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ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'll be honest here folks, The Lost Witch took a while for me to get into. Once I did, though, I couldn't stop myself from turning to the next page. In this, you will meet Brigid. At first, you are thrown back in time and then you see Brigid zoom into the future. Of course, that's not all either. Nope, she doesn't remember anything and needs help to figure out what's exactly missing.
Each character that I met, just made the book so much better in my eyes. I absolutely loved getting to know Ophelia and Finola. If I had to pick a favorite out of those two, it would definitely be Fin because she was hilarious. The girl had no filter and just made me laugh.
Besides those two, we also get to meet the trickster god, Luc Knightly. Now he was all kinds of yummy and a blast from Brigid's past. They had some serious sexual tension and chemistry which I ate all up. I'll also admit that I was completely right about something before it was revealed. Definitely made me happy and then bittersweet.
In the end, I was so scared of how this book could end for everyone involved. I'm glad to admit that I'm so happy with what Paige gave us. If it ended in the way I thought it was going to, well, I'm sure I would be writing a much different review.
I'll be honest here folks, The Lost Witch took a while for me to get into. Once I did, though, I couldn't stop myself from turning to the next page. In this, you will meet Brigid. At first, you are thrown back in time and then you see Brigid zoom into the future. Of course, that's not all either. Nope, she doesn't remember anything and needs help to figure out what's exactly missing.
Each character that I met, just made the book so much better in my eyes. I absolutely loved getting to know Ophelia and Finola. If I had to pick a favorite out of those two, it would definitely be Fin because she was hilarious. The girl had no filter and just made me laugh.
Besides those two, we also get to meet the trickster god, Luc Knightly. Now he was all kinds of yummy and a blast from Brigid's past. They had some serious sexual tension and chemistry which I ate all up. I'll also admit that I was completely right about something before it was revealed. Definitely made me happy and then bittersweet.
In the end, I was so scared of how this book could end for everyone involved. I'm glad to admit that I'm so happy with what Paige gave us. If it ended in the way I thought it was going to, well, I'm sure I would be writing a much different review.
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
Genre: Fantasy
Heat Level: Medium (Almost closed door)
Representation: LGBTQ
I've been in the mood for witchy books. THE LOST WITCH wasn't what I expected, but it caught me in its magic spell. This book is highly imaginative and creative.
The story opens in the past then moves to modern day. Our poor witchy protagonist, Brigid, is forced to navigate the modern world, a lost memory, and battle monsters all at the same time. I think she handles it with aplomb.
And then Brigid faces the half-god, Luc Knightly, the one who is tied to the loss of her years and memory. But why is he so tantalizing? She wants nothing to do with him, but she's also drawn to him. He knows something he isn't telling her.
Brigid forms a new coven with her family, Ophelia and Finola, through her sister's line. These three women bond and support one another—no matter what! I adored their relationship and ability to see beyond themselves. They are brave to protect the citizens of Evermore even when they are exhausted. When Brigid arrives, Ophelia and Finola also have their power increase. And it's about time because the Witches of Knightly are stirring up more monsters, ready to take over the town and ascend in the ranks to a semi-god-like status.
My favorite character is Brigid because she's tenacious about saving her daughter. As we get more snippets of her relationship with Luc, I became more vested to find out what she would do. The radio show interviews with Ophelia and Finola are funny, snarky, and strange. These women add in subtext, which made me chuckle.
I loved the sense of hope in this story. The women bond and keep trying even when everything is going wrong.
I recommend this story.
Genre: Fantasy
Heat Level: Medium (Almost closed door)
Representation: LGBTQ
I've been in the mood for witchy books. THE LOST WITCH wasn't what I expected, but it caught me in its magic spell. This book is highly imaginative and creative.
The story opens in the past then moves to modern day. Our poor witchy protagonist, Brigid, is forced to navigate the modern world, a lost memory, and battle monsters all at the same time. I think she handles it with aplomb.
And then Brigid faces the half-god, Luc Knightly, the one who is tied to the loss of her years and memory. But why is he so tantalizing? She wants nothing to do with him, but she's also drawn to him. He knows something he isn't telling her.
Brigid forms a new coven with her family, Ophelia and Finola, through her sister's line. These three women bond and support one another—no matter what! I adored their relationship and ability to see beyond themselves. They are brave to protect the citizens of Evermore even when they are exhausted. When Brigid arrives, Ophelia and Finola also have their power increase. And it's about time because the Witches of Knightly are stirring up more monsters, ready to take over the town and ascend in the ranks to a semi-god-like status.
