Reviews

Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

theonetar's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

A witch goes back home to oversee 50 year old traditional witch competition for town's magic mayor. Reconnects with bestie & old flamces & exes. Queer bi sexy times & hometown magic abounds.

ashreyandreoli's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

thejoyfulbookblogger's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

emuwithacomputer's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

3.0

This was a fun read :) Will definitely be checking out the sequels, this was a fun audiobook to have on while crafting. The magic system was interesting and I an intrigued by the whole extended cast of characters. Some of the moments fell a bit flat for me, but I had fun :)

jli1030's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

heather_boo's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

It was difficult to surmount the weak prose to enjoy the Triwizard Tournament taking place in Thistle Grove. I looked forward to the characters being in their 30s, but they are stuck in teenage language: “so metal” “that tracks” and everything being about “vibe.” The main character, Emmy, runs away from her entire life because her first boyfriend treated her badly. Top it off with the love interest Talia, who is just too-cool-for-school all the way down to her vegan handbag and I was back on high school. No thanks.

sunsetsnbooks's review against another edition

2.0

2,5 ★

Payback's a Witch es un claro ejemplo de no eres tú, soy yo, libro. Decidí leerlo para descansar un poco de otras lecturas más intensas pero se me hizo muy cuesta arriba. No es un mal libro. Creo que mi yo de hace unos años lo habría disfrutado más. Al de ahora simplemente se le quedó corta la historia. La idea de una ciudad mágica controlada por casas con diferentes poderes me atrajo un montón, y las pruebas fueron muy entretenidas de leer. Me faltó quizás conectar más con Emmy, aunque entendí que se sintiera fuera de lugar y perdida. Su relación con Talia va de 0 a 100 en un par de páginas y sentí que su química era muy forzada. El resto de personajes están ahí, pero como si no estuvieran. Gareth fue solo una excusa para explicar la decisión de Emmy años atrás y en un libro donde la trama se desarrolla a consecuencia de él esperaba algo más por su parte.

cammielawton's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

madelineoki's review against another edition

4.0

Witchy with some spice to it! Loved the story line.

nikitamdcb's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Interesting world building let down by the main character not taking part in it.