eves_reads's review
4.0
This book starts strong and ends even stronger; it held me the whole way through. Needing answers, finding more questions; curiosities stacking. I enjoyed it immensely.
In this dystopian society where witch-burnings still happen, and being Black makes you at “higher risk” this book spoke to me on multiple levels.
The main character Josephine, a mixed race Black woman celebrating her 28th birthday with the knowledge that since she is unmarried she will need to register with the Bureau of Witchcraft and if she remains unmarried at 30–will no longer be permitted to work.
Surrounded by the various people (both men and women) in her life that either know it’s wrong but go-along to get-along or genuinely see no issue with the status quo—Josephine is bold and unapologetic in her existence as a queer Black woman.
It’s a thought provoking fictional story that would recommend to anyone.
In this dystopian society where witch-burnings still happen, and being Black makes you at “higher risk” this book spoke to me on multiple levels.
The main character Josephine, a mixed race Black woman celebrating her 28th birthday with the knowledge that since she is unmarried she will need to register with the Bureau of Witchcraft and if she remains unmarried at 30–will no longer be permitted to work.
Surrounded by the various people (both men and women) in her life that either know it’s wrong but go-along to get-along or genuinely see no issue with the status quo—Josephine is bold and unapologetic in her existence as a queer Black woman.
It’s a thought provoking fictional story that would recommend to anyone.
starburns's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
samvgass's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Boring
erinbloom's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
crazzyme99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
oford727's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0