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purplexwidow'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Blood, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Abandonment
Minor: Body horror, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
kshuler'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? Yes
4.5
The writing: absolutely beautiful
The story: heartbreaking
The cover: gorgeous
The vibes: immaculate
Summary - women with the gift of magic get back at the men who wronged them and find strength in themselves and each other
I picked this book up randomly at a library book sale. It's not what I usually would choose for myself but I bought it because it was 50 cents and I loved the cover art. I had zero expectations before reading it. Don't go into this book expecting fantasy, it's historical fiction with a touch of magical realism that deals with a lot of sensitive topics. The story was extremely slow-paced. It felt like nothing was happening for half of the book but I didn't even care because the writing was so beautiful. I would read Emilia Hart's grocery list. At times it was so lovely the way she described the garden, noting the bird and insect sounds, the sway of the breeze, the sunlight. At other times it was so hauntingly, heartbreakingly vivid when she described the tragic things happening to her characters.
I certainly would not recommend this to just anyone, considering the subject matter, genre, and pace.
Will this be everyone's cup of tea? No. Was it mine? Hell yes
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Mental illness, Misogyny, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Incest, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and War
beckyhofman's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
elizas'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism, Dementia, Abandonment, and Classism
livscosycorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Abandonment
lyssylyssy's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Blood, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and War
sheilahill89'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
mal_dale's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism, Murder, and Abandonment
cohanlon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
crazybooklady89's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is the story of 3 women whose lives are intertwined with one another. It is a beautiful piece of fiction that demonstrates divine feminine power.
It is a slow read and definitely took me longer than usual, but I am so glad I stuck it out. This is one of those stories that could be read multiple times, and the reader would likely find something new each time.
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail