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A review by _teacher_spice_
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I so wanted to rate this a 5-star review, but I feel first, that the youngest sister was short-changed and the end just let the story fall where it lay without really allowing the dust to settle and for her own "true" ending. Also, without a sequel to fill in gaps/answer questions/complete stories, I find that I am left with my heart still broken in spite of some reassurance at the end. As a sister of three deeply invested in the bonds between sisters, I struggled with Juniper's ending and no definitive reunion and continuation of their sisterhood. Regardless, this book was beautifully written and such a journey for the heart.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Cursing