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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
I was really feeling this book until the romance just busted outta nowhere. I'm not into instant attraction romance stories, especially when the hurdle between the characters is as significant as You Are My People's Enemy. It's just not realistic to me.
That being said, I am curious about the coven plot and will at least start book 2. Speaking of, based on the abrupt ending of this book, feels like book 2 could've just been part of book 1, not sure this story needed.to be a duology. Guess I'll find out.
That being said, I am curious about the coven plot and will at least start book 2. Speaking of, based on the abrupt ending of this book, feels like book 2 could've just been part of book 1, not sure this story needed.to be a duology. Guess I'll find out.
while there are a lot of similarities with ACOTAR, it’s mostly relationship-wise (secret notes and a cabin in the woods) and between Rhys and Bastion (shadow magic, wings, exaggerated reputation). The story for the most part is its own. I don’t care for most of the characters, but either does the FMC lol. It took me a while to get into, but by about the halfway mark I was invested and I flew through the end.
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked Kirsi. She was the best part of the book for me. Also, I found Grey interesting. The truth behind dark king was what kept me going but I did not like the book overall.
The romance between Raven and Bastian felt rushed and out of place. She hated him but the momemt she met him she started to feel attracted to him. I don't like when a woman fells for a guy they hated (as long as the guy doesn't change or proves himself).
The sex scen was sth I did not expect and I think it was unnecessary.
I hated the cowen leaders and Nikos. He was so annoying and controlling.
The story was boring from time to time. I was not impressed. Probably read the 2nd one too just to find out what happens.
The romance between Raven and Bastian felt rushed and out of place. She hated him but the momemt she met him she started to feel attracted to him. I don't like when a woman fells for a guy they hated (as long as the guy doesn't change or proves himself).
The sex scen was sth I did not expect and I think it was unnecessary.
I hated the cowen leaders and Nikos. He was so annoying and controlling.
The story was boring from time to time. I was not impressed. Probably read the 2nd one too just to find out what happens.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was predictable and honestly didn’t hold my interest too much. Was disappointed that she talked about how she hated the king so much but the minute she saw him she was sexually attracted to him. I also thought the other guy she brought home was going to be her love interest so that was upsetting. I really enjoyed the magic in this and how they’re actual practicing witches. Very rooted in the character’s culture. That was my favorite aspect of this book.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
What a great story. This book put stars in my eyes, and made me feel like running around half-naked under the full moon, singing and throwing wishes into a bonfire.
Anyway.
The Unmarked Witch seems to have gone under the radar on social media platforms, for some reason, but should replace many books that are currently being hailed as the next "Booktok sensation". Miranda Lyn writes a beautiful story, with many lovely details on witchcraft, covens, and a fantastic world of magic.
I loved how witches "receive" their powers, randomly, at any given time, and how they need to figure out what it is to actually acquire each spell. Lovely detail.
The characters were fleshed out enough to make me care for their fate, for once, and I was heartbroken more than once. What an ending, too?! I finished this book at 2am and just HAD TO start book 2 straight away. I absolutely LOVED Raven. She was a fabulous heroine, flaws and all.
My only gripe with that story is the relationship between Raven (FMC) and Bastian (MMC), which seems to go from hate to passion a little too quickly. It felt like a whole chapter was missing, giving Raven a chance to actually like the Dark King before she opened herself to a romantic relationship. The scenes they share are sweet, don't get me wrong, but she really (really!) hates him when the Trials start, and there is almost zero reason for her to change her mind, since he does not provide any proof that he is not the evil monster they all believe him to be, apart from him denying it. Ever heard of LIES, Raven?? Anyway, I can forgive her because what a dashing sweetheart he is. Sigh.
A couple of things were a little too on the nose to not be taken almost exactly from Rhys and Feyre's (of ACOTAR fame) courtship (the disappearing notes, and the cabin in the mountain come to mind). Since they are not absolutely essential to the plot, I think that's okay. The rest of the world building was creative enough to make up for it.
I'm diving right into The Unbound Witch, and will check out Miranda Lyn's other works because her writing speaks to my SOUL.
Anyway.
The Unmarked Witch seems to have gone under the radar on social media platforms, for some reason, but should replace many books that are currently being hailed as the next "Booktok sensation". Miranda Lyn writes a beautiful story, with many lovely details on witchcraft, covens, and a fantastic world of magic.
I loved how witches "receive" their powers, randomly, at any given time, and how they need to figure out what it is to actually acquire each spell. Lovely detail.
The characters were fleshed out enough to make me care for their fate, for once, and I was heartbroken more than once. What an ending, too?! I finished this book at 2am and just HAD TO start book 2 straight away. I absolutely LOVED Raven. She was a fabulous heroine, flaws and all.
My only gripe with that story is the relationship between Raven (FMC) and Bastian (MMC), which seems to go from hate to passion a little too quickly. It felt like a whole chapter was missing, giving Raven a chance to actually like the Dark King before she opened herself to a romantic relationship. The scenes they share are sweet, don't get me wrong, but she really (really!) hates him when the Trials start, and there is almost zero reason for her to change her mind, since he does not provide any proof that he is not the evil monster they all believe him to be, apart from him denying it. Ever heard of LIES, Raven?? Anyway, I can forgive her because what a dashing sweetheart he is. Sigh.
A couple of things were a little too on the nose to not be taken almost exactly from Rhys and Feyre's (of ACOTAR fame) courtship (the disappearing notes, and the cabin in the mountain come to mind). Since they are not absolutely essential to the plot, I think that's okay. The rest of the world building was creative enough to make up for it.
I'm diving right into The Unbound Witch, and will check out Miranda Lyn's other works because her writing speaks to my SOUL.
I went back to check if this book was YA twice because there is no way on earth (real earth or book fantasy world) that an adult human would act, speak or function like Raven. She was so petulant and also inept in so many ways I found myself consistently irritated. The book also fell off a cliff once the king was introduced and the insta love was really frustrating. It didn’t even feel like an actual enemies to lovers because Raven was making googly eyes at him also from first sight and if someone had actually murdered everyone you cared about and was actively hunting down your friends and family and relations - this seems a little off base. I liked the magic system, the suspense element was also nice although ended up being terribly predictable when certain characters kept reappearing. I will say the relationship between Raven and Kir was delightful and I enjoyed the familiars. Really disappointing when the premise was v interesting.
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?