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quossie's review
2.0
This felt like it couldn't decide whether it wanted to be fantasy adventure or political metaphor, so managed to not quite work as either. Heavy-handed and average, and just not my cup of tea.
calli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
alicemaryblanks14's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
tense
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? Yes
4.5
eaudeelle's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kerensa2108's review
1.0
I picked this book as it’s by a local author and the story idea sounded good, but I was so disappointed! The characters are very flat and undeveloped - you don’t ever really get to know them. The writing style is rambling and at times it feels very rushed. The plot is so over-complicated I couldn’t follow it - the story rushes from Devon to Cornwall, then to Moscow, then the US, with references to events in the past but no real explanation for how they affect the present. The basic idea is great but it’s just so badly executed. There were also far too many inconsistencies and grammar errors. I wouldn’t recommend this book at all!
anzelotte's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
julziemoon's review
4.0
This book was so action packed, and the visualisation of said action was amazing. Do however wish we got to see more of chloe’s perspective. But all in all a good book!
raymondisme's review against another edition
4.0
Quite an interesting read. I particularly like how this is quite different from the other typical fantasy books I’ve read previously. This book introduces the reader to a dystopian world where witches are persecuted. The one downside to this book is the expected plot twist.
jules_writes's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of felt like a prequel to a potential series. I liked it.