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The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater

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kristinerisch's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

aglimpseinto's review

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-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

4.5

This book is spell-bidding, it grabs you from the beginning and it takes you through this world where you have to tread lightly. Winnie is such a strong female character that has gone through so much but it drives you to see her overcome struggles, and become more sure of herself and what she can accomplish. You experience this house, the atmosphere surrounds you and you're entranced and horrified by the atrocities that have been done but more than that, it makes you question who are the real monsters.

This was my first Olivia Atwater book, but it won't be my last. I can only hope to become part of this cast of characters once again and pursue the next chapter of this story.

Thank you Starwatch Press/Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

monka581's review

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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brandenburgreads's review

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4.0

Set in the Victorian era, at Witchwood Hall, a young governess, Winnie, arrives to rid the Hall of the faerie nuisance that has kept the humans away and has frightened the house matriarch into never leaving her room. Arriving at Witchwood Hall, she first meets Mr. Quincy, the faerie butler of the manor. Winnie's charge, the future lord Witchwood Hall, has been taken by the Fae Folk, known for their mischievous ways, and Winnie does not like children. She must also contend with the current lord of Witchwood Manor and the boy's father, who does not believe in faeries. As Winnie embarks on a rescue mission, she has to team up with Mr. Quincy. Despite her hesitancy, Winnie teams up with him, knowing she needs his help navigating the faerie realm. She relies on her wit to decide who to trust in a world of deceptions.

Winnie is a strong female character with tenacity and all the audacity. I enjoyed her strength, fearless spirit, and bravery when faced with challenges. I learned so much about fae lore. I enjoyed the interplay between the human world and the fae world. The supernatural elements are nicely woven into the story, creating a cohesive atmosphere. The romance was a slow burn and did not overpower the storyline. It is a slower pace book than I prefer. Overall, it is a fun read.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Starwatch Press.

vitawirt's review

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3.0

Arc provided in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by Olivia Atwater, so I went in completely blind.

We follow a young woman named Winnie which is a governess as Witchwood Manor. But Winnie is way more than just a governess and the Witchwood Manor is way more than just a simple house.

Together with Winnie we discover the secrets of Witchwood Manor and the family that lives there. It is a regency fantasy with a little murder mystery on the side.

The book started pretty slow, but got faster around 50%. While at the beginning I was not very invested in the story, the second half redeemed it for me.

Maybe I am also missing some bigger context as I haven’t read the other books. It was a nice read, but a little hard to get through the beginning.

v_gonz's review

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4.0

I love Olivia Atwater's books, they're so well crafted. This one was more gothic and atmospheric than any of her regency faerie tales, but it was perfect for the start of fall (even if it is still 90 degrees outside). I'm so invested in what will happen in the next book. A pretty perfect balance of romance and magical mystery for me.