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takarakei's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was slumping while reading so I did read a bit slow for me. But I had a hard time getting into this book and really connecting with the characters. It's second-chance romance, which I typically really enjoy but this one was just ok. I've heard the second book is a lot better?
I didn't really understand the world building, or like why there was a college with witches and the MC is a witch but she like doesn't really know what she's doing. I know that getting stronger powers is kinda part of the storyline, but it felt a bit flimsy to me.
Also WHY did the narrator NOT USE AN ACCENT. It's one thing to have one narrator for dual POV (ugh), but HE'S WELSH! AT LEAST DO AN ACCENT! MISSED OPPORTUNITY!!!!
3/5 🌶️
I didn't really understand the world building, or like why there was a college with witches and the MC is a witch but she like doesn't really know what she's doing. I know that getting stronger powers is kinda part of the storyline, but it felt a bit flimsy to me.
Also WHY did the narrator NOT USE AN ACCENT. It's one thing to have one narrator for dual POV (ugh), but HE'S WELSH! AT LEAST DO AN ACCENT! MISSED OPPORTUNITY!!!!
3/5 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny
passionatereader78's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a wonderful light romance perfect for Fall! Never mix alcohol and Magic! Fun read! Vivienne and Rhys meet at college and have a whirlwind romance until Rhys has to return home. Vivienne nursing a broken heart accidentally puts a curse on him with her cousins help. Fast forward nine years and Rhys returns to Graves Glen for founder's day. When he reaches the town everything goes wrong for him. Even worse when he goes to charge the town's laylines the curse infects the town's magic. Now Vivienne, Gwyn, Ellen, and Rhys have to figure out how to reverse the curse.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death
Magic, curse, witch, warlord, romance, paranormal romance, cat, small town, Georgia, family, female Protagonist, cousins, auntmelanieripple's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death
Minor: Blood
carlyjoann's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Murder
chasingpages1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Car accident, and Murder
fromjuliereads's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Really enjoyed for a lighter witchy read for the fall! There were some plot holes and things that felt unnecessary to the story but it's a good read if you don't take it seriously.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
toofondofbooks_'s review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3.5
This book was really fun and perfect for the season. I loved the magic elements and the small town environment was giving very much Gilmore Girls, along with the relationships between the female characters, those were very GG coded as well. I thought the romance was cute and I liked the dynamic between Rhys and Vivi but I do think the reason for their breakup is dumb, especially because it never comes back again the way you would expect, so it makes the thread feel unfinished. Additionally, I found the ending to be kind of abrupt.
This book was really fun and perfect for the season. I loved the magic elements and the small town environment was giving very much Gilmore Girls, along with the relationships between the female characters, those were very GG coded as well. I thought the romance was cute and I liked the dynamic between Rhys and Vivi but I do think the reason for their breakup is dumb, especially because it never comes back again the way you would expect, so it makes the thread feel unfinished. Additionally, I found the ending to be kind of abrupt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️
What a fun little witchy romance! Though the plot was fairly superficial, I thought this was a fun book to get you in the mood for spooky season.
What a fun little witchy romance! Though the plot was fairly superficial, I thought this was a fun book to get you in the mood for spooky season.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Alcohol
blewballoon's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This felt like a rom com crossed with a Disney Channel Original Movie in the best way. I felt as delighted by the whimsy and witchy plotline as I did watching Halloweentown as a kid. I had fun reading this from start to finish. I will say that the two leads felt (unnecessarily) super horny and that did make me roll my eyes a bit, but that's common for romance novels so I know it comes with the territory. Maybe other people actually experience that kind of ridiculous sexual tension, but I don't, so it always takes me out a bit. That's my only real critique though, and it's minor. If you want some cozy small town spooky Halloween vibes with lots of good people trying to be nice to each other, I recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death and Death of parent
cassielaj's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Listen, how many times do I need to say that witchy romances are just a good time?! This got me in the mood for fall for sure, and it was a fun mix of romance and magical problem-solving — very much a Hallmark movie about witches vibe.
I wanted more attention to be paid to Vivi (her personal and magical journey) and the town history aspects of the story, but overall this book has great characters and a fun plot.
I wanted more attention to be paid to Vivi (her personal and magical journey) and the town history aspects of the story, but overall this book has great characters and a fun plot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death