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dark
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
funny
mysterious
relaxing
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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funny
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tense
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Another fun read from Lana Harper! I'm really enjoying this witchy romance series and looking forward to book three. This was a great interracial opposites attract story with a hint of enemies to lovers...and of a course, a curse to spice things up!
I absolutely adore Lana Harper’s writing style. Thistle Grove seems like such a magical little town. I wish I could visit there. Overall, the main characters in this book were not my favourite. But I did enjoy the plot of this one. The magical mystery elements were fun. I was very happy to see how this book built off the system of magic from the first book in the series. I cannot wait to read the third book!
So this is book 2/3 in the Witches of Thistle Grove Series and I do recommend this book.
Yet another book I devoured quickly and did not want to put down.
What I did not love about the book: everyone, including Isidora herself, was so hard on her and so non-forgiving that it was a bit much to take. Rowan Thorn was just too judgmental for my taste. It was that much harder to digest because of the insight into Isidora's inner dialogue of self-flagellation. However, it is noted that as much as these two conflicted, the sparks between them burned all the brighter. There are (multiple) moments when they cannot keep their hands off of each other and they were as aggressive as with their incessant bickering. So, if you are into that, it is there for you.
Also, it did not bother me, but I thought the mystery aspect of the story was pretty transparent. I mean, it was obvious to me anyway, even though these things usually go by me. Do not worry - no spoilers here. I would be interested to hear if other people found the back story a little wanting.
What I did and do love: Thistle Grove. I would love to visit or live there. It was just as wonderful as I remember from the last book, even though this is a very different perspective that as told by Emmy Harlow in book one. Again, as in the first book, there are plenty of contemporary references and even though Thistle Grove is a town half-full of witches, it feels like any small (but hip) town you may have been to.
Overall, this book was another fun entry in this series.
I hope you enjoy it!
Yet another book I devoured quickly and did not want to put down.
What I did not love about the book: everyone, including Isidora herself, was so hard on her and so non-forgiving that it was a bit much to take. Rowan Thorn was just too judgmental for my taste. It was that much harder to digest because of the insight into Isidora's inner dialogue of self-flagellation. However, it is noted that as much as these two conflicted, the sparks between them burned all the brighter. There are (multiple) moments when they cannot keep their hands off of each other and they were as aggressive as with their incessant bickering. So, if you are into that, it is there for you.
Also, it did not bother me, but I thought the mystery aspect of the story was pretty transparent. I mean, it was obvious to me anyway, even though these things usually go by me. Do not worry - no spoilers here. I would be interested to hear if other people found the back story a little wanting.
What I did and do love: Thistle Grove. I would love to visit or live there. It was just as wonderful as I remember from the last book, even though this is a very different perspective that as told by Emmy Harlow in book one. Again, as in the first book, there are plenty of contemporary references and even though Thistle Grove is a town half-full of witches, it feels like any small (but hip) town you may have been to.
Overall, this book was another fun entry in this series.
I hope you enjoy it!
I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but it was really not the right fit for me. This book was way more focused on romance than it is on fantasy. I wish I had known that going in. I also wish I knew that it was a straight romance because the first book was queer.
Like the first book, I enjoyed the world though still have questions about how their magic works and the town. They still have not answered that if this town is magical, what happened to the native Americans who lived there before? I think that's something that they probably should address, especially like in this book they did start talking about modern issues like racism and misogyny.
The characters were just okay in this book. I liked Rowan well enough, even if we didn't learn much about his thoughts and thought process. Isidora was a little too petty and immature. She also was way too horny way too fast. They needed more time to develop an actual relationship than what we got. This also happened in the first book, but now I know I guess this is just the author's style. Also, they never contradict that having anxiety or anxiety attacks is a weakness. I thought they were going to address that at the end that she's now going to therapy, taking medicine, or realizing she needs help, but it's never addressed. Yes, Rowan seems to have the right opinion, but Isadora never reflects on it. I also rolled my eyes so badly about her secret from her family. it seemed very dumb compared to like coming out.
I will say that the steamy parts were well done, and I enjoyed the mystery aspect. I did guess what happened, but it still was an interesting idea. Also, love the atmosphere of the different witches' nights and celebrations.
Overall I realize this series is not for me it's just too much focused on romance versus fantasy.
Like the first book, I enjoyed the world though still have questions about how their magic works and the town. They still have not answered that if this town is magical, what happened to the native Americans who lived there before? I think that's something that they probably should address, especially like in this book they did start talking about modern issues like racism and misogyny.
The characters were just okay in this book. I liked Rowan well enough, even if we didn't learn much about his thoughts and thought process. Isidora was a little too petty and immature. She also was way too horny way too fast. They needed more time to develop an actual relationship than what we got. This also happened in the first book, but now I know I guess this is just the author's style. Also, they never contradict that having anxiety or anxiety attacks is a weakness. I thought they were going to address that at the end that she's now going to therapy, taking medicine, or realizing she needs help, but it's never addressed. Yes, Rowan seems to have the right opinion, but Isadora never reflects on it. I also rolled my eyes so badly about her secret from her family. it seemed very dumb compared to like coming out.
I will say that the steamy parts were well done, and I enjoyed the mystery aspect. I did guess what happened, but it still was an interesting idea. Also, love the atmosphere of the different witches' nights and celebrations.
Overall I realize this series is not for me it's just too much focused on romance versus fantasy.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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