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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
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:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A nice, little novella. Would not recommend reading it if you haven’t picked up Evocation, the first book in the series. This serves as a prequel focused on Rhys and Moira’s early days in the marriage, which addresses a comment I made in my Evocation review. I felt like their relationship was a bit under-developed, and that there were certain dynamics that suffered in comparison to the other relationships.
Well, this certainly gives more insight into the Rhys-Moira situation (and also covers the reason why Moira strongly dislikes David at the start of Evocation). They’re a pretty clear example of “opposites attract”, with vastly different temperaments and approaches to magic. Rhys is anxious, a bit of a shut-in, his sorcery very methodical and precise. Moira is warm, charismatic, and, as a witch, much more intuitive and community-oriented.
I think because they’re such different people, there’s an openness during their initial, meet-cutesy moments together. While they both share a love of magic, their many contrasts feel ripe for exploration, for possibilities. There’s also, at least initially, a willingness to be vulnerable with one another. They ride this new relationship energy straight into marriage during their honeymoon phase, which… may have been a bit hasty.
By the time we enter the story, the shine is wearing off and we’re seeing their tendencies during conflict get in the way of their closeness. There’s some sort of supernatural entity haunting their house, putting both Rhys and Moira on edge, creating an ever-present thrum of tension between them. Both make attempts to alleviate or outright banish the thing with their respective magical powers - to no avail.
This unfortunately only exacerbates their feelings of frustration, and they gradually pull further and further away from one another. Rhys locks himself away from his study, and abstains from food and sex to prepare for whatever spells he’s attempting to solve the problem. Moira spends more time outside the house and stonewalls during their limited interactions. We alternate their perspectives and see all the little things add up to the point where Moira begins internally questioning their marriage.
I think if you liked Evocation, you’ll probably enjoy this novella as well. It has very similar energy, where there’s a lot of focus on emotions and character dynamics. Also had fun looking at the little illustrations scattered throughout.
Well, this certainly gives more insight into the Rhys-Moira situation (and also covers the reason why Moira strongly dislikes David at the start of Evocation). They’re a pretty clear example of “opposites attract”, with vastly different temperaments and approaches to magic. Rhys is anxious, a bit of a shut-in, his sorcery very methodical and precise. Moira is warm, charismatic, and, as a witch, much more intuitive and community-oriented.
I think because they’re such different people, there’s an openness during their initial, meet-cutesy moments together. While they both share a love of magic, their many contrasts feel ripe for exploration, for possibilities. There’s also, at least initially, a willingness to be vulnerable with one another. They ride this new relationship energy straight into marriage during their honeymoon phase, which… may have been a bit hasty.
By the time we enter the story, the shine is wearing off and we’re seeing their tendencies during conflict get in the way of their closeness. There’s some sort of supernatural entity haunting their house, putting both Rhys and Moira on edge, creating an ever-present thrum of tension between them. Both make attempts to alleviate or outright banish the thing with their respective magical powers - to no avail.
This unfortunately only exacerbates their feelings of frustration, and they gradually pull further and further away from one another. Rhys locks himself away from his study, and abstains from food and sex to prepare for whatever spells he’s attempting to solve the problem. Moira spends more time outside the house and stonewalls during their limited interactions. We alternate their perspectives and see all the little things add up to the point where Moira begins internally questioning their marriage.
I think if you liked Evocation, you’ll probably enjoy this novella as well. It has very similar energy, where there’s a lot of focus on emotions and character dynamics. Also had fun looking at the little illustrations scattered throughout.
This didn’t really add anything to the world and I was noooot a fan of the narrator
emotional
lighthearted
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
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
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
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
This was good!! A very quick dip into the relationship between Rhys and Moira. Something I think was sorely needed in the original book as that seemed to be mostly David and Rhys and I felt Moira was pushed to the side. This gave them some texture as a couple and made Moira more than the perfect wife and partner forever cleaning up Rhys and his messes. I do, however, think the strongest part of this book is the investigation and the spooky tulpa showing up. I wish more energy was put into that part of the book!!! Alas. Oh well. Still fun and good!