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brookworm's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
I loved this one. queer & witchy & diverse. My only complaint is the outcome/ending of the Chloe storyline.... honestly, I'm not sure why the author made Chloe move away instead of her dying as a result of the incident on halloween. There wasn't a ton of reasoning for it and it felt weird. Either there needed to be more explanation (like maybe she ended up reaching out to Eleanor to help get justice from the assault?) or I think her time needed to come to and end after being in a coma.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic friendship
uraveragelesbianreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I picked this book up on a whim because it was on sale at my local bookstore and I was not disappointed. It was a fun modern love story with a unique concept and an important narrative hidden beneath it. The book itself was beautiful and the way Tarot cards before chapters gave you an idea of what would occur within the chapter was beautiful both in design and in concept. I think because I came into this book with very few expectations I enjoyed it. My advice is don't make this book anything its not and don't come in expecting wonderful prose and a captivating deeply realistic story line, read it the way you would watch a 90s romcom and you will have a good time. That being said I don't think this book is lacking depth. Though the L word is never said explicitly our main character is a lesbian and has experiences that I feel many of us can relate to. That conflict in the book feels very realistic and relatable but where I think this book struggles is it attempts to fit into a mould that was not made for it. It tries to fit a very typical romance book format when that's not really what this book is this leads to the pace feeling a bit janky and some of the later conflict between the main characters feeling contrived and unnatural. Overall this book is fun but I would not reccomend paying full price for it, get it from the library or pick it up on sale. I would specifically recommend this book for those who want an atypical romance book and those who feel like reading a book about a lesbian sceptic and a bisexual witch falling in love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, Addiction, and Drug use
Moderate: Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, and Medical trauma
maggie_the_ferocious_reader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thought this had a bit of a slow start, but at the end I appreciated it, it let me ease in to the atmosphere of the book. I also loved the tarot explanation chapters because I've got no experience with it. I think this book does a great job as novel about acceptance, but not in the heteronormative way you might expect. It is a juxtaposition of witches & normies but in the least pretentious way. Then add a love story, and I'm sold.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Islamophobia, and Chronic illness
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