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gen_wolfhailstorm's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Another fantastic tale in the Owens family, this time following the old aunts we meet in Practical magic, Frannie and Jet, and their brother Vincent, growing up and navigating life and the curse in their own way.
It was everything I've come to expect, beautifully generational, tragically heartbreaking and absolutely moving.
It transitioned fantastically to the start of Gillian and Sally's story.
The one thing that gave me he ick was all the incest, no matter how distant, was so gross and accompanied with the underaged stuff happening on top of that... Just why. I really wish this was done differently.
Despite that major discomfort, again, this was a beautifully told, magical family saga! I have loved pouring over the history of the Owens' - they feel so real - and I'm so sad that I only have one more book left. Can't believe it had taken me so long to get to a series I so obviously knew I would love!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Incest, Death of parent, Child death, and Suicide
callmeleonie's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
novabird's review against another edition
2.0
No real "hook" for me. 40 Pages in and I had no idea where the plot would be going as the author primarily focused on character development. I gave it a solid attempt but returned the book early.
es1244's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
bookanalogies's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
ashmanzer's review against another edition
5.0
So very good. I love her writing. And now I guess I’ll have to read Practical Magic :)
jessica_sis23's review against another edition
5.0
This book sucked me in from the first page, I love it and will be rereading it eventually.
leannecoppola's review against another edition
5.0
We chose this for our October Patreon bookclub (Cocktail Hour at the Coop). I really enjoyed it. I would highly recommend to anyone. It is filled with stories of love, family love, romantic love, friendship all with a twist of magic.
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable read! Frankly I think I liked it more than practical magic. I also think that listening to this was the right choice, in my opinion it made the story much more enjoyable!