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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
First and foremost, thank you to Anna Rasche for writing this story. Honestly, this is the first ARC in a while that I thoroughly enjoyed! Coming from more of a Romantasy background, I didn’t know what to expect with this one but was pleasantly surprised with how fast I was sucked in to the story and Anna’s writing.
I felt like Ginevra was a close friend and was honestly so comforted by her essence and character. She felt nostalgic to me in a way that I can’t properly explain. I truly love what she symbolized in her quest to defy the odds and challenge beliefs. The story itself kept me thoroughly engaged as I felt as though I never knew what to expect next. There were a ton of twists and turns and I never knew what was around the next corner.
I really loved how Anna used her knowledge of gemology and her extensive research to inform this novel. The time and care she took with her research and preparation shown brightly through this novel and was a huge factor in why I was so engaged - there was a hint of truth amidst the fantasy. You could really read the passion for her work in each of Anna’s words and this unique perspective is truly what made this story stand out - I’ve never read anything like it!
This book alone has inspired me to explore historical fiction as a new favorite genre.
Thank you to NetGalley and Park Row Books/Harper Collins for providing me this copy in exchange for an honest review! <3
I felt like Ginevra was a close friend and was honestly so comforted by her essence and character. She felt nostalgic to me in a way that I can’t properly explain. I truly love what she symbolized in her quest to defy the odds and challenge beliefs. The story itself kept me thoroughly engaged as I felt as though I never knew what to expect next. There were a ton of twists and turns and I never knew what was around the next corner.
I really loved how Anna used her knowledge of gemology and her extensive research to inform this novel. The time and care she took with her research and preparation shown brightly through this novel and was a huge factor in why I was so engaged - there was a hint of truth amidst the fantasy. You could really read the passion for her work in each of Anna’s words and this unique perspective is truly what made this story stand out - I’ve never read anything like it!
This book alone has inspired me to explore historical fiction as a new favorite genre.
Thank you to NetGalley and Park Row Books/Harper Collins for providing me this copy in exchange for an honest review! <3
fast-paced
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Set in Florence during the 1340s, Ginevra is secretly summoned back to help solve a series of thefts of religious relics. Some consider her a witch, and others a healer, but Ginevra uses the power of stones to heal and protect herself from the plague and has desires of her own to be recognized as the first female doctor and apothecary in Florence.
With a mix of religion, mystery, and mysticism this is a good read.
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Set in Florence during the 1340s, Ginevra is secretly summoned back to help solve a series of thefts of religious relics. Some consider her a witch, and others a healer, but Ginevra uses the power of stones to heal and protect herself from the plague and has desires of her own to be recognized as the first female doctor and apothecary in Florence.
With a mix of religion, mystery, and mysticism this is a good read.
@netgalley
#netgalley
@bookofthemonth
#bookofthemonth
#readmorebooks
#readmorebooksbywomen
#readersofinstagram
#bookstagram
#bookstagrammer
#bookish
#mybookishlife
#wearebookish
#lovereading
#alwaysreading
#readinggoals
#2024reads
#goodreads
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I appreciate the premise and intent; it has everything I look for in a story. The plot and character development just didn’t do it for me, and it was a slog to finish.
Good fun. A well crafted story with a very sympathetic witch at the center of the story.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
medium-paced