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autumnnovels's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
megansoetaert's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
This was a sweet sapphic read! Marigold was endearing as she figured out her magic and herself outside of her family. I was rooting for her and Lottie the whole time, and i'm glad a happy ending was in sight <3 my favorite part of the book was probably picturing the setting!! i want a magical island with honeybees, a spirit cat, and endless wildflowers!!
peyton_vernon's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
caitlincannings's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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? No
4.0
wynnerad's review against another edition
4.0
Need to start by saying that this is one of my new favorite sapphic fantasy couples. They had great chemistry, and the fact that they are granddaughters of rival witches, one ash and one honey was honestly the cherry on top of their pie for me, no matter how cliche the trope may be.
Their relationship was so good, in fact, that it made me forget for a bit how disorganized the rest of the book was at times. The timing and sectioning off into parts was a little clunky, and many chapter breaks occurred at a point where the scene would have been made better had it just continued on one long page. However, this did make Mari feel like Bella from Poor Things, in that we were watching her grow and learn from the experience and mindset of a child to her “final form”, if you will. That, I enjoyed, but the writing just felt a little disjointed at times!
Time to head to Pinterest for the fanart.
Their relationship was so good, in fact, that it made me forget for a bit how disorganized the rest of the book was at times. The timing and sectioning off into parts was a little clunky, and many chapter breaks occurred at a point where the scene would have been made better had it just continued on one long page. However, this did make Mari feel like Bella from Poor Things, in that we were watching her grow and learn from the experience and mindset of a child to her “final form”, if you will. That, I enjoyed, but the writing just felt a little disjointed at times!
Time to head to Pinterest for the fanart.
redrumreads's review against another edition
5.0
“But what happens when the girl keeps living, when she ages proudly and defiantly, without abandoning imagination, or stories, or that secret wish to find magic wherever it hides?
Well, then the poets would call her a witch.”
A cozy fantasy that hits every note - a witchy cottage, loveable creatures, familial/friendship love, sweet romance, and delectable baked goods.
Although it’s characterized as cozy, there are some heavier, deeper themes throughout the book. There is a good bit of death and destruction and the grief that follows. I read a lot of stories about grief and I always love when it’s handled in such a delicate, poetic way without glossing over how painful it is.
The decision to have Honey and Ash witches in this story is such a unique choice. The fact that those two elements can play off each other is something I never would have thought about. The characters are so loveable and kind and patient. The way queer relationships are woven through the story is so refreshing. It’s as if they have always been considered the norm and ANY romantic love has never been questioned.
I tend to go into cozy fantasies a tad different than I do my other books. I am solely here for the atmosphere and happiness and giddiness. I refuse to analyze cozy fantasies too deeply, so I am not the one to ask if this is the best writing.
Personally, I will be adding lavender honey into my diet for the next month.
Well, then the poets would call her a witch.”
A cozy fantasy that hits every note - a witchy cottage, loveable creatures, familial/friendship love, sweet romance, and delectable baked goods.
Although it’s characterized as cozy, there are some heavier, deeper themes throughout the book. There is a good bit of death and destruction and the grief that follows. I read a lot of stories about grief and I always love when it’s handled in such a delicate, poetic way without glossing over how painful it is.
The decision to have Honey and Ash witches in this story is such a unique choice. The fact that those two elements can play off each other is something I never would have thought about. The characters are so loveable and kind and patient. The way queer relationships are woven through the story is so refreshing. It’s as if they have always been considered the norm and ANY romantic love has never been questioned.
I tend to go into cozy fantasies a tad different than I do my other books. I am solely here for the atmosphere and happiness and giddiness. I refuse to analyze cozy fantasies too deeply, so I am not the one to ask if this is the best writing.
Personally, I will be adding lavender honey into my diet for the next month.
curlykristenk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
“she is a grown woman, and is that not magical in itself? To have survived this long, despite the world’s penchant for beautiful dead girls?”
“These are the wild women who run barefoot through the meadow, who teach new songs to the birds, who howl at the moon together. Wild women are their own kind of magic.”
Such a cute read, I loved the cottagecore witchy vibes and the bridgerton-like period that incorporates diversity and dance-cards, just so fun. The sapphic yearning?!?! My god yes. Dipping fingers in honey?!?! Absolutely. Hot, cute, fun, wholesome, all of the above. It was a little easily predictable but I also didn’t mind that because it was just a fun, wholesome (until it wasn’t so wholesome) read, I was just enjoying the ride.
🚨minor spoilers: I will say that the ending felt really rushed which was disappointing, and the final battle didn’t really hit but it was still so so good overall. I just wish it was a little longer so it wasn’t as rushed and could’ve had a bit more to the end than there was.🚨
“These are the wild women who run barefoot through the meadow, who teach new songs to the birds, who howl at the moon together. Wild women are their own kind of magic.”
Such a cute read, I loved the cottagecore witchy vibes and the bridgerton-like period that incorporates diversity and dance-cards, just so fun. The sapphic yearning?!?! My god yes. Dipping fingers in honey?!?! Absolutely. Hot, cute, fun, wholesome, all of the above. It was a little easily predictable but I also didn’t mind that because it was just a fun, wholesome (until it wasn’t so wholesome) read, I was just enjoying the ride.
🚨minor spoilers: I will say that the ending felt really rushed which was disappointing, and the final battle didn’t really hit but it was still so so good overall. I just wish it was a little longer so it wasn’t as rushed and could’ve had a bit more to the end than there was.🚨
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Grief, Alcohol, and Vomit