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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Loved this! Witchy, historical and funny!
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5 ⭐️
I really enjoyed the vibes of this one! It's much better as a pretty fast read.
It has some glaring grammar and historical accuracy issues that can annoy BUT it is self published so this is expected. The character development didn't quite get to where you think McNee was aiming for which sucks. Also the "romance" felt a mere plot device and rushed/unnatural.
The plot was so great, fast moving and snappy chapters with great ideas to stretch Maude's character. The ambiguity of the magic system is also excellent and I have yet to come across a similar take as this. The themes of reclaiming power and ostracisation are unusual to find in much fiction so combined with witchcraft and feminism, it was so fun!
I really enjoyed the vibes of this one! It's much better as a pretty fast read.
It has some glaring grammar and historical accuracy issues that can annoy BUT it is self published so this is expected. The character development didn't quite get to where you think McNee was aiming for which sucks. Also the "romance" felt a mere plot device and rushed/unnatural.
The plot was so great, fast moving and snappy chapters with great ideas to stretch Maude's character. The ambiguity of the magic system is also excellent and I have yet to come across a similar take as this. The themes of reclaiming power and ostracisation are unusual to find in much fiction so combined with witchcraft and feminism, it was so fun!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
1535, Oxfordshire. Lady Maude Shaftsberry, a daughter with six brothers is about to marry a lord. All is well except she carries a dark birthmark that stretches over her stomach and between her legs. Upon seeing this, her new husband accused her of being a witch and left her. Where else can she find refuge but from the real witches in town?
I thought that was a solid plot but the execution was mediocre at best.
1. The dialogue was modern. Maude said "thingy" as a euphemism for "cock".
2. The inclusion of the Tudor court came out of nowhere. Suddenly, we are following Anne Boleyn's story instead of Maude's.
3. The romance has no spark. The couple got together just because of proximity.
It was still an okay read since the other witches' banter with Maude was entertaining. Maude's character development was great as well. From a snobbish noble lady to a confident, powerful witch. I always love me some independent woman.
This would've been better if it stuck to the new-found family direction rather than the palace's court drama. Who cares about King Henry VIII when you have fun witches?
I thought that was a solid plot but the execution was mediocre at best.
1. The dialogue was modern. Maude said "thingy" as a euphemism for "cock".
2. The inclusion of the Tudor court came out of nowhere. Suddenly, we are following Anne Boleyn's story instead of Maude's.
3. The romance has no spark. The couple got together just because of proximity.
It was still an okay read since the other witches' banter with Maude was entertaining. Maude's character development was great as well. From a snobbish noble lady to a confident, powerful witch. I always love me some independent woman.
This would've been better if it stuck to the new-found family direction rather than the palace's court drama. Who cares about King Henry VIII when you have fun witches?
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Sexual violence
RBC March challenge - a book with a mushroom on the cover
Prompt 22: Found Family Trope
Prompt 22: Found Family Trope