Reviews

Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

skel_bea's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

susysstories's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-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

3.25

Cozy, easy read. Thought the MC came across as younger though, maybe the narrator's voice played a role as well. Enjoyed it well enough but I don't think the story will stay with me for long.

Characters 7
Atmosphere 7
Writing Style 6
Setup 6
Plot 6
Intrigue 6
Logic 6
Enjoyment 6
Narration 6

tessapm's review

hopeful lighthearted 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

3.75

larkspurlane's review

hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

bees_glorious_reads's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

nereanpi's review

2.0

como dijo aquel profesor: flojito

b_e_a_utifulmorning's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

joyceedb's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

blok_sera_szwajcarskiego's review

5.0

He smiled at me. "I wish I was like you."
"Stubborn, you mean?"
"No." He rubbed his hand against the back of his neck. "Fearless."

me when romance in a magical world with queer but straight pairing full of parent issues:



Okay but for real this book is pure magic. It's very story driven, the main focus lies over Clara and her magic, whether it will drive her into good or bad direction, as everything tries to persuade her she is a villain like her mother. One unfortunate mistake will make her father hurt, and if she doesn't find help in time, he will suffer. Then appears Xavier, her friend from childhood, that gained his high position between witches suspiciously quickly, but with no one else to turn to, Clara makes an unbelievable vow that may end up in tears and death.

I kind of wish the plot with Clara's mother was more developed, because that's what I was lacking. Besides that it is an incredible story about (surprisingly) mental health and fate that turns the other way than expected. There is not that much romance, but it's one that develops naturally – step by step, without forgetting the main focus of the story. This is how I like my romances. Ideas are great, and the writing makes them so much more than just that – Catherine Bakewell added to her story this thrillerish vibe full of uncertainty and disquiet. Under the cottagecore aesthetics awaits a much bigger, darker story, and I can't thank author enough for embracing it.

And there are so many queer characters just casually existing! Could it be more perfect?

elbaraa's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0