Reviews

Playing the Witch Card by K.J. Dell'Antonia

jennhesler's review against another edition

3.0

Small town, cozy, witchy vibes with some multigenerational mother/daughter drama. Parts were super cute and unique but overall it was just ok for me.

books_nooks_spooks's review against another edition

4.0

This book really is magical. I’ve been having a really rotten time of late - it’s been tough and this book somehow found its way to me at exactly the right time. It squished my little heart of stone in a warm, mystical hug. Spooky, filled with cookies and just oozing Halloween charm. Imagine Chocolat, Charmed and Hocus Pocus all smooshed together.

Even within all this magic, there is a very human element and I understood Flair’s struggle to balance all aspects of life whilst trying to find herself and her own happiness/peace. Something we all want.

3.5 stars

klpage's review

Trying too hard with the witch side of things. Too cosy for me. 

nicole_lb's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Hmm...how to not hate on a book that had me wanting to DNF it 12 times... Let's just say that honesty really is the best policy - that, and,  not saving all the action for the last 2 chapters.
I was really NOT a fan of this book. It's only saving grace was that the characters (specifically Cyn and Flair + Jude) had so much potential that I just wanted to get it done with and see how it all ended. But, not in an "I'm interested way" but in a "I have predictions and just want to know if they were correct or not."
P.s. This book is less Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic than it is Mother Gothel from Tangled X the mom from Halloweentown. If you love Halloween, you might hate this book.

houri's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

northsa's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ceng1018's review

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-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

4.0

Interesting story. I found myself irritated at times by the main protagonist. She was the source of her own issues and it took a lot to get her to resolve the problem. The problem does get resolved and HEA comes. 

magiasson's review against another edition

hopeful 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

4.0

wnotest's review against another edition

3.0

Overall enjoyed the book. Some parts of the story were very descriptive where other parts were lacking description. Some parts of the characters were hard to visualize. The story also moved a little slowly in parts.

witchy_squirrel's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

3.0