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jasmine256's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Death, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Death of parent
thewoodlandbookshelf's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
kmayatte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
kaylashauntedlibrary's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I love that the magic is more subtle and real and there is a focus on sisterhood and family.
I went into this book not really knowing what to expect and it wasn’t at all what I would have thought (and I’m glad!).
Graphic: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Death, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, and Vomit
mhari's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Review
Genre: Fantasy fiction, paranormal fiction, speculative fiction.
Age Range: 16+
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Setting: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Relationships: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing Style: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Enjoyment: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Notes
This is one of those rare occasions where the movie is better than the book. I delved into Practical Magic expecting a fast paced paranormal novel with plenty of action and spookiness. But, to my dismay, I got instead a novel following the journey of two sisters with only a hint of the paranormal. However, I did enjoy the book, although it is one of those books that you read once and only once. In the end, it turned out to be a novel symbolising the beauty and danger of falling in love.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
lldavey's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Car accident, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Bullying, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Child death, Suicide, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Murder
atlanticgiantpumpkin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual violence, Death, Murder, Stalking, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Pedophilia, Bullying, and Alcohol
thesalalmon's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent
jude7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Bullying
happyreadings's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Overall, I love the continuation of the Owen's family and their story of magic.
Moderate: Death and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent