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meiklejohn's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eol's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-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
3.0
samwescott's review against another edition
5.0
My heart! Oh my god, that was so much. My heart is broken, but omg, I love this series so much. And I'm so glad that even though A Big Thing happened, it was definitely setting up for the next book. I'm interested to see where the author will take the series after The Big Thing.
This book was really thoughtful and emotionally driven, much like the others. It's a little more narrowly focused than the last book (we focus back in on Lychford after opening up the world a little bit to include Brexit themes in the last one). But just because it zooms back in doesn't mean it lost the emotional weight and practical consequences from the last one. It was a quiet, almost anxious story, gearing up for a big change. It was loving and sad and I really appreciate the author's careful handling of a sad bit in a larger story about love and friendship and responsibility.
It was really good. I'm glad the series isn't over. But I will be mourning for a bit.
This book was really thoughtful and emotionally driven, much like the others. It's a little more narrowly focused than the last book (we focus back in on Lychford after opening up the world a little bit to include Brexit themes in the last one). But just because it zooms back in doesn't mean it lost the emotional weight and practical consequences from the last one. It was a quiet, almost anxious story, gearing up for a big change. It was loving and sad and I really appreciate the author's careful handling of a sad bit in a larger story about love and friendship and responsibility.
It was really good. I'm glad the series isn't over. But I will be mourning for a bit.
tldegray's review
5.0
This story was sad and at the same time full of hope. This particular Lychford coven story is my favorite yet.
[I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.]
[I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.]
a_h_haga's review
3.0
REREAD 2020
Rereading this before listening to the last book. Which turned out to be smart, because I didn't remember how this book ended at all! And I have to admit that I have some trouble with Finn's-ARC through this series. It felt thrown in there a bit willy-nilly.
Keeping the original rating.
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I found this book to be better than the last one, so I am really glad that I gave it a chance. Unfortunatly, it wasn't by much.
The best part was Judith's story, and how it was shown. It made me feel a lot, because Alzheimers runs in my family. I don't remember anyone being that back and forth, but everyone reacts differently and dementia is different than Alzheimers again. Either way, it was a strong read.
The rest of the story...
It was ok, but felt a lot like filler. I like how it ended, and am of course curious about what will happen in the next book because of it, but I'm not really feeling the urge to get my hands on it like with many other books.
Original rating: 3/5 stars
Rereading this before listening to the last book. Which turned out to be smart, because I didn't remember how this book ended at all! And I have to admit that I have some trouble with Finn's-ARC through this series. It felt thrown in there a bit willy-nilly.
Keeping the original rating.
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I found this book to be better than the last one, so I am really glad that I gave it a chance. Unfortunatly, it wasn't by much.
The best part was Judith's story, and how it was shown. It made me feel a lot, because Alzheimers runs in my family. I don't remember anyone being that back and forth, but everyone reacts differently and dementia is different than Alzheimers again. Either way, it was a strong read.
The rest of the story...
It was ok, but felt a lot like filler. I like how it ended, and am of course curious about what will happen in the next book because of it, but I'm not really feeling the urge to get my hands on it like with many other books.
Original rating: 3/5 stars
blackmetalblackheart's review
4.0
I loved this. I was worried I would not remember what was going on, because it has been so long since I read the other books in the series. Cornell does a great job of bringing the audience up to speed without feeling like it is being overly expository. This chapter in the story of the three Lychford witches adds new dimensions to the dynamics of the characters, the town, and the world of magic. Plus it ends in a way to setup some big things to come. Definitely a series that continues to deliver with each release.
shereadstales's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
nichola's review
5.0
I think this is my favourite of them so far.
I might finish this series sooner than I thought. But man am I gonna miss Judith.
I might finish this series sooner than I thought. But man am I gonna miss Judith.
frogggirl2's review
5.0
Quite a witty, charming, ironic commentary on modern rural British life.
"It seemed that everyone who wanted someone to do something was doing it and it was horrible."
"It seemed that everyone who wanted someone to do something was doing it and it was horrible."