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alongreader's review
4.0
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Set during the reign of Mathew Hopkins, the self appointed WitchFinder General who killed as many as 300 women in England and Scotland, this book follows a young Scottish girl as she attempts to save her healer mother. Herbal remedies feature heavily as Art has some training herself and meets another young girl who knows some as well.
This is a brilliant action story that also teaches a little bit of history. My only reservation would be that some of the dialogue sounded stilted and odd, but it's possible the two girls were speaking Latin or something as they were from different countries. As well, my copy was a proof and the dialogue may have been completely revamped before publication.
Even given that, this is a fantastic read, one that I very much enjoyed and will be happy to recommend.
Set during the reign of Mathew Hopkins, the self appointed WitchFinder General who killed as many as 300 women in England and Scotland, this book follows a young Scottish girl as she attempts to save her healer mother. Herbal remedies feature heavily as Art has some training herself and meets another young girl who knows some as well.
This is a brilliant action story that also teaches a little bit of history. My only reservation would be that some of the dialogue sounded stilted and odd, but it's possible the two girls were speaking Latin or something as they were from different countries. As well, my copy was a proof and the dialogue may have been completely revamped before publication.
Even given that, this is a fantastic read, one that I very much enjoyed and will be happy to recommend.
btpbookclub's review
4.0
I got this through the Amazon Vine reviewers programme and I was instantly drawn to the gorgeous cover. This is a YA/older children's book but I read all sorts there isn't an age limit to reading anything. I absolutely loved all of this story. I devoured it in hours. Its easy reading for an adult, set out beautifully with some gorgeous illustrations throughout. It's all about witches, the hunt for them and the drowning/hanging of them in England, Essex.
Main character Art's mother has been taken and presumed a witch! Art is on a journey to save her mother before it's too late but she cannot do it alone. Such a beautiful and powerful story. Art is strong, determined and very brave to go against that many people. Will she be able to save her mother in time? Loved it all! Highly recommend. A well deserved four stars.
Main character Art's mother has been taken and presumed a witch! Art is on a journey to save her mother before it's too late but she cannot do it alone. Such a beautiful and powerful story. Art is strong, determined and very brave to go against that many people. Will she be able to save her mother in time? Loved it all! Highly recommend. A well deserved four stars.
laurenjpegler's review
4.0
First book I’ve read in 3 months! and it was lovely!
A book full of conveniences and a few glossed over plot points, but a very heart warming book about family, friendship, determination and love. And, to top of it, a brilliant story on historical witches! Such a great read, especially for a children’s book. Sophisticated and addictive.
A book full of conveniences and a few glossed over plot points, but a very heart warming book about family, friendship, determination and love. And, to top of it, a brilliant story on historical witches! Such a great read, especially for a children’s book. Sophisticated and addictive.
meggyreads1's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Okay but I don't even know where to start truly this book was amazing
emmawilkins's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sabinesbooknook's review
adventurous
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0