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pero_tefi's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Rose Mortiz, the third and youngest of the three sisters, and the one with some super strong ability of taking in other's magic, the magical hacker. In this book we start with her deathday, months after the events with Lula and finding that she can't believe the family is happy and safe yet, feeling that something is missing and that the built happiness is fragile. And so, she does a truth spell that cause a rift with her father that somehow leads to their capture towards the realm of Adas.
This was more like Labyrinth Lost, which I wasn't really happy for. I was very excited to get to know Rose's strange abilities but found that maybe this book was trying to do many things at once. Solve the mystery of the father, save the world of Adas, deal with Deos again, deal with tales that go through worlds, have a superhero team to save the world of adas, more family dynamics even without all of the people there, deal with memory loss and forgiveness and of course deal with the weird ability and power hunger. As you can see, there's a lot. I enjoyed the book but a lot of times I didn't connect. Oh wait, there's also a little romance that was brushed over.
I enjoyed the book, don't get me wrong, I still loved Rose but I can't help but feel that there was a lot brushed over and put together just to have the plot be interesting. So yeah, I guess my favorite is still the second one.
Rose Mortiz, the third and youngest of the three sisters, and the one with some super strong ability of taking in other's magic, the magical hacker. In this book we start with her deathday, months after the events with Lula and finding that she can't believe the family is happy and safe yet, feeling that something is missing and that the built happiness is fragile. And so, she does a truth spell that cause a rift with her father that somehow leads to their capture towards the realm of Adas.
This was more like Labyrinth Lost, which I wasn't really happy for. I was very excited to get to know Rose's strange abilities but found that maybe this book was trying to do many things at once. Solve the mystery of the father, save the world of Adas, deal with Deos again, deal with tales that go through worlds, have a superhero team to save the world of adas, more family dynamics even without all of the people there, deal with memory loss and forgiveness and of course deal with the weird ability and power hunger. As you can see, there's a lot. I enjoyed the book but a lot of times I didn't connect. Oh wait, there's also a little romance that was brushed over.
I enjoyed the book, don't get me wrong, I still loved Rose but I can't help but feel that there was a lot brushed over and put together just to have the plot be interesting. So yeah, I guess my favorite is still the second one.
sweetgrrl's review against another edition
4.0
A romp in fantasy and inclusion of nonbinary characters.
brittrivera's review against another edition
4.0
I was was SO excited when I was approved for this book on NetGalley because I have been waiting for Rose's story since Labyrinth Lost. I love my girl Alex, but I was always so curious about Rose and her powers - especially when they started to change. This book did not disappoint. It is a fantastic, lyrical, inclusive story that transported me to the world of Adas. It's a world that feels so new and exciting, but at the same time familiar because I can see myself and my family in these sisters and their culture. This story is a celebration of being Latinx and the places we come from and it made my heart sing.
I loved how this book connected to the others in the series; I feel like because I know about Lula and Alex I could understand Rose's struggle that much more. But I also liked how the story was all her own and about coming into her own and embracing her own power. I loved the new characters introduced especially Iris and Lin. I loved how this book, in a series where family and sisterhood are foundational, takes that concept and expands it and makes it mean so much more.
This book is a wonderful conclusion to the story of the Mortiz sisters. However, I am asking once again for a Nova book!
*Thank you to NetGalley & SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the e-arc of this book.*
I loved how this book connected to the others in the series; I feel like because I know about Lula and Alex I could understand Rose's struggle that much more. But I also liked how the story was all her own and about coming into her own and embracing her own power. I loved the new characters introduced especially Iris and Lin. I loved how this book, in a series where family and sisterhood are foundational, takes that concept and expands it and makes it mean so much more.
This book is a wonderful conclusion to the story of the Mortiz sisters. However, I am asking once again for a Nova book!
