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The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab

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brittaneenash's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious 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

3.75

bluesfrogg's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

vbibz18's review against another edition

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3.0

2.5-3 stars

I just didnt care much for this book. 90% of the time i wished i already finished it.

Im not sure what it is. The writing isnt my favourite. The story isnt my favourite. Theres just something about stories like this written like this that just doesnt full encapture my interest or attention.

Once again, not the worst thing or the best thing out. Will probably definitely be one of my least favourite ve schwab books. But then again this is the first book she ever wrote/released so it makes sense.

Regardless, i had high hopes for this. I remember when i first heard about it, it sounded so good. But now that ive read it, im just thoroughly disappointed.

*all the kissing was weird
*hated tyler
*uncle and all the men pissed me off
*honestly just didnt like story period

It was a bit engrossing at times, hence the 10% missing. But i just didnt care for the characters much, the story, the plot. Im just glad it was short.

*pg 30/41

copiousfreetime's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sanguinaria's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious 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? No

3.75

jencunn2024's review against another edition

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5.0

I absolutely loved this book! Tying classic fear-based public response to witchcraft and its practice to a more modern but unspecified time. I loved its classic feel with twists on how a witch is defined or what they might look like. The story tells about hunters with stories told like legends. Schwab also offers great characters. The young heroine is admirable and fiery. Mixed with some mild romance, I really enjoyed the plot and the storytelling both by the author and by her characters. I would recommend both print and audio versions.