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samldean's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
sarahp85's review against another edition
4.0
Oh how it started pointing out the enviromental problems us humans cause.... I knew I had a good book in my hands. Let's just hope nature witches can safe this planet as it looks like the human race is doing everything they can to destroy it all
skylerswee's review against another edition
2.0
Let me start by saying that I love the magic system in this book, but it fell short in a lot of ways.
The magic system isn't well explained, nor is the history of witches in our current society. She kind of skims over both in one chapter.
Clara is the ULTIMATE pick me girl. That the world won't survive without her. She hurts everyone around her. She can't love anyone or be loved. Her magic is too strong for her to control. There was one part of the book when her mentor, who she's in love with, does a demonstration in front of her class and Clara says in her monolog "I want to scream that I saw this first before everyone else. That it was our secret first".
The romance is also so cringy. Like how the love interest whisper sings into her ear. And when she almost kills him, he says "you're my ever ever ever" when she asks if he remembers who she is. It reminds me of what I thought love was in high school. Very twilight-y.
I hate whiny MC and Clara is one of the worst I've read. I think this could have been so much better if the author just wrote her into her power instead of trying not to use it for 2/3rd of the book because she's afraid to hurt the ones she loves.
I'd say skip this, even with the beautiful cover.
The magic system isn't well explained, nor is the history of witches in our current society. She kind of skims over both in one chapter.
Clara is the ULTIMATE pick me girl. That the world won't survive without her. She hurts everyone around her. She can't love anyone or be loved. Her magic is too strong for her to control. There was one part of the book when her mentor, who she's in love with, does a demonstration in front of her class and Clara says in her monolog "I want to scream that I saw this first before everyone else. That it was our secret first".
The romance is also so cringy. Like how the love interest whisper sings into her ear. And when she almost kills him, he says "you're my ever ever ever" when she asks if he remembers who she is. It reminds me of what I thought love was in high school. Very twilight-y.
I hate whiny MC and Clara is one of the worst I've read. I think this could have been so much better if the author just wrote her into her power instead of trying not to use it for 2/3rd of the book because she's afraid to hurt the ones she loves.
I'd say skip this, even with the beautiful cover.
emmairv89's review against another edition
3.0
Clara is an everwitch and her power is linked the the season.
The weather is becoming dangerous and needs Clara to master her magic to help but she is so scared of losing more people that she loves.
One day a horrendous tornado hits destroying everything in its path, Clara tries to stop it but is injured and her magic isn’t strong enough there in the treacherous weather is where she meets spring witch Sang who graduated top of his class.
After her favourite teacher is killed during the storm Sang is appointed to train her to be the best that she can be.
The relationship between the two soon turns romantic and Clara’s worries about losing him rages.
I absolutely love the storyline, I have never read anything like it previously and it was really refreshing.
However Sangs character was a bit to much of a nice guy for my liking , I tend to like a bit of bad in my main male characters.
This is the second book I have read by this author and I will definitely be reading more.
The weather is becoming dangerous and needs Clara to master her magic to help but she is so scared of losing more people that she loves.
One day a horrendous tornado hits destroying everything in its path, Clara tries to stop it but is injured and her magic isn’t strong enough there in the treacherous weather is where she meets spring witch Sang who graduated top of his class.
After her favourite teacher is killed during the storm Sang is appointed to train her to be the best that she can be.
The relationship between the two soon turns romantic and Clara’s worries about losing him rages.
I absolutely love the storyline, I have never read anything like it previously and it was really refreshing.
However Sangs character was a bit to much of a nice guy for my liking , I tend to like a bit of bad in my main male characters.
This is the second book I have read by this author and I will definitely be reading more.
fi_reader's review against another edition
Will probably get back into it someday but not really interested in this right now
jennaniho's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is not just about self-discovery, is also about self-acceptance. And have the bravery to fight for what you want.
This book felt like a love letter to our planet Earth in the most magical way possible. Rachel’s writing style feels fresh and easygoing, but still capable of projecting deep emotions and thoughts through her characters. I identified with Clara in many ways and I loved how the author connected different areas of all the characters’ personalities with what their season represents, making you understand even some of the unlikeable ones. Yet, Clara’s self-isolation and insecurity were a bit of a stereotype. However, her overall nature is an archetype for women who are deemed too emotional, too much, or too dangerous. She represents those who are struggling with their personal power, but learn that the only way to be happy and free is to show and embrace all sides of themselves.
This leads us to Sang, Clara’s mentor and romantic interest. Sang was probably my favorite character in the book. His quiet and calming personality clashed against Clara’s stubbornness and self-loathing and he was the perfect mirror for her to look at herself and face her fears. Sang reminded me a lot of my grandfather and how his gentle love soothes my abuela’s fiery and passionate personality. And just like my grandparents, Clara and Sang’s romance was not rushed or forced, but it was very present from the beginning. Furthermore, I liked how the author gently treated Clara and Paige’s love story breakup without eliminating Paige from Clara’s life.
Though the details of the magical system in the book are a bit vague, it still shows you how it works and how it is deeply connected with everything in the story. So much so that one of the characters researches how to take out harmful plants without the witch or the plant feeling pain. Or how clouds have a mind of their own when manifesting rain and thunder. Likewise, I love how the author has the witches loyal to the Sun rather than the traditional Moon veneration without demonizing the latter; as well as, referencing the Sun as a she (probably honoring sun goddesses hardly mentioned in modern witchcraft and paganism).
Finally, my favorite element of this story is how it tackles climate change by cleverly linking it to the essence of a witch. Throughout history, witches have been deeply connected to the earth, acting as stewards of the planet and utilizing its resources for healing and sustainability. This said, the book also highlights the pressing issue of how human greed is deeply detrimental to our environment. The term "shaders" is used in the book to describe non-magical people; which, I think is fitting because it can symbolize how this greed has cast a dark cloud over our world's climate and our lives. Despite this, the book offers a sense of hope by emphasizing the importance of working together as the only way to make a positive difference in restoring balance to our environment and our lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
jenna_justi2004's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying
joycerose's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.75
The concept of this book is intriguing and unique. The story had such potential but just fell flat. I didn’t enjoy the writing style because it felt long a repetitive. I got really annoyed because the amount of time she would talk about the climate change, the world dying, it’s the shaders fault , witches are dying, I hurt the people that I love around me , I can’t control my magic, I hate it, I don’t want it, I need to be alone etc. I honestly couldn’t take it. The magic wasn’t explained further and we know nothing about her parents or what happened. It honestly felt like a diary. Which breaks my soul to say because the concept is so cool. Just disappointed.
alexkris's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0