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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This second book was very character driven. I know and understand depth in characters just wished there was a little more plot. But I still really did enjoy it and the story line on it. It def ended on a cliffhanger.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While I loved book one, this story didn’t live up to the same enjoyment level as the first. I feel like we lost some of the atmospheric vibes the first book had, got lost in too many POVs, and was missing the climactic effect. The plot moved super slowly for me and I was so ready for something to happen, but when it did - the action sprang from nowhere and then quickly resolved. Winnie, the Winter Sister, had a lot of character backstory in this one which I feel took the focus of the book. Though it was more reflective than showing. There was a shocking and entertaining reveal at the end, but overall I feel a bit unsatisfied with this one.
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The last 30% of this book was great! It took me a really long time to really get into this one...maybe it was how many POVs there were, maybe I just had too much going in my personal life...but I just couldn't get invested until about the 70% mark
I LOVED Winnie in this book and her storyline was beautiful perfect amazing. I guess I was hoping for more from Grimm and Aggie. Book 1 was a total 5⭐️ but I was only vibing with the Winnie storyline this time
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Spoiler
AAAAAH IT ENDED ON A FUCKING CLIFFHANGER WHYI want to preface by saying, that though I read this on KU, I'm getting another Kindle copy to support Vampa cause I want this series to finish, dammit.
This series was such a comfort read in Autumn and felt like a birthday present when it was released near March!
Vampa's prose is the highlight but can also be her downfall at times (as it can get clumsy, but when she nails it....ooo she nails it good)
The whole entire book sent me into a turmoil of emotions that I almost cried near the end.
The introduction of the Druid and Troupe felt like a subtle nod to "Night Circus" and "Hollow Knight" (I don't know if Vampa played that game tho) that I almost squealed when I read it.
Like "Autumn", "Winter" has a slow start, but then once we reached the peak of that hill, the action, twists, and political intrigue start to roll so fast that I had a hard time putting the book down past the 50% mark.
That said, I think this sequel did have a few pitfalls, but none of this makes me want to dock it below 4 stars. (Hell, it can be 4.5 if the below problems were fixed)
I want to say this one is a step under "Autumn" in that, I felt the prose was a bit lacking this time around. I feel having another editor and one more beta reader that's honest probably would have helped. (Vampa if you're reading this, I would love to beta future work)
Though this book was supposed to revolve around Wendolyn, I feel like we didn't focus too much on her and went back to Agatha and Grimm going to horny jail (which I ain't complaining about the spicy smut).
Spoiler
Last book we got one spicy smut scene. This book we got two...Can we get three in the next book, Vampa?All in all, this is a solid sequel to "Autumn", just wished each sequel focused more on the respective sister instead of going back to Agatha and Grimm (I understand why Vampa did it for the plot since her story needed these characters again, but it still felt like it overstayed a bit too much.)
Maybe it'll change for "Spring of Ruin".
If you have the physical version of Winter but the Kindle version of "Autumn", I highly recommend using the "Autumn" copy to ctrl F some names that you might have forgotten since the last book.
Read this book if you need your Vampa itch again, she still got it and she'll put you on the feels train whether you like it or not.
4/5
I fell in love with Autumn of the Grimoire, so naturally I jumped at the chance to read Winter of the Wicked.
Winter of the Wicked picks up RIGHT where Autumn left off. I lovedseeing more of Agatha and Grimm.
I was truly shocked by Winnie because she was exactly what I expected her to be like, but by the end she came in with a whole new side that wad such a nice surprise.
J.L. Vampa wrote multiple POV, and different timelines seamlessly and it gave so much insight to different parts of the plot and characters that we really needed, and wanted.
The cliffhanger at the end blindsided me, I was so wrapped into the story that I didn’t even realize it was over and I kept angrily trying to turn the page for more. I need to know what happens next, so I’ll be (im)patiently waiting for the next book.
Winter of the Wicked picks up RIGHT where Autumn left off. I lovedseeing more of Agatha and Grimm.
I was truly shocked by Winnie because she was exactly what I expected her to be like, but by the end she came in with a whole new side that wad such a nice surprise.
J.L. Vampa wrote multiple POV, and different timelines seamlessly and it gave so much insight to different parts of the plot and characters that we really needed, and wanted.
The cliffhanger at the end blindsided me, I was so wrapped into the story that I didn’t even realize it was over and I kept angrily trying to turn the page for more. I need to know what happens next, so I’ll be (im)patiently waiting for the next book.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
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