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chasinggrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death, Blood, Death of parent, Bullying, and Grief
sarah_royal04's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Blood
katievallin'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
3.5
I didn't like the body horror
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Murder, Religious bigotry, Blood, Violence, Body horror, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content
Minor: Animal death and Sexual content
eatallthestars'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? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Gore
Minor: Animal death and Grief
r1vana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"If I look like a monster, then no one will be surprised when I do monstrous things.”
Liska Radost runs away from her village in search of the fern flower that can fulfill her wish to be free of her magic in an effort to dispel rumors that she is a witch. When she gets to the Driada, she comes face to face to antlered and man-looking named Leszy. At the point when the Leszy gets Liska endeavoring to pick the flamelike blossom. Instead of the flower, he offers her a deal that makes her options easier:“serve me for a year, and when you are done, I will grant your wish.”
She moves into his manor named "the House Under the Rowan Tree". Where she learns that there is more to magic then darkness. She will also uncovers secrets about the Leszy
The story is filled with beings that fills this magic world that humans fear. Enchanted forest; sirens, magical deer, trees with eyes, et cetera. I really enjoyed the author's writing style; very easy to understand and the eerie vibe is really a kick.
Both have to join hands in order to get ride of this old evil god. A main portion of the story is Liska attempting to manage the trauma(from childhood) she has from having sorcery in a general public that considers it evil. She is shown that magic doesn't have to be a bad thing by the Leszy. He will do his best to help her get through this. As he helps her, their close proximity will bring out their attraction for one another. But it is a slow burn, since magic is what brought them together, it will be their first priority.
the author wrapped up the story.
The cover itself already got my full attention.
Read if you like?
-witch FMC x demon MMC
-500+ year old MMC
-howl moving castle vibes
-beauty and the beast vibes
-polish folklore
-phantom sarcastic cat
-found family
-enchanted manor
-unique magic
-somewhat grumpy x sunshine
Releases on February 26, 2024!
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Grief
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Liska's motivations entirely understandable, even if she diverts almost immediately off the forest path, a foreboding act in any dark fantasy or fairy tale, going back to "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Hansel and Gretel". The Leszy is harsh but mysterious and kind enough that I kept wanting to discover more about him and the house with Liska. Actions are committed rashly at times, but that is to be expected for a teenager and by superstitious villagers that run high on emotions regarding magic and witchcraft. The ending left me wanting more, wishing for one more page, but the note it dropped on provides hope. I loved how well multiple pieces of Slavic culture were woven into the book without my feeling lost or overwhelmed. I definitely recommend. This could be a wonderful book for spooky fall vibes.
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
meganpbell's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent