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thestoryowl's review against another edition
3.0
Loved the setting and rich history of the story but just couldn't fall in love with the characters.
dikkymo's review against another edition
2.0
While I was reading it I was enjoying but by the end I was so disappointed by the author's choices that I just unhauled it.
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
In the beginning I struggled with this book. I was not feeling it. Yet, I like this author's writing and wanted to give it another chance. So glad to report that it was my mood and the moment. Sometimes a book strikes you but it has to be the exact right moment and mood or the book will not do anything for you.
I really liked Tilda. I thought she was going to be a downer. Just because some of the books I have read where the woman has lost her spouse, until they do some growing again, they are a wallflower. Yet, Tilda was strong, kind, and interesting.
Seren's story was on the lacking side in the beginning. It was mainly focused on Tilda. So I was saddened by this lop-sidedness. But the parts I did read with Seren I found captivating. I liked this book.
I really liked Tilda. I thought she was going to be a downer. Just because some of the books I have read where the woman has lost her spouse, until they do some growing again, they are a wallflower. Yet, Tilda was strong, kind, and interesting.
Seren's story was on the lacking side in the beginning. It was mainly focused on Tilda. So I was saddened by this lop-sidedness. But the parts I did read with Seren I found captivating. I liked this book.
guylou's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book by Paula Brackston I have the pleasure to read. The Silver Witch takes place in Wales, UK and tells the story of two women in two different time periods. Seren is a shaman in the court of Prince Brynach, who lived around 910 AD near an ancient lake. Tilda is a young widow and ceramic artist who moves to a secluded Welsh cottage on the banks of the same ancient lake, but in modern times. There is a deep connection between the two women and the lake. The story is bewitching and has wonderful Welsh historical details. There is a nice unexpected twist at the end. Great read!
whitreadslit's review against another edition
4.0
I won this book in a First Reads contest and I was quite excited to get started. It was a bit slow going at the beginning, but the further into the book I got, the more invested I became in the characters. I enjoyed the way the story slowly revealed more and more about how Tilda and Seren were connected. The slight mystery added by the vengeful ghost was another great bit that kept the story flowing. The ending actually managed to slightly surprise me, which is generally difficult to do.
I really enjoyed learning more about 8th century Wales, which was a subject that I really knew almost nothing about before reading this novel. That is a large reason why I love historical fiction; it gives you a fun way to learn about new eras of history. I felt that it was very well researched, which I always appreciate.
One thing that truly bothered me was the amount of typos. It seemed like the copy editor took the day off before they decided to print this book. It might not bother everyone, but that is one of my pet peeves.
All in all, I really did enjoy the book in the end, but it took a little bit too long for the story to get up and running.
I really enjoyed learning more about 8th century Wales, which was a subject that I really knew almost nothing about before reading this novel. That is a large reason why I love historical fiction; it gives you a fun way to learn about new eras of history. I felt that it was very well researched, which I always appreciate.
One thing that truly bothered me was the amount of typos. It seemed like the copy editor took the day off before they decided to print this book. It might not bother everyone, but that is one of my pet peeves.
All in all, I really did enjoy the book in the end, but it took a little bit too long for the story to get up and running.
phillyvanillyy's review against another edition
5.0
If you enjoy a good witchy yarn, this is the book for you! I really enjoyed it - loved the characters of Tilda and Seren, great story, lovely and picturesque setting. Just great!
kimbersul's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent read. Enjoyed the juxtaposition of the two main characters and how the historical connection was played out.
bookguyinva2022's review against another edition
5.0
I'm becoming such a big fan of Paula Brackston. I somehow spaced that this is the 3rd book. But to be honest it read like a stand alone. There weren't any references to past books, if there were they were subtle. The storyline was exciting and intriguing.