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our_bookish_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
I really have a hard time writing this review. Not because the book is bad in any way, but because it was a fantastic adventure!
• Told in multiple POV; present and past. The past is in italics, so it's super easy to decipher the timelines.
• Generations of green witches.
• Feuding families.
• Magic
• 2 whole decades lost to the entire city of Yarrow.
• A garden that takes pain away.
• Bourbon that makes you feel/relive things.
There is a lot going on in In the Shadow Garden, but it was a very quick read and I enjoyed it. Very reminiscent of Practical Magic.
At points it was a little difficult to keep track of some of the characters and which family they were connected to, thankfully the author provided a family tree. The ending felt a bit rushed, but it was tied together very well and beautifully written otherwise.
Thank you Netgalley, Liz Parker and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
• Told in multiple POV; present and past. The past is in italics, so it's super easy to decipher the timelines.
• Generations of green witches.
• Feuding families.
• Magic
• 2 whole decades lost to the entire city of Yarrow.
• A garden that takes pain away.
• Bourbon that makes you feel/relive things.
There is a lot going on in In the Shadow Garden, but it was a very quick read and I enjoyed it. Very reminiscent of Practical Magic.
At points it was a little difficult to keep track of some of the characters and which family they were connected to, thankfully the author provided a family tree. The ending felt a bit rushed, but it was tied together very well and beautifully written otherwise.
Thank you Netgalley, Liz Parker and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Infidelity
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Vomit
emilylovesgoodbooks's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
4.75
I received an ARC of this book, ahead of release, through the Forever Publishing influencer program. All thoughts are my own.
Content Warnings:
Mention of: trauma, PTSD, infidelity, loss of loved one, child abuse [physical and emotional], an alcoholic parent, and feelings of inadequacy.
This is such a beautiful story! I’m so glad I was able to get my hands on an ARC so I can tell you all you’re really going to want to pre-order this one! I remember reading the summary of this book and thinking…this might just hit me in the feels. There’s just something about books/movies that have generational magic that’s tied to the earth that just feeds my soul.
I love that we get to bounce between multiple perspectives as we slowly learn more about the town, the magic, and what exactly happened in the summer that the town chose to forget.
We also get to see three strong generations of Haywood women who are all so different but deeply connected to each other and the town. Though they’ve each gone through their ups and downs they’ve been able to rely on the strength of their family to keep them going.
Since I don’t want to give away any spoilers or too much information just know that this book is going to have you feeling so many emotions but will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. If you’re in the market for a book with small-town charm, family feuds, generational magic, and a town mystery…look no further! September is the perfect time for its release so you can get your blankets and hot tea ready to snuggle down as you enjoy this magical read.
Content Warnings:
Mention of: trauma, PTSD, infidelity, loss of loved one, child abuse [physical and emotional], an alcoholic parent, and feelings of inadequacy.
This is such a beautiful story! I’m so glad I was able to get my hands on an ARC so I can tell you all you’re really going to want to pre-order this one! I remember reading the summary of this book and thinking…this might just hit me in the feels. There’s just something about books/movies that have generational magic that’s tied to the earth that just feeds my soul.
I love that we get to bounce between multiple perspectives as we slowly learn more about the town, the magic, and what exactly happened in the summer that the town chose to forget.
We also get to see three strong generations of Haywood women who are all so different but deeply connected to each other and the town. Though they’ve each gone through their ups and downs they’ve been able to rely on the strength of their family to keep them going.
Since I don’t want to give away any spoilers or too much information just know that this book is going to have you feeling so many emotions but will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. If you’re in the market for a book with small-town charm, family feuds, generational magic, and a town mystery…look no further! September is the perfect time for its release so you can get your blankets and hot tea ready to snuggle down as you enjoy this magical read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
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