Reviews

Holubice a had by Shelby Mahurin

kelly_carlson's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

issianne's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 stars. All I needed to know about a book before going into it is forced marriage between an 'x' and an 'x' hunter/hater, and I am there! This book genuinely kept me engaged throughout the entire thing, which I feel has been tough for me recently. The dual prospective allowed readers to get to know both characters, their thoughts, their desires, etc. There was a veeeery steamy scene in here that I didn't know about going into it, but let's just say I wouldn't have been allowed to read that if I was still the target audience (12-19) for YA books. So yeah, I'm gonna need another one soon.

lulupupu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring tense 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

4.5

maddyyd's review against another edition

4.0

I really actually really liked this book. I didn’t have high hopes at the beginning but I really enjoyed Reid and Lou’s chemistry and none of the characters were annoying. The magic system was a bit confusing with the pattern stuff but I would read this again as I loved the slow burn enemies to lovers. I don’t think I’m going to read the second book though as I’ve looked at reviews and don’t feel like reading a filler book. Overall it was good and I would read it again.

jenhurst's review against another edition

4.0

This is a new adult novel, set in 17th century France. Lou is a witch, Reid is a witch hunter and they are forced into marriage. Reid hates witches and wants to kill them all. The two obviously start to fall for each other.

The story isn't really a fantasy novel (there's minimal world building) with romance, it's more of a romantic fantasy novel. Go into it for the romance and you want be disappointed. I thought the two had great chemistry and I was shipping them. Witches and forbidden love is something I enjoy a lot though. It actually really exceeded the hype for me and I can't wait to read the sequel.

4/5 stars.
I recommend this to fans of romantic fantasy, urban fantasy and witches.

bribliography's review against another edition

5.0

[08.06.21] im surprised i never wrote a review for this when i read it the first time.... ANYWAY i love men who love their wives unconditionally and reid diggory takes home the GOLD in that competition. i had forgotten how well this book was written and flavorful the enemies to lovers is....shelby mahurin i bow down to you.

dani_dragon's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.5

Honestly I really enjoyed it. I wish I had the time and energy to read it faster cause I devoured it when I did sit and read it. Excited for the next one! I think it lives up to the hype

covetedbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Honestly I was so surprised at how much I loved Lou. I loved her rebellious personality. The banter between Lou and Reid, and Lou and Coco made me laugh multiple times out loud. I felt so connected to them, as if I knew them in real life.

The cliffhanger wasn’t too bad or dramatic, and while I’m extremely excited for B&H, I can wait it out.

okayloki's review against another edition

• 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

3.0

alya_289's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0