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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Sexual harassment
After really liking the first series in the Regency timeline, I was happy to find out there will be another series in the Victorian times.
The characters in this book are loosely related to the other series, it is not necessary to read the first three books, but it might give more insights.
The writing style is more neutral and not to emotion-heavy. Most emotions are written in a subdued style. But right now, I can connect to this style better than to some of the drama-heavy writing styles.
It seems almost like an abstract writing style. All the feelings- be it romance or fear all seem to be muted. The emotions are written quite logically.
Although the romance is predictable from the beginning, the development of the feelings is a bit out of the left field. From one page to the other it is "you are my enemy - I have feelings for you". Here to the muted feelings, make the romance a bit unbelievable or to logical.
I still love the world and the story. The magical elements and the characters general build are interesting. I look forward to the next development in this world.
Again, OAs book was a comfortable and easy read. It was intriguing and fast paced enough to keep on turning pages.
The characters in this book are loosely related to the other series, it is not necessary to read the first three books, but it might give more insights.
The writing style is more neutral and not to emotion-heavy. Most emotions are written in a subdued style. But right now, I can connect to this style better than to some of the drama-heavy writing styles.
It seems almost like an abstract writing style. All the feelings- be it romance or fear all seem to be muted. The emotions are written quite logically.
Although the romance is predictable from the beginning, the development of the feelings is a bit out of the left field. From one page to the other it is "you are my enemy - I have feelings for you". Here to the muted feelings, make the romance a bit unbelievable or to logical.
I still love the world and the story. The magical elements and the characters general build are interesting. I look forward to the next development in this world.
Again, OAs book was a comfortable and easy read. It was intriguing and fast paced enough to keep on turning pages.
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
Distinctly darker and decidedly more Gothic than her original faerie tale series, Atwood's Witchwood Knot compels you deep into the plot just as the faerie knot traps its victims.
Winifred is the perfect heroine for this tale, being so very human and with faults that you wonder whether you're supposed to like her even as you're cheering her on. Mr Quincy is the epitome of the morally gray hero, and I was in turn concerned by him and wanting more. The romance is "sweet" by the definition of what happens between the hero and heroine, but the story around them is not, and Atwood's warning at the start of the book should be taken seriously. A satisfactory ending to our other morally gray character who too many people have experienced in this world. The ending also left no doubt this is clearly the first of what I hope is a trilogy, centering on each of Winifred's sisters, perhaps?
An excellent read for this Halloween season, and a special thanks to the author for allowing me to read this in advance of publication.
Winifred is the perfect heroine for this tale, being so very human and with faults that you wonder whether you're supposed to like her even as you're cheering her on. Mr Quincy is the epitome of the morally gray hero, and I was in turn concerned by him and wanting more. The romance is "sweet" by the definition of what happens between the hero and heroine, but the story around them is not, and Atwood's warning at the start of the book should be taken seriously. A satisfactory ending to our other morally gray character who too many people have experienced in this world. The ending also left no doubt this is clearly the first of what I hope is a trilogy, centering on each of Winifred's sisters, perhaps?
An excellent read for this Halloween season, and a special thanks to the author for allowing me to read this in advance of publication.
“But I am not strong— I am surviving. It is the simplest, most difficult thing in the world, because I have no choice."
"The world would be more comfortable without us, Miss Hall," he said. "But I have never troubled myself overmuch with making other people comfortable. I would rather carry a knife.”
WHAT? A cliffhanger? In my emotional support book? I guess I‘ll be here waiting for the sequel. The Witchwood Knot was such a fast paced, fun read with amazing characters. I hope there is an audiobook in the near future. 4.5 stars (obviously… it’s an Oliva Atwater novel) Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!
"The world would be more comfortable without us, Miss Hall," he said. "But I have never troubled myself overmuch with making other people comfortable. I would rather carry a knife.”
WHAT? A cliffhanger? In my emotional support book? I guess I‘ll be here waiting for the sequel. The Witchwood Knot was such a fast paced, fun read with amazing characters. I hope there is an audiobook in the near future. 4.5 stars (obviously… it’s an Oliva Atwater novel) Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!
4 Stars! -- I loved the Regency Faerie Tales series by this same author so I was very much looking forward to a companion series set in the Victorian Era. I really appreciated and enjoyed the callback to previous characters, books, and plot points throughout this story.
The book follows Winnifred Hall as she tries to save a young boy from the clutches of a mysterious manor and its curse. I think the setting was suitably gothic, the characters mysterious, and the world-building solid. The first half of the book was quite slow to me, but at around the 50% mark, things started to pick up and I started enjoying it even more.
Winnie and Mr. Quincy start out as adversaries but learn that they are not each other's enemy. I liked this development of their characters and how they both recognized each other as an equal opponent from the beginning (I love when this is the case for any type of enemies to lovers kind of tales). I think the ending is strong in its message of consent; Winnie has been objectified from a young age and her relationship with Mr. Quincy is clear that she is okay with his attention because she has given him permission to do so (Note: in non-spoiler fashion, please check the trigger warnings for this book for themes relating to this).
My favorite quotes:
"It was somewhat flattering, Winnie realised, to be considered a worthy opponent, instead of as a woman."
"He was, in short, a one-man terror."
"'You are so cruel, Mr. Quincy,' she told him. 'I admire it intensely.'"
I thought the resolution of the story set up the next installment in the Victorian Faerie Tales series and I am looking forward to the next one! This book releases on Tuesday, Nov 28th!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced readers copy in return for an honest review. It did not affect my review in any way. All quotes are from an early copy.
The book follows Winnifred Hall as she tries to save a young boy from the clutches of a mysterious manor and its curse. I think the setting was suitably gothic, the characters mysterious, and the world-building solid. The first half of the book was quite slow to me, but at around the 50% mark, things started to pick up and I started enjoying it even more.
Winnie and Mr. Quincy start out as adversaries but learn that they are not each other's enemy. I liked this development of their characters and how they both recognized each other as an equal opponent from the beginning (I love when this is the case for any type of enemies to lovers kind of tales). I think the ending is strong in its message of consent; Winnie has been objectified from a young age and her relationship with Mr. Quincy is clear that she is okay with his attention because she has given him permission to do so (Note: in non-spoiler fashion, please check the trigger warnings for this book for themes relating to this).
My favorite quotes:
"It was somewhat flattering, Winnie realised, to be considered a worthy opponent, instead of as a woman."
"He was, in short, a one-man terror."
"'You are so cruel, Mr. Quincy,' she told him. 'I admire it intensely.'"
I thought the resolution of the story set up the next installment in the Victorian Faerie Tales series and I am looking forward to the next one! This book releases on Tuesday, Nov 28th!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced readers copy in return for an honest review. It did not affect my review in any way. All quotes are from an early copy.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated