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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
An absolutely charming, frenemies to lovers romance featuring LGBTQ+ leads. Marigold, the MC, is absolutely loveable and her position is very similar to many historical romance tropes. She loves her family, but doesn't want to find love. She wants to find herself, her purpose, and what drives her to be a "wild woman." She learns that she's meant to be a Honey Witch, and in finding herself, she also finds old and new relationships that we grow to cherish like Marigold does.
This writer writes for those stuck in the same loop of historical romance, who thirst for a short and sweet story with sentimental plot twists. Each side character has their own stories, making them likeable in their own right.
August, Marigold's childhood friend in Innisfree, brings Lottie into Marigolds social circle in hopes to integrate Marigold into their complex friend circle. Lottie is our tattooed skeptic who refuses Marigold's magic solicitations, but begins to sway when it comes to the other kinds of solicitations.
What I enjoy the most is the way the author shows magic as a utility as well as having realistic limitations. I feel like there could have easily been another 100 pages, exploring more of the magic and love of the story, but I also feel like this leaves a fantastic opportunity for the author to continue this as a series. There were so many unanswered questions and so many parts of this world that I wanted to have explored, but that just shows how much this book sticks with you.
The story has worldbuilding, fantastic side characters, an few emotional moments, and exploring all kinds of facets of love. Read this book if you love a good love story, with a little bit of spice and a side of tears.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review and feedback through NetGalley and the respective publisher.
This writer writes for those stuck in the same loop of historical romance, who thirst for a short and sweet story with sentimental plot twists. Each side character has their own stories, making them likeable in their own right.
August, Marigold's childhood friend in Innisfree, brings Lottie into Marigolds social circle in hopes to integrate Marigold into their complex friend circle. Lottie is our tattooed skeptic who refuses Marigold's magic solicitations, but begins to sway when it comes to the other kinds of solicitations.
What I enjoy the most is the way the author shows magic as a utility as well as having realistic limitations. I feel like there could have easily been another 100 pages, exploring more of the magic and love of the story, but I also feel like this leaves a fantastic opportunity for the author to continue this as a series. There were so many unanswered questions and so many parts of this world that I wanted to have explored, but that just shows how much this book sticks with you.
The story has worldbuilding, fantastic side characters, an few emotional moments, and exploring all kinds of facets of love. Read this book if you love a good love story, with a little bit of spice and a side of tears.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review and feedback through NetGalley and the respective publisher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
Minor: Violence and Confinement
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