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A review by crimsonsparrow
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Revelations by Lydia Sherrer
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
While sweet and very clean, the writing in this installment was perhaps even more two-dimensional than the first. I think I missed the target audience: this is a series about adult wizards written for middle graders. It would have been much more interesting to my 10 yr old self.
So, as an adult reader who enjoys young adult fantasy among other genres, this was a frustrating read. The lead character stumbles into contrived situations and then doesn't have a lot to offer. The world building is milky. The plot development never progresses beyond first-round developmental edits. And it's 90% telling vs showing.
That said, I could recommend it if you've got a young reader interested in fantasy but not ready yet for the depth and breadth of Harry Potter.
So, as an adult reader who enjoys young adult fantasy among other genres, this was a frustrating read. The lead character stumbles into contrived situations and then doesn't have a lot to offer. The world building is milky. The plot development never progresses beyond first-round developmental edits. And it's 90% telling vs showing.
That said, I could recommend it if you've got a young reader interested in fantasy but not ready yet for the depth and breadth of Harry Potter.