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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The narrator is not nearly as distracting as other narrators that I read, but there were times when it lacked real voice. It is very drawn out; while interesting, it seems to go on forever. The language in the ‘story’ of Bess seemed so forced, while I believe that they spoke that way, I felt that it was less of an asset to the story and more of a distraction.
I'm not sure of the likelihood of imparting such stories to someone so young, it is clearly wrong from the beginning for Elizabeth’s safety, even if just from the townspeople. The flashbacks/stories were good, but as stated, overly drawn out. Get to the conflict. There was so much, too much description and thoughts and exposition and too little dialogue/action to make you feel the drama. Except with, but even on occasion in modern-day it Teagan. I did enjoy the little bits at the end of each flashback (newspaper, letter, etc.) as a conclusion.
The end was slightly anticlimactic, certainly less climactic than the flashbacks. Why had she been unable to figure out this seemingly simple conclusion during all the other generations that she had lived? The sections on the 1880s and WWI seemed well researched and well written. There was still too much information but it seemed legitimate. The characters were well rounded, although Archie’s mom being a medium seemed pointless. Overall I felt that the book was too long-winded for my taste without offering anything substantial.
I'm not sure of the likelihood of imparting such stories to someone so young, it is clearly wrong from the beginning for Elizabeth’s safety, even if just from the townspeople. The flashbacks/stories were good, but as stated, overly drawn out. Get to the conflict. There was so much, too much description and thoughts and exposition and too little dialogue/action to make you feel the drama. Except with, but even on occasion in modern-day it Teagan. I did enjoy the little bits at the end of each flashback (newspaper, letter, etc.) as a conclusion.
The end was slightly anticlimactic, certainly less climactic than the flashbacks. Why had she been unable to figure out this seemingly simple conclusion during all the other generations that she had lived? The sections on the 1880s and WWI seemed well researched and well written. There was still too much information but it seemed legitimate. The characters were well rounded, although Archie’s mom being a medium seemed pointless. Overall I felt that the book was too long-winded for my taste without offering anything substantial.
I really enjoyed this book. As a witch myself, I was happy to see the discussion and use of herbs & positions, not just "magic spells" although there was some of that. While most witches come to the craft on their own, it was interesting to see Elizabeth "forced" into, but still choose to take the high ground an use it to heal instead of harm like Gideon had intended.
Tegan was too annoying for me to truly like her character and I did see what was coming with her and 'Ian', but by the end of the story she started to redeem herself for being a bratty teenager that we met at the beginning. Since there is another book that has come out, we know this story is not over and I'm looking forward to reading more about it.
Tegan was too annoying for me to truly like her character and I did see what was coming with her and 'Ian', but by the end of the story she started to redeem herself for being a bratty teenager that we met at the beginning. Since there is another book that has come out, we know this story is not over and I'm looking forward to reading more about it.
It was an interesting idea but got lost in the telling. Three half baked romances split your attention and there was very little in the way of character development.
A lot different from The Winter Witch, but I enjoyed it just the same. It's darker and more sinister, and the story spans different centuries. The story is set in the present and has several flashbacks to the main character's different lives. She narrates the story as she writes in her Book of Shadows.
It's about Elizabeth Hawksmith and her immortal life as a witch trying her darnedest best to escape the evil clutches of Gideon Masters, the dark and powerful warlock who taught her everything she knows as a witch, and who is also hellbent on making her his partner for eternity, even if it means pursuing her in different forms and lifetimes.
This Gideon Masters will totally freak you out. Just imagine a psycho ex-boyfriend with supernatural stalking powers that could put Fatal Attraction to shame. Oh dear, oh dear.
It's about Elizabeth Hawksmith and her immortal life as a witch trying her darnedest best to escape the evil clutches of Gideon Masters, the dark and powerful warlock who taught her everything she knows as a witch, and who is also hellbent on making her his partner for eternity, even if it means pursuing her in different forms and lifetimes.
This Gideon Masters will totally freak you out. Just imagine a psycho ex-boyfriend with supernatural stalking powers that could put Fatal Attraction to shame. Oh dear, oh dear.
The author is talented when it comes to the actually writing (grammar, imagery, whatever) but the plot of this book is so stupid. Very childish/simplistic.
This book encompasses all the things I love in a novel-history, witchcraft, female empowerment, and a strong mother/daughter relationship (even though it’s not biological). As Elizabeth is forced into a life of immortality, she is faced with the temptations and desires of a mortal woman and understandably distances herself from others. Her relationship with Tegan is extremely realistic and the flashbacks to her previous lives are fascinating. A must read for anyone who loved the All Souls trilogy or any other books about witchcraft.
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did not enjoy this book much. I liked the parts that wltook place in medieval England but I never cared for the modern day parts or the final battle. I did not care at all.
while this book may have been slightly predictable, i found it to be just what i was looking for right now. it was an easy read, full of fun and magic and my favorite supernatural, witches. it had the perfect mix of romance (if you can call it romance), magic and story. and it didn't take itself too seriously or drone on for too long. it was the perfect length novel with the perfect amount of drama and buildup.
bess was a great narrator, i loved the intertwining of her past and present story. the historic fiction element that was brought into the story in her unveiling her long life was smart...kept me interested in both her modern day story and her past.
would definitely read another witch tale from this author.
bess was a great narrator, i loved the intertwining of her past and present story. the historic fiction element that was brought into the story in her unveiling her long life was smart...kept me interested in both her modern day story and her past.
would definitely read another witch tale from this author.