My favorite character is Brigid because she's tenacious about saving her daughter. As we get more snippets of her relationship with Luc, I became more vested to find out what she would do. The radio show interviews with Ophelia and Finola are funny, snarky, and strange. These women add in subtext, which made me chuckle.
I loved the sense of hope in this story. The women bond and keep trying even when everything is going wrong.
I recommend this story.
jquellin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
This was a standout paranormal romance that had a little bit of everything: fantasy, mystery, magic, gods, curses, lost daughters, time travel, walking dead/nightmare creatures and on and on! What starts off in the 1920s Ireland sees a woman making a Faustian bargain for a daughter only to have her snatched away and finding herself 100 years in the future in a town on the brink of being taken over by dark magic/the undead.
I enjoyed both storylines (past and present), the forbidden lovers angle and all the Bad ass modern day witch coven (lots of Buffy vibes in this book!). Great on audio (I especially enjoyed the creepy witches voices) and highly recommended for fans of books like Small town, big magic or any of Nora Roberts's witch series. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for early digital copies in exchange for my honest review!
I enjoyed both storylines (past and present), the forbidden lovers angle and all the Bad ass modern day witch coven (lots of Buffy vibes in this book!). Great on audio (I especially enjoyed the creepy witches voices) and highly recommended for fans of books like Small town, big magic or any of Nora Roberts's witch series. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for early digital copies in exchange for my honest review!
bookswritingandmore's review against another edition
3.0
Brigid Nelson was a witch in 1922 and she is desperate for a child but her Goddess says no. A mysterious man, Luc Knightly can grant her wish but at what cost. Brigid does the unthinkable and gets her daughter. All is well until her daughter gets really sick. The goddess won't help so Brigid goes to the Lough and has her daughter drink. Her daughter disappears and so does Brigid.
2022 two witches are fighting the monsters that come in from the Lough daily. They live in the house of Brigid and without any memory, she comes back. The witches work together to rid Evermore of these monsters..
This story has a great concept and I enjoyed it. There were big lulls in the story. I forced myself to move forward as I really wanted to know what happened. Overall I would recommend this book to readers.
2022 two witches are fighting the monsters that come in from the Lough daily. They live in the house of Brigid and without any memory, she comes back. The witches work together to rid Evermore of these monsters..
This story has a great concept and I enjoyed it. There were big lulls in the story. I forced myself to move forward as I really wanted to know what happened. Overall I would recommend this book to readers.
emily_loves_2_read's review against another edition
4.0
The Lost Witch
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Kindle eBook and Audiobook
Date Published: 12/27/22
Author: Paige Crutcher
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: This story combines fantasy, paranormal, romance, and time travel with witches with magic and sprinkling in heartbreak. I had both the kindle version and audiobook. There are two timelines, 1922 and 2022, mainly narrated by Brigid. The narrators were great and really moved the characters along in an easy to follow complicated story. At times the novel was a little slow but I believe this was due to Brigid’s memory gaps. I preferred the audio over the kindle for this novel, it was easier to follow along with the audio. My favorite characters were probably Ophelia and Finola. There was good chemistry between Luc and Brigid. The characters were well developed with depth, wittiness, chemistry, had magical flare, and creative. The author’s writing style was complex, magical, good world building, and kept me engaged. I would recommend trying out the audiobook version.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Kindle eBook and Audiobook
Date Published: 12/27/22
Author: Paige Crutcher
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: This story combines fantasy, paranormal, romance, and time travel with witches with magic and sprinkling in heartbreak. I had both the kindle version and audiobook. There are two timelines, 1922 and 2022, mainly narrated by Brigid. The narrators were great and really moved the characters along in an easy to follow complicated story. At times the novel was a little slow but I believe this was due to Brigid’s memory gaps. I preferred the audio over the kindle for this novel, it was easier to follow along with the audio. My favorite characters were probably Ophelia and Finola. There was good chemistry between Luc and Brigid. The characters were well developed with depth, wittiness, chemistry, had magical flare, and creative. The author’s writing style was complex, magical, good world building, and kept me engaged. I would recommend trying out the audiobook version.
valleyyghoul's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jenmclaughlin29's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mt_books_bravo's review against another edition
3.0
I love a magical universe filled with fantasy and family. Lex Crutcher wrote a beautiful story that was well lace and engaging! Everyone who reads this will fall for Brigid and Evermore. I definitely recommend this book to anybody out for a delightful, witchy book!
Thank you #Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you #Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
jenwoodrum's review against another edition
3.0
There were some things I really liked about this book including the magic, Brigid's relationship with her daughter, and the side characters Finola and Ophelia.
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