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andreahernaiz's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.75
It was almost a 3 star, I really liked the writing at points (there were lines here and there that were very whimsical) and there were elements that I liked. But it was just a little too much telling, I just couldn’t bring myself to care about the characters and there was a little too much going on.
icapturethecastle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Medical content, Kidnapping, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
jaybeez's review
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This story was an interesting read, although I don't think the writing and set up was for me. I enjoyed the main cast of characters (mainly the three main witches and their love interests) but this book had so many perspectives that I didn't get as much time with them as I would've liked. Those varied perspectives did give a wider understanding of New York at the time and the setting/culture/world and so forth, but it also took attention away from the main cast and sometimes (especially at the start) made the primary story hard to follow. This story felt more about the characters than the plot/primary conflict, which is why it was disappointing to not get more of their varied perspectives and experience. I would've also appreciated more insight and information about the lore of this world and magic, as what we did receive I enjoyed, but I would've liked some more. I'm sure in other books in this series/settings you get that.
mollyjordan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mviets's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
ehtomb's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. What a sweet read for October. I just want to curl up in the world McKay created, especially in the ending.
marekemp's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mausekuchen's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
3.0
Nicely written, interesting characters and viewpoints, but I can't help feeling like it missed some of its potential.
The world-building seemed to me like it couldn't really decide how many fantasy elements it wants to incoperate, so I felt left with a story that kind of focuses on witchcraft, but also doesn't leave it enough room to fully unfold it's magic.
Overall this book feels like there could have been so many cool elements explored in this story that don't really get the stage for it - like it's the first of a trilogy which could actually focus in depth on witchcraft, the fantasy aspects and the true villain.
The world-building seemed to me like it couldn't really decide how many fantasy elements it wants to incoperate, so I felt left with a story that kind of focuses on witchcraft, but also doesn't leave it enough room to fully unfold it's magic.
Overall this book feels like there could have been so many cool elements explored in this story that don't really get the stage for it - like it's the first of a trilogy which could actually focus in depth on witchcraft, the fantasy aspects and the true villain.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Grief, Lesbophobia, and War