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

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

3.5

I was really looking forward to reading this book and it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. There were some pacing issues, especially in the first third of the book when it was really slow. And it’s a LOT of inside Mari’s head, which isn’t the most interesting place to be (she’s pretty fixated on her dislike of her life and of love). It’s a slow burn without being a slow burn - the romance develops quickly but they don’t actually meet until like halfway through the book. The second half of the book is much better than the first half, though! The romance is sweet, although the plot twist is predictable. (Read with an ARC on NetGalley)
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