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kaycie51782's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Don't be afraid of starting a new paragraph! These were the longest, most rambling paragraphs I've ever read in a professionally published book. It was really hard to focus on what was happening when it just kept going on and on, line after line.
The main character is mute after her father leaves their family. Interesting in premise, but wow, was there a lot of introspection about every single thing that happened. It was unnecessarily thorough examination.
The setting was well described. It was easy to picture the events. The characters were a little lacking in depth. And the perspectives were...odd. Half of the book was told in first person from the perspective of the witch. The other half was told in an omniscient third person perspective from her husband. It was difficult to settle into.
The main character is mute after her father leaves their family. Interesting in premise, but wow, was there a lot of introspection about every single thing that happened. It was unnecessarily thorough examination.
The setting was well described. It was easy to picture the events. The characters were a little lacking in depth. And the perspectives were...odd. Half of the book was told in first person from the perspective of the witch. The other half was told in an omniscient third person perspective from her husband. It was difficult to settle into.
ivy_skye's review against another edition
2.0
First, I didn't read the book, I listened to the unabridged audio book on my walks and commute. I am so glad I listened to the book, I would not have finished it otherwise. I wish i could give ½ stars but not possible, so 2 stars it is. The book had a pretty good start, a long long drawn out middle and only in the last few pages was there finally some movement.
This is a standalone book and does not tie in the Witch's daughter in any way. I dont even know where to begin:
-Morgana no longer speaks after her beloved father disappears. Throughout the book, I was trying to figure our and hoping I would learn what happened to her father. Was the loss of her voice trauma from her fathers leaving or was it some kind of witchy thing. Regardless, of her not speaking, she does not even make sounds, which the human body can do. At the end of the book, suddenly she can speak again....again no reason as to why.
- Her mother enrolled her in school but had to take her out when the school requested it. Morgana can read but struggles with writing. Her mother should have taught her at home and should have taught her more skills. As it is Morgana was apparently allowed to roam free and do as she pleases. Maybe, her mother has also not gotten over the fact that her husband/father of her daughter, disappears.
- Morgana was married to Cai but initially behaves like a self-absorbed and self righteous brat. This only slightly changes throughout the story and you can tell Morgana's inexperience. The lack of skills and social graces shows throughout, as does her age. At end, I can only categorize Morgana as a highly inexperienced self-absorbed girl.
I was hoping for a better story after "The Witch's daughter" but was disappointed and the narrator made it tolerable to finish it to the end. Not nearly as much witchy stuff in the book as in the Witch's daughter, which was disappointing.
This is a standalone book and does not tie in the Witch's daughter in any way. I dont even know where to begin:
-Morgana no longer speaks after her beloved father disappears. Throughout the book, I was trying to figure our and hoping I would learn what happened to her father. Was the loss of her voice trauma from her fathers leaving or was it some kind of witchy thing. Regardless, of her not speaking, she does not even make sounds, which the human body can do. At the end of the book, suddenly she can speak again....again no reason as to why.
- Her mother enrolled her in school but had to take her out when the school requested it. Morgana can read but struggles with writing. Her mother should have taught her at home and should have taught her more skills. As it is Morgana was apparently allowed to roam free and do as she pleases. Maybe, her mother has also not gotten over the fact that her husband/father of her daughter, disappears.
- Morgana was married to Cai but initially behaves like a self-absorbed and self righteous brat. This only slightly changes throughout the story and you can tell Morgana's inexperience. The lack of skills and social graces shows throughout, as does her age. At end, I can only categorize Morgana as a highly inexperienced self-absorbed girl.
I was hoping for a better story after "The Witch's daughter" but was disappointed and the narrator made it tolerable to finish it to the end. Not nearly as much witchy stuff in the book as in the Witch's daughter, which was disappointing.
maeinwinter's review against another edition
5.0
Hear me out, okay? The mute because of trauma is one of my favorite character troupes. Morgana is beautiful young woman who faced hardships as a young child resulting in her muteness. She is married off to widower, Cai, (I adored this man) leaving her mother and the only life she's ever known to be farmers wife. Yes, it's a slowburn western romance set in Wales full of hardships and betrayal. And she is a witch! She draws upon the wells. Go read it, it's the perfect winter read.
alexiasophii's review against another edition
4.0
Alright, so I'm not in a big mood to write reviews so bear with me, please.
I really enjoyed this book. I love Paula's writing and I read some of her other books before and loved it. I love the feeling she gives to the character and how she describes all of the places and sensations! I love Winter, so I really excited to read this book since it's about Witches and Winter, what's not to like about it? I did enjoy the reading, it was a bit confusing at first because it jumps from the first person to the third person, and it was a bit hard to catch the hang of it, but when you get into the mood, it goes smoothly.
I really liked the story but was sad at but I do recognize at they're needed to develop the story and push the narrative forward!
Overall, it was a pretty nice book and definitely a great book to read in the Winter (just wish we had snow where I love!).
I really enjoyed this book. I love Paula's writing and I read some of her other books before and loved it. I love the feeling she gives to the character and how she describes all of the places and sensations! I love Winter, so I really excited to read this book since it's about Witches and Winter, what's not to like about it? I did enjoy the reading, it was a bit confusing at first because it jumps from the first person to the third person, and it was a bit hard to catch the hang of it, but when you get into the mood, it goes smoothly.
I really liked the story but was sad at
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so many deaths...Overall, it was a pretty nice book and definitely a great book to read in the Winter (just wish we had snow where I love!).
caitie95's review against another edition
3.0
Not a book to read too quickly, I thought. An interesting story, even if it isn't the most original. Was fun seeing the Welsh words sprinkled here and there.
leonore_book's review against another edition
3.0
So much loss in this book, but in the end it all works out for the good of the land.
mnd_pdl's review against another edition
3.0
The relationship between the two main characters is what kept me from putting this book down. It was good, but not great.
joann3's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0