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martareader's review against another edition
4.0
4,25
It would have been a 4,5 if the damn twists weren't soooo predictable.
It was such an amazing book with great characters and a very addictive storyline.
I loved the athmosphere and the writing a lot and Shea Ernshaw has now officially become a new favourite author.
It would have been a 4,5 if the damn twists weren't soooo predictable.
It was such an amazing book with great characters and a very addictive storyline.
I loved the athmosphere and the writing a lot and Shea Ernshaw has now officially become a new favourite author.
mamallama805's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
pages_oflau's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book!
I instantly fell in love with Bo, he’s such a great character.
I did not see the twist coming at all! It completely took me by surprise and I’m so glad it did. I love the Witchy vibe it gives, I’m a little disappointed that it didn’t have any ‘sirens’ in it, although you can kind of say it does but not really...but kind of...but not.
The writing in this book is incredible, it had me hooked, I couldn’t put this book down. I loved all the characters and think they all connected so well together, the world building was pretty good too. I imagined the town of Sparrow and a little island just off to the side of it while I was reading!
I also really enjoyed the story line. It was the right pace and just written so well that I really want to read it again even though I’ve just finished it.
I instantly fell in love with Bo, he’s such a great character.
I did not see the twist coming at all! It completely took me by surprise and I’m so glad it did. I love the Witchy vibe it gives, I’m a little disappointed that it didn’t have any ‘sirens’ in it, although you can kind of say it does but not really...but kind of...but not.
The writing in this book is incredible, it had me hooked, I couldn’t put this book down. I loved all the characters and think they all connected so well together, the world building was pretty good too. I imagined the town of Sparrow and a little island just off to the side of it while I was reading!
I also really enjoyed the story line. It was the right pace and just written so well that I really want to read it again even though I’ve just finished it.
heeeybe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ashezbookz's review against another edition
5.0
This book was utterly beautiful. I don't normally think of books as being beautiful but the story that was spun in this book just tugged at those heart strings and made me both sad and happy.
The story of the three sisters coming back every summer for their revenge was so captivating. I had a feeling I knew where the story as headed and what was going to happen, but then you read it, and you just think...this is unreal.
Bo was a catalyst in a long string of events and everyone deserves their happy ending - but this one left me speechless - talk about a book hangover.
I just loved it too much for it's own good - 110% recommend.
Mermaids? not quite - sirens.. maybe .. my brain is still whirling
The story of the three sisters coming back every summer for their revenge was so captivating. I had a feeling I knew where the story as headed and what was going to happen, but then you read it, and you just think...this is unreal.
Bo was a catalyst in a long string of events and everyone deserves their happy ending - but this one left me speechless - talk about a book hangover.
I just loved it too much for it's own good - 110% recommend.
Mermaids? not quite - sirens.. maybe .. my brain is still whirling
plotsandpotions's review against another edition
5.0
Shea Ernshaw has a gift with words. The Wicked Deep is so beautifully written and whimsical that I could feel the cold breeze on my face and smell the salty air as I read. There were several lines that struck me, but the three below were my absolute favorite:
"Love is an enchantress- devious and wild. It sneaks up behind you, soft and gentle and quiet, just before it slits your throat."
"But magic was not always so linear. It was born from odium. From love. From revenge."
"Magic is a tricky thing. Not easily measured or metered or weighed."
These lines scream with experience, making the story all the more relatable. I can't begin to describe how much I adored her writing.
Overall, I enjoyed the tale of three sisters accused of witchcraft and subsequently drown in the ocean whereupon they return to seek their vengeance on the town every summer from July first to the Summer Solstice. I understood the sister's pain and loved the Ernshaw took her time with the romance in the novel. Some people claimed it was rushed, but Bo, the stranger in town, spends a lot of time ignoring the advances of our main character, Penny. The short snippets into the past were my favorite part. I loved reading about the sisters and things that had occurred in the town in the past. Very similar to what Paula Brackston did in The Witch's Daughter (which I did not really like btw, at least not the modern story. The historical flashbacks were amazing in that book).
If you are looking for a book filled with witchcraft, however, this is not the book for you. It is almost completely absent, but I was okay with that. It's important to understand many of the men and women accused of witchcraft did not practice, but that magic and curses are often born out of terrible events. I look forward to reading more of Ernshaw's work. I hope her writing is just as beautiful in her next book as it was in this one. It was seriously her writing that prompted me to give this book 5 stars. The story was more around a 4.
"Love is an enchantress- devious and wild. It sneaks up behind you, soft and gentle and quiet, just before it slits your throat."
"But magic was not always so linear. It was born from odium. From love. From revenge."
"Magic is a tricky thing. Not easily measured or metered or weighed."
These lines scream with experience, making the story all the more relatable. I can't begin to describe how much I adored her writing.
Overall, I enjoyed the tale of three sisters accused of witchcraft and subsequently drown in the ocean whereupon they return to seek their vengeance on the town every summer from July first to the Summer Solstice. I understood the sister's pain and loved the Ernshaw took her time with the romance in the novel. Some people claimed it was rushed, but Bo, the stranger in town, spends a lot of time ignoring the advances of our main character, Penny. The short snippets into the past were my favorite part. I loved reading about the sisters and things that had occurred in the town in the past. Very similar to what Paula Brackston did in The Witch's Daughter (which I did not really like btw, at least not the modern story. The historical flashbacks were amazing in that book).
If you are looking for a book filled with witchcraft, however, this is not the book for you. It is almost completely absent, but I was okay with that. It's important to understand many of the men and women accused of witchcraft did not practice, but that magic and curses are often born out of terrible events. I look forward to reading more of Ernshaw's work. I hope her writing is just as beautiful in her next book as it was in this one. It was seriously her writing that prompted me to give this book 5 stars. The story was more around a 4.
lovethebooksmell's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
taraomb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
Enchanting story. Perfect read for autumn time.
oliviagracepautot's review against another edition
4.0
The ending of this book has me like..
The ending was a little disappointing in my opinion, but it wasn't too cheesy either. So I have mixed feelings about it.
So, first of all, this book was beautifully written.
"Magic is not always formed from words, from cauldrons brewing spices or black cats strolling down dark alleys. Some curses are manifested from desire or injustice."
Also, does anyone else envision Bo being a complete babe? And same with the Swan sisters. I picture them being so beautiful. Has anyone made drawing mock-ups of them or anything? If so, please let me know! I'd love to see.
I gave this book 4/5 stars. I didn't give it 5 stars only because it isn't one of my favorite books. But it was still a thrill to read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
"I fell in love. What's more human than that?"
The ending really effed me up.
The ending was a little disappointing in my opinion, but it wasn't too cheesy either. So I have mixed feelings about it.
So, first of all, this book was beautifully written.
"Magic is not always formed from words, from cauldrons brewing spices or black cats strolling down dark alleys. Some curses are manifested from desire or injustice."
Also, does anyone else envision Bo being a complete babe? And same with the Swan sisters. I picture them being so beautiful. Has anyone made drawing mock-ups of them or anything? If so, please let me know! I'd love to see.
I gave this book 4/5 stars. I didn't give it 5 stars only because it isn't one of my favorite books. But it was still a thrill to read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
"I fell in love. What's more human than that?"
The ending really effed me up.