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jmodef's review against another edition
5.0
This prequel DID NOT disappoint! I finally feel a full circle closure, to have read Maria Owens' origin story. The bloodline makes more sense as Hathorne was not the only sire. Hoffman's research into practical magic is what we have embraced as homeopathic medicine and aromatherapy, leaving me with deeper sadness over the atrocities of the real trials. Maria and her legacy of daughters and sons born with the gift, sometimes the curse, of magic creates a heroine for the ages.
greenwitch1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
bookish2024's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book! It was a perfect read for the Halloween season.
sarahhplaut's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.75
freckleduck's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this book. I found the middle bit to be a slog. I was so frustrated with the characters but ultimately I did appreciate the ending and what it took to get there.
lizsim's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
Minor: Rape
thebookedpath's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of those books that is beautifully simple. I had wanted to read it since I was a fan of the Practical Magic film. This book has a simple storyline heavily influenced by early American history. It is well-written and has beauty and elegance in its style. I loved the inclusion of herbal remedies from the different areas visited. I also loved the additions of little fun facts of historical peoples and events especially the information about Captain Kidd and his relationship to Trinity Church which I admit I looked up to verify and find out more. It didn't have any sense of urgency or tension in the climax scenes. I just enjoyed reading it but it didn't thrill me or evoke any special senses.
ladyjane1114's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
drewanslee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0