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A review by moonlightcupofcocoa
Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If you're looking for light academia vibes, this book is for you. Looking for cats and herbalists going on adventures together? This book is for you. Looking for Fae curses and Otherworldly influences? This book is still for you!
I am surprised that I'm only discovering this series now. I wasn't sure what to expect when I went into it, but it mentioned Fae curses and had a cat on the cover, so obviously I had to give it a try.
This short and wonderful introduction/prequel to the series has me hooked.
Jessa Caldwell grew up in a seemingly normal, gentle household. While she showed great and somewhat unusual interest in herbalism, especially after her mother's death, her life and that of her sisters were idealistic.
Until one day when her aunt receives a letter from a 'friend' living in a town that was near to an Otherworldly Crossing. Deciding to join her aunt on the journey to provide both company and support, her life is turned upside down as she discovers more about the town as well as learns more about herself.
I really enjoyed the worldbuilding here. Despite being an introduction novella, what we've seen of the worldbuilding, the Vigilists, Fae curses and others is done very well. The characters are well-developed and fleshed out. Their motives and their progression make sense.
The overall aesthetic is very beautiful. I found it reminiscent of L. M. Montgomery's descriptions of nature which I've always adored. But there's always an added edge to it due to the Otherworldly influences.
There's a cat! And no, it's not just there on the cover with barely any involvement in the story like some other books. We were not cat-baited!
Overall, this is a wonderful read! And I am excited to read the next books in this series.
Finally, I wanted to say thank you to Booksiren and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
I am surprised that I'm only discovering this series now. I wasn't sure what to expect when I went into it, but it mentioned Fae curses and had a cat on the cover, so obviously I had to give it a try.
This short and wonderful introduction/prequel to the series has me hooked.
Jessa Caldwell grew up in a seemingly normal, gentle household. While she showed great and somewhat unusual interest in herbalism, especially after her mother's death, her life and that of her sisters were idealistic.
Until one day when her aunt receives a letter from a 'friend' living in a town that was near to an Otherworldly Crossing. Deciding to join her aunt on the journey to provide both company and support, her life is turned upside down as she discovers more about the town as well as learns more about herself.
I really enjoyed the worldbuilding here. Despite being an introduction novella, what we've seen of the worldbuilding, the Vigilists, Fae curses and others is done very well. The characters are well-developed and fleshed out. Their motives and their progression make sense.
The overall aesthetic is very beautiful. I found it reminiscent of L. M. Montgomery's descriptions of nature which I've always adored. But there's always an added edge to it due to the Otherworldly influences.
There's a cat! And no, it's not just there on the cover with barely any involvement in the story like some other books. We were not cat-baited!
Overall, this is a wonderful read! And I am excited to read the next books in this series.
Finally, I wanted to say thank you to Booksiren and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review!