A review by phoenix2
Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

4.0

Overall, I liked it. The story takes place in conteporary times, where a teenage girl, a descendant of a long line of witchy women who walk the dangerous dark forest, meets a boy. The story reminded me of Jack Frost a bit, and the idea that Nora wasn't the kind of character who just wants to escape and be the one was refreshing. I liked how she wanted to connect with her past and she loved her traditions and her family. Also, the way that she wasn't the special one, at least for the biggest part of the book, was pretty interesting. The big twist in the end was very very very good and unpredictable. Oliver was okay too, however he was more of a thinly spread character than the dashing hero. The romance was too quick and most of Nora's decisions were rushed. The ending, although the idea was good, was too sudden and too cliche. Finally, the little extras about the Walker women were a nice touch.