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nichola's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series. I adore these characters and their bonds. I adore learning a bit more about each of these women and the world they inhabit every book. I wish I could start the next one immediately!
frogggirl2's review against another edition
4.0
Creepy magic, a small English town and some compelling witches make this another enjoyable read in the series.
colossal's review against another edition
4.0
Lizzie, Autumn and Judith are back to defend Lychford from another attack by demonic forces. As she prepares for Christmas, Lizzie begins to see the ghost of a young boy who seems utterly lost and when she investigates Judith realizes that the two are somehow linked.
This series continues well with a strongly Christian influence and slant, which is interesting given the occult and mythic angles. It will be interesting to see where Paul takes this.
This series continues well with a strongly Christian influence and slant, which is interesting given the occult and mythic angles. It will be interesting to see where Paul takes this.
trish204's review against another edition
4.0
This second volume was quite different from the first.
We're back in Lychford, a few months after the events of the first book. It's almost Christmas and Lizzy, the Reverend, is anxious to do everything right. There's also a couple who inists on being married on Christmas. And then there is a ghost boy appearing to her.
Simultaneously, something is trying to break through the barriers and when Judith and Autumn try to get to the bottom of things, the three witches are being ... attacked?
Something is seriously wrong. So wrong that even the faeries can help, which should really scare anyone knowing anything about their powers.
Most surprisingly, the atmosphere of this book was totally different from the previous one. Where the first was melancholic, this one was giddy and silly and hilarious. Of course, it had to do with the magic that was done to the residents, but it was great all the same. :D
One of my teachers once famously said "the shorter the story, the more important every single word" and this author proves it to be correct. We might "only" get novellas, but the stories are very well rounded, the characters vivid and the magic ... well, magical.
Modern-day problems with magical underlinings (that can easily be explained away unless you're in on the sevret like we readers are) and three women that definitely don't usually feel "kick-ass" but do what needs to be done to save their home - even if it means pissing off the fairy king ().
Can't wait to read the rest (by the rest, this might get a 4.5 stars but it wasn't quite enough for the full rating).
We're back in Lychford, a few months after the events of the first book. It's almost Christmas and Lizzy, the Reverend, is anxious to do everything right. There's also a couple who inists on being married on Christmas. And then there is a ghost boy appearing to her.
Simultaneously, something is trying to break through the barriers and when Judith and Autumn try to get to the bottom of things, the three witches are being ... attacked?
Something is seriously wrong. So wrong that even the faeries can help, which should really scare anyone knowing anything about their powers.
Most surprisingly, the atmosphere of this book was totally different from the previous one. Where the first was melancholic, this one was giddy and silly and hilarious. Of course, it had to do with the magic that was done to the residents, but it was great all the same. :D
One of my teachers once famously said "the shorter the story, the more important every single word" and this author proves it to be correct. We might "only" get novellas, but the stories are very well rounded, the characters vivid and the magic ... well, magical.
Modern-day problems with magical underlinings (that can easily be explained away unless you're in on the sevret like we readers are) and three women that definitely don't usually feel "kick-ass" but do what needs to be done to save their home - even if it means pissing off the fairy king (
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though I like the side effect of Judith being free of ArthurCan't wait to read the rest (by the rest, this might get a 4.5 stars but it wasn't quite enough for the full rating).
aditurbo's review against another edition
3.0
Sadly not as good as the first one, but still an enjoyable story.
luvyoumore82's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Glad to be back with my witches and while I think I would prefer at least another 100 pages, like the book before it, I can see that less is more with these stories. Looking forward to book 3, in Lychford.
terese_utan_h's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
coolcurrybooks's review against another edition
4.0
The Lost Child of Lychford is a delightful sequel to the fantasy novella, The Witches of Lychford. While you do not necessarily have to read them in order, I would recommend it.
Lizzie, Judith, and Autumn have overcome the forces of evil that threatened Lychford and have each settled upon their own routine. With Christmas arriving, Lizzie, the parish priest, is increasingly busy when she begins to be haunted. The ghost of the little boy who follows her around may be more complicated than a simple ghost. Yet again, the witches of Lychford will have to protect the town and its residents.
Reading The Lost Child of Lychford is like sitting down with a warm cup of tea on a cold winter’s day. While it’s not particularly groundbreaking, it is a comforting read. Like it’s predecessor, it’s a novella, so it’s a fairly fast read. I enjoy the three central characters, and I find the dialog sparkling.
I still really love Judith (how can you not?), but I liked Lizzie and Autumn a lot too. Lizzie was more in the spotlight for this story, and I thought she came off very well. Judith took more of a backseat, although the force of her personality still shines through.
There’s even a few unexpected moments of humor that managed to get me chuckling while I was on a fourteen hour plane flight. This is truly an accomplishment.
These novellas have been terrific, and The Lost Child of Lychford may be one of the best (if the most unusual) Christmas themed books I’ve read. I really hope that Cornell decides to continue the series.
Originally posted on The Illustrated Page.
Lizzie, Judith, and Autumn have overcome the forces of evil that threatened Lychford and have each settled upon their own routine. With Christmas arriving, Lizzie, the parish priest, is increasingly busy when she begins to be haunted. The ghost of the little boy who follows her around may be more complicated than a simple ghost. Yet again, the witches of Lychford will have to protect the town and its residents.
Reading The Lost Child of Lychford is like sitting down with a warm cup of tea on a cold winter’s day. While it’s not particularly groundbreaking, it is a comforting read. Like it’s predecessor, it’s a novella, so it’s a fairly fast read. I enjoy the three central characters, and I find the dialog sparkling.
“Every day,” said Autumn, “you remind me more of the Emperor from Star Wars.”
Judith considered that for a moment. “Nice to finally get a bit of respect,” she decided.
I still really love Judith (how can you not?), but I liked Lizzie and Autumn a lot too. Lizzie was more in the spotlight for this story, and I thought she came off very well. Judith took more of a backseat, although the force of her personality still shines through.
There’s even a few unexpected moments of humor that managed to get me chuckling while I was on a fourteen hour plane flight. This is truly an accomplishment.
These novellas have been terrific, and The Lost Child of Lychford may be one of the best (if the most unusual) Christmas themed books I’ve read. I really hope that Cornell decides to continue the series.
Originally posted on The Illustrated Page.
orionmissing's review against another edition
5.0
The Paul Cornell novellas published by tor.com chronicle the goings on in the small English town of Lychford. Besides being a charming place where neighbors watch out for each other - if they are on the same side of politics - and if they aren't the town eccentric - it also happens to be the lynchpin that holds the barriers between all worlds. This makes it a target for otherworldly threats.
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We follow three women. Judith the unwilling member of the community. Lizzie the new vicar, with a tragic past. And Autumn, the New Age shop owner, with a muddled past. As they find themselves the only people who can save the town time and time again.
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These novellas are short, fun reads. They feel as action packed and mysterious as your favorite tv miniseries. Which makes perfect sense since this author also writes for tv and comics.
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We follow three women. Judith the unwilling member of the community. Lizzie the new vicar, with a tragic past. And Autumn, the New Age shop owner, with a muddled past. As they find themselves the only people who can save the town time and time again.
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These novellas are short, fun reads. They feel as action packed and mysterious as your favorite tv miniseries. Which makes perfect sense since this author also writes for tv and comics.