A review by bittennailbooks
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Sydney Shields debut the Honey Witch envelopes it's readers in a warm and somewhat sticky love story.

Marigold is the next Honey Witch, to use her magic for the good of nature and people with a curse that no one may fall in love with her. Shield's proves she is a gifted atmospheric writer, painting beautiful landscapes and a world any witch can cozy into.

The stars begin to leave the rating once you peel back the quotable moments and dreamy world building to it's unmarried chapter parts. The spotlight feels to wobble all over the proverbial story stage with a weak tie up by the end. Marigold's conflict never feels fully developed and one plotline is pulled into focus at the dropping of another at the detriment to the reader. Touted for "fans of Bridgerton" with a sapphic magic romance, I warn you, fellow reader, to manage your expectations.

I enjoyed the world and look forward to seeing what Shields produces next: 4/5.