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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
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
Set in the Victorian era, at Witchwood Hall, a young governess, Winnie, arrives to rid the Hall of the faerie nuisance that has kept the humans away and has frightened the house matriarch into never leaving her room. Arriving at Witchwood Hall, she first meets Mr. Quincy, the faerie butler of the manor. Winnie's charge, the future lord Witchwood Hall, has been taken by the Fae Folk, known for their mischievous ways, and Winnie does not like children. She must also contend with the current lord of Witchwood Manor and the boy's father, who does not believe in faeries. As Winnie embarks on a rescue mission, she has to team up with Mr. Quincy. Despite her hesitancy, Winnie teams up with him, knowing she needs his help navigating the faerie realm. She relies on her wit to decide who to trust in a world of deceptions.
Winnie is a strong female character with tenacity and all the audacity. I enjoyed her strength, fearless spirit, and bravery when faced with challenges. I learned so much about fae lore. I enjoyed the interplay between the human world and the fae world. The supernatural elements are nicely woven into the story, creating a cohesive atmosphere. The romance was a slow burn and did not overpower the storyline. It is a slower pace book than I prefer. Overall, it is a fun read.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Starwatch Press.
Winnie is a strong female character with tenacity and all the audacity. I enjoyed her strength, fearless spirit, and bravery when faced with challenges. I learned so much about fae lore. I enjoyed the interplay between the human world and the fae world. The supernatural elements are nicely woven into the story, creating a cohesive atmosphere. The romance was a slow burn and did not overpower the storyline. It is a slower pace book than I prefer. Overall, it is a fun read.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Starwatch Press.
adventurous
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:
Yes
*Thank you to the publishers via Netgalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review*
For the most part, I really, really enjoyed this. It's definitely a more gothic, dark tone as compared to the whimsy of the Regency Fairie Tales trilogy and I really enjoyed that. There were a few things, though, that I wish were a little different. First, I wish that the romance was a bit more expanded in the story. I do think that Mr. Quincy and Winnie have a compelling relationship, but I felt like it would've been better if there'd been a few more scenes with the two of them together. Second, I think that Winnie's magic could've been utilized a bit more. Other than that, though I like what this book in particular has established about the world and I'm interested in seeing how it'll be resolved in upcoming books.
I will say that this book is not entirely a new series. It's an off-shoot of Olivia Atwater's previous trilogy--set in the same world with mentions of familiar characters. While I think Olivia Atwater did a pretty decent job clarifying certain plot points of the previous trilogy, it'd be more helpful for the reader to go into the book having read the other books.
For the most part, I really, really enjoyed this. It's definitely a more gothic, dark tone as compared to the whimsy of the Regency Fairie Tales trilogy and I really enjoyed that. There were a few things, though, that I wish were a little different. First, I wish that the romance was a bit more expanded in the story. I do think that Mr. Quincy and Winnie have a compelling relationship, but I felt like it would've been better if there'd been a few more scenes with the two of them together. Second, I think that Winnie's magic could've been utilized a bit more. Other than that, though I like what this book in particular has established about the world and I'm interested in seeing how it'll be resolved in upcoming books.
I will say that this book is not entirely a new series. It's an off-shoot of Olivia Atwater's previous trilogy--set in the same world with mentions of familiar characters. While I think Olivia Atwater did a pretty decent job clarifying certain plot points of the previous trilogy, it'd be more helpful for the reader to go into the book having read the other books.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Not my preferred genre and the narrator was....not my favorite. It was like she trying to seduce the reader. It was grating from the very first minute and never stopped.
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
i thoroughly enjoyed jumping into another period set faerie mystery. i loved the FMC, she was strong and witty, and her cat was the best. the romance is secondary but done so well. i hope we get more books
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes