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sleeson's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A wonderfully spellbinding novel. I suggest making yourself a cup of nice tea while you curl up and read about the Haywood’s journey. Everything is magically set in place when you visit Yarrow. Memories are forgotten and rediscovered. All of the characters in this novel have a special place. The glossary at the end of the book, showing the meaning of the Tea-Leaf Readings and Auras, was a nice touch. It adds extra charm to the book. Mild swearing. Very Mild Sexual Content. Would recommend for high schoolers. AND I love every single one of the main character’s names.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Grief, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Murder, and Pregnancy
our_bookish_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really have a hard time writing this review. Not because the book is bad in any way, but because it was a fantastic adventure!
• Told in multiple POV; present and past. The past is in italics, so it's super easy to decipher the timelines.
• Generations of green witches.
• Feuding families.
• Magic
• 2 whole decades lost to the entire city of Yarrow.
• A garden that takes pain away.
• Bourbon that makes you feel/relive things.
There is a lot going on in In the Shadow Garden, but it was a very quick read and I enjoyed it. Very reminiscent of Practical Magic.
At points it was a little difficult to keep track of some of the characters and which family they were connected to, thankfully the author provided a family tree. The ending felt a bit rushed, but it was tied together very well and beautifully written otherwise.
Thank you Netgalley, Liz Parker and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
• Told in multiple POV; present and past. The past is in italics, so it's super easy to decipher the timelines.
• Generations of green witches.
• Feuding families.
• Magic
• 2 whole decades lost to the entire city of Yarrow.
• A garden that takes pain away.
• Bourbon that makes you feel/relive things.
There is a lot going on in In the Shadow Garden, but it was a very quick read and I enjoyed it. Very reminiscent of Practical Magic.
At points it was a little difficult to keep track of some of the characters and which family they were connected to, thankfully the author provided a family tree. The ending felt a bit rushed, but it was tied together very well and beautifully written otherwise.
Thank you Netgalley, Liz Parker and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Infidelity
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Vomit
sallenreads's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
First of all: the cover for this book is absolutely gorgeous. I'm in awe. I preordered this book because I need it on my shelves.
Secondly: what's between the covers is equally gorgeous. We have a multigenerational story about (mostly) women as they sort through all of their trauma, most of which they don't even remember the source of. The descriptions of the shadow garden and grief and summertime in Kentucky were all lush and beautiful. And by the end, I was a complete and utter mess because I just had so many feelings all at once.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Secondly: what's between the covers is equally gorgeous. We have a multigenerational story about (mostly) women as they sort through all of their trauma, most of which they don't even remember the source of. The descriptions of the shadow garden and grief and summertime in Kentucky were all lush and beautiful. And by the end, I was a complete and utter mess because I just had so many feelings all at once.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Blood, Gaslighting, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
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