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jojowashere's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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
3.75
bookishluver's review against another edition
1.0
1 ⭐️
en una sola palabra: Desilusión
Lo único que me gustó de la historia es la atmósfera, el tema de los barcos, el mar encantado y demás. Cuando se dijo que Penny era Hazel Swan la historia de decayó bastante. Al principio si me tomo de sorpresa por que para ser sincera creí que sería Rose, la amiga, pero luego Hazel hacía comentario tipo “le dejaré este cuerpo, esta vida, y a este chico” y es como wtf ni siquiera es tuyo nada de eso, todavía que va y se roba todo se pone a decir “para que veas que soy buena te dejo esto” y que Bo al final quisiera más a Hazel QUIEN ES SU SANO JUICIO LA SEGUIRÍA AMANDO SI MATO A SU HERMANO WTTTFFFF, se enamoró del físico de Penny admiraba sus ojos azules. Al fin y al cabo Hazel tenía que ser parecida a la PENNY REAL no había diferencia entre hazel y ella, entonces por qué Bo, aparte de todo eso y lo de su hermano se sintió “triste por que perdió al amor de su vida”
mato a un buen de gente y solo iba de egoísta preocupándose por sus hermanas y por ella misma sin pensar en toda la gente que había matado (incluido el papá de penny que dejó a la madre muy mal) le importaba solo ella y que no mataran a sus hermanas.
Pedí, pedí a gritos que en el último momento cuando estaban a mar abierto, la agarrara y la ahogara, para salvar a Penny y la salvara de la maldición que llevaba adentro (hazel) y no que fuera un “suicidio” la hubiera ahogado para que se vengará y obviamente al final tendría que querer a la verdadera Penny no a la doña que lleva muerta 2 siglos ÓSEA WTF CON ESTE LIBRO
en una sola palabra: Desilusión
Lo único que me gustó de la historia es la atmósfera, el tema de los barcos, el mar encantado y demás. Cuando se dijo que Penny era Hazel Swan la historia de decayó bastante. Al principio si me tomo de sorpresa por que para ser sincera creí que sería Rose, la amiga, pero luego Hazel hacía comentario tipo “le dejaré este cuerpo, esta vida, y a este chico” y es como wtf ni siquiera es tuyo nada de eso, todavía que va y se roba todo se pone a decir “para que veas que soy buena te dejo esto” y que Bo al final quisiera más a Hazel QUIEN ES SU SANO JUICIO LA SEGUIRÍA AMANDO SI MATO A SU HERMANO WTTTFFFF, se enamoró del físico de Penny admiraba sus ojos azules. Al fin y al cabo Hazel tenía que ser parecida a la PENNY REAL no había diferencia entre hazel y ella, entonces por qué Bo, aparte de todo eso y lo de su hermano se sintió “triste por que perdió al amor de su vida”
mato a un buen de gente y solo iba de egoísta preocupándose por sus hermanas y por ella misma sin pensar en toda la gente que había matado (incluido el papá de penny que dejó a la madre muy mal) le importaba solo ella y que no mataran a sus hermanas.
Pedí, pedí a gritos que en el último momento cuando estaban a mar abierto, la agarrara y la ahogara, para salvar a Penny y la salvara de la maldición que llevaba adentro (hazel) y no que fuera un “suicidio” la hubiera ahogado para que se vengará y obviamente al final tendría que querer a la verdadera Penny no a la doña que lleva muerta 2 siglos ÓSEA WTF CON ESTE LIBRO
baibe's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
2.75
This book is a bit difficult to rate because I enjoyed it but also didn't. The parts that are five stars are for the mysterious atmosphere and chilling and haunting story; however, it becomes a bit predictable and boring. The story takes place in the present with flashbacks to events that caused this little town to be cursed by the Swan Sisters. I wanted to know more about the sisters and other elements of the town that were mentioned, more than what was happening to the characters in the present story. If you are reading for dark romance and mystery vibes, it will do the trick.
alesabernat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The setting, the mystery, and the spooky vibes really sold this one for me. The writing was so seamless and I felt like I was really invested in the story, even when some of the clues seemed obvious. It was a nice pace with crumbs of information throughout the book rather than a heavy handed backstory right at the beginning. Definitely would recommemd reading this in the fall around Halloween, even though the story takes place in the summer.
bixvida's review against another edition
4.0
This book was AMAZING. I went into it thinking that I wouldn’t like it much, but it ended up surprising me. The ambience of this book is impressive, it gave me “Hocus Pocus” vibes, mostly because of the Swan sister and their curse, but also because of the spooky, misterious elements that the author put into the story that really reminded me of the movie.
I found the chapters about the sisters’ past so interesting. While I was reading I kept wanting to know more and more about their story and how everything ended up being as it is. I also really enjoyed the chapters about Penny and Bo in the present, because Shea Ernshaw was always giving us hints as if saying “ Hey, there’s more to this than you know”. Even the main caracter “kept secrets” from the readers, we were left in the dark for more than 200 pages to then find out that we are reading not from Penny’s perspective, but from Hazel, one of the Swan sisters, which made everything much more interesting, in my opinion.
