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bornfromtheashes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lirabelle's review against another edition
3.0
I think this book could have used some foreshadowing for the final witch battle.
We should find out something is possible after it happens…
We should find out something is possible after it happens…
mercybae's review against another edition
4.0
4,5 ☆ actually.
Lesbians in a book? I enjoy! Although I felt the plot at some point rather rushed. It was a fun read anyways!
Lesbians in a book? I enjoy! Although I felt the plot at some point rather rushed. It was a fun read anyways!
mengzhenreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
we love magical witchy lesbians
cottoneyejoe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
The book was a pretty easy read. I did not see the twist coming. I liked how ernest and willing to help Wren always was and how that impacted Tasmin even before she fell in love. I also appreciate that this fantasy world had such a normalized view of queer relationships.
I felt like the pacing was a little slow, which worked up until the very end. I feel like the novel could've ended right after Wren's final visit home. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
I felt like the pacing was a little slow, which worked up until the very end. I feel like the novel could've ended right after Wren's final visit home. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
kassidyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Child death
annamickreads's review against another edition
4.0
Once again wishing Goodreads would put in half stars but this is a solid 3.5 from me!
Adrienne Tooley has an incredible way with words, and honestly what I most appreciated about this book was her mastery of language. Let me give an example because she could turn even the smallest of descriptions into something gorgeous:
"She moved as though she were moving through water, the steady trickle of magic washing over her. Past the shimmering waterfall of power, colors became so sharp Wren could taste them.. Lush lilac-purple lavenders, blushing powdered-sugar pinks, and dreamy sky blues all settled themselves on her tongue."
I also thoroughly enjoyed the magical world built in this story; everything had a fairytale-esque quality to it told from the point of view of witches. What I honestly struggled with was the story itself--the first half of the book is a quest, VERY fairy-tale and very fun. I enjoyed watching Wren and Tamsin getting to know one another and the little details about each other.
The second half of the book takes an unexpected turn that might leave some readers disappointed. The villain and her motivations (no spoilers!) were lackluster to me, I understood them but I think the way the main conflict was resolved in a number of like 5 pages seemed hurried.
The romance was very sweet and who doesn't love sapphic witches?? The energy of this book is big time first love and I think that's perfect especially as Tamsin grapples with her curse (although for a hot minute I did think she was aroace so maybe I misread that one).
Adrienne Tooley has an incredible way with words, and honestly what I most appreciated about this book was her mastery of language. Let me give an example because she could turn even the smallest of descriptions into something gorgeous:
"She moved as though she were moving through water, the steady trickle of magic washing over her. Past the shimmering waterfall of power, colors became so sharp Wren could taste them.. Lush lilac-purple lavenders, blushing powdered-sugar pinks, and dreamy sky blues all settled themselves on her tongue."
I also thoroughly enjoyed the magical world built in this story; everything had a fairytale-esque quality to it told from the point of view of witches. What I honestly struggled with was the story itself--the first half of the book is a quest, VERY fairy-tale and very fun. I enjoyed watching Wren and Tamsin getting to know one another and the little details about each other.
The second half of the book takes an unexpected turn that might leave some readers disappointed. The villain and her motivations (no spoilers!) were lackluster to me, I understood them but I think the way the main conflict was resolved in a number of like 5 pages seemed hurried.
The romance was very sweet and who doesn't love sapphic witches?? The energy of this book is big time first love and I think that's perfect especially as Tamsin grapples with her curse (although for a hot minute I did think she was aroace so maybe I misread that one).