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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
3.5 ⭐️Took a bit for me to finish this one bc I got a bit lost in the world building and was in the middle of another series. but overall an enjoyable read. There were some points I had to reread because things didn’t click, but that’s my own problem. The ending was also great and I will absolutely read the 2nd.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Decent, easy read. I found it enjoyable although not well written
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It had the gothic, witchy vibes and the tension was chef’s kiss. I just wanted them to f*** already. The magic system was interesting and I really liked that the FMC was already skilled at magic.
The last 20% had me at the edge of my seat. What an ending!
My only major gripe is that Willow kept saying her purpose in life was to find a bag of bones but spent absolutely none of the time looking for said bag of bones. Also dark academia, where? Other than the fact it was set in a school.
But I can overlook all that and say that this is a must read for spooky season!
The last 20% had me at the edge of my seat. What an ending!
My only major gripe is that Willow kept saying her purpose in life was to find a bag of bones but spent absolutely none of the time looking for said bag of bones. Also dark academia, where? Other than the fact it was set in a school.
But I can overlook all that and say that this is a must read for spooky season!
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow, I devoured this one, knocking it out in a day. I've already put the second one on hold at the library and can't wait to read it! I loved the FMC. She is a total bada** consistently throughout the whole book and I love an independent queen who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty. I also liked the MMC and am really excited to see where things go in the second book.
This one is filled with magic, witty banter, betrayal, murder, witches and demons. I really loved the premise of the beginning of Hecate as in my experience I’ve only ever seen her mentioned in depth within Greek Mythology. This book also tells a story of the beginning of witches and how their power came to be. Highly recommend it!
This book was so good!!! I devoured it in less than a day and may have had a minor meltdown with the ending... This was a unique story about a young witch who grew up outside of her coven after her mother faked her own death and escaped before her birth. Willow has grown up knowing that she is to play the major role in taking down the Coven and the Vessels, demon spirits trapped in spelled human-looking bodies who feed on the blood of witches in which is the magic that keeps their vessels strong, who protect it and the Covenant, two witches who used to lead the Coven and were brought back from the dead to lead it again, who have power over it. Her parents both have had horrible experiences at the hands of the Coven, which has become corrupted over the centuries, and decide to train her to be its downfall. She is brought to the school for witches, after it is opened up to the outside for the first time in 50 years, since a massacre took place that killed a bunch of students and wounded several Vessels and the school was shut down by the witch council. This is the first time in 50 years that young witches from outside will be allowed to attend as students, and Willow is one of them.
This was such a unique take on the witch/demon story and I absolutely loved the interactive nature of Willow's magic and how it was described in this book. How the earth and plants around her helped Willow physically in every situation because of their symbiotic relationship. I loved the descriptions and explanations about how the magic works; the earth and plants give Willow her magic and in return she gives them an offering of her blood and magic in it to help the earth thrive and the plants grow, and they in turn help her and protect her, and when she dies, her body will be returned to the earth for it to absorb her body and magic back into itself. This was just one of the types of magic in this book and the main magic that Willow possesses as a Green. There were also Reds, Greys, Blues, Whites, and Blacks (there may have been more, but not all were explained in depth), each possessing a different type of magic. Willow was born of two bloodlines, so in addition to her Green status, she was also a Black or a necromancer. This plays a huge part in the role forced upon Willow by her father, and the farther you read, the more it all makes sense.
Willow is such an interesting character. She is fierce and strong and smart and sassy and protective and she has such flair in her attitude. I loved getting to know her and seeing this world through her eyes as she unwillingly goes to fulfill this role her father has beaten into her for her entire life. She doesn't want to participate, but she believes that what she is doing is for the best of everyone. I loved watching Willow try to "seduce" Gray, the Headmaster and lead Vessel at the school, and slowly fall for his charms. Gray was an interesting character, and I am extremely glad that we got a few POVs from him throughout to helps us see into his head and understand his character a bit more. He is gruff and charming and sexy and seductive and strong and smart, and I loved seeing him fall for Willow as well.
This book has SEVERAL twists, especially at the end. I cannot wait for book 2!
Rating: 5⭐
This was such a unique take on the witch/demon story and I absolutely loved the interactive nature of Willow's magic and how it was described in this book. How the earth and plants around her helped Willow physically in every situation because of their symbiotic relationship. I loved the descriptions and explanations about how the magic works; the earth and plants give Willow her magic and in return she gives them an offering of her blood and magic in it to help the earth thrive and the plants grow, and they in turn help her and protect her, and when she dies, her body will be returned to the earth for it to absorb her body and magic back into itself. This was just one of the types of magic in this book and the main magic that Willow possesses as a Green. There were also Reds, Greys, Blues, Whites, and Blacks (there may have been more, but not all were explained in depth), each possessing a different type of magic. Willow was born of two bloodlines, so in addition to her Green status, she was also a Black or a necromancer. This plays a huge part in the role forced upon Willow by her father, and the farther you read, the more it all makes sense.
Willow is such an interesting character. She is fierce and strong and smart and sassy and protective and she has such flair in her attitude. I loved getting to know her and seeing this world through her eyes as she unwillingly goes to fulfill this role her father has beaten into her for her entire life. She doesn't want to participate, but she believes that what she is doing is for the best of everyone. I loved watching Willow try to "seduce" Gray, the Headmaster and lead Vessel at the school, and slowly fall for his charms. Gray was an interesting character, and I am extremely glad that we got a few POVs from him throughout to helps us see into his head and understand his character a bit more. He is gruff and charming and sexy and seductive and strong and smart, and I loved seeing him fall for Willow as well.
This book has SEVERAL twists, especially at the end. I cannot wait for book 2!
Rating: 5⭐