The author wrote this book beautifully. I felt like her writing was a big part of my reading experience. I was constantly highlighting lines, gaping at the pages. There are two paragraphs that stood out me:
“Sometimes I think this island is a magnet for bad things, the center of it all. Like a black hole pulling us toward a fate we can’t prevent. And other times I think this island is the only thing keeping me sane, the only familiar thing I have left.
Or maybe it’s me that’s the black hole. And everyone around me can’t help but be swallowed up, drowned and trapped in my orbit. But I also know that there’s nothing I can do to change it. The island and I are the same.”
It’s funny to think about this specific part after I’ve read the entire book, because now I know it was Hazel talking and know about the bond she developed to the island because of Owen. I just think that this whole story is beautiful.
Also the last two chapters made me so happy. I knew from the start that the sisters would end up dead, but I thought the book would end tragically, with maybe Bo and Penny both dead as well. But the way
it actually ended...I didn’t know I needed it until I read it. I was amazed when I found out that Hazel still wonders through the island and Bo feels her there.
Overall this book was FANTASTIC! It exceeded
my expectations and I can’t wait to read more books by Shea Ernshaw!
I found the chapters about the sisters’ past so interesting. While I was reading I kept wanting to know more and more about their story and how everything ended up being as it is. I also really enjoyed the chapters about Penny and Bo in the present, because Shea Ernshaw was always giving us hints as if saying “ Hey, there’s more to this than you know”. Even the main caracter “kept secrets” from the readers, we were left in the dark for more than 200 pages to then find out that we are reading not from Penny’s perspective, but from Hazel, one of the Swan sisters, which made everything much more interesting, in my opinion.
The author wrote this book beautifully. I felt like her writing was a big part of my reading experience. I was constantly highlighting lines, gaping at the pages. There are two paragraphs that stood out me:
“Sometimes I think this island is a magnet for bad things, the center of it all. Like a black hole pulling us toward a fate we can’t prevent. And other times I think this island is the only thing keeping me sane, the only familiar thing I have left.
Or maybe it’s me that’s the black hole. And everyone around me can’t help but be swallowed up, drowned and trapped in my orbit. But I also know that there’s nothing I can do to change it. The island and I are the same.”
It’s funny to think about this specific part after I’ve read the entire book, because now I know it was Hazel talking and know about the bond she developed to the island because of Owen. I just think that this whole story is beautiful.
Also the last two chapters made me so happy. I knew from the start that the sisters would end up dead, but I thought the book would end tragically, with maybe Bo and Penny both dead as well. But the way
it actually ended...I didn’t know I needed it until I read it. I was amazed when I found out that Hazel still wonders through the island and Bo feels her there.
Overall this book was FANTASTIC! It exceeded
my expectations and I can’t wait to read more books by Shea Ernshaw!
marthamayfair's review against another edition
5.0
Estamos en el mes de Octubre y Halloween se acerca y, como no, este mes mis lecturas están dedicadas a este género. La maldición del mar es perfecto para esta época. Soy una enamorada de la temática de brujas y este libro lo tiene TODO. ¿Os gustan las brujas, los juicios de Salem, las maldiciones y las posesiones? Pues este libro es para vosotros.
En este libro nos encontramos a tres jóvenes hermanas que en 1822 llegan a un pueblo llamado Sparrow. Allí, las ejecutan por brujería cuando creen que están hechizando a los hombres del lugar. A partir de entonces, vuelven cada año durante el mes de junio y poseen el cuerpo de tres jóvenes para ahogar a chicos de su edad como venganza. Entonces nos encontramos en la actualidad, con Penny, una chica que vive en la isla del faro y, cuando conoce a un chico llamado Bo, se ve envuelta con las hermanas Swan.
La trama te engancha desde el primer momento. Está escrito desde diferentes situaciones, por un lado estamos en el presente en la mente y vida de Penny, por otro lado, hay capítulos en medio que vuelven atrás en el tiempo y te van dando pistas para saber qué está pasando en el presente. Me parece una manera muy ingeniosa de mantener la atención de la gente. Además, está muy bien escrito. Los personajes principales son muy enigmáticos. Nos encontramos que cada uno de ellos tiene sus motivaciones y sus secretos enredados que se van descubriendo a medida que avanza la historia y eso hace que la historia sea intrigante.
En conclusión, es el libro perfecto para esta época. Tiene intriga y una trama enrevesada pero escrita tan bien que no se te hace pesado. Además, es autoconcluyente, así que es perfecto para aquellos que les gusta empezar y acabar una historia en un mismo libro.
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We are in the month of October and Halloween is approaching and, of course, this month my readings are dedicated to this genre. The wicked deep is perfect for this time. I am in love with the subject of witches and this book has it ALL. Do you like witches, Salem trials, curses and possessions? Well, this book is for you.
In this book we meet three young sisters who in 1822 arrive in a town called Sparrow. There, they are executed for witchcraft when the villagers believe they are bewitching the men of the place. Since then, they return every year during the month of June and have the bodies of three young women to drown boys their age as revenge. Then we meet today, with Penny, a girl who lives on the island of the lighthouse and, when she meets a boy named Bo, she gets involved with the Swan sisters.
