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lerat42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.25
jmatsumura's review against another edition
5.0
I think part of this books success is it’s length- it’s definitely more novella than novel- but it still has all the things I’d like to see in a faerie/witch book. Not a long backstory that drags the plot down, no deeply tortured and definitely oppressive patriarchal romance in which the femme is abused, and no intricate descriptions of the fae’s beauty/demon’s cruelty.
Loved the pace, loved plot, and loved that the writer treated me like I had a brain.
Loved the pace, loved plot, and loved that the writer treated me like I had a brain.
kurbanski's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.5
themanfromdelmonte's review
5.0
I loved this little novella and it’s three disparate heroines. I’m delighted to discover that there are four more. The prose is effortless.
doritobabe's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 Stars
Is this what they call a cozy mystery? Likely not; regardless, I got super cozy fall vibes from this read.
Witches of Lynchford was one of my random library picks. I didn't realize until halfway through the praise that Cornell has received and how widely read he is. Having finished this novella, I understand the reputation and will be sure to read more by him.
Witches of Lynchford is a nicely paced novella about the sleepy town of Lychford, caught up in the midst of a referendum regarding the opening of a new supermarket. The supermarket would bring jobs, and there is a class discussion in the novel about why these decisions are made, but the most critical point of the supermarket is it's placement would disturb an ancient magical ward/boundary that keeps them out.
The novel has an assortment of characters, of which three are main characters: Lizzie, the vicar; Autumn, the new age witch, and Judith, an orny townswoman imbued with the old ways .
This book was atmospheric and cozy and chilling and a nice evening read. Pleasantly surprised and perfect to kick off this year's "Spooktober" reads.
Is this what they call a cozy mystery? Likely not; regardless, I got super cozy fall vibes from this read.
Witches of Lynchford was one of my random library picks. I didn't realize until halfway through the praise that Cornell has received and how widely read he is. Having finished this novella, I understand the reputation and will be sure to read more by him.
Witches of Lynchford is a nicely paced novella about the sleepy town of Lychford, caught up in the midst of a referendum regarding the opening of a new supermarket. The supermarket would bring jobs, and there is a class discussion in the novel about why these decisions are made, but the most critical point of the supermarket is it's placement would disturb an ancient magical ward/boundary that keeps them out.
The novel has an assortment of characters, of which three are main characters: Lizzie, the vicar; Autumn, the new age witch, and Judith, an orny townswoman imbued with the old ways .
This book was atmospheric and cozy and chilling and a nice evening read. Pleasantly surprised and perfect to kick off this year's "Spooktober" reads.
frankie7toes's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Nothing particularly special or interesting, but I wasn't motivated enough to look for a new audiobook.
caitlin_034's review against another edition
inspiring
3.25
it was an easy read, pretty nice and quite compelling but nothing special