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tessas_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rachelcofo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
electramourning's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted this one to be for me. The cover is beautiful, and the basic premise is interesting, but ultimately no matter how much I wanted it to, it just didn’t hook me. The magic system didn’t work for me, and I couldn’t make the MMC appealing for me. I have no doubt there is an audience out there for this book, I’m just not it!
ladyj1989's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amb0517's review against another edition
2.0
There's nothing innately wrong with this book, it just wasn't the book for me. I didn't connect with the characters as much as I would have liked, the story dragged in places. It wasn't awful by any means, but it also wasn't really good.
vivienned's review against another edition
4.0
This story starts out in 1922, with a desperate Brigid who wanted nothing more than to be a mother. However, her Goddess doesn’t allow it because of Brigid’s role as a protector witch. So, in desperation she makes a deal with Luc, a Demi-god, who makes it happen. Time passes and her daughter falls ill. Brigid tries to save her and through her actions, is sent a hundred years into the future.
After the time jump, Brigid doesn’t remember many things and the story unfolds as we learn things along with Brigid to fill in her memory gaps. Luc is still around, and we have the addition of Finola & Ophelia. Fin is hilarious, and she runs a podcast with Ophelia. Those little snippets of their podcast are fun and break up the seriousness of the story a bit.
There were some repetitive moments, but I thought the writer uncovering things little by little was clever. I predicted a lot of the story, which may just be my love for folklore-type stories and this felt very much like a modern-folklore mix. Overall, an enjoyable read/listen. The narrator did a wonderful job setting the scenes and portraying the characters.
After the time jump, Brigid doesn’t remember many things and the story unfolds as we learn things along with Brigid to fill in her memory gaps. Luc is still around, and we have the addition of Finola & Ophelia. Fin is hilarious, and she runs a podcast with Ophelia. Those little snippets of their podcast are fun and break up the seriousness of the story a bit.
There were some repetitive moments, but I thought the writer uncovering things little by little was clever. I predicted a lot of the story, which may just be my love for folklore-type stories and this felt very much like a modern-folklore mix. Overall, an enjoyable read/listen. The narrator did a wonderful job setting the scenes and portraying the characters.
vivienned's review against another edition
4.0
This story starts out in 1922, with a desperate Brigid who wanted nothing more than to be a mother. However, her Goddess doesn’t allow it because of Brigid’s role as a protector witch. So, in desperation she makes a deal with Luc, a Demi-god, who makes it happen. Time passes and her daughter falls ill. Brigid tries to save her and through her actions, is sent a hundred years into the future.
After the time jump, Brigid doesn’t remember many things and the story unfolds as we learn things along with Brigid to fill in her memory gaps. Luc is still around, and we have the addition of Finola & Ophelia. Fin is hilarious, and she runs a podcast with Ophelia. Those little snippets of their podcast are fun and break up the seriousness of the story a bit.
There were some repetitive moments, but I thought the writer uncovering things little by little was clever. I predicted a lot of the story, which may just be my love for folklore-type stories and this felt very much like a modern-folklore mix. Overall, an enjoyable read/listen. The narrator did a wonderful job setting the scenes and portraying the characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an arc. All opinions are my own.
After the time jump, Brigid doesn’t remember many things and the story unfolds as we learn things along with Brigid to fill in her memory gaps. Luc is still around, and we have the addition of Finola & Ophelia. Fin is hilarious, and she runs a podcast with Ophelia. Those little snippets of their podcast are fun and break up the seriousness of the story a bit.
There were some repetitive moments, but I thought the writer uncovering things little by little was clever. I predicted a lot of the story, which may just be my love for folklore-type stories and this felt very much like a modern-folklore mix. Overall, an enjoyable read/listen. The narrator did a wonderful job setting the scenes and portraying the characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an arc. All opinions are my own.
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
4.0
Steeped in Irish folklore, this book has sister witches, faerie, gods/goddesses, family connections, the small town feel, spooky vibes with the Damned, and even a love story. So many of my favorite elements are found in The Lost Witch that I'm sorry some components were not expanded upon firther. I read Crutcher's previous novel, The Orphan Witch, and this one gave me similar (OG) Charmed and Practical Magic vibes. While Brigid, Ophelia, Finola, and others practiced magic against very high stakes for their lives and the village's, the book overall consistently gave me familiar cozy feeling. I really like it and will definitely reread it upon final publication. Preferably the Goddess and the MC wouldn't have such similar names, but I never truly got confused. I recommend the book to anyone interested in a witchy read that pulls in Irish folklore and prefers minimal spice.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, St. Martin Press, for the chance to read an ARC of this fantastic book in time for Halloween.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, St. Martin Press, for the chance to read an ARC of this fantastic book in time for Halloween.
litwtchreads's review against another edition
I wanted to like this book I really did. But it felt very disjointed and it was hard to tell the switch between the characters sometimes. Also, the overall plot was kinda convoluted. I wish I could say I finished this book, but I really wasn't able to. I liked the prose and the concept was really interesting, but I think the execution could have taken some more time and been fleshed out a bit more.
imds's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent