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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
The plot was really not as interesting as it could have been. The romance was icky asf
It was engaging - I liked the witch aspect and the markings for spells. The plot moved quickly and I liked the friendship.
I wish the tribe elements came into play more - Like the fire witches get certain types of spells and so on. And then I'm having trouble putting it into words but I guess the world building and plot just didn't totally make sense? And the love story was completely flat.
The thrashing/curse plotline kind of got dropped, the mystery person at Tasa's funeral was never discovered, are the trials always the same? Why do the witches hate shifters so much and why didn't we get to see any shifters shift?
My random thoughts: Raven was a freaking idiot at that ball - leaving in the first place and then agreeing to a binding spell before asking any questions whatsoever. It was annoying that Bastian didn't explain what happened to Eden until so late in the story. Nikos was unbearable and it was hard to see why Raven was being nice to him at all. If the books are so dangerous together, why does Bastian keep them all hidden together? Endora being the big bad was not surprising. I liked Kirsi and Nym. Kirsi's death surprised me and did make me sad. I wonder how the wraith storyline will wrap up. Will Raven end up with Grey?
I wish the tribe elements came into play more - Like the fire witches get certain types of spells and so on. And then I'm having trouble putting it into words but I guess the world building and plot just didn't totally make sense? And the love story was completely flat.
Spoiler
The thrashing/curse plotline kind of got dropped, the mystery person at Tasa's funeral was never discovered, are the trials always the same? Why do the witches hate shifters so much and why didn't we get to see any shifters shift?
My random thoughts: Raven was a freaking idiot at that ball - leaving in the first place and then agreeing to a binding spell before asking any questions whatsoever. It was annoying that Bastian didn't explain what happened to Eden until so late in the story. Nikos was unbearable and it was hard to see why Raven was being nice to him at all. If the books are so dangerous together, why does Bastian keep them all hidden together? Endora being the big bad was not surprising. I liked Kirsi and Nym. Kirsi's death surprised me and did make me sad. I wonder how the wraith storyline will wrap up. Will Raven end up with Grey?
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really liked this book once I got past the beginning 20%
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75 ⭐️
I enjoyed the premise of this book, as well as the plot and the world. I just think this authors writing style isn’t for me. It felt a little jerky to me and I didn’t feel like things flowed well as I was reading.
I love you world with witches and underestimated witch. Also love the morally grey, misunderstood villain who falls for the witch (gives major Rhysand vibes). I felt like the passion and feelings could have been stronger, but this is only this first book, so maybe this develops more in be sequel.
I enjoyed the premise of this book, as well as the plot and the world. I just think this authors writing style isn’t for me. It felt a little jerky to me and I didn’t feel like things flowed well as I was reading.
I love you world with witches and underestimated witch. Also love the morally grey, misunderstood villain who falls for the witch (gives major Rhysand vibes). I felt like the passion and feelings could have been stronger, but this is only this first book, so maybe this develops more in be sequel.
This book was a solid 4 for me. I liked the premise of the story, liked the pace, but it just lacked "that" something special to turn it into a 5 star read.