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vickiv84's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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
For the lovers of Sookie Stackhouse, this novel and its band of misfit witches will be right up your alley! Frankie is a relatable 20 something who has no clue what to do with her life when it’s turned upside from everything she thought she knew. Broken, yet loveable characters, magical mishaps, murder, mayhem. What’s not to love ?
kelnicash's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Body horror
Moderate: Gore and Self harm
court_sport's review
4.0
What fun read!! There are so many things to love about this book!
The characters all feel very realistic and relatable. Ditto for the setting. These pages are chockful of people you either are or know well. Everything happens in places you've been before - that one store you always stop by, average houses on average streets where nothing weird ever happens. I felt so grounded within this story, like everything could be happening on the next street over with the people I walk by every day. Frankie and Ben are especially fantastic - I want to be friends with them both.
The witchy elements are really cool and well-crafted. And the horror? my god... I had to put this thing down during nighttime reads MULTIPLE times because I was getting way too freaked out to sleep. The body horror is graphic and so cringe-worthy in the best way. I do wish there'd been less violence towards animals, so if that's a trigger for you, you may want to watch out for this one. I didn't expect it and really struggled during some of those scenes. I KNOW it fits the earthy witchcraft elements, so don't come for me - I just wasn't a fan, ok??
I'm also just a huge fan of Kohler's voice. Her writing is so easy to read and flows really well. I struggled with the pacing in the beginning, but her style is captivating enough that I kept turning pages anyway. Then the action picked up and I was along for whatever ride she decided she wanted to take me on.
But honestly this book was a fun, wild ride. I never knew what was going to happen next. I loved the characters, I cared about the storyline, and I was plenty freaked out multiple times. I'll absolutely be keeping an eye out for the sequel.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for review.
The characters all feel very realistic and relatable. Ditto for the setting. These pages are chockful of people you either are or know well. Everything happens in places you've been before - that one store you always stop by, average houses on average streets where nothing weird ever happens. I felt so grounded within this story, like everything could be happening on the next street over with the people I walk by every day. Frankie and Ben are especially fantastic - I want to be friends with them both.
The witchy elements are really cool and well-crafted. And the horror? my god... I had to put this thing down during nighttime reads MULTIPLE times because I was getting way too freaked out to sleep. The body horror is graphic and so cringe-worthy in the best way. I do wish there'd been less violence towards animals, so if that's a trigger for you, you may want to watch out for this one. I didn't expect it and really struggled during some of those scenes. I KNOW it fits the earthy witchcraft elements, so don't come for me - I just wasn't a fan, ok??
I'm also just a huge fan of Kohler's voice. Her writing is so easy to read and flows really well. I struggled with the pacing in the beginning, but her style is captivating enough that I kept turning pages anyway. Then the action picked up and I was along for whatever ride she decided she wanted to take me on.
But honestly this book was a fun, wild ride. I never knew what was going to happen next. I loved the characters, I cared about the storyline, and I was plenty freaked out multiple times. I'll absolutely be keeping an eye out for the sequel.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for review.
thasel's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
readswithkayla's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
"I wondered how long we'd have to haunt this house together."
WOW! peachy was an exuberant ride from start to end, and not once did i find myself able to catch my breath—in the absolute best way possible. outside of her characters (who have my heart, apparently), kohler's world-building and the intricacy of the included magic system is so delightful to learn about and follow along with. i never once felt suffocated or deterred by it—every aspect of the story was interwoven in such a way that always kept me guessing, and yet, never wanting. peachy is a strong start to what i can already tell is going to be a hit series.
"Real gifts are never asked for, Frank. You only get to choose what you do with it."
i have not been so attached to a fictional male man in a long, long time; i just want to give ben a hug! what a sweetheart. a gritty character who has undeniably made some shitty choices—but it was so unbelievably refreshing to see a dynamic that didn't thrive off of toxicity and poor treatment of one another. frankie and ben make the most anarchic type of pairing but in a loving way and you bet i eat up every single second of it. ((i won't lie and say i'm not also rooting so incredibly hard for jessamae,,,,,,,,anyway))
"She channelled it without burning—she was both magnificent and terrifying. I couldn't look away even as my eyes burned."
frankie is such an undeniably loveable MC; she's messy and truthful, terrified and also incredibly brave, even if she won't acknowledge it. it has been so long since i've read a story and seen myself so clearly through a character's eyes. her growth was wonderful to see, and i find myself genuinely excited to see where kohler takes her character in the next installation of the series. there's so much potential there—within frankie and her powers respectively—and i believe that this story has done a stunning job at opening us up to the craziness of frankie's world by giving us a big, juicy bite of this peach!
"How many people would decide they were entitled to my future?"
WOW! peachy was an exuberant ride from start to end, and not once did i find myself able to catch my breath—in the absolute best way possible. outside of her characters (who have my heart, apparently), kohler's world-building and the intricacy of the included magic system is so delightful to learn about and follow along with. i never once felt suffocated or deterred by it—every aspect of the story was interwoven in such a way that always kept me guessing, and yet, never wanting. peachy is a strong start to what i can already tell is going to be a hit series.