The plot hooks you from the first moment. It is written from different situations, on one hand we are in the present in the mind and life of Penny, on the other hand, there are chapters in the middle that go back in time and give you clues to know what is happening in the present. It seems to me a very ingenious way to keep people's attention. In addition, it is very well written. The main characters are very enigmatic. We find that each one of them has their motivations and their tangled secrets that are discovered as the story progresses and that makes the story intriguing.
In conclusion, it is the perfect book for this era. It has intrigue and a convoluted plot but written so well that it does not make it hard to read. In addition, it is self-concluding, so it is perfect for those who like to start and finish a story in the same book.
En este libro nos encontramos a tres jóvenes hermanas que en 1822 llegan a un pueblo llamado Sparrow. Allí, las ejecutan por brujería cuando creen que están hechizando a los hombres del lugar. A partir de entonces, vuelven cada año durante el mes de junio y poseen el cuerpo de tres jóvenes para ahogar a chicos de su edad como venganza. Entonces nos encontramos en la actualidad, con Penny, una chica que vive en la isla del faro y, cuando conoce a un chico llamado Bo, se ve envuelta con las hermanas Swan.
La trama te engancha desde el primer momento. Está escrito desde diferentes situaciones, por un lado estamos en el presente en la mente y vida de Penny, por otro lado, hay capítulos en medio que vuelven atrás en el tiempo y te van dando pistas para saber qué está pasando en el presente. Me parece una manera muy ingeniosa de mantener la atención de la gente. Además, está muy bien escrito. Los personajes principales son muy enigmáticos. Nos encontramos que cada uno de ellos tiene sus motivaciones y sus secretos enredados que se van descubriendo a medida que avanza la historia y eso hace que la historia sea intrigante.
En conclusión, es el libro perfecto para esta época. Tiene intriga y una trama enrevesada pero escrita tan bien que no se te hace pesado. Además, es autoconcluyente, así que es perfecto para aquellos que les gusta empezar y acabar una historia en un mismo libro.
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We are in the month of October and Halloween is approaching and, of course, this month my readings are dedicated to this genre. The wicked deep is perfect for this time. I am in love with the subject of witches and this book has it ALL. Do you like witches, Salem trials, curses and possessions? Well, this book is for you.
In this book we meet three young sisters who in 1822 arrive in a town called Sparrow. There, they are executed for witchcraft when the villagers believe they are bewitching the men of the place. Since then, they return every year during the month of June and have the bodies of three young women to drown boys their age as revenge. Then we meet today, with Penny, a girl who lives on the island of the lighthouse and, when she meets a boy named Bo, she gets involved with the Swan sisters.
The plot hooks you from the first moment. It is written from different situations, on one hand we are in the present in the mind and life of Penny, on the other hand, there are chapters in the middle that go back in time and give you clues to know what is happening in the present. It seems to me a very ingenious way to keep people's attention. In addition, it is very well written. The main characters are very enigmatic. We find that each one of them has their motivations and their tangled secrets that are discovered as the story progresses and that makes the story intriguing.
In conclusion, it is the perfect book for this era. It has intrigue and a convoluted plot but written so well that it does not make it hard to read. In addition, it is self-concluding, so it is perfect for those who like to start and finish a story in the same book.
allie_in_wonderland's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
sgbookcase's review against another edition
5.0
Real possible rating: 4.6
Thoughts, thought. I have mix feelings. But the plot was good everything was good. Romance? For me, Not so much goodness (fuck you Hazel. "Love you still" my ass) But it was interesting and has a good plot twist.
Thoughts, thought. I have mix feelings. But the plot was good everything was good. Romance? For me, Not so much goodness (fuck you Hazel. "Love you still" my ass) But it was interesting and has a good plot twist.
cgreaderbee's review against another edition
4.0
Creepy & chilling. Atmospheric. Not your average romance.
I rather liked this book.*
There’s a lot of layers to unfold, full of history and mystery, ghosts and legends. There’s a curse on the seaside town of Sparrow, and not everyone is going to make it out alive.
Though the “reveal” isn’t unpredictable, I still didn’t know how it was all going to end, and I found the ending wistful and satisfying. Though the romance was a bit insta and intense, it kept just enough of a balance for me to still enjoy it (and that’s saying a lot. Romance many times supersaturates and ruins books for me).
I look forward to reading future works by this author.
*After further reflection, I did bump down my review from 5 to 4 stars. So it’s safe to assume my true feelings lie somewhere in the middle.
I rather liked this book.*
There’s a lot of layers to unfold, full of history and mystery, ghosts and legends. There’s a curse on the seaside town of Sparrow, and not everyone is going to make it out alive.
Though the “reveal” isn’t unpredictable, I still didn’t know how it was all going to end, and I found the ending wistful and satisfying. Though the romance was a bit insta and intense, it kept just enough of a balance for me to still enjoy it (and that’s saying a lot. Romance many times supersaturates and ruins books for me).
I look forward to reading future works by this author.
*After further reflection, I did bump down my review from 5 to 4 stars. So it’s safe to assume my true feelings lie somewhere in the middle.