Reviews with content warning for Abortion - Las brujas del ayer y del mañana

While it was a pretty slow start, things eventually picked up and I ended up really enjoying the book! I think it's beautifully written-I also love the incorporation of fairy tale/folklore interspersed throughout the story. The twists/reimagining of their depiction in this world that reflects an alternative to our own history. I think the author is incredibly strong when it comes to character & world building, I personally felt very centred while reading. The sisters are by no means perfect and I liked that about them, they were flawed and not always the nicest to each other (just like real siblings often can be). I liked that they were all fleshed out and had their own storylines, that non seemed less important to the overall narrative. I really appreciate the diversity and inclusivity found in the characters depicted in the book as well. Overall, it was just a really interesting/magical/enthralling read once I got over the initial slow start! While I feel like there is so much more I could say, I will leave it at that for now!

Def. recommend a read, just be prepared since it's a big one!

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winx15's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

I loved this book and the magic system and the way witches were tied into womrns rights movements. The charachters were whole people with flaws but were given the chance to form meaningful relationships. I only took half a star off cause i had moments where i thought it should be ending and i was only 1/2 or 3/4 of the way through, so pacing threw me off sometimes, but it was lovely and wrapped up very nicely and i highly recommend!

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Overall Thoughts:
⁕ The maiden/mother/crone metaphor can be hit or miss in most witchy tales. I LOVE that Harrow uses it to explore how differing phases of life and priorities may affect the ways women relate to the suffragist movement.

⁕ Harrow’s style is very unique. She mashes together the extremely poeticized language of traditional western fairytales with quirky, sometimes vulgar dialogue. For some this may be an acquired taste, but I found it to be both hilarious and refreshing.

⁕ I appreciate that Harrow approaches feminism from an intersectional lens. HOWEVER, the story is still presented from mainly a white, western European perspective. Characters that deviate from this narrative feel haphazardly thrown in to advance the plot for the 3 sisters and aren’t given the in-depth arcs and development they deserve.

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ok7a's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark reflective slow-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

2.75

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