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delightfullyswt's review
3.0
After Hannah has a traumatic event in her life she attempts to heal by becoming a college student and having an everyday normal life, but little does she know that normal is not in her future.
I have to admit that I was drawn in by the cover at first. I just loved the look of it.
If you are a fan of witches, magic and vampires I would suggest picking up “Awakened” and giving it a try. I personally felt the world building could have been developed a bit more, but the book overall was enjoyable and a short, quick read.
I want to thank NetGalley, Ciara Duggan and Independent Publishers Group, The Parliament House for the e-ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.
I have to admit that I was drawn in by the cover at first. I just loved the look of it.
If you are a fan of witches, magic and vampires I would suggest picking up “Awakened” and giving it a try. I personally felt the world building could have been developed a bit more, but the book overall was enjoyable and a short, quick read.
I want to thank NetGalley, Ciara Duggan and Independent Publishers Group, The Parliament House for the e-ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.
natashaleighton_'s review
4.0
3.5 stars
This magically Paranormal, debut YA Fantasy was an entertainingly fast paced and enjoyable read,perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater and L.J Smith.
After losing her parents in a tragic car accident only she survived, Hannah is still searching for answers. After struggling for so long, trying to find a deeper meaning for her loss,Hannah is finally ready to start the new chapter in her life—by setting off cross country to her new College, Bellcliff University.
But when Hannah accidentally awakens a handsome witch from a hidden cave near campus , she soon realizes he’s not the only thing stirring. Hannah has awakened all magic…that just might include the devil herself.
I really enjoyed this, the magic system was good and the characters were very relatable, Hannah’s grief in losing her parents was handled exceptionally well, her pain and thought processes surrounding her loss felt genuine and really added depth.
The relationship between Hannah and Callan was a little quick (and a little bit insta-lovey) but I did enjoy it.
Overall, it was a fun,quick and pretty enjoyable read. If you like your YA fantasy magic based and witchy then you should definitely check this out.
Also a huge thank you to Parliament House for the digital arc.
This magically Paranormal, debut YA Fantasy was an entertainingly fast paced and enjoyable read,perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater and L.J Smith.
After losing her parents in a tragic car accident only she survived, Hannah is still searching for answers. After struggling for so long, trying to find a deeper meaning for her loss,Hannah is finally ready to start the new chapter in her life—by setting off cross country to her new College, Bellcliff University.
But when Hannah accidentally awakens a handsome witch from a hidden cave near campus , she soon realizes he’s not the only thing stirring. Hannah has awakened all magic…that just might include the devil herself.
I really enjoyed this, the magic system was good and the characters were very relatable, Hannah’s grief in losing her parents was handled exceptionally well, her pain and thought processes surrounding her loss felt genuine and really added depth.
The relationship between Hannah and Callan was a little quick (and a little bit insta-lovey) but I did enjoy it.
Overall, it was a fun,quick and pretty enjoyable read. If you like your YA fantasy magic based and witchy then you should definitely check this out.
Also a huge thank you to Parliament House for the digital arc.
thecabinetofcuriosity's review
3.0
Title: Awakened
Things To Know:
-Magic
-Witches
-Romance
-Quick Read
Synopsis:
After losing her parents in an accident only she survived, Hannah is desperate for answers. Haunted by the events of that tragic night, she struggles to move on, yearning for some deeper truth about her loss. But when it comes time to turn a new page and move cross country for college, she vows to leave the past behind. Afterall, Bellcliff University is a thousand miles away from the ghosts nipping at her heels. Yet when Hannah accidentally awakens a handsome witch from a hidden cave near campus, she realizes he isn't the only thing stirring out of slumber. Hannah has roused all magic...including the devil herself. As if spells, curses, and college jitters weren't enough, this witch claims to know her from four centuries prior-and their connection is more than casual. Thrust into a world of sorcery and monsters, Hannah must fight to keep the magic she'd unleashed from claiming a price far too steep for her to pay.
Review:
I would rate Awakened 3.5/5 stars.
I really like the premise of Awakened. Hannah has been through a traumatic event and is trying to heal from said accident by attempting to be a normal college kid but little does she know that it is impossible for her to be ‘normal.’
I felt like the story wasn’t extremely original. It has been done in some way or another, but that being said I never tire of witchy stories! I love the battle of good vs. evil, light vs. dark. I did love the element of past, present, and future romance. I think it added to the story.
The antagonist was *chefs kiss* I am a sucker for a good bad guy. I usually root for the good guy, but if the bad guy is this awesome they’re usually my favorite character. (Think like the Joker in The Dark Knight, how do you not love him?!)
I would recommend this book to others who really enjoy magic and witches! It was a page turner and I finished it within a day!
Thank you NetGalley for early access to this book!
Things To Know:
-Magic
-Witches
-Romance
-Quick Read
Synopsis:
After losing her parents in an accident only she survived, Hannah is desperate for answers. Haunted by the events of that tragic night, she struggles to move on, yearning for some deeper truth about her loss. But when it comes time to turn a new page and move cross country for college, she vows to leave the past behind. Afterall, Bellcliff University is a thousand miles away from the ghosts nipping at her heels. Yet when Hannah accidentally awakens a handsome witch from a hidden cave near campus, she realizes he isn't the only thing stirring out of slumber. Hannah has roused all magic...including the devil herself. As if spells, curses, and college jitters weren't enough, this witch claims to know her from four centuries prior-and their connection is more than casual. Thrust into a world of sorcery and monsters, Hannah must fight to keep the magic she'd unleashed from claiming a price far too steep for her to pay.
