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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-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:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Complicated
A hug in a book
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
As expected, I LOVED this book. A previous book of the author’s, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, and this one both have the same effect on me as TJ Klune’s The House In the Cerrulean Sea: Pulling me into a world I want to cozy up inside and stay in forever. Ridiculously lovable characters, found family, enchanted places… I loved this book.
I could nit-pick and say the romance that developed, while I knew it was coming, still seemed sudden to me. It was as if I, as the reader, didn’t get enough insight into their thoughts and therefore when it happened, found myself buying into it less than I wanted to. But I can forgive that because the book is otherwise an absolute joy.
I could nit-pick and say the romance that developed, while I knew it was coming, still seemed sudden to me. It was as if I, as the reader, didn’t get enough insight into their thoughts and therefore when it happened, found myself buying into it less than I wanted to. But I can forgive that because the book is otherwise an absolute joy.
The characters in this story are utterly endearing, and their relationships radiate warmth and tenderness. It is the kind of book that feels like a comforting embrace—an enchanting, cozy, witchy read.
At just fifteen, Sarah Swan makes the heartbreaking choice to save her beloved aunt by casting a spell that exiles her from magical society and greatly diminishes her own powers. Fifteen years later, Sarah and her aunt have built a life together running an inn that welcomes both magical and non-magical guests, offering them a place of belonging and home. But when Sarah discovers there may be a way to restore her full magic, she turns to her loyal friends, embarking on a heartfelt journey to reclaim what she once sacrificed.
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was a fun, light read. I didn’t remember anything much from the first book but that doesn’t seem to matter. I liked the characters and the relationships, but agree with others that some aspects of the ending didn’t sit right with me. Regarding Albert Grey - why didn’t anyone from the board step up to make the sacrifice? Or otherwise do something to rein him in? You’re telling me Verity didn’t have ideas? And why is Clemmie the new chancellor? She does not seem like Chancellor material.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced