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jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
I love this beautiful, atmospheric book involving family. The light magic and autumn feel is fantastic. There’s not really a plot, but it doesn’t matter since I was so captivated by the characters and writing. If you love a book about the bond of best friends/sisters/family this is the book for you.
mxunsmiley's review against another edition
2.0
What can I say... it was complete nonsense. Definitely not her best because I'm usually a fan of Alice Hoffman, so I was surprised to find myself in utter disbelief at how messy this whole novel was. A lot of things from the beginning didn't make sense to me--why did the local kids suddenly want to date or emulate Gillian in high school, for example, when all their lives before were filled with hatred and teasing and fear? Why did the aunts immediately warm up to Michael, Sally's husband, when prior to that it was mentioned that they hated conventionality and he was the most ordinary of men? Why was the misfortune the Owens experienced completely changed on a whim, when it was maintained that they were supremely unlucky in love? Why did the investigator who supposedly loved getting to the bottom of things just accept the fact that Jimmy was dead and leave it at that, even covering for Sally? Why did they somehow fall in love (or: want to fuck each other silly, as that what this novel equates love to being essentially by the end) for no reason at all?
I only give it 2 stars because I love Alice Hoffman but man, the writing here was also extremely sloppy and soap opera-y. I can only describe it as reminiscent of a Hallmark movie. It was also fairly entertaining and I can't say that the characters weren't interesting at least, though many an eye roll was gestured.
I only give it 2 stars because I love Alice Hoffman but man, the writing here was also extremely sloppy and soap opera-y. I can only describe it as reminiscent of a Hallmark movie. It was also fairly entertaining and I can't say that the characters weren't interesting at least, though many an eye roll was gestured.
lorena5783's review against another edition
5.0
I adore this book. The witches were amazing, the love story was a little weird but still good.
terrym10's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t believe it took me so long to read this book! I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to read the others in the series. I know I saw the movie years ago, but don’t remember it at all, so I’m definitely watching it again soon. I believe in falling in love hard like the Owens females do. I truly believe it’s destiny that brought my husband and I together. I hope one of the books carries on the story of Antonia and Kylie. I’d love to have a prequel as well. What a great story!!
heidijomann's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
atcochra's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sofstem's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mandalaclair's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
I was excited to read this book since I love the movie, but I absolutely hated the book and I was very disappointed. It was dry and boring, and it really struggled to get into it.