"Real gifts are never asked for, Frank. You only get to choose what you do with it."
i have not been so attached to a fictional male man in a long, long time; i just want to give ben a hug! what a sweetheart. a gritty character who has undeniably made some shitty choices—but it was so unbelievably refreshing to see a dynamic that didn't thrive off of toxicity and poor treatment of one another. frankie and ben make the most anarchic type of pairing but in a loving way and you bet i eat up every single second of it. ((i won't lie and say i'm not also rooting so incredibly hard for jessamae,,,,,,,,anyway))
"She channelled it without burning—she was both magnificent and terrifying. I couldn't look away even as my eyes burned."
frankie is such an undeniably loveable MC; she's messy and truthful, terrified and also incredibly brave, even if she won't acknowledge it. it has been so long since i've read a story and seen myself so clearly through a character's eyes. her growth was wonderful to see, and i find myself genuinely excited to see where kohler takes her character in the next installation of the series. there's so much potential there—within frankie and her powers respectively—and i believe that this story has done a stunning job at opening us up to the craziness of frankie's world by giving us a big, juicy bite of this peach!
"How many people would decide they were entitled to my future?"
alex_reads_anything's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’ll be honest, I was terribly bored throughout the majority of this book. The last 15-20% was the only part I found somewhat enthralling. I wanted to dnf at around 30% so bad but forced myself to finish it to help my NetGalley rating. I won’t be continuing with this series.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
megthornton's review
adventurous
dark
tense
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
4.0
ghiblireads's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
taebereading's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
*Big thanks to Camri and Lake Country Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Peachy is such a fun and unique story. I don't think I can compare it to anything else. It's almost like it's in its own genre. It's a horror fantasy that's dark, gritty and scary but it also has this humorous feeling to it.
*This review will be broken into pros and cons. Sorry in advance for this long-ish review. I always have so much to say and I enjoy reading long detailed reviews so maybe you do too.*
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬:
• 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲- Frankie is dealing with the loss of grandmother and while they weren't close, she's feeling some type of way. I love how her friends are there for her and her friendship with Ben is just unmatched. Their hilarious banter, the fact that he looks after her...I'm lowkey obsessed with Ben 😍
• 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠- The writing in this book is amazing and so immersive. There were times that I wanted to look away from the graphic imagery but I just could not.
• 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫- Frankie isn't the usual main character. She's messy, doesn't shower often and just wants to get drunk haha. I liked how different this was from the typical protagonist...even though most of the time I couldn't get the thought that she was funky out of my head 😂
• 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫- The hauntings were top tier and my favorite element of the story.
• 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬- I really like how the supernatural beings (or is it paranormal beings? I legit don't know the difference 🙈) in this world were just different classes of witch (vampires, shifters, dragons, seers, etc.). Vampires are more like life suckers but they're still considered witches.
As much as I loved this book, I did have a few minor gripes with it.⬇️
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡/𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬🥺- Yes, I know it's a part of the magic but the author's vivid descriptions were not making it easy on me.
• 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚- I wasn't too keen on this because I didn't take a liking to the new character that was introduced, though I'm pretty sure I was supposed to. Also, this character constantly referring to Frankie as "my peach" gave me this...visceral revulsion 🤮 ugh please stop!
• 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞- I understand that this is the first book in a series and we need time to get used to the magic and the characters, but the main conflict was introduced too late in the story in my opinion so the beginning dragged a bit.
Don't be deterred by these three cons. I genuinely enjoyed this book, most of the characters, the unique storyline and will be first in line to read Pared (the sequel). But on a serious note....where can I get a Ben because come on?😍
Peachy is such a fun and unique story. I don't think I can compare it to anything else. It's almost like it's in its own genre. It's a horror fantasy that's dark, gritty and scary but it also has this humorous feeling to it.
*This review will be broken into pros and cons. Sorry in advance for this long-ish review. I always have so much to say and I enjoy reading long detailed reviews so maybe you do too.*
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬:
• 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲- Frankie is dealing with the loss of grandmother and while they weren't close, she's feeling some type of way. I love how her friends are there for her and her friendship with Ben is just unmatched. Their hilarious banter, the fact that he looks after her...I'm lowkey obsessed with Ben 😍
• 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠- The writing in this book is amazing and so immersive. There were times that I wanted to look away from the graphic imagery but I just could not.
• 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫- Frankie isn't the usual main character. She's messy, doesn't shower often and just wants to get drunk haha. I liked how different this was from the typical protagonist...even though most of the time I couldn't get the thought that she was funky out of my head 😂
• 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫- The hauntings were top tier and my favorite element of the story.
• 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬- I really like how the supernatural beings (or is it paranormal beings? I legit don't know the difference 🙈) in this world were just different classes of witch (vampires, shifters, dragons, seers, etc.). Vampires are more like life suckers but they're still considered witches.
As much as I loved this book, I did have a few minor gripes with it.⬇️
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡/𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬🥺- Yes, I know it's a part of the magic but the author's vivid descriptions were not making it easy on me.
• 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚- I wasn't too keen on this because I didn't take a liking to the new character that was introduced, though I'm pretty sure I was supposed to. Also, this character constantly referring to Frankie as "my peach" gave me this...visceral revulsion 🤮 ugh please stop!
• 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞- I understand that this is the first book in a series and we need time to get used to the magic and the characters, but the main conflict was introduced too late in the story in my opinion so the beginning dragged a bit.
Don't be deterred by these three cons. I genuinely enjoyed this book, most of the characters, the unique storyline and will be first in line to read Pared (the sequel). But on a serious note....where can I get a Ben because come on?😍
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
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