Reviews

A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft

ditati's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

glendowers's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love a good atmospheric magical setting so this book was great for me. The vibes reminded me of A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid which is probably why I enjoyed reading it. 

now_chemical's review against another edition

5.0

The book that got me out of my reading slump… the one that made me believe in magic again. Oh, how I shall be daydreaming of A Far Wilder Magic for many moons to come…

Such gentle and exquisite world building, settles you into a place you could reside in forever. Characters that weave together into the most beautiful tapestry. Heavy topics discussed in such a meaningful and delicate way. This book is truly something special.

olgans's review against another edition

Really wanted to like this book, but i just don't care 🤷‍♀️

timewriter's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

zookie_b's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-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? No

4.25

What a delight. Folky vibes, enemies to lovers, with beautiful descriptive prose and a setting that felt built by Hozier. I loved both the main characters- especially Margaret who avoids all the tropes of the usual YA Heroine. It is a much slower pace than I usually like but I so enjoyed the writing that I appreciated spending the time and wanted to stay even longer. Saft did a great job of avoiding bland, predictable tropes and I found myself frequently unsure what was going to happen next or how things would flesh out. 

enbr's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

greyemk's review against another edition

Good lead characters! The worldbuilding, plot, and villains had all the usual problems I have with YA but this audiobook met me where I’ve been at mentally the past few weeks so I’m happy.

deeee18's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Interesting magic system. The hunt had a very interesting concept. The romance almost felt like the main plot, but I didn’t mind. I think the romance was well written. 
 

irecomfa's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0