books__brews_and_booze's review against another edition
Thoughts:
1. This is perfect for a book club read because I figured out so many things when talking about the book with a friend! Talking brought clarity that I wouldn’t have found otherwise.
2. A most ambitious undertaking, to put so many past lives in a book!
3. Spook-o-meter: I’m a straight up chicken but I did well with the spooky factor. I could even read it at night!
4. TW: Sexual assault, physical abuse, curses, drug use, suicide.
5. Audiobook version borrowed from library: narrator did a great job with all the different accents.
6. What a journey!
1. This is perfect for a book club read because I figured out so many things when talking about the book with a friend! Talking brought clarity that I wouldn’t have found otherwise.
2. A most ambitious undertaking, to put so many past lives in a book!
3. Spook-o-meter: I’m a straight up chicken but I did well with the spooky factor. I could even read it at night!
4. TW: Sexual assault, physical abuse, curses, drug use, suicide.
5. Audiobook version borrowed from library: narrator did a great job with all the different accents.
6. What a journey!
gabianne's review against another edition
medium-paced
Similar vibe to Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
shelbells1993's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
marcytee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
stranger_sights's review against another edition
4.0
There’s some magic here, plenty of star-cross’d lovers, a little light demon business, some blood rituals, and trips through late 19th century France, 1930s Hollywood, 1970’s LA, and recent-times D.C.
The only thing keeping me from rating this book higher is that for a story that hinges upon a demon-driven witch-curse, there is remarkably little of any of that to be found. The curse is almost an afterthought. I mean, I get that the real story here is the love story, but…I feel a little let down. That being said, I still really enjoyed reading this, and based on the quality of the work, I still find it hard to reconcile that this is Constance Sayers’ first novel.
All in all, I highly recommend.
The only thing keeping me from rating this book higher is that for a story that hinges upon a demon-driven witch-curse, there is remarkably little of any of that to be found. The curse is almost an afterthought. I mean, I get that the real story here is the love story, but…I feel a little let down. That being said, I still really enjoyed reading this, and based on the quality of the work, I still find it hard to reconcile that this is Constance Sayers’ first novel.
All in all, I highly recommend.
samthebookdevotee's review against another edition
5.0
This book made me think a lot. It was intense and heavy at times, however, the writing is phenomenal. The author did a great job bringing these four women to life. I was not a big fan of either love interest to be honest. I debated giving 4 stars instead of five for this, but the work was just so good I couldn't do it. I highly recommend this book. As stated above, it is not a light read. This is a great read to fill your entire day with. I honestly have no clue what I am going to read next because I have such a book hangover now lol.
copp0928's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bluekelpie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Suicide, Sexual violence, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Sexism
kristendom's review against another edition
3.75
I have to admit, I enjoyed this book so much more than I expected (don't ask me why I didn't expect to enjoy it - my mind works in mysterious ways). I really loved the fact that we got three character stories as part of the overall story. This book follows Helen, who in present day, has started having startlingly realistic dreams about three women from three different timespans while also starting to exhibit some strange powers. Once she meets Luke, certain things start to fall into place about who she is in relation to these women, and how she can stop what has become a torturous cycle of love and betrayal. I loved the historical fiction aspects of the book - really found those enjoyable. Would have loved to get more of Helen's story, as it wasn't nearly as fleshed out as the other three. Definitely a solid witchy read.