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puali's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.25
I know that one of the main points of this story is that there’s no right or wrong side, but fuck that. I’d stand with the witches. I’d be bitter too if I were being prosecuted for being “different.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Murder, Blood, Grief, and Death
naomiysl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? No
3.0
The plot thickens! A very nice 2nd installment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? No
4.5
Loved seeing the characters a bit more grown up. I really liked their dynamic with the new added cast. It was a lot of chaos and magic and love for each other. I adored the friendships and the quieter romantic moments that came to pass.
While the last volume established everyone's roles, this one delved more into morality. What is right when it comes to taking back autonomy and power? Who should get hurt or who do you hurt to regain that control? A lot of prevelant discussions occur in the book about the good, the bad, and the in between. Should we only see the world in black and white? Is there room for nuance and forgiveness?
TW: fire/fire injury, injury detail, kidnapping, racism (against witches), death, death of a parent, murder
While the last volume established everyone's roles, this one delved more into morality. What is right when it comes to taking back autonomy and power? Who should get hurt or who do you hurt to regain that control? A lot of prevelant discussions occur in the book about the good, the bad, and the in between. Should we only see the world in black and white? Is there room for nuance and forgiveness?
TW: fire/fire injury, injury detail, kidnapping, racism (against witches), death, death of a parent, murder
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Racism
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
Oh, I think I liked this one better than the first one! That Damien and Will storyline just got to me. And it felt like the stakes were really upped here, even if the plot is difficult to follow at some points. With that cliffhanger ending, though, I'm definitely glad I also checked out volume three!
The art style is still fun, I love the overall vibes it gives off. There are also a lot of fairytale elements sort of woven into the story, but they take a different path than you might expect. All in all, this is just a fun series and I can't wait to see where it goes next!
The art style is still fun, I love the overall vibes it gives off. There are also a lot of fairytale elements sort of woven into the story, but they take a different path than you might expect. All in all, this is just a fun series and I can't wait to see where it goes next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Cursing
colorful_lulu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Hate crime, Violence, and War
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
***It's hard for me to review Hooky in volumes, since I first fell in love with the Webtoon and think of it as a long continuous story. My review of Volume 3 will be the most comprehensive as a result!***
As much as I love Hooky as a whole, I do think Volume 2 suffers from middle book syndrome. It's so hard to see Dorian and Dani grow apart and this volume also features my least favorite arc in the series: the nightmare house . There's also a lot here that's just setting up the central conflict in the final book, which needs to happen but doesn't make for the most interesting reading.
Regardless, I still love these characters and their magical shenanigans! (Plus, there's so much romantic drama in this book since they've all gotten a bit older.) This just isn't my favorite chunk of the series, and I recommend having Volume 3 handy so you can start reading it as soon as you're done with Volume 2.
As much as I love Hooky as a whole, I do think Volume 2 suffers from middle book syndrome. It's so hard to see Dorian and Dani grow apart and this volume also features my least favorite arc in the series:
Regardless, I still love these characters and their magical shenanigans! (Plus, there's so much romantic drama in this book since they've all gotten a bit older.) This just isn't my favorite chunk of the series, and I recommend having Volume 3 handy so you can start reading it as soon as you're done with Volume 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Violence, and Blood
xiao12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Cursing
mir_frog73's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
It was so good! The plot was plotting, I read it in like 2 days. omg I’m going to die about Monica and Dorian, they are so perfect. Also if Damien and William don’t kiss I’ll be so mad…. I’m worried about Dani because she thinks Dorian is dead and I think her evil magic is going to take her over
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Death, War, and Grief
jodierose14's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Murder
febber'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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent