cosy there are instances of abuse, domestic abuse and bullying. There are a number of arguments and sometimes situations escalate. So there was tension, but it was ultimately resolved.
A few of the chapters were from the Witch's cat's perspective and these were quite funny. The cats were trying to act all tough like they were in a gang, but the dialog was so cute.
The story had many laugh out loud moments, and characters had good chemistry together.
At first I was daunted by the number of pages, but the story was very engaging, and it was an easy read.
Although it is mainly cosy there are instances of abuse, domestic abuse and bullying. There are a number of arguments and sometimes situations escalate. So there was tension, but it was ultimately resolved.
A few of the chapters were from the Witch's cat's perspective and these were quite funny. The cats were trying to act all tough like they were in a gang, but the dialog was so cute.
The story had many laugh out loud moments, and characters had good chemistry together.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
This lighthearted story is witty and loveable.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
DNF page 65
Not interested in characters
Not interested in characters
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Struggled to finish due to the unlikeability of the annoying characters, the forced "hilarious" interludes and the jarringly generic names. Despite the constant allusions to imminent war, nothing seemed to happen and it was never made clear why the only way to save the kingdom was for a foreign noble to marry another foreign noble. Only finished it because I can't bear to leave any book unfinished.
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes