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czoltak's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Animal death, and Death of parent
brewdy_reader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Lyrical prose transports us to an island off the coast of Cascadia, where tourists ferry to the local orchard for apple picking, sampling locally made tea and herbal remedies from the local apothecary, and admiring the fall foliage. Where there's an apothecary, there are tea readings, and the local folklore whispers of magic and witchery.
But before you think this is a small town romance where nosy neighbors manufacture drama, spread gossip, and generally are up in each others' business (which they are), get ready for an ominous edge: a local girl was murdered 14 years ago and the prime suspect is back in town. Is this an opportunity for rekindling first loves or is something more sinister abrew...
The twists and turns were a wild ride, the pacing is on target, and the beautiful descriptions and love story made this a really fun read. I wanted more spells and magic and for the adults to grow up and start communicating. Despite that, Adrienne Young has quickly become one of my must-buy authors. Beautiful fall read.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Murder, Misogyny, and Alcohol
victoriawl93's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Death, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism
stagemanaginger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
downtown_kb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The best thing about this was the atmosphere and the mystery and how it was slowly weaved and revealed around “that one night when everything changed.” It’s not particularly unique but it definitely kept me turning pages. The romance was sweet with several tropes I love but there wasn’t anything outstanding about it. I think the hardest thing about second chance childhood friends to lovers is marrying the “how could you leave?” and a romance I can buy as powerful enough to have lasted all that separation. This didn’t quite get there for me. However, I enjoy AY's writing, and it kept my attention. I was left with some questions at the end, just a few back of the brain itches about why exactly it got so out of hand, but I guess making a bigger mess when cleaning up the mess is pretty human.
This is a great full cast audio and again, lovely autumn/witchy atmosphere.
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Domestic abuse
mary_stormageddon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Child abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
hellodebbies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Murder, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Cancer
slvt4b00ks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Violence, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Murder, Gaslighting, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
chloebrown13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Addiction
heatherjchin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Death of parent, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Self harm, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Animal death, Death, and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Gun violence, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Cannibalism, and Child abuse