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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Murder
“The House of the Witch” by Clare Marchant is an emotional 5-star read! In 2024, Addie needs to unwind after issues at work, so she rents a small cottage where she intends to enjoy a 6-month sabbatical. Meanwhile, in 1646, Ursula wants to live a solitary life as an herbalist and a midwife for the less fortunate in her small town.
This story is told from the POVs of Addie and Ursula, who unfortunately have very similar struggles with the men in their lives. You get an in-depth look at the trials and tribulations of a woman who wishes to remain single and is just trying to live her life in the 1600s. It’s baffling to learn the ways someone can be deemed a witch. Clare Marchant did an outstanding job weaving these two timelines together. I will be enjoying more books by this author!
Thanks to Boldwood Books, Clare Marchant, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.
This story is told from the POVs of Addie and Ursula, who unfortunately have very similar struggles with the men in their lives. You get an in-depth look at the trials and tribulations of a woman who wishes to remain single and is just trying to live her life in the 1600s. It’s baffling to learn the ways someone can be deemed a witch. Clare Marchant did an outstanding job weaving these two timelines together. I will be enjoying more books by this author!
Thanks to Boldwood Books, Clare Marchant, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.
The House of the Witch
Book 67/75 of 2024
Stars -
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
Book 67/75 of 2024
Stars -
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting
Moderate: Torture
Quick read which was really well paced. I enjoyed the story eventhough it was a bit basic. The dual timeline was a great addition. Overall pretty good however, nothing to write home about.
2.5 stars
i enjoyed the last couple chapters of the book and thought it was an incredibly wholesome ending. I also really liked the wondering how it would all play out.
I didn't particularly enjoy the writing and found it difficult to read. The dialogue was a bit clunky and it felt like it was all a bit TOO simple for the mc.
I also wish the 2 stories had been more connected? I enjoyed the moral, about not bending to anyone else's will, but I thought that aside from the ending and location there wasn't much linking them together.
i enjoyed the last couple chapters of the book and thought it was an incredibly wholesome ending. I also really liked the
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way we were picking up on Rick's subtle gaslighting and manipulation, before The main character and I enjoyedI didn't particularly enjoy the writing and found it difficult to read. The dialogue was a bit clunky and it felt like it was all a bit TOO simple for the mc.
I also wish the 2 stories had been more connected? I enjoyed the moral, about not bending to anyone else's will, but I thought that aside from the ending and location there wasn't much linking them together.