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nnguyen73's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.25
-bored
-too much info dump, not enough showing
-not much world building and underdeveloped magic system imo
-too much time in forest
-was promised enemies to lovers, got insta love (what do u mean this happened in 2 weeks)
-characters didn't have much definition, didn't care for any of them...
-unsatisfying plot points
-not a fan of the writing, ended up skimming a lot
-prob have more to say but I'm over it
-almost dnf'ed like 10% through but pushed through for book club
-too much info dump, not enough showing
-not much world building and underdeveloped magic system imo
-too much time in forest
-was promised enemies to lovers, got insta love (what do u mean this happened in 2 weeks)
-characters didn't have much definition, didn't care for any of them...
-unsatisfying plot points
-not a fan of the writing, ended up skimming a lot
-prob have more to say but I'm over it
-almost dnf'ed like 10% through but pushed through for book club
dedica's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brandimshook's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This book kept you intrigued even though much of it was travelling. My biggest complain is how piecemealed backstory was given.
I am super interested in the magic system and the world.
I am super interested in the magic system and the world.
shayluh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.5
lskywalker918's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars round down to 3 stars.
It's a good introduction to this world. Secrets were revealed. The villain was identified. While the book does not end on a cliffhanger (thank God), you can tell that this is only the beginning of an adventure. The meat and potato are to come in the next book. This is the only reason why I didn't push the rating up to 4 stars as I feel like it is not complete yet.
While this book only took place in 12 days, (and nothing really happened) there was so much action that kept your attention. The next you knew, you were already halfway through the book and you've been up all night reading.
Weaks was also spectacular with her imagery. I highlighted a few of her character descriptions to reference in the future. This book also had one of the best smut scenes I've ever read. That entire chapter where Raina and Alexus finally did the deed was beautifully written you could feel the love and magic between the two. In the meantime, SLOOOOWWWWW BUURRRNNNN, but the wait was worth it.
Spice scale (as defined by Mysterious Galaxy):
It's a good introduction to this world. Secrets were revealed. The villain was identified. While the book does not end on a cliffhanger (thank God), you can tell that this is only the beginning of an adventure. The meat and potato are to come in the next book. This is the only reason why I didn't push the rating up to 4 stars as I feel like it is not complete yet.
While this book only took place in 12 days, (and nothing really happened) there was so much action that kept your attention. The next you knew, you were already halfway through the book and you've been up all night reading.
Weaks was also spectacular with her imagery. I highlighted a few of her character descriptions to reference in the future. This book also had one of the best smut scenes I've ever read. That entire chapter where Raina and Alexus finally did the deed was beautifully written you could feel the love and magic between the two. In the meantime, SLOOOOWWWWW BUURRRNNNN, but the wait was worth it.
Spice scale (as defined by Mysterious Galaxy):
babiefats's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Just two horny people on a lil adventure in Antarctica.
winterfairy's review against another edition
the writing was heavy, but in like a "pacing was off" way.
phoenix2's review against another edition
2.0
The Witch Collector is a fantasy romance with a well-constructed fantasy world that takes place in a wintery set.
The book does a great job presenting the Witch Collector world, with the snow, their gods, the magic system, and some interesting main figures, like the King, the Fire Queen, the witches and, of course, the Witch Collector. And, indeed, everything was magical and truly fitting for the winter season. The choice of having a mute main character was excellent as well, and she was handled with care.
However, the book failed to engage me right from the start. The beginning finds our main character, Raina, angry and on her way to take revenge for her sister's 'abduction' by the Witch Collector. And she truly is obsessed with it, even though everyone seems to be okay with the system that was enforced (I guess) on them. However, her fire dies out pretty easily when she agrees to follow the Witch Collector, who, as it happens, falls from her at first sight. And hence start the game of anticipation whether they will or not, umm, hook up. That play of letting things linger a little too long is obvious at the first kissing scene, which takes pages to happen. Also, the fact that Raina was lusting over Alexus, aka the witch collector, when she has lost her whole world as she knew it was not believable and made it hard to connect with her.
Nevertheless, and romance aside, the book offered many small adventures and interesting character. I especially enjoyed Helena and her soldier friend, and I do believe there is a nice subplot for them to follow in a future book. Yet, the magick system needed more explanation and maybe a better presentation.
So, overall, The Witch Collector offers a fantastic world, but the romance drags it down.
The book does a great job presenting the Witch Collector world, with the snow, their gods, the magic system, and some interesting main figures, like the King, the Fire Queen, the witches and, of course, the Witch Collector. And, indeed, everything was magical and truly fitting for the winter season. The choice of having a mute main character was excellent as well, and she was handled with care.
However, the book failed to engage me right from the start. The beginning finds our main character, Raina, angry and on her way to take revenge for her sister's 'abduction' by the Witch Collector. And she truly is obsessed with it, even though everyone seems to be okay with the system that was enforced (I guess) on them. However, her fire dies out pretty easily when she agrees to follow the Witch Collector, who, as it happens, falls from her at first sight. And hence start the game of anticipation whether they will or not, umm, hook up. That play of letting things linger a little too long is obvious at the first kissing scene, which takes pages to happen. Also, the fact that Raina was lusting over Alexus, aka the witch collector, when she has lost her whole world as she knew it was not believable and made it hard to connect with her.
Nevertheless, and romance aside, the book offered many small adventures and interesting character. I especially enjoyed Helena and her soldier friend, and I do believe there is a nice subplot for them to follow in a future book. Yet, the magick system needed more explanation and maybe a better presentation.
So, overall, The Witch Collector offers a fantastic world, but the romance drags it down.
spookedonbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Another fantasy book that by the synopsis I wasn't sure I was going to like but WOW what a page turner, it was full of plot twists that I didn't expect and it was a total whirlwind on whether I liked certain characters or not. I had to beg my friend to lend me the rest of this series as I just need to know what happens next.
ktsimpson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5