Review:
I would rate Awakened 3.5/5 stars.
I really like the premise of Awakened. Hannah has been through a traumatic event and is trying to heal from said accident by attempting to be a normal college kid but little does she know that it is impossible for her to be ‘normal.’
I felt like the story wasn’t extremely original. It has been done in some way or another, but that being said I never tire of witchy stories! I love the battle of good vs. evil, light vs. dark. I did love the element of past, present, and future romance. I think it added to the story.
The antagonist was *chefs kiss* I am a sucker for a good bad guy. I usually root for the good guy, but if the bad guy is this awesome they’re usually my favorite character. (Think like the Joker in The Dark Knight, how do you not love him?!)
I would recommend this book to others who really enjoy magic and witches! It was a page turner and I finished it within a day!
Thank you NetGalley for early access to this book!
naialana's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
emsbookishblogs3's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Independent Publishers Group for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 3.5/5
Expected Publication: September 7, 2021
First of all, the only thing I could think of while I was reading this was Vampire Diaries.
Ever since her parents death, Hannah has been noticing strange things occurring. She’s been trying to uncover answers as to why she was the only survivor in the accident. However, Hannah decides to let go of the past when she moves away to college. Even though she tries to let everything go, she can’t help but notice more unusual things on her campus. After following the strange whispers, she ends up letting a handsome witch, Callan, out along with magic that awakens deadly magic and creatures. Hannah joins Callan on the quest to put the magic back and defeat a very powerful witch. But along the way, problems arise when Hannah starts to discover who she really is and the questions she’s been asking herself are finally answered.
When I first started reading this book, it felt like any other YA Fantasy book. Nothing really surprised me, and I found myself rolling my eyes at some parts.
It was a really good story and I ended up liking the main character, Hannah, a lot! I found her to be relatable and I didn’t get frustrated with her. That’s what made me enjoy this book! I was on Hannah’s side 100% of the time, and it was refreshing to actually like a main character where she wasn’t frustrating!
The writing was something I really enjoyed even though I did roll my eyes a lot of the time. I haven’t been able to read a fantasy book in a couple months, but this one put me back into the fantasy world! It caught my attention, and every time I put my Kindle down, I was wanting to pick it back up and continue on with the story. Overall, I’m really impressed with it and didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. I recommend this book if you’re looking for an easy and fast paced YA Fantasy read!
Rating: 3.5/5
Expected Publication: September 7, 2021
First of all, the only thing I could think of while I was reading this was Vampire Diaries.
Ever since her parents death, Hannah has been noticing strange things occurring. She’s been trying to uncover answers as to why she was the only survivor in the accident. However, Hannah decides to let go of the past when she moves away to college. Even though she tries to let everything go, she can’t help but notice more unusual things on her campus. After following the strange whispers, she ends up letting a handsome witch, Callan, out along with magic that awakens deadly magic and creatures. Hannah joins Callan on the quest to put the magic back and defeat a very powerful witch. But along the way, problems arise when Hannah starts to discover who she really is and the questions she’s been asking herself are finally answered.
When I first started reading this book, it felt like any other YA Fantasy book. Nothing really surprised me, and I found myself rolling my eyes at some parts.
It was a really good story and I ended up liking the main character, Hannah, a lot! I found her to be relatable and I didn’t get frustrated with her. That’s what made me enjoy this book! I was on Hannah’s side 100% of the time, and it was refreshing to actually like a main character where she wasn’t frustrating!
The writing was something I really enjoyed even though I did roll my eyes a lot of the time. I haven’t been able to read a fantasy book in a couple months, but this one put me back into the fantasy world! It caught my attention, and every time I put my Kindle down, I was wanting to pick it back up and continue on with the story. Overall, I’m really impressed with it and didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. I recommend this book if you’re looking for an easy and fast paced YA Fantasy read!
evervalley's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
☆☆
The book sounded interesting and it was but at times it felt fast and rushed and I just wasn’t that into it, it had potential but in my opinion it just didn’t reach up to what it could have been. From the first chapter I could tell that I wouldn’t love this book (just the way it was written maybe) but I was hoping like a lot of books do it would get better as I went on but it just didn’t. Hannah was an okay mc but I didn’t love her, same with her love interest. I feel the magic (and the romance) could have been developed a little better. The ending was okay but would have been better if it had ended slightly different. I don’t regret picking it up because it was only a short read but if I had known the book was going to be how it was I probably wouldn’t have picked it up.
The book sounded interesting and it was but at times it felt fast and rushed and I just wasn’t that into it, it had potential but in my opinion it just didn’t reach up to what it could have been. From the first chapter I could tell that I wouldn’t love this book (just the way it was written maybe) but I was hoping like a lot of books do it would get better as I went on but it just didn’t. Hannah was an okay mc but I didn’t love her, same with her love interest. I feel the magic (and the romance) could have been developed a little better. The ending was okay but would have been better if it had ended slightly different. I don’t regret picking it up because it was only a short read but if I had known the book was going to be how it was I probably wouldn’t have picked it up.
shawnna_reads2's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
3.0
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