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amandalyn's review against another edition
4.0
Though the Near Witch starts off a little slow for my taste, once the story got rolling I really enjoyed it.
Lexi and her family live on the moor in a town called Near. This scenery was so beautiful and haunting. It was like the moor was alive and had a mind of it's own. If you just listened hard enough, it would tell you all it's secrets. But as Lexi's father always told her, the wind is lonely and always looking for company. I loved everything about the moor. I wanted to explore it and learn about it with Lexi. I wanted to get lost in it.
All the stories Lexi's father told her were beautifully written. There was a lot but I couldn't help wanting to hear more. Even though the father is dead the whole book, I felt like I knew him. It was clear he was a great man and father. I liked him the most, even though all we hear are stories about him.
The magic in this story was wonderful. It was 'old' magic, controlling elements instead of casting spells. I wish we saw more of this type in YA books.
Lexi was fierce and very protective. She was a great main character. She loved her family and her town and did everything she could to protect them. I admired that.
Cole kind of bothered me at first. I think it had something to do with how mysterious him was. It seemed a little unnatural and forced. But when he started to open up more, I really liked him.
The Near Witch is a hauntingly beautiful story that is well worth checking out. The writing has a very lyrical quality to it and I can't wait to see what Schwab comes out with next!
Lexi and her family live on the moor in a town called Near. This scenery was so beautiful and haunting. It was like the moor was alive and had a mind of it's own. If you just listened hard enough, it would tell you all it's secrets. But as Lexi's father always told her, the wind is lonely and always looking for company. I loved everything about the moor. I wanted to explore it and learn about it with Lexi. I wanted to get lost in it.
All the stories Lexi's father told her were beautifully written. There was a lot but I couldn't help wanting to hear more. Even though the father is dead the whole book, I felt like I knew him. It was clear he was a great man and father. I liked him the most, even though all we hear are stories about him.
The magic in this story was wonderful. It was 'old' magic, controlling elements instead of casting spells. I wish we saw more of this type in YA books.
Lexi was fierce and very protective. She was a great main character. She loved her family and her town and did everything she could to protect them. I admired that.
Cole kind of bothered me at first. I think it had something to do with how mysterious him was. It seemed a little unnatural and forced. But when he started to open up more, I really liked him.
The Near Witch is a hauntingly beautiful story that is well worth checking out. The writing has a very lyrical quality to it and I can't wait to see what Schwab comes out with next!
izzycarpenito's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
jennyjoyceboyer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
widdershins3853's review against another edition
4.0
I really feel like Goodreads needs a 10-star system. This is very well done, both in terms of style and plot, but it's not near and dear to my heart as, say, Infernal Devices. Also love the protagonist's name, haha!
animallife's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? No
3.75
violette_magpie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
withlovenour's review against another edition
4.0
Less than 10 pages into this book and I was undeniably and irrevocably in love with V.E Schwab's writing. I found it fitting that my first V.E Schwab book be her debut novel and I am so happy I picked up this book because of its's raven sprayed edges. I was immersed in a world of mystery and witches and moors and wind and crows, all through Schwab's lush writing and magic woven words. Her writing draws you into a story slowly and gently and suddenly you find yourself fully immersed in the world she has created. I truly enjoyed this book in all aspects; plot, characters, themes and overlaying message and if this is merely her debut novel I cannot wait to pick up the rest of her books as her writing evolves.
chloeajj's review against another edition
Thoroughly bored, seemed like it was trying to be fairytale esque and flowery and I was not interested in the slightest. It was all vibes little plot and none of it was good.
leslie_ann_thornton's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0