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displacedcactus's review against another edition
emotional
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
I really enjoyed the whole lore the author created around fairy bargaining, which really felt like it drew on traditional faerie lore and folk magic. I like seeing stories that lean more on the lore of my Irish and Welsh ancestors and less on the idea of faeries as the current sexy scary supernatural boyfriend material.
Unfortunately, this book was so. incredibly. slow. paced. Very little happens for the first 200 pages of what was a just-under-350 page book on my ereader. Then when the big incident finally happens, the lead up to the resolution feels super repetitive until suddenly, boom, it's solved.
I feel like if a good 75 or even 100 pages of this book had been trimmed away, it would have been great. But I didn't feel like the slow portions did enough to develop the characters or lay foundation for the later events of the story to justify how long and slow they were.
Unfortunately, this book was so. incredibly. slow. paced. Very little happens for the first 200 pages of what was a just-under-350 page book on my ereader. Then when the big incident finally happens, the lead up to the resolution feels super repetitive until suddenly, boom, it's solved.
I feel like if a good 75 or even 100 pages of this book had been trimmed away, it would have been great. But I didn't feel like the slow portions did enough to develop the characters or lay foundation for the later events of the story to justify how long and slow they were.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content
bookgroundmel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-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
5.0
I recieved an ARC from netgalley for my honest opinion.
Wonderful, heart filled story of 2 sisters and their bond. Went in thinking it would be a easy read and was pleasently surprised with how much character development and drama is created. The book reminded me of a lifetime movie in a good way and had me invested in the character outcomes. 5/5 stars loved every minute of the book.
Wonderful, heart filled story of 2 sisters and their bond. Went in thinking it would be a easy read and was pleasently surprised with how much character development and drama is created. The book reminded me of a lifetime movie in a good way and had me invested in the character outcomes. 5/5 stars loved every minute of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
lastblossom's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-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
tl;dr
Sisterhood sits at the core of this story about fae bargains and the danger of relying too much on magic.
Thoughts
I typically don't enjoy slow-paced novels, but there's something about the creeping dread of this book that kept me invested even as the story slowly unfurled. Seemingly innocent events lead into each other, ramping up the tension until the final piece drops into place about halfway through, and by then I was screaming. Unlike lots of books that take place primarily in the fae lands, the bulk of the story takes place on the human side with very human stories and concerns. While the story revolved around making bargains with fae, the heart of it was a carefully wrought tale of sisters trying to find their way in the world. The balance between love and resentment was a very realistic family portrayal, and my heart ached for them both. The portions about keeping the farm and orchard going also appealed very much to my love of all things that grow in the ground. For anyone looking for a book about fair folk that doesn't revolve entirely around romance, this is a very strong entry in the genre.
Thank you to NetGalley and Redhook Books for an advance copy. All thoughts in here are my own.
Sisterhood sits at the core of this story about fae bargains and the danger of relying too much on magic.
Thoughts
I typically don't enjoy slow-paced novels, but there's something about the creeping dread of this book that kept me invested even as the story slowly unfurled. Seemingly innocent events lead into each other, ramping up the tension until the final piece drops into place about halfway through, and by then I was screaming. Unlike lots of books that take place primarily in the fae lands, the bulk of the story takes place on the human side with very human stories and concerns. While the story revolved around making bargains with fae, the heart of it was a carefully wrought tale of sisters trying to find their way in the world. The balance between love and resentment was a very realistic family portrayal, and my heart ached for them both. The portions about keeping the farm and orchard going also appealed very much to my love of all things that grow in the ground. For anyone looking for a book about fair folk that doesn't revolve entirely around romance, this is a very strong entry in the genre.
Thank you to NetGalley and Redhook Books for an advance copy. All thoughts in here are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Sexism
egkaetzel's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
(I received this book as an ARC for my honest review)
This book was magical and delightful. The writing is incredible, the characters are believable and lovable, and the fairy lore has clearly been well researched and thoughtfully written. I knew from the first page I was going to love it and I was right.
This book is Practical Magic meet fairies, and is a great read for lovers of Alix E. Harrow and Rebecca Ross. It is historical fantasy meets fairy tales, and ultimately a story about sisters. It is about the way women have to make their own way in the world, but unlike many books it tows the line between real hardship and hope perfectly. I will definitely be purchasing this book for my shelf once it comes out as I anticipate reading it again and again.
This book was magical and delightful. The writing is incredible, the characters are believable and lovable, and the fairy lore has clearly been well researched and thoughtfully written. I knew from the first page I was going to love it and I was right.
This book is Practical Magic meet fairies, and is a great read for lovers of Alix E. Harrow and Rebecca Ross. It is historical fantasy meets fairy tales, and ultimately a story about sisters. It is about the way women have to make their own way in the world, but unlike many books it tows the line between real hardship and hope perfectly. I will definitely be purchasing this book for my shelf once it comes out as I anticipate reading it again and again.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
armadillos_digging_holes's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book so much. The writing style is amazing and the characters were clearly well thought out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
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