*Thank you to NetGalley & SOURCEBOOKS Fire for the e-arc of this book.*
luckies_universe's review against another edition
3.0
When one of your sisters banished the entire family to hell and the other raised an army of zombies, the only way for you to one-up them is to get kidnapped into the fairy realm and literally save the world. This family needs trauma counselling.
cquick's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
abitters's review against another edition
4.0
Subjectively not my favorite of the three, but objectively well written. Writing from the voice of Rose, the youngest of the Mortiz sisters, Cordova crafts a strong, sassy lead that carries the story. Sad to see the series end, but Wayward Witch does a great job at closing the story. I will be recommending these books for quite some time.
jeannelynne24's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
someonetookit's review against another edition
4.0
So here goes nothing. I am a massive fan of this series and every other damn book Zoraida Cordova has magicked into this world of disillusion and dread. But Wayward Witch seemed to not hit that important note that rounds out a series - it felt more like a second novel slump than the culmination of many years of waiting. This is not to say I didn't like it, I did, I just didn't like it as much as the last two.
First off Rose has always been the sibling that has seemed the least interesting to me. Alex is opinionated and firy; Lula is loyal to a fault; Rose just kind of exists and feels a little like an afterthought. She is a great person and has an amazing ability with being a siphon, but I feel like she was more worried about the fact that she wasn't in fact a healer than the fact that she can literally take anyone's power and use it as her own.
Now, the writing style still has the same flourish that Cordova always includes is her fantasy novels. They are upbeat and full of action but with a lead character who feels like they want to run away the whole time, that impact gets lost. Yes, there is action but it seems to take a backseat to Rose's lack of enthusiasm that SHE IS STUCK IN THE LAND OF THE FAE WITH IMMORTAL CREATURES.
I really loved the idea of Eterno being stuck in the throne for *reasons*. It gave the novel that villain that I always love to hate but also humanised the fair folk in a way by proving their actions could be emotionally charged. I also really loved Iris in all her snark and pomp despite being the 'lesser' sibling.
Overall, Wayward Witch is definitely a novel I would purchase because it finishes out the collection of stories but I'm not sure it would have drawn me in had it been the first Brooklyn Bruja novel. Me having read the first 2 in the leadup to this one may have also set the bar extremely high because, lets be honest, I thrust it at all my customers whenever it comes into stock.
First off Rose has always been the sibling that has seemed the least interesting to me. Alex is opinionated and firy; Lula is loyal to a fault; Rose just kind of exists and feels a little like an afterthought. She is a great person and has an amazing ability with being a siphon, but I feel like she was more worried about the fact that she wasn't in fact a healer than the fact that she can literally take anyone's power and use it as her own.
Now, the writing style still has the same flourish that Cordova always includes is her fantasy novels. They are upbeat and full of action but with a lead character who feels like they want to run away the whole time, that impact gets lost. Yes, there is action but it seems to take a backseat to Rose's lack of enthusiasm that SHE IS STUCK IN THE LAND OF THE FAE WITH IMMORTAL CREATURES.
I really loved the idea of Eterno being stuck in the throne for *reasons*. It gave the novel that villain that I always love to hate but also humanised the fair folk in a way by proving their actions could be emotionally charged. I also really loved Iris in all her snark and pomp despite being the 'lesser' sibling.
Overall, Wayward Witch is definitely a novel I would purchase because it finishes out the collection of stories but I'm not sure it would have drawn me in had it been the first Brooklyn Bruja novel. Me having read the first 2 in the leadup to this one may have also set the bar extremely high because, lets be honest, I thrust it at all my customers whenever it comes into stock.
chatb's review against another edition
3.0
This was my least favorite book of the series. There were too many grammatical errors for me to ignore and the ending felt rushed. I’m a little disappointed because I looked forward to reading this book and finishing the series.
zoraidasolo's review against another edition
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Order from Astoria Bookshop by September 1st and you will automatically receive an art print (illustrated by Melie Scribbles) and a holographic sticker! Astoriabookshop.com
If you order from another store/format, submit your receipt to https://bit.ly/WaywardForm to receive a holographic sticker and signed bookplate.