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jencunn2024's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! Tying classic fear-based public response to witchcraft and its practice to a more modern but unspecified time. I loved its classic feel with twists on how a witch is defined or what they might look like. The story tells about hunters with stories told like legends. Schwab also offers great characters. The young heroine is admirable and fiery. Mixed with some mild romance, I really enjoyed the plot and the storytelling both by the author and by her characters. I would recommend both print and audio versions.
charlotte_slater's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
peberkie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
libraryofdreaming's review against another edition
2.0
I could sense bits and pieces of Schwab's trademark magic in this, but overall I'm underwhelmed. The characterization felt off. It just didn't work for me. Perhaps this is proof that VE Schwab is mortal after all. :)
missjeann's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
aimeethom05's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
filmfatale87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
themezzaluna's review against another edition
4.0
This book is the reason why I will never again give up on a read. I first started it back in 2019 when I got it, but after reading a few chapters I felt like I wasn't really interested in it and put it back on the shelf.
It's 2021 and two-hundred something pages later I have fallen inlove with the moors, the wind, witches and their spells and all together the concept of a small town so full of secrets.
V.E. Schwab's writing is so clean; it has a way of making you visualize whatever she is describing and it's done so well that you find yourself being able to conjure a fully formed picture of the setting.
Thank you so much for writing this Victoria.
It's 2021 and two-hundred something pages later I have fallen inlove with the moors, the wind, witches and their spells and all together the concept of a small town so full of secrets.
V.E. Schwab's writing is so clean; it has a way of making you visualize whatever she is describing and it's done so well that you find yourself being able to conjure a fully formed picture of the setting.
Thank you so much for writing this